Kimber Solo vs. Springfield EMP vs. Sig P938

[indianafly]

Ok so I carry a Sig 226 in 40 S&W and I'm looking for something a little smaller. I love my Sig and the only down side I have with it is it's width. I'm fine with weight...that doesn't bother me. Any advice on a new carry Gun? I would like to keep it 40 but I can drop to a 9mm if need be. It doesn't need to be the three up top but those are the ones I'm looking at. I'm really like the p938.

Thanks INGO!

 

[indianafly]

I always pick the Sig 238 up at gun shows but the fact that it is a 380 keeps me from buying it.

 

[Hornett]

I think the Kimber Solo is a really neat little gun, but expensive.
The EMP is more expensive than the Solo.
You didn't list Kahr, though.
I finally traded for a PM9 and they are great little guns.
The new CM9 is more affordable and, other than fancy machining, I don't see any real advantage to the PM9 over the CM9.

I found this website to be really helpful
Comparison Charts: Kimber Solo vs. ...

 

[Clay]

im waiting to fondle one, but I sold my (2) 380 guns to get either a 938 or a Solo.

 

[indianafly]

The comparison chart is a great help. Thanks.

Does anyone know if the P938 is still scheduled for an April release?

 

[mjblazor]

I think the Kimber Solo is a really neat little gun, but expensive.
The EMP is more expensive than the Solo.
You didn't list Kahr, though.
I finally traded for a PM9 and they are great little guns.
The new CM9 is more affordable and, other than fancy machining, I don't see any real advantage to the PM9 over the CM9.

I found this website to be really helpful
Comparison Charts: Kimber Solo vs. ...

the Solo's have beauty over the Kahr's but IMO that's it. i have CM9 paired with a $25 remora holster (The Original Remora No Clip Concealment Holsters) and it is best rig for ccw. i have carried a fnp40 in remora holsters frequently and still do if i feel like it, but back to the kahr. they now have cm40 but i was not wanting to gamble on the .40 in that small of gun.

 

[Hoosier45]

My EDC is an EMP in .40. I love it.

 

[indianafly]

I like the fact that I can get the emp in 40 but I'm a huge sig fan.

 

[Tin Cup]

What about a P239? Same manual of arms as your P226, just single stack.

 

[dyerwatcher]

I agree with Tin Cup. The P 239 should be perfect. It in my EDC.

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

My EDC is an EMP in .40. I love it.

This. Even though I sometimes wish it was lighter.

 

[jdhaines]

P239. I'm looking for one for my wife. I think it'll be perfect for her. She likes the controls on my P226, but wants something lighter and that will fit her hands better. She's recoil sensitive so I think a P239 in 9mm would be perfect. If they made their new rainbow finish one in 9mm it would already have been purchased! I can't imagine why the rainbow finish isn't made in 9mm. It had to be catered towards women...

 

[Tombs]

You should put Kahr on your list.

Either the PM series or CM series. I would opt for 9 because 40 will be a handful in a gun that size, and capacity will suffer. But if you really want a 40, that's about the best pocket gun you're going to get for the $$$.

 

[Hoosier45]

This. Even though I sometimes wish it was lighter.

Agreed. But I am glad for the extra weight when I shoot it.

 

[shootersix]

P239. I'm looking for one for my wife. I think it'll be perfect for her. She likes the controls on my P226, but wants something lighter and that will fit her hands better. She's recoil sensitive so I think a P239 in 9mm would be perfect. If they made their new rainbow finish one in 9mm it would already have been purchased! I can't imagine why the rainbow finish isn't made in 9mm. It had to be catered towards women...

they do make a rainbow 239
http://http://sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/p239-rainbow.aspx

to the op let me hop on the bandwagon...get the 239

 

[FordMan79]

A friend of mine bought a Kimber Solo when it first came out. He has sent it back to Yonkers twice already for different reasons. Between that and the price I probably would not recommend a Solo.

 

[danatkins]

i'm aiming at the 938 my buddy's wife has the 380 model i've not shot it but love the feel. granted i'm a 1911 guy at heart over any other platform

 

[spearheadersarge]

I went to Orion"s and hand tested several models and I can tell you from first hand experience that the Solo was by far the best feeling gun out of the bunch! I tried them all, the Sig, the Nano, Kahr, Springfield. That Solo just felt the best in my hand. I really loved the rounded styling and the huge sights on it. The salesman stated he had fired several thousand rounds through one without a problem. Granted that was using the recommended ammo. Don't know if he was trying to sell me, but he sounded sincere. I definitely made up my mind to get the Solo in black with the grips if I can ever find one. If it don't feel right in the hand, you probably won't carry it, right?

 

[SmokinSigs357]

What about a P239? Same manual of arms as your P226, just single stack.

EXACTLY this. Get the P239...go on, get it!

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I'm leaning to the 938 or the EMP. Both very competent .