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Kimber Micro 380
Posted on 12/18/14 at 8:59 am
Posted on 12/18/14 at 8:59 am
Looking for the wife a small 380 and Kimber's Micro really stood out for me. Any one with any experience with this gun? TIA
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Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:26 am to Langston
not the 380 but kimber makes a good gun...I have 2
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:32 am to DelU249
I have the bug now for a solo. I love 9mm caliber for a few reasons but have a couple and will stick with it for the most part other than my pocket gun and my commander. Ammo is cheap so it's one of the rounds I will buy by the thousand. I'm not a big fan of the 380's. I have an LCP and she likes it but I want to get her something better. Looked at several, and for a cheaper one I would prob go with the Kahr, but this Kimber just felt too good to pass up so I believe I will go pick it up today.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:35 am to Kingpenm3
That's it. One thing I was looking for was ease of working the gun. It was the smoothest and easiest of any I looked at which ranged from glock, ruger, kahr, sig, etc...
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:38 am to Langston
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I love 9mm caliber for a few reasons but have a couple and will stick with it for the most part other than my pocket gun and my commander.
I have the kimber ultra tactical ii and the kimber ultra raptor ii...both are .45 ACP, but for all of the "kimbers are pieces of shite" people on the internet...they're full of shite. In 1,000 rounds between two guns I had one FTF, brand new gun was like the 2nd round ever. They're great and reliable
I don't know about the 9mm or 380, but the kimber mags are pieces of shite for some reason. Well the one on my tactical ultra is good, but the raptor stock mag was shite as was the other kimber mag I bought
Posted on 12/18/14 at 9:46 am to DelU249
Thanks for the feedback. I'll do a little digging before I go.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 10:03 am to Langston
I'm also open to other suggestions in the $400-$600 price range.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 11:11 am to Langston
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I'm also open to other suggestions in the $400-$600 price range.
Sig P938
Posted on 12/18/14 at 11:42 am to Langston
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One thing I was looking for was ease of working the gun.
The reason it's so easy to rack is that the hammer acts as a second recoil spring since it slows down the slide. This allows them to use a lighter recoil spring and makes racking it very simple if you retract the hammer first.
My suggestion is the Kahr CW380. It is an excellent value. But this is only if you plan to stick with 380.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 1:41 pm to bapple
Well I'm having second thoughts about a SA so the Kahr may be what I go for now.
What's your thoughts on having a SA if she uses it for concealed carry sometimes?
What's your thoughts on having a SA if she uses it for concealed carry sometimes?
Posted on 12/18/14 at 1:45 pm to Langston
Look at the Colt Mustang and the Sig P238 and P938
The p938 is a 9mm
The p938 is a 9mm
Posted on 12/18/14 at 2:13 pm to Langston
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What's your thoughts on having a SA if she uses it for concealed carry sometimes?
Train with it using the safety - every. single. time.
If you don't train using the safety, get something without it. You are almost guaranteed to forget to deactivate it if you don't train that way.
You should also get a holster that covers the trigger guard (you probably already knew this though).
Posted on 12/18/14 at 2:52 pm to Langston
Langston,
It's good that you're looking out for your wife. Having said that, the best chance you have of a new gun working out for HER, you need to make sure the gun she ends up w/ is HER selection. Point her generally in the best direction, but let her make the final decision.
My personal thoughts on the 380 and the SA 1911 type handguns for cc:
1. I cc the 380 ACP only when I circumstances prevent me from carrying a more potent self defense round. Although I don't personally want to get shot w/ a 380, I'm more comfortable w/ at least a 9mm for self defense.
2.How is she going to carry this gun? If it's going to be in a purse or on her person (but not in a pocket), she can just as easily carry a slightly bigger gun yet have it chambered in 9mm.
3. Although I really like the 1911 (and have two that are in my cc rotation), I'm not fan of 1911's chambered in 380 ACP. Again, I view the 380 ACP as a pocket gun. Having said that, I want my pocket gun to be easy to draw and manipulate. The "pocket 1911's" have more surfaces to snag (cocked hammer, external safety, beavertail, etc) during the draw compared to a gun like the CW380. I also don't want my pocket gun to have a safety to have to manipulate.
4. Although the 1911 is a fine defensive handgun, it's manual of arms requires more training than DAO or striker fired guns. Is she ready to spend the extra time training that's needed?
If you think a 380 best suits her needs. I'd go more the route of something like the CW380, a DAO gun w/o an external safety and minimum controls.
It's good that you're looking out for your wife. Having said that, the best chance you have of a new gun working out for HER, you need to make sure the gun she ends up w/ is HER selection. Point her generally in the best direction, but let her make the final decision.
My personal thoughts on the 380 and the SA 1911 type handguns for cc:
1. I cc the 380 ACP only when I circumstances prevent me from carrying a more potent self defense round. Although I don't personally want to get shot w/ a 380, I'm more comfortable w/ at least a 9mm for self defense.
2.How is she going to carry this gun? If it's going to be in a purse or on her person (but not in a pocket), she can just as easily carry a slightly bigger gun yet have it chambered in 9mm.
3. Although I really like the 1911 (and have two that are in my cc rotation), I'm not fan of 1911's chambered in 380 ACP. Again, I view the 380 ACP as a pocket gun. Having said that, I want my pocket gun to be easy to draw and manipulate. The "pocket 1911's" have more surfaces to snag (cocked hammer, external safety, beavertail, etc) during the draw compared to a gun like the CW380. I also don't want my pocket gun to have a safety to have to manipulate.
4. Although the 1911 is a fine defensive handgun, it's manual of arms requires more training than DAO or striker fired guns. Is she ready to spend the extra time training that's needed?
If you think a 380 best suits her needs. I'd go more the route of something like the CW380, a DAO gun w/o an external safety and minimum controls.
Posted on 12/18/14 at 3:44 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
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It's good that you're looking out for your wife. Having said that, the best chance you have of a new gun working out for HER, you need to make sure the gun she ends up w/ is HER selection
Can't believe I forgot to mention this. This is #1 the most important thing.
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TigerOnThe Hill
^The rest of his information is solid. Listen to this man.
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