[Marine Inspector]

Thanks guys,

The Glock and H&K are the only two I have handeled so far (have not shoot them yet). I have big hands, so anything small is unconfratable, but my wife will be using the weapon also, and she hates the Beretta 96.

I'll check out those other weapons (Kimber Ultra Carry, Sig Personal, Para Ordnance P-Series).

Thanks again,

Marine Inspector

[harpseal]

The following information may be helpful Taurus firearms often accept Beretta magazines. The Sig P239 is an exellent compact .40 S&W and has been very reliable for friends who carry that caliber. The P229 has also had an exellent record of reliability according to friends who carry it. My tastes have run to the .45acp and the 9mm (I find the savings on ammunition alone to justify shooting this at the range). I also believe Beretta makes a compact .40S&W. If you like the feel of Beretta's then the Tauris should feel good to your hands.

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown

[lavaroise]

One of the reason of the 1911's popularity is that people in the US are used to its great feel in the hands. They exist in 40 caliber and the Kimber is the most accurate out of the box. I know that at least for their 45, and I do not know how their 40 stacks up.

Check the Ultra Carry II, p9 at http://www.kimberamerica.com/_downloads/KIMBER_2002REV.pdf