Possible Purchase

**newyork** · 05-17-16, 17:20

I may sell a couple nice guns to free up cash and buy something more utilitarian.

The only handguns I'll have left I sell the 2 I have planned will be a J frame and a Garthwaite Colt S70.

We have a 10rd limit here but since cash will be tight, I'd like to buy a 9mm for cost and since live fire practice will be minimal, soft recoiling and simple layout will be key.

I know some brands 10rd neutered mags are not as reliable but I've heard hk and Sigs are.

I've owned both Brands and like both. For hk I've had a dasa and also V1 and light lem models with about 3000rds through full size hk45 with that system.

It'll be a month or so before actually purchasing but I'd like to start buying mags and kydex soon.

I'd like a mid sized gun good for appendix carry on weekends (job won't allow carry) and HD as well as possibly 1 class a year ad maybe 1 competition a year if I'm brave.

Models I'm most interested in that seem to make sense:

P229 E2 SAS
P229 Legion
P239 (SAS maybe)

HK P2000
HK P30
If I change my mind to .45...HK45c.

I'd go LEM or Da/SA. Either way. I'm willing to buckle down and learn either since I haven't touched either in years. Much of my practice will be dry fire.

I'm not interested in striker at this time.

**Firefly** · 05-17-16, 18:36

Of then all, I'd get a P30 LEM.

You are in a restricted area, have you looked into a .22 conversion kit for your 1911? Kimber makes a decent one.

I know .22 availability is spotty but when I shoot, it's all I shoot anymore. It's real time, fundamental feedback.

I know you aren't into striker guns but I still keep my 10 round glock mags for screwing with and they still work pretty well after years and years. I'd imagine HKs would be better.

Good luck

**MStarmer** · 05-17-16, 18:39

Put the Sig 225-A1 on your list.

http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProdu...1-classic.aspx

**newyork** · 05-17-16, 18:40

I sold my Glocks and mags.

The P30 lem is sure a great one. A few things that leave me meh about are rough texture on skin when carrying with no under shirt in Summer. Tends to cost about $950 with 3 mags and ns. Long grip tends to print.

**newyork** · 05-17-16, 18:41

Originally Posted by MStarmer

Put the Sig 225-A1 on your list.

http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProdu...1-classic.aspx

Damn good idea. Any reliability or range reports? I'll have to research it. Thank you.

**Arik** · 05-17-16, 18:46

The new 225 take new mags....not compatible with the old 225. Saw one yesterday and it isn't small. Grip may not be P30 but it ain't much smaller

P30sk
P2000 SK
HK45c

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**newyork** · 05-17-16, 18:48

Definitely not into a sub compact so medium size is good. If it's p229 size but thinner that's great.

**MStarmer** · 05-17-16, 18:55

Originally Posted by newyork

Damn good idea. Any reliability or range reports? I'll have to research it. Thank you.

I've heard a few range reports and it's pretty favorable. Mags were harder to get upon release but should be much better now. Given your situation I could never bring myself to carry a gun with a 15-17rnd capacity but only 10 rounds, so much of a waste. So my theory is why buy the bulk? At least with the 225 you get a slimmer design, hammer fired and still a decent capacity in a shootable size. Not to mention if you carry a spare mag, instead of carrying a neutered 15rnd (again with the added bulk) you get a nice slim mag.