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Thanks guys! The only way I can imagine getting rid of it is if it takes off like a rocket and there are suddenly a billion different variations on the market. Then I might think about getting rid of it for a more advanced version... but I think that's pretty unlikely. Here are a few of the internals. Takedown is essentially similar to the Beretta 92FS. You push a spring loaded button on the right side of the frame inwards (it's tight, helps if you have a tool like the plastic end of a ballpoint pen) and swivel the take down trapezoid on the left side of the frame downwards. Pull the trigger and the slide comes off the frame. Recoil spring guide stays with the frame, I believe it's screwed in and doesn't need to come out for routine maintenance. A weapon light is awkward to use. I pretty much can't hit the switches on the TLR-1 with my trigger finger when I have a double handed firing grip. It's quite easy to hit the switch with my support hand index finger, slightly less easy with my support hand thumb. With a little practice it would be a very natural movement.

I picked one up, $1100 locally. I was surprised to see it actually sitting on the shelf, and not taking it home wasn't an option. Handling it, I like the feel of it. Besides being heavy, it is nicely designed from an ergonomic view, feels good in the hand with no contortions needed to operate all controls. The front and backstraps are textured finely and the gun feels smooth in the hand, but when you take a tight firing grip, the checkering helps it stay put. Sights are excellent, and I would only ask for a bit wider rear notch. The front sight appears to fill the notch fully, where I like some light on each side. The front is orange-outlined tritium and the rear has an angled and serrated face, while the front is blunt enough to act as a cocking ledge. Quality of machining is as good as anything I own. Came in a neat fancy cardboard box with 3 mags and a manual. Trigger is good, though not as light as some. Gauges 5.5 pounds on my scale but the extremely short takeup (1/8" or so) and equally short reset make it feel a bit lighter than it actually is. The hinged safety trigger shoe works without a hitch and is unnoticeable while shooting. Mags easily drop free, though they feature stiffer mag springs than anything I've bought lately. It's a chore to get all 15 rounds in and a mag loader's a welcome tool here. Slide release is easy to use and large enough to find and operate in a hurry without being in the way while shooting. I put about 80-90 rounds through it (115gr TMJ reloads at about 130 power factor) and no malfunctions were observed. Recoil is mild compared to a M&P 5" Pro and even a CZ SP01 Shadow. Muzzle rise was minimal and the sight picture quick to reacquire. It seems very comparable to a 9mm Glock or Steyr, though I didn't shoot enough fast strings to really make note of it. It was easy to keep a consistent grip since it doesn't recoil enough to really require a crush grip. It's rare that I pick up a gun that doesn't have some annoying sharp edge or corner that soon stands out, but the H9 doesn't. The mags, though, had sharp corners on the rear of the floorplates that I'm going to round off at some point. Accuracy was good but not "OMG" outstanding. Most firing was at about 10-15 yards and it was easy to keep the shots within a 2" bullseye. I think a lighter trigger will tell the true tale there, combined with shooting from a rest. Point of impact appeared to be right at the top of the front sight, the way I happen to prefer. Perhaps it was shooting a hair to the left, but I'm going to shoot it more before touching the sights. Changes I'd make? I'd like a wider rear notch, as already stated. A pair of slightly more aggressive grips would make me feel better, though maybe not shoot better. I'd take about 1 or 2 pounds off the trigger if it doesn't lighten up within 500 rounds. I'm not in a hurry to do any of this, however, which is high praise in my book. I'm quite pleased with the H9 and I'm really looking forward to spending more time with it at the range. I'm frankly impressed that Hudson managed to deliver a completely new design like this and have it in my hands in what I feel is a record amount of time, without a bunch of teething problems that are glaringly apparent.

M&P 2.0

Bingo. Personally, that's something I wouldn't buy since I never had problems concealing a G19 sized pistol, but apparently there are quite a few people out there who feel that anything thicker than a LC9 on their belt will cause the world to end.

I've been hearing people yearn for a single stack G19 for at least 10 years. I guess they figured the G43 would shut those folks up.

http://www.recoilweb.com/news-of-glocks-19x-pistol-leaked-132572.html Official announcement later this month. Basically a G19 slide on a G17 frame.

I kept one loaded for years as a nightstand gun. I never had any reliability problems out of it, but over time the magazine feedlips noticeably deformed.

