Posted: 2/2/2003 10:40:57 AM EDT
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Hello. I've begun seriously considering getting a CHL. I thought I had settled on using a Sig (either 228 or 220 depending on how well I could conceal it. I think I'd prefer .45acp but 9mm is no slouch either). However, I really have trouble with the double action. I find myself tightening my grip and the pistol dipping down and my shots being off. Recently I had the opportunity to try a HK P7M8. Yoweee. I shot very well with it and it was very, very accurate for me. Here's my dilemma: I could buy a rifle for the cost of this eight-shot 9mm. Of course, if it works for me and God-forbid someone tried to do me harm, then the price is more than worth it. On the other hand, if I simply need good training and lots of practice, perhaps I should stick with the Sigs. Also, a Browning-designed single action might work as well and not cost as much and hold more rounds. I'm a horrible shot with Glocks. I did better with a G19 than a G26. The G26 really didn't work at all for me. I realize this is hard to answer not knowing me or seeing me use the Sig. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! |
| My advice would be to make sure you practice with whatever you decide to carry. Don't just rely on what seems to be accurate for you the first time you shoot it. I usually shoot a full size 1911 and that has always been very accurate for me. However I wanted something smaller and lighter to carry with me, so I purchased the S&W .357 J-frame. It didn't shoot as accurately for me at first. I think it was mostly the different grip angle. Now after enough practice to make this gun feel like part of me, I feel it is plenty accurate. Of course adding Crimson Trace laser grips to it hasn't hurt getting a quick fix on the target. |
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Can't you borrow or mooch a Browning Hi-power to try out? Double action/single action is tough. There are guys out there who can shoot like crazy with them though. How much have you shot a DA?SA, I don't think anyone can hit shit with them in the beginning. I've gotten reasonably accurate with my Beretta 92 over time. I'd try some other pistols, but if you can shoot that P&, buy it, you are far more likely to have to use that for real than the rifle you were going to buy with that money. |
| I agree with the practice, but no matter how much you dry-fire a Sig, the transition between double and single action cannot be simulated. I've gone through tons of rounds through my P-226 and still shoot high on my second shot. Fine weapons, but that's why I still prefer 1911's. |
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Thanks for the replies. I haven't tried a BHP. I've shot a 1911a1 before. I have a Model 19 revolver (thanks to Sig_230's advice) but I find it has a much smoother DA than my Sigs. I've been having a lot of trouble with my eyes of late, so that may be influencing me. I've had the Sig for less than a year, so I haven't been using it a whole lot. I would think the P7 would be easier to conceal than a P35 or 1911a1. Thanks again for all of your replies. |
One reason that HPs are so easy to conceal is that they are really, really skinny. Here is a view from the top of one of my HPs next to the Browning BDM. The doublestack HiPower is even skinnier than my SiG 225. In addition, few fullsized handguns point as intuitively as the HiPowers and you can buy new HiPowers for under $600.00, used ones for around $400.00 and some of the great HP clones for about $200.00 new. Also, don't discount your M-19. I often carry one of my K frame or even N frame Smiths concealed. The secret is to have a good belt and a good holster. I particularly like the Texas Heritage from Tucker Gunleather.   The Texas Heritage is a tuckable IWB that holds the grip close to your body and since the supports are widely spaced, they balance well, distribute the weight and conceal great. I have lots of semi-automatics but I have never, ever felt undergunned with a M-19 and a couple speedloaders of nice 357 mag JHPs. |
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Thanks again, sig_230. This is a dumb question, but how does the IWB work? You wear a belt under your trousers that has a holster attached and then tuck your shirt over all of that? Then when the nut comes running at you with a carving knife in the parking garage you quickly take off your jacket, pull up your shirt, unsnap the buckle on the holster and draw? |