For the past couple of days, I have been taking my LC9 to the range. I had received the new magazine with one more round than the standard and a extended length and the Big Dot sight.
Well I thought I would love the new mag and it looked pretty cool, however it makes the pistol look a lot bigger. I have shot the LC9 with thousands of rounds down range and shoot it fairly well. I was using my own reloads, loaded somewhat light. The gun performed flawlessly as usual. About (300 rds) however, I DO NOT LIKE THE MAGAZINE. It worked fine, but I just did not like the way the gun gripped. I returned to shooting the old mags with the Pinky extensions and it felt so much more natural and my groups tightened back up. Maybe it was just me, as I am not use to the mag, but I do not want to waste anymore ammo trying to get that sweet spot that I have with the older mags.
I did enjoy the Big Dot! It took a while to get the right zero, but the gun sure comes to target faster. The big dot shines great in dark and low level light, but like most sights, it was still a little difficult under the lousy lights at the indoor gun range. I give it a 5 star rating.
I later talked to the young lady in the store after shooting, and mentioned to her that I really want a new Sig 238. She pulled out the "Desert Model" with the installed Hogue Grips and I fell in love with it. It felt stupendous in my hand. The Hogue grips really make the difference. I tried others while I was there, but nothing compared to the Hogue (for me anyway). I never thought I would like the "Desert Color" but I really took to it. Actually it might
carry better with the clothes I wear instead of the obvious black. I will have to wait until after Christmas, or as she said, just LAY IT AWAY!
Well I thought I would love the new mag and it looked pretty cool, however it makes the pistol look a lot bigger. I have shot the LC9 with thousands of rounds down range and shoot it fairly well. I was using my own reloads, loaded somewhat light. The gun performed flawlessly as usual. About (300 rds) however, I DO NOT LIKE THE MAGAZINE. It worked fine, but I just did not like the way the gun gripped. I returned to shooting the old mags with the Pinky extensions and it felt so much more natural and my groups tightened back up. Maybe it was just me, as I am not use to the mag, but I do not want to waste anymore ammo trying to get that sweet spot that I have with the older mags.
I did enjoy the Big Dot! It took a while to get the right zero, but the gun sure comes to target faster. The big dot shines great in dark and low level light, but like most sights, it was still a little difficult under the lousy lights at the indoor gun range. I give it a 5 star rating.
I later talked to the young lady in the store after shooting, and mentioned to her that I really want a new Sig 238. She pulled out the "Desert Model" with the installed Hogue Grips and I fell in love with it. It felt stupendous in my hand. The Hogue grips really make the difference. I tried others while I was there, but nothing compared to the Hogue (for me anyway). I never thought I would like the "Desert Color" but I really took to it. Actually it might
carry better with the clothes I wear instead of the obvious black. I will have to wait until after Christmas, or as she said, just LAY IT AWAY!
