What are the best hammer-fired conceal carry handguns? - Page 2

SqueezeCocker · March 25, 2024, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

1911…..mic drop

Nice try... NWIH, I'd defend my life with a MIMber.

TunnelRat · March 25, 2024, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SqueezeCocker

Nice try... NWIH, I'd defend my life with a MIMber.

Lots of 1911 makers out there besides Kimber.

SqueezeCocker · March 25, 2024, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TunnelRat

Lots of 1911 makers out there besides Kimber.

How did you know I was referring to Kimber?

TunnelRat · March 25, 2024, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SqueezeCocker

How did you know I was referring to Kimber?

Because “Mimber” was/is a somewhat popular way to negatively reference Kimber.

SqueezeCocker · March 26, 2024, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TunnelRat

Because “Mimber” was/is a somewhat popular way to negatively reference Kimber.

Does Kimber have a poor reputation in the 1911 world?

TunnelRat · March 26, 2024, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SqueezeCocker

Does Kimber have a poor reputation in the 1911 world?

You’re the one that used the term. You either already know the answer to that, or you used it without actually knowing what it meant. So what did you mean to get across when you said “MIMber”?

2wheelwander · March 26, 2024, 06:22 PM

PCR also gets my vote. If I could keep only one pistol, it would be my PCR.

sigarms228 · March 26, 2024, 08:06 PM

While I love CZ hammer fired pistols for the range, they are not my choice for self defense purposes due to the narrow gripping area of the slide. My preferences are SIG and HK with my P30SK for hammer fired concealed carry.

SqueezeCocker · March 27, 2024, 09:54 AM

Here's you friggin' mic drop... If you have to defend you life or a loved one's with a hammer fired handgun, then get a West German or German built Sig P series or any HK hammer fired model.

Sevens · March 27, 2024, 01:52 PM

I'm not answering what is the best, but I can tell you what I've chosen and why.

S&W Model 469... and mine's a very early one, A845xxx serial range, likely 1983 or early 1984.

-WHY- did I pick this? It's my secondary carry. Not my back-up, as I don't carry a BUG. It's the gun that I use for carry when I go to places where carry is prohibited or impossible. Therefore, it is my "primary" carry when my day takes me to places where the gun is forced to be left in the car. So we're talking about school functions with the kids, concerts, sporting events, etc.

If it gets stolen, I'm not out my primary and it didn't cost a heap.

I chose this pistol because I have decades of hands-on experience with S&W 1-2-3rd Gen pistols so the familiarity is absolutely natural for me. I also chose this pistol because it was very low money in a Gunbroker grab.

12+1, alloy frame, DA/SA. Including shipping and my FFL fee, I put this in to my hands for $275, although admittedly, that was more than 7 years ago. The 469 (along with the 669) were the first 2nd Gens that S&W marketed. This pistol is very, very similar to the 6904/6906 series.

It's been a terrific, accurate pistol that has given me zero grief of any manner.

wild cat mccane · March 27, 2024, 02:42 PM

I'll answer the left out answer.

Yes. Mimber aka Kimber does have a terrible reputation. If you go to 1911 Addict, almost anything about Kimber includes the words "hate" in the title

Kimber also released the worst 9mm ever in modern history. Unlike other guns with issues, Kimber never could fix their Solo.

wild cat mccane · March 27, 2024, 02:45 PM

Yes. The P2000 is best in class size. 17rd conversion kits fit the 13 round mags to make 15.

Gray guns reset required though. Holy moly are HK P series triggers bad.

Vet66 · March 27, 2024, 02:46 PM

Still carry my STI .45 1911 officer model.

FITASC · March 27, 2024, 10:24 PM

Walther PP/PPK

wild cat mccane · March 28, 2024, 09:25 AM

I'd imagine the LCP gen2 hammer fired is the most widely used concealed carry gun in total.

