Posted: 5/30/2003 9:01:32 PM EDT
Suggestions needed for a .40, I need something compact. I'm interested in Springfield, H&K and Sig, but I'm open for suggestions/opinions. 
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I have heard nothing but good things about the HK USP40 in fullsize or compact. The HK USP40C is said to be very reliable, and the people that I have talked with sware by it (two sware by the USP, one carry's it as his issue sidearm for LE, the other uses it as a CCW).
The HK model that you are probably talking about is the P2000, but it is only coming out in 9mm at the moment. Though it isn't due out until this summer as the reports have said. |
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I'm a big fan of the Kahr, but the 40S&W is not the most fun shooting compact, at least in my hands. A really enjoyable and somewhat compact is, as mentioned above, the SIG P239. A very controllable, accurate, reliable, and robust pistol. Another smaller pistol that is quite a value (I always see them for less than $200), is the Astra A75. Unfortunately, they don't have ambi safetys, a consideration primarily for southpaws. |
| I have shot a friends SIG 239 and it is a good one. Very accurate and not unpleasant to shoot. You might also want to look into the CZ compact .40. It is one of the best feeling guns in the hand that I have shot and the gun has a lot going for it carry-wise and price wise. Hope this helps. |
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The Sig P239 in 40 S&W is a fine weapon, also for $150+/- you can obtain an extra barrel chambered in 357 Sig...same gun/two cartridges. I like the feel of the P239 it just fits my hands well. I like to add an after market rubbery grip like Houge offers, the one piece type with finger groves $20+/-. H&K USP Compacts are perhaps the finest firearms on the market. |
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GLOCK G27 9 + 1 rds in standard config, 10 + 1 with grip extender that gives you a full grip, takes 13 rd G23 and 15 rd G22 mags, both of which they make sleeves for to give you a full grip. Goes bang every time you pull the trigger, never goes bang if you don't (drop safety, etc). |
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ok.... how about a compact 1911 in .40? STI LS STI Caliber 9 m.m. and .40S&W Frame Officers Size grip, Steel, STIppled front strap Grip Panels Rosewood Thin panels Slide Features STI Bullet Style Front and Rear Serrations Trigger STI long curved Barrel 3.4” STI fully supported, ramped bull barrel w/ linkless lock up Safeties Blue STI Grip and Single sided thumb Guide Rod STI RecoilMaster Sights Slide integral front w/ Heinie Low mount rear Overall Length 7.0” Width .765” across steel, 1.06” across grips Weight 28.0oz Finish Flat Blue Competition Approvals IPSC, USPSA, IDPA |
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I've got both an HK USPC and Sig P229 in .40. I love them both, but they are a little too large to carry unnoticed in the warmer months (sans jacket) so I just stick with my Kimber CDP Compact II 1911. The XD40 is a nice gun, but it's about the same size as the others so it's a no-go for me. Lately I've been interested in the Kahr line of compacts. They seem to be a little smaller in both overall size and width. |
Thats the HK P2000 subcompact. hkpro.com/p2000k.htm
It does exist, but it will probably be a while before we can get our grubby little fingers on one. :( |