Which one.....

[Daleo8803]

I'm having a hard time deciding on a new handgun.

On one hand I'm wanting a new pocket gun, a Glock 43. I have a Beretta tomcat that I use now for when I'm not carry my G19( which is very rare) and just about all my handguns are Grocks.

On the other hand I want a 1911. Most likely the Kimber custom ii as it's a well made gun and I like it. And I don't currently have a 45. ( I find this 1911 often online for $599).

Both of these are wants not needs. So help me choose! Lol thanks

 

[CZfool68]

I'd say 1911 in 45 if you don't have one, but I cannot speak to the lower level Kimbers. If it is mostly a range gun then you can always adjust, fix or tweak whatever you need to with a 1911 to get it running. In that price range people seem to like the RIA's. I am a picky SOB with sights, checkering and things like that so most $500 or so 1911's aren't for me. Have you looked at the new Springfield Elite Range Officers? More money, but look like a good gun for the moeny.

 

[Meckmeister]

I'm not sure I'd consider a G43 a 'pocket gun'. The G42, yes. I have a 43 and at times can carry it in cargo pants with a sturdy gun belt. But at 3.4 barrel and over 20 oz. loaded, it's more comfortable for me holstered on the belt, same as the M&P Shield. For pocket carry, I've liked the Sig P938, Kahr CM9 based on size and weight. As always YMMV.

 

[fieldgrade]

I carry a G43 in my front pocket about as often as I carry it on my belt. It's my EDC.

But I wear a gun belt everyday, including with dress clothes on Sunday, and wear cargo pants or jeans in the winter, and cargo shorts in the summer.

 

[Partsfreak]

My logic is get the 1st one you can get at the best price. Then get the other one on the next go round. Usually I find something else in the interim and forget about that 2nd one ending up going in a whole new direction.