Well, I finally got tired of waiting around for a Shield .40 S&W and decided to buy a pocket carry 9mm for concealed carry. I have looked at a whole boat load of different pistols and revolvers to consider for CC. I looked at everything except Sig Sauers. I always thought they were a little over priced for what you get.
I was at my local gun shop and the owner dug out 3 Sigs; a Sig 1911, a 2022 and a P290. Although the prices on the 1911 and the 2022 were fantastic, I was not looking for a full size pistol. That left the P290 which I have read some not so nice reviews about when they first came out. I was however reassured by the owner of the shop that this was a new improved model sans the light strikes and feeding problems.
I also thought the trigger pull was a little long and since I already have an LC9 I didn't want to grow a beard while waiting for the trigger to break like with the Ruger (I have since mastered this trigger). The good part was this little beauty felt really well put together, tight and came with a fairly nice little paddle holster, night sights and an integrated laser. It came with 2 mags, one of them 6+1 and the other 8+1.
So I bought the little sucker for $700.00 out the door which I know was a little high but this guy has a small shop and has to make a living so he is making a goodly portion of it off of me..LOL.
To end this long winded oratory I have put 150 rounds of various FMJ through it without any problems whatsoever and 25 rounds of Speer GDHP with the same result. The recoil is just great and you can get right back on your follow up shot immediately. It is a little difficult to field strip at first but after doing it a few times it's a snap. It conceals perfectly anyhow you wish to do it. It absolutely disappears in my front pocket in a Nemesis Pocket Holster. This is money well spent and I will most certainly keep Sig Sauer in mind on my next pistol purchase!:smt082