Groundhog34 · April 1, 2024, 06:14 PM

FN Reflex

rodfac · April 2, 2024, 12:33 PM

Gotta say, I've owned a half dozen Sigs over the years and none were dogs....all were top drawer for accuracy and reliability. Only one, a P290 had an internal hammer and it too was good to go. Are they the best? They're a proven design with a long history of use in LEO, Military and Civilian hands....if not universally acknowledged as the "BEST", they should be one of the very top contenders. YMMv Rod

March 26, 2024, 08:06 PM	#33
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,768	While I love CZ hammer fired pistols for the range, they are not my choice for self defense purposes due to the narrow gripping area of the slide. My preferences are SIG and HK with my P30SK for hammer fired concealed carry. __________________ “When the people find that they can vote themselves money that will herald the end of the republic.” ― Benjamin Franklin

March 27, 2024, 01:52 PM	#35
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I'm not answering what is the best, but I can tell you what I've chosen and why. S&W Model 469... and mine's a very early one, A845xxx serial range, likely 1983 or early 1984. -WHY- did I pick this? It's my secondary carry. Not my back-up, as I don't carry a BUG. It's the gun that I use for carry when I go to places where carry is prohibited or impossible. Therefore, it is my "primary" carry when my day takes me to places where the gun is forced to be left in the car. So we're talking about school functions with the kids, concerts, sporting events, etc. If it gets stolen, I'm not out my primary and it didn't cost a heap. I chose this pistol because I have decades of hands-on experience with S&W 1-2-3rd Gen pistols so the familiarity is absolutely natural for me. I also chose this pistol because it was very low money in a Gunbroker grab. 12+1, alloy frame, DA/SA. Including shipping and my FFL fee, I put this in to my hands for $275, although admittedly, that was more than 7 years ago. The 469 (along with the 669) were the first 2nd Gens that S&W marketed. This pistol is very, very similar to the 6904/6906 series. It's been a terrific, accurate pistol that has given me zero grief of any manner. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 27, 2024, 02:42 PM	#36
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,629	I'll answer the left out answer. Yes. Mimber aka Kimber does have a terrible reputation. If you go to 1911 Addict, almost anything about Kimber includes the words "hate" in the title Kimber also released the worst 9mm ever in modern history. Unlike other guns with issues, Kimber never could fix their Solo. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM. Last edited by wild cat mccane; March 27, 2024 at 02:49 PM.

March 27, 2024, 02:45 PM	#37
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,629	Yes. The P2000 is best in class size. 17rd conversion kits fit the 13 round mags to make 15. Gray guns reset required though. Holy moly are HK P series triggers bad. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

March 27, 2024, 10:24 PM	#39
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,446	Walther PP/PPK __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

March 26, 2024, 06:22 PM	#32
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 539	PCR also gets my vote. If I could keep only one pistol, it would be my PCR.

March 27, 2024, 09:54 AM	#34
SqueezeCocker Member Join Date: March 24, 2024 Posts: 29	Here's you friggin' mic drop... If you have to defend you life or a loved one's with a hammer fired handgun, then get a West German or German built Sig P series or any HK hammer fired model.

March 27, 2024, 02:46 PM	#38
Vet66 Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 187	Still carry my STI .45 1911 officer model.

March 28, 2024, 09:25 AM	#40
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,629	I'd imagine the LCP gen2 hammer fired is the most widely used concealed carry gun in total. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

April 1, 2024, 06:14 PM	#41
Groundhog34 Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 196	FN Reflex __________________ "they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name 666." Revelation 13:11

April 2, 2024, 12:33 PM	#42
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	Gotta say, I've owned a half dozen Sigs over the years and none were dogs....all were top drawer for accuracy and reliability. Only one, a P290 had an internal hammer and it too was good to go. Are they the best? They're a proven design with a long history of use in LEO, Military and Civilian hands....if not universally acknowledged as the "BEST", they should be one of the very top contenders. YMMv Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.