I used to have a p38 can opener but I lost it
seriously tho stick with the comfort zone... I have several pistols and all of them are capable of carrying cocked and locked..its what Im comfortable with.
So even tho half of them can fire first shot DA I never carry that way...comfort zone.
Its a good idea that ford didnt come up with

P226 sas......

Originally Posted by snotzzz

Ok, I am looking at making my second gun purchase . . . and the P290. . . Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance.

Last fall I drove down the mountain to buy one of the first Ruger LC9s.
I came home with one of the first P290s. A "First Edition". For a LOT more money. I wanted a DAO semi-auto to replace my S&W J-frame with CT grips for CCW.

I liked the "no safety" feature. Lots of folks had problems with the early versions. Mine has been flawless. I bought two eight-round "extended" mags from SIG.
I carry it inside a "generic" DeSantis nylon belt pouch, with the six-round mag as the extra. Hidden right in plain sight. Makes me look like a "metrosexual wimp".

I don't think the P290 is "in favor" with most gun nuts.
"It feels blocky for a 20 ounce gun". "Has a bad trigger".
I don't lose sleep over that. Mine works for me. YMMV.