I don't see what actual brand of ammo you used. Sometimes truncated cone projectiles like the Hornady Critical Defense won't roll over the feed ramp and into the chamber consistently. In that case, easiest thing to do is switch to an elliptical ogive bullet that mimics ball ammo. The out of battery issue may have been the result of an inertia feed and your nudge may have snapped the extractor hook over the rim. Next time that happens, pull the slide back to see if the round is under the extractor. Inertia feeds happen because the force of the slide hitting the frame during recoil is jarring the round out of the mag before the slide can return and strip it off. New mag springs would be the first thing I'd try here. Another possibility is that your rounds are hitting the inner lug of the slide stop while coming out of the mag The round has to bump its way past, robbing energy from the chambering cycle. This often manifests as a tactile "ka-chunk" as the slide returns, Check the slide stop for signs of copper rubbing. Otherwise the the usual wear items need to be checked. Extractor tension, recoil springs, mag springs.

I picked up a full sized 9mm a couple of weeks back. The accuracy improvements over the 1st gen are welcome and noticeable. The trigger is better as well. I'm not sure if the 9C has the same aggressive grip texture as the other 2.0s, but if so, it might be too rough for IWB carry and a pass over the grip with some 400 or 600 grit sandpaper may be advisable.

Yes, the ones I've done have been done with a close-fitting socket. It doesn't iron them out perfectly but a sanding wheel and polishing wheels on a rotary tool will take care of any high spots left. I advise using oil or grease on the socket, and don't drive it in so far you can't get a grip on the socket to pull it back out (I use vise jaws).

I'm thinking about picking one up at some point. No, it isn't a 2011 or 1911 but don't we all have plenty of those? I'm getting to the point where I really want some novelty. That being said, I think it's a 1911 under the covers. Obviously the grip and safety are a bit different.

No, I don't have the Gen 1 P07 anymore, I have a Gen 2 and the trigger is about 12# and gritty in DA mode. Even my P09 is better. Sorry for the confusion.

I've done that with the G17 and G19. When I don't have one, I find myself (theoretically) missing the wide variety of aftermarket support and other common benefits. Then when I buy one, I realize I hate shooting them. I compromised by getting rid of the G19, keeping the G17 around, removing the finger grooves and installing a traditionally rifled barrel. I still don't shoot it very much but at least I can keep it around to scratch that occasional itch.

From the photos I've seen, I think they did a lot of things right with this one. I will definitely be getting one, at some point. I like the P07 and P09, and I'm probably in the minority because I prefer them to the -75 and SP-01. Though I agree that the DA trigger on the second gen P07s was a step backward -- I had a Gen 1 P07 that was ridiculously accurate and the trigger was considerably better. I've had some luck with CZ75s by simply dropping in a Beretta "D" hammer spring, and I'm going to see if the same thing will work on the P07/P09. I don't feel like spending $200 with CGW just to lighten the DA pull.

The paddle mag release is one of those things that I wish everybody did. But like the HK P7, which is an excellent gun but just weird enough to demand a dedicated user, I don't really want the confusion of going back and forth, at least on guns I may want to carry.

Honestly it was around the holidays and I forgot about it for a while. Kyle McAuliffe was the rep I was dealing with.

I don't send back many guns for repair. I think in the last 15 years, I've sent back maybe 4. I did have a pretty bad case of trigger slap on my P320, so I sent it back to see what they'd do. They sent me a prepaid label. I let them sit on it for a couple months then called them to ask where it was. They said it'd be out within a week and I get the feeling they got off the phone, pulled mine off the pile, fixed it, and sent it back. They did fix the problem and sent some promo swag back with it. All in all, I'm happy, but I'm pretty easy to please.

I've tried a lot of handguns and have owned most everything at one time or another. For CCW, I like striker 9mms, and a M&P is what I've been carrying for several years. It has the Burwell trigger job. I use a SW 442 or Ruger LC9 as backup. For competition my favorite is a SVI 2011 of some sort, and a Baer or STI for single stack. There are a lot of other pistols that I'm very fond of like the PPQ, Steyr, SIG P320, SIG X5, CZ P09. Others that wouldn't be my first choice but I can work with them and respect their role as classics: 92FS, Glock, SIG classics, BHP, USP, S&W 3rd gen, CZ 75.

At least ammo availability won't be a problem.

