SIG's Kel-Tec

[MLB]

Everyone wants a Kel-Tec clone. I'd rather have their Colt Mustang take off, but the SIG P290 is in with the crowd.

www.sigsauer.com/products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=70&productid=307

A bit shorter than the PF-9, lots shorter than the Walther PPS. Looks like it has the internal rails that DA likes too!

[TMan]

You have got to be kidding me. There is room on that grip for one finger under the trigger guard. This is a full 9mm round, but at least it is around 20oz. I don't think it would be much fun to shoot.

The reviews on in should be interesting to say the least. (No, I'm not asking Santa for one).

["DoubleAction"]

P-290

Item Number N/A
Caliber 9mm
Action Type DAO
Trigger Pull DAO N/A
Overall Length 5.5 in
Overall Height 3.9 in
Overall Width 0.9 (1.1 in with slide catch lever)
Barrel Length 2.9 in
Sight Radius 4.3 in
Weight w/Mag 20.5 oz
Mag Capacity 6 - 8 Rounds
Sights SIGLITE® or Contrast Sights
Frame Material Black Polymer w/removable plates
Frame Finish Black polymer
Slide Finish Nitron® or natural stainless
Accessory Rail Built-in for optional laser
Options Customizable grip plates, mini laser
MSRP N/A
CA Compliant No
MA Compliant No

P-239

Item Number Contrast 239-9-B (9mm) 239-40-B (.40S&W) Night Sights 239-9-BSS (9mm) 239-357-BSS (.357SIG) 239-40-BSS (.40S&W)
Caliber 9mm or .40S&W, .357SIG
Action Type DA/SA
Trigger Pull DA 10.0 lbs
Trigger Pull SA 4.4 lbs
Overall Length 6.6 in
Overall Height 5.1 in
Overall Width 1.2 in
Barrel Length 3.6 in
Sight Radius 5.2 in
Weight w/Mag 29.5 oz
Mag Capacity 8 Rounds (9mm) 7 Rounds (.40S&W, .357SIG)
Sights Contrast, SIGLITE® Night Sights available
Grips Black Polymer Factory Grips
Frame Finish Black Hard Anodized
Slide Finish Nitron®
Accessory Rail No
Features DA/SA Trigger
MSRP $840, $916 w/ SIGLITE Night Sights
CA Compliant Yes
MA Compliant Yes

["DoubleAction"]

....MLB : " Looks like it has the internal rails that DA likes too! "

.....You're right ML; Too bad that this pistol is not a target shooter.

......I posted the specs, to where I could make a comparison to my own P-239. For me, the weakest link of the P-239 is its width; to some people, where concealment is required by State Laws, other things will probably play an important role.

......My opinion about the 9mm has changed over the years and I wouldn't hesitate to chose this caliber in a defensive package.