So here’s the deal, I’m new to the forum, and to shooting pistols, and this is my first post. All the stuff I’ve read on this forum so far looks good and yall are always good to offer advice, so don’t let me down.
First things first I’m 22 and got my CCW about a month ago, I’m 5’10” and about a buck fifty, so keep that in mind when recommending pistols.
Question #1
Looking for a compact semi auto pistol to carry IWB, I have shot the Kahr P9, I like the feel of the pistol in my hand, larger than PM9, and I felt like I had a solid hold on the P9. When I shot it the recoil seemed to be a little sharper than when I shot my Dad’s (the man who introduced me to hunting and firearms) 9mm S&W and Ruger. These 2 guns have about the same frame size, but are a little wider and heavier. (Feel free to tell me to man up and deal with the rougher recoil because there is no way around to get a pistol that is comfortable to carry) but if there is a pistol out there than is easier to shoot let me know. While I was at H & H (yes I’m from Oklahoma, and proud of it) there was a 9mm Walther that the salesman showed me, I don’t remember the model, but I have shot other Walthers and found them to be really smooth and fun to shoot. All of this to say, If yall could recommend quality compact semi auto 9mm, that you own or have shot that you enjoy to shoot and trust you life with it let me know.
Question #2
While I was at H & H I saw a compact .45ACP 1911 style Kimber there that seemed to be a size that I could conceal comfortably, it was actually smaller than the P9, I know I chose the larger frame pistol just a second ago, but the grip looked longer than the PM9 so I think I could get a good handle on the Kimber. Also it would be really hard to argue with that much power in my pants (Insert joke here.) Somewhere on this forum someone had a list of pistol calibers and gave the 9mm and the .45ACP 2 stars each in terms of recoil. Are these two calibers this close? I have shot a full size 1911 and really enjoyed shooting, I was not uncomfortable at all, I wasn’t very accurate, but that comes with practice. Could I control a pistol this small combined with my limited skill and a .45 ACP round, how hard would it be for me to learn to control this firepower? And would it be worth trading off having more power available with the time calls for it for a pistol that was rougher to shoot and would take some getting used to?
Thanks,
AustinB
First things first I’m 22 and got my CCW about a month ago, I’m 5’10” and about a buck fifty, so keep that in mind when recommending pistols.
Question #1
Looking for a compact semi auto pistol to carry IWB, I have shot the Kahr P9, I like the feel of the pistol in my hand, larger than PM9, and I felt like I had a solid hold on the P9. When I shot it the recoil seemed to be a little sharper than when I shot my Dad’s (the man who introduced me to hunting and firearms) 9mm S&W and Ruger. These 2 guns have about the same frame size, but are a little wider and heavier. (Feel free to tell me to man up and deal with the rougher recoil because there is no way around to get a pistol that is comfortable to carry) but if there is a pistol out there than is easier to shoot let me know. While I was at H & H (yes I’m from Oklahoma, and proud of it) there was a 9mm Walther that the salesman showed me, I don’t remember the model, but I have shot other Walthers and found them to be really smooth and fun to shoot. All of this to say, If yall could recommend quality compact semi auto 9mm, that you own or have shot that you enjoy to shoot and trust you life with it let me know.
Question #2
While I was at H & H I saw a compact .45ACP 1911 style Kimber there that seemed to be a size that I could conceal comfortably, it was actually smaller than the P9, I know I chose the larger frame pistol just a second ago, but the grip looked longer than the PM9 so I think I could get a good handle on the Kimber. Also it would be really hard to argue with that much power in my pants (Insert joke here.) Somewhere on this forum someone had a list of pistol calibers and gave the 9mm and the .45ACP 2 stars each in terms of recoil. Are these two calibers this close? I have shot a full size 1911 and really enjoyed shooting, I was not uncomfortable at all, I wasn’t very accurate, but that comes with practice. Could I control a pistol this small combined with my limited skill and a .45 ACP round, how hard would it be for me to learn to control this firepower? And would it be worth trading off having more power available with the time calls for it for a pistol that was rougher to shoot and would take some getting used to?
Thanks,
AustinB