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Post by TMan on Nov 11, 2010 5:52:03 GMT -5
I'd kind of like to get one of these artwork pieces. I know, I know, just too much bling for someone living in Western NY. ;D  |
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Post by MLB on Nov 11, 2010 12:33:01 GMT -5
Certainly is pretty.
I stopped into the gunshop today and looked at the used counter. The had three H&K P7s there. One was blued and went for about $900. The next appeared to be hard chromed and went for $1600. It was also designated as a P7M8 where the other wasn't. There must be some difference there too.
The third was larger, due to it being chambered in .40. Apparently it is rather rare. The $2400 price tag reflected that too.
That was my first time handling the famous squeeze-cocker. The .40 cal just didn't look right, and man was it heavy. I don't think I'd spend $1600 on one, but the other (blued) one was tempting.
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Post by Callahan on Nov 11, 2010 12:46:45 GMT -5
I think you have to show your cartel ID to be able to order one of those.  |
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Post by Callahan on Nov 11, 2010 12:53:49 GMT -5
Certainly is pretty. I stopped into the gunshop today and looked at the used counter. The had three H&K P7s there. One was blued and went for about $900. The next appeared to be hard chromed and went for $1600. It was also designated as a P7M8 where the other wasn't. There must be some difference there too. The third was larger, due to it being chambered in .40. Apparently it is rather rare. The $2400 price tag reflected that too. That was my first time handling the famous squeeze-cocker. The .40 cal just didn't look right, and man was it heavy. I don't think I'd spend $1600 on one, but the other (blued) one was tempting. The P7M10 in .40 S&W weighs 44 oz., more than a full-size 1911. They are fantastic pistols, though. I'd love to have one in 9 mm. |
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Post by TMan on Nov 11, 2010 15:39:58 GMT -5
Since this is now the P7 thread ;D : Were these NIB or used P7's I know you said "used counter", but I wonder about their condition? When I picked up my P7M8 Jubilee Edition, Becky was on the phone so I was looking on the shelves. I saw a couple of small black boxes that said H&K. I opened one and inside it was a P7 PSP. I think I paid around $750 for it. So I shoot it and not the P7M8. They are wonderful pistols, but I don't shoot them well. I think it has to do with the tension you have to apply with the fingers of your hand that has the trigger finger.  (Can you tell? I wasn't an English major). They are a delayed-blowback design, and of course you have to keep them clean. In spite of all the other of my guns my brother has shot, he likes the P7 the best. One of the cool things that I found by accident is after putting in a magazine, all you have to do is squeeze the squeeze-cocker and it racks the slide. |
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Post by Callahan on Nov 11, 2010 17:59:52 GMT -5
Since this is now the P7 thread ;D : Oops. Sorry for my role in that! You likely have caused me a lot of trouble by mentioning the slide-racking feature. I may be dropping $700-$800 now. |
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Post by TMan on Nov 11, 2010 18:41:54 GMT -5
Oh, I left out something: there is a little negative with the pistol. It gets hot very quickly. If you shoot 50 rounds through it and then put it into your pocket, it will roast your chestnuts.
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Post by MLB on Nov 12, 2010 13:44:02 GMT -5
Since this is now the P7 thread ;D : There are threads that drift, and those that tack hard to starboard.  Fortunately for me, few are thrown in the brig for that particular offense here. The two more expensive P7s looked new to me. The hard chrome finish helps with that I think. The blued one showed a bit of wear at the corners as you'd expect. While I was there I also looked at the IO Hellcat .380. Nice to see a handgun made in the USA, but it did seem to be one of the lower end plastic pistols. They should have saved the effort on the sights, they were nearly useless. Better to go without. |
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Post by TMan on Nov 12, 2010 23:28:31 GMT -5
I would stay away from the Hellcat if you plan on shooting it a lot. Just for carry? It is fine. Actually, I've found the 380's to be less than comfortable to shoot.
Today I took the PPK/s Royal Scot and the Beretta Steel-1 to the range. I was relatively pleased with the PPK, but noticed the snappy recoil. I'll put a couple of hundred rounds through it before I take it apart to clean it again. (I've lost enough blood).
The Steel-1 is one I haven't shot in years, and it was outstanding. I don't see them listed on the web-site anymore, so I don't know if they are still available or not. In addition to me shooting it, I let 2 other club members shoot it. They were amazed. Note that it has a SA trigger. Looking at my target, I could not see any difference in the pattern than what I would have seen with a higer end 1911. However, I do need to replace those plastic grips.
Cognac kicked it - going to bed (left shoulder isn't hurting any more).
Getting back to the topic of this thread: on order.
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(Can you tell? I wasn't an English major).
Fortunately for me, few are thrown in the brig for that particular offense here.