Today I finally got to the range to shoot a couple of new pistols, a Kimber Micro 9 and an LCPII. I also brought my recently purchased EC9s. WAYNO joined me today for the first time in months it seems. We had a good time and lunch to boot!
First off, was the LCPII. What an upgrade from my old LCP! Everything is better on this pistol. Better trigger, sights, ergonomics and best of all was the accuracy. I fired about 30-40 rounds, primarily ball ammo with a few defense loads sprinkled in. This pistol ran flawlessly. Definitely a keeper for it's intended purpose of deep concealed carry. I am happy!
The Kimber Micro 9 was purchased because it was such a good deal at $499 and I like the miniature 1911 concept. I also brought my EC9s along to compare with the Micro 9. This was a little over $200 and a bargain. A few initial comparisons:
Micro 9
7+1
15.6 oz
6.1" OAL
Hammer fired
<$499
EC9s
7+1
17.2 oz
6.0" OAL
Striker fired
$200+
Pros and cons. Accuracy for these two pistols was comparable. Both functioned flawlessly with about 70 rounds fired, mostly ball ammo with some defense loads also. I like the trigger, sights and ergonomics better on the Micro 9. Recoil was a little more noticeable with the Kimber, but not uncomfortable. The striker fired trigger on the EC9s is uncomfortable at times with a little finger pinching if you don't cover the trigger properly. The price point is hard to beat with the EC9s. As of now, the Ruger will back up the Kimber, because I like the Kimber better. That said I like both for different reasons.
All and all a good range day. No real disappointments. Even shot WAYNO's SR1911 10mm and very accurate 357/9mm Blackhawk.
Micro 9
EC9s
LCPII
Dave
First off, was the LCPII. What an upgrade from my old LCP! Everything is better on this pistol. Better trigger, sights, ergonomics and best of all was the accuracy. I fired about 30-40 rounds, primarily ball ammo with a few defense loads sprinkled in. This pistol ran flawlessly. Definitely a keeper for it's intended purpose of deep concealed carry. I am happy!
The Kimber Micro 9 was purchased because it was such a good deal at $499 and I like the miniature 1911 concept. I also brought my EC9s along to compare with the Micro 9. This was a little over $200 and a bargain. A few initial comparisons:
Micro 9
7+1
15.6 oz
6.1" OAL
Hammer fired
<$499
EC9s
7+1
17.2 oz
6.0" OAL
Striker fired
$200+
Pros and cons. Accuracy for these two pistols was comparable. Both functioned flawlessly with about 70 rounds fired, mostly ball ammo with some defense loads also. I like the trigger, sights and ergonomics better on the Micro 9. Recoil was a little more noticeable with the Kimber, but not uncomfortable. The striker fired trigger on the EC9s is uncomfortable at times with a little finger pinching if you don't cover the trigger properly. The price point is hard to beat with the EC9s. As of now, the Ruger will back up the Kimber, because I like the Kimber better. That said I like both for different reasons.
All and all a good range day. No real disappointments. Even shot WAYNO's SR1911 10mm and very accurate 357/9mm Blackhawk.
Micro 9
EC9s
LCPII
Dave