I don't know how it compares to most 9mms, but the M&P Shield dwarfs this G42. I shot one this past weekend and it is small. I would think a 9mm in that size and weight would be pretty darn snappy to shoot.
Did you like it?
I don't know how it compares to most 9mms, but the M&P Shield dwarfs this G42. I shot one this past weekend and it is small. I would think a 9mm in that size and weight would be pretty darn snappy to shoot.
Did you like it?
everytime i see a review by good ole hickok45 I get very jealous of his range... anyone else?
You hit it spot on. If they offered it in 9mm and .40 off the bat then they would hardly sell any .380
I'm not really sure where the g42 would fit for me. At 6rnds and being larger than the Kahr p380 I think it's a no brainier, the p380 is a much more practical pocket pistol. Being about the same size as shield/XDS but 380 and still only 6 rnds for me more rounds and 9mm a XDS/shield is a better IWB pistol. I think the G42 would have been better as a double stack .380.
If you haven't had the chance yet, pick up the Shield and the G42 together. On "paper" they may seem to be close in size, but when it comes to concealment, the G42 is quite a bit smaller. The Shield is larger and weighs more. I still think I want the Shield but man that G42 disappears IWB. I don't really want to add another caliber so I probably won't buy the .380 but if I get over that aspect, I would buy it right now.
Same goes. I'll probably buy one for the hell of it. I sold my P32 so I've been waiting on another small pistol to replace it. This is the one. If it follows normal Glock standards, it will still fire after being put through hellfire and brimstone. Thanks for the info fren.
After years of watching Hickock45 explode bottles of soda when hit, it was interesting to see them just kind of leak and fall over when hit with the .380. It does show how much power you lose when you step down to the .380 from the more mainstream calibers. .380 does have it's place though. Right now, my Sig P238 is in my pocket just in case there's an issue with it's big brother on my belt.
extremely jealous!everytime i see a review by good ole hickok45 I get very jealous of his range... anyone else?
I saw and handled one today, too. It is really sweet and feels good even in my large hands. I went ahead and got on the waiting list. Hopefully, it won't be long. Can't wait to shoot it.I saw one of these earlier today. Im so tempted but already got a small carry gun.
everytime i see a review by good ole hickok45 I get very jealous of his range... anyone else?
To me, and I felt that he thought the same thing... that gun is too big for the lower power round you're getting. I don't know why they didn't make it in 9mm. With a gun of that size, there are lots of 9mm options that aren't bad to shoot.
You gents worried about bottles moving and whatnot.. know what kind of loads he is using?