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Offline dam8

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HK p7
« on: April 15, 2006, 07:00:23 PM »
 After buying a p7, I look at my keltec p-32 and it seem awfully cheep. It shoots well, etc. but the quality isn't there. I think the R9 will soon be the little brother
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Offline Newt

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2006, 07:41:27 PM »
A wise choice pilgrim, and welcome to this forum. :D
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Offline Michigunner

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2006, 07:58:00 AM »
dam8,

Welcome to the forum.  Please come back often.

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2006, 12:13:23 PM »
dam8, welcome to the forum, also a good choice.
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2006, 05:39:09 PM »
P7M8-R9 combo is what I carry daily. And +1 on the welcome. Cheers!
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2006, 07:59:14 PM »
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 I think the R9 will soon be the little brother

Good decision.  And welcome to the Forum!
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Offline Richard S

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Re: HK p7
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2006, 08:02:23 PM »
Cuteo:

Just about the time I talk myself out of adding a P7M8 to my arsenal, you post another picture of one and I have to start all over again.   :-/

By the way, great combo!   8)
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2006, 10:13:41 PM »
Richard: I'll make sure to remind you often!  :D
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2006, 10:42:53 AM »
I too have anquished over wether to add a P7 to the arsenal or not but keep going back to the fact that it requires a whole new firing discipline. Lately I have been leaning toward a Para Hawg 9 but don't know much about Para's quality. :-/
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2006, 02:26:48 PM »
I use the same discipline for all handguns: a firm two-hand grip-hold and the 1911-firing procedure (by swiping the imaginary P7 thumb safety.) This habit allows me to switch between guns.

The P7 requires minimal grip pressure to initially cock the hammer and then very little presure afterward to maintain condition-1. A standard firm-hold is sufficient.
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2006, 04:54:05 PM »
They are nice guns with great proof marks. However, they are too heavy for a 9mm.
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2006, 06:04:25 PM »
Tom, I hear you. But at 780g emptied, I find the P7M8 quite attractive when comparing it to other 9mm steel guns:

975g Beretta 92
960g Taurus PT92/99
900g Walther P88
885g Browning HP
860g CZ-99
795g Walther P5
780g H&K P7M8
775g Sig P239
720g Walther P99

Of course, an all-steel P7M8 can't stand a chance against tupperware guns in terms of weights. The same can be said for the Colt M1911A1, 1080g emptied! But plastics got no soul!  :-/ and heavy 1911s seem to be making a popular come back.

The little pocket Rohrbaugh R9S weights nicely at 405.4gr BUT we pay dearly when pulling that trigger!  :)

How light can an all-steel P7 be to be right?
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2006, 06:13:35 PM »
Teddy Jacobson says the P-7 is the best 9 mm. on
the planet--period.
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2006, 06:19:22 PM »
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But plastics got no soul!  :-/ and heavy 1911s seem to be making a popular come back.

Amen!  Tell it, Preacher!   8)
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Re: HK p7
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2006, 01:43:32 PM »
Hello Folks,
+1 on the P7. I picked this one up reasonably priced, sent it to Tripp's for the hard-chrome job, and night sights. Then added the wood grips. Very high on my favorites list. Before after photos




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