I had read a lot of forum posts that didn't encourage high expectations, but when the opportunity to trade my CZ-75 for it appeared, I decided to roll the dice. I recently got rid of a SR-9 after the realization that I didn't like it very much. This is a far more shootable pistol IMO, and I have already shot it more than I did the CZ that it replaced. I agree that it's uglier than a mud fence, and with the crowded polymer striker pistol market being what it is, it's difficult to imagine why most people would select the Ruger over so many other quality competitors. Then again, people still buy XDs, so who knows? The X-factor lies in the Ruger's internal frame / removable grip system. Time will tell what Ruger does with the potential of this system. They certainly don't seem to be flying off the shelves, and Ruger's reputation of not being able to get pistols right on the first try certainly doesn't help matters.

I recently acquired one of these in a trade. It had been on my Maybe I'll Pick One Up Someday list, and the right opportunity came along. I took it to the range a couple days ago and I put about 120 rounds through it (124gr hard cast reloads). Ergos / handling: It shoots and handles better than it looks. The squared-off rear of the frame which I initially had concerns about ended up being no issue whatsoever. The gun in 9mm simply doesn't recoil enough for this to even begin to be a problem. The backstrap / grip inserts slide on and off after being unlocked with a 1/4 turn of a recessed Torx cam. It looks like the cam moves outward to lock the insert into place, and inward to allow removal. There were a couple of sharp corners on the inside of the lanyard slot which dug into my hand, but a couple of quick strokes with a file fixed that. It wasn't an issue on any but the smallest grip insert for some reason. I don't much care for the exaggerated palm hump on the large and medium backstraps so I left the small one installed. The ambi magazine button was actually quicker to hit with my thumb with the small backstrap installed. With the large backstrap, it's harder for thumb reach and easier for trigger finger activation. The grasping serrations on the slide rear were very well designed. The crosscut serrations provide a superlative grip. The takedown lever has a bit of a protruding shelf that makes a handy place to rest your support thumb. Unfortunately it prevents it from fitting into holsters for other brands that would actually be a pretty good fit otherwise. Trigger reach is easy and comfortable for me. There are no sharp edges or other unpleasantness on the trigger shoe like there can be on other designs (XD, Glock). Shooting: It ran through all my reloads with no feeding problems. I was doing offhand shooting at a 2" dot at about 20 yards and I was able to keep all the shots either on the dot or within an inch of it, so accuracy was certainly adequate for my purposes. Brass ejection was a bit erratic but thankfully none came near my face. The sights were regulated such that the front sight dot represented your point of impact. I usually prefer my POI to be the top of the sight blade, but whatever. Sight picture was good enough that I will probably leave the factory sights on. The trigger pull was similar to the XD pistols. The pull itself was not heavy enough to complain about, probably 5 pounds or a little less. There was a fair amount of creep but it was smooth and consistent. The reset point was about 2/3 of the trigger forward travel, which is a little longer than most people like but not a real problem. The reset was distinct and clear. About all I would want is a little less creep and a little shorter reset if I were going to be doing a lot of shooting. Muzzle flip was negligible, despite the rather slick grip. The mags easily dropped free and locked in consistently. Mags were not difficult to load to full 17 rd capacity. TL;DR: It performed well and I liked it more than I expected to.

I saw one today in G&A in Memphis.  Price was a litte over $1k.   I can wait.

I've got the CMR and I'm now looking to pick up a PMR.   Since this is the handgun forum, I don't want to derail with a discussion about the CMR, but in summary, I'll say I like it a lot and would buy another.   I do wish ammo weren't so ridiculously hard to come by.

I picked one up, very lightly used. Once I shot it, I figured out why. It had a wicked case of trigger slap. I sent it back to SIG and they replaced the trigger with their "adverse" trigger, which seems to have fixed the issue. Kudos to SIG for taking care of that. The trigger is still a little heavier than I like, but it's something I can easily live with. I think they did a lot of things right, ergonomically. I like the shape of the grip. The placement of the controls isn't awful. I wish the bore axis were a bit lower, but it doesn't seem to make much of a difference for me on shot-to-shot recovery. I really like the fact that you can buy a complete plastic grip for about $40 and swap it out in about 2 minutes. Mine came with the "medium" girth grip and I swapped it out for the "small". Accuracy on mine is about par with everything else of its type. I haven't had any reliability issues yet; I think I have a bit less than 300 rounds through mine. I would own more of them but I don't often seem to run across deals on them.

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