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Originally Posted by Me239
Handling:
The 1910 is a sweet shooting pistol, for it's size, since all three fingers fit on the grip. If it were not for the steel frame, the recoil would drive the narrow frame into the web of your hand. The balance of the pistol is near perfect and points quite naturally, which is great due to the incredibly low profile sights. While it can be enjoyable to shoot, it is obviously meant to be carried and drawn easily as the profile is incredibly sleek and sights minimal.
The CM40 is a beast. Short and simple. The recoil in the CM40 is manageable enough for carry, but by no means a range toy. The two fingered grip with flush mags is minimal at most and the top heavy design means it handles a bit more clunky than the 1910. The design is sort of reminder that most carry guns today are chopped versions of their larger counterparts, the CM40 being the same.
Which should you carry?
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What do you guys think of carrying a vintage pistol for carry?
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I prefer the vintage pistols, and this point has a lot to do with it. Also, like someone else said, there's a lot of craftsmanship in the older guns that you don't get with fantastic plastic.
If you think that the caliber in your gun is sufficient to deter, then go with the most comfortable choice in that caliber, and the one you take the most pride of ownership in.
So one is old and the other can be bought new? Remember, in a year they would both be "used guns", and that new part is no longer relevant.