Kimber Solo Carry or Sig938

wllfthn · February 25, 2013, 03:25 PM

Opinions? Just wondering what you guys think.

Spammy_H · February 25, 2013, 03:38 PM

I've held them both, and like both. I've read of a lot of problems with the Solo, and the guy behind the counter said the same.

To be honest, I kind of like the Solo better, but it's a shame that they don't seem to have figured it out.

tristar viper · February 25, 2013, 06:34 PM

I've read quite a few things about problems with the 938 too, plus I think the thing is over priced big time. I'd take a Sig 290RS before either one, but I know that's not one you're considering though.

Technosavant · February 25, 2013, 08:08 PM

Don't have a Solo, have never seen one "in the wild."

I DO have a P938 and it's not given me a single spot of trouble. I stick to 124gr loads in my 9mm (especially the small ones), and this thing has run 100%. It's accurate, not difficult to shoot at all, and fills my large hands well while still hiding extremely well.

It's replaced a whole slew of pocket guns for me (among them the P238). I don't have any problems recommending the P938.

k511 · February 25, 2013, 08:17 PM

can speak for the Sig....got my solo last week, fired about 150 rounds over the weekend with zero FTF or FTE...was using hornday and speer ammo

Fishbed77 · February 25, 2013, 11:58 PM

As far as I'm concerned, the Kimber Solo was DOA.

hesitantly · February 26, 2013, 12:46 AM

I have the P938 Equinox. I am quite pleased with every aspect of it. For the price of a Solo, they should be perfect, but I don't think they are.

tristar viper · March 2, 2013, 04:29 AM

As far as price, the Solo and the 938 are about the same aren't they? I saw a 938 for over $700 in a shop, I thought the Solo was about the same? I remember thinking the price was ridiculous, because I was actually there to look at a 290RS, which I personally thought was a better gun in most every way, especially in terms of price. Didn't buy it, but remember thinking that....

rs97 · March 2, 2013, 05:21 AM

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I saw a 938 for over $700 in a shop, I thought the Solo was about the same? I remember thinking the price was ridiculous, because I was actually there to look at a 290RS, which I personally thought was a better gun in most every way

Would you care to explain what exactly makes it "better gun in most every way"?

tristar viper · March 2, 2013, 10:05 AM

No, wouldn't care to explain it. It's my personal opinion, just as I stated in my post, and an explanation isn't required.

915A · March 2, 2013, 10:36 AM

Cant comment on the Solo, but own the 290RS and have shot the 938. I personally like the way the 290 feels and shoots vs the 938. But thats my opinion.

springer99 · March 2, 2013, 11:30 AM

I looked at both last fall and felt that the 938 handled a little better than the Solo, although the Solo was nice also. The Solo had a decent(heavier and long) trigger pull which I could have gotten used to, but I'm partial to SA pistols like the 1911.

Also, the 938 comes with real SIG night sights. Got the 938 and couldn't be happier with my choice. Extremely accurate and 100% reliable so far.

ripnbst · March 2, 2013, 11:51 AM

Kimbers customer service has been reviewed as total garbage often, Sig's is considered one of the best. Take that into account as both have mixed reviews.

Think about the customer service side of it as it appears there's a 50/50 shot you're going to need it.

MikeBo · March 3, 2013, 04:55 PM

They have a solo at bass pro and its 1,100 bucks

Quickdraw Limpsalot · March 4, 2013, 06:36 AM

I've helped shoot both of them literally to death. The Sig is way out front due to metallurgy alone. I would not buy a Solo.

February 25, 2013, 03:25 PM	#1
wllfthn Member Join Date: July 2, 2012 Posts: 48	Kimber Solo Carry or Sig938 Opinions? Just wondering what you guys think.

March 2, 2013, 10:36 AM	#11
915A Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 464	Re: Kimber Solo Carry or Sig938 Cant comment on the Solo, but own the 290RS and have shot the 938. I personally like the way the 290 feels and shoots vs the 938. But thats my opinion.

March 2, 2013, 11:51 AM	#13
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Kimber Solo Carry or Sig938 Kimbers customer service has been reviewed as total garbage often, Sig's is considered one of the best. Take that into account as both have mixed reviews. Think about the customer service side of it as it appears there's a 50/50 shot you're going to need it.

February 25, 2013, 03:38 PM	#2
Spammy_H Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2009 Posts: 220	I've held them both, and like both. I've read of a lot of problems with the Solo, and the guy behind the counter said the same. To be honest, I kind of like the Solo better, but it's a shame that they don't seem to have figured it out.

February 25, 2013, 06:34 PM	#3
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 889	I've read quite a few things about problems with the 938 too, plus I think the thing is over priced big time. I'd take a Sig 290RS before either one, but I know that's not one you're considering though.

February 25, 2013, 08:08 PM	#4
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	Don't have a Solo, have never seen one "in the wild." I DO have a P938 and it's not given me a single spot of trouble. I stick to 124gr loads in my 9mm (especially the small ones), and this thing has run 100%. It's accurate, not difficult to shoot at all, and fills my large hands well while still hiding extremely well. It's replaced a whole slew of pocket guns for me (among them the P238). I don't have any problems recommending the P938.

February 25, 2013, 08:17 PM	#5
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	can speak for the Sig....got my solo last week, fired about 150 rounds over the weekend with zero FTF or FTE...was using hornday and speer ammo

February 25, 2013, 11:58 PM	#6
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	As far as I'm concerned, the Kimber Solo was DOA.

February 26, 2013, 12:46 AM	#7
hesitantly Junior Member Join Date: February 15, 2013 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 5	I have the P938 Equinox. I am quite pleased with every aspect of it. For the price of a Solo, they should be perfect, but I don't think they are.

March 2, 2013, 04:29 AM	#8
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 889	As far as price, the Solo and the 938 are about the same aren't they? I saw a 938 for over $700 in a shop, I thought the Solo was about the same? I remember thinking the price was ridiculous, because I was actually there to look at a 290RS, which I personally thought was a better gun in most every way, especially in terms of price. Didn't buy it, but remember thinking that....

March 2, 2013, 10:05 AM	#10
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 889	No, wouldn't care to explain it. It's my personal opinion, just as I stated in my post, and an explanation isn't required.

March 2, 2013, 11:30 AM	#12
springer99 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 355	I looked at both last fall and felt that the 938 handled a little better than the Solo, although the Solo was nice also. The Solo had a decent(heavier and long) trigger pull which I could have gotten used to, but I'm partial to SA pistols like the 1911. Also, the 938 comes with real SIG night sights. Got the 938 and couldn't be happier with my choice. Extremely accurate and 100% reliable so far.

March 3, 2013, 04:55 PM	#14
MikeBo Junior Member Join Date: February 27, 2013 Posts: 6	They have a solo at bass pro and its 1,100 bucks

March 4, 2013, 06:36 AM	#15
Quickdraw Limpsalot Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2004 Location: Rural Kentucky Posts: 478	I've helped shoot both of them literally to death. The Sig is way out front due to metallurgy alone. I would not buy a Solo.