Author Topic: AN H&K moment! (Read 14404 times)

pistolaro · « **on:** May 14, 2005, 08:30:27 AM »

Had a great experience with my new H&K .40 compact. Stainless slide w/2 10 rd mags. Shot 100 rds, 165gr. & 180gr. Operation was perfect, and accurate as well. Nicely made pistol, recoil is a bit sharp but controlable, about on par with my friends Glock 23. Only negatives so far: double action trigger pull is long & stiff, pistol could have a slimmer profile. Other than those small detractors, i think this will be a great C.C. gun, with all the problems & frustration i had with the Sigma .40, its a pleasure to have and shoot an H&K. thanks.

KingPolymer-III · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2005, 07:07:10 PM »

I am glad that you put your Sigma challenges behind and got an H&K, which is a VAST improvement in my opinion. I am glad you are happy with the H&K. ,but then again, the two words are synonimous.

Arcticleo · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2005, 09:50:54 PM »

Black Tallon discontinued making their rounds but I recently found some in .40. A good grab if you can hook a couple boxes for CCW.
-Arc

KingPolymer-III · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2005, 10:01:20 PM »

My personal preference for .40SW CCW.

pistolaro · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2005, 04:37:05 PM »

King, thanks for the reply, the Hornady ammo looks interesting, why did you choose 180gr. and not 165gr. bullets? I have a gun show that i will be attending this next weekend, i will look for some Hornedy .40. I like the shape of the hollow point, not as flat as others ive used. this would give me confidence in more reliable feeding. I want you to know i really like my Rami 2075 9mm also. sweet shootin pistol! I got hooked on owning the H&K .40, ordance-outsellers has the H&K 2000 w/ 2 13 rd mags for $640.00. its in 9mm. very sexy looking,plus it has the LE trigger. Iam tempted ,but my wife wants to do some things to the house, so....., i may sell my Walther p99 to a friend who wants it. What do you think? worth doing that? W.W.J.D.?

KingPolymer-III · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2005, 04:43:19 PM »

pistolaro:
I have always been a big fan of Hornady ammunition and the TAP line for CCW reduces muzzle flash significantly, and I chose the 180 grainers for the extra "umph!" LOL, They claim it is very safe. I fired it in my Witnesses and in my Glocks. The Witness P/S has a ported barrel and I had several friends observe, there was virtually no muzzle flash that they could detect. I also enjoy Speer Gold Dots and Federal Hydra , Shocks.,but the Hornady TAP line has become my favorite., I have also noted that JHPs feed alot better than HPs.
I can relate to your drooling over another H&K, but I would have a hard time parting with the Walther, but then again, I am a big Walther freak. LOL, in the end, the wife overrides everything else and you must comply. LOL Let us know what you end up doing.

pistolaro · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2005, 05:19:24 PM »

King, like you ,iam really into the polymer framed pistols, especially for C.C.W. I was considering the purchase of a KAHR P9 , but read alot of bad press on that animal. Reliability, durability, etc. but love the size & weight. I wish CZ would make a PO1 in poly, that would be hard to pass over. Have you had any experience with a KAHR p9 ?

KingPolymer-III · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2005, 05:22:51 PM »

"Have you had any experience with a KAHR p9 ? "

I don't know where you read the bad press on the Kahr P series, but I can tell you that, although I don't own one, I have shot them before and they are very popular with the law enforcement community as backups. There are several gunshops here who cater to law enforcement niches and they can't keep them in stock.
I have also read alot of favorable reviews in -GUNS AND WEAPONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT- and other publications.
They are a bit overpriced though, but they are certainly worth it.
I know you want a PO1 in poly, but can I recommend a Witness Carry or Compact series, they are very good indeed. I also carry a Kel Tec P3AT and a Rami., so you have alot of great choices, but don't be afraid to purchase a Kahr., they are very good pistols.

Walt-Sherrill · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2005, 05:33:25 PM »

A Kahr P9 was my newest acquisition. I got some 8-round mags for it, and its my most-frequently carried handgun.

Well made, very light. Vary small, narrow. Accurate. With a great trigger.

I carried a 75 Compact for a year or two, but this has replaced it. (I also have a Kel-Tec P3AT for those times when the P9 won't work.)

KingPolymer-III · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2005, 05:41:25 PM »

"A Kahr P9 was my newest acquisition"

An excellent choice.

pistolaro · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2005, 05:57:31 PM »

Walt; how many rds. have you fired through your Kahr to date? I understand the going price is about $500.00. Do you think they are as well made as the Glocks?

KingPolymer-III · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:15:22 PM »

Nothing is as well made as a Glock.

pistolaro · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:27:41 PM »

King; Do i detect a slight hint of bias toward Glock pistols? I thought you were a CZ fan.

Walt-Sherrill · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:42:50 PM »

I've only got a hundred or so through mine, but have shot others, and this gun was used.

Kahrs are very well made. A few models had some teething issues, but Kahr is especially good about looking out for their customers.... they have a GREAT reputation for making well-made, quality weapons, and looking out for their customers.

For concealed carry, Glock doesn't have anything that compares. (I have had Glocks, like Glocks, and shoot my 34 a lot.)

The big difference, for me, is the trigger. The Kahr trigger is better, if longer.

KingPolymer-III · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2005, 07:28:36 PM »

"King; Do i detect a slight hint of bias toward Glock pistols? I thought you were a CZ fan."

Of course I am a CZ fan, but I also love Glocks. Who says you can't love both. LOL.

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