I'm trying to decide between an 809c and a 111 Mil Pro. There is a lot of information on this forum and on the net concerning the PT111. However, information is pretty scarce both here and on the net about the 809c.
I know the physical dimensions are a little larger with the 809c, the largest difference being the length. The 809c is a little over 1.2 inch longer.
Some questions.
1) Do the larger dimensions of the 809c make it too much more difficult to use as a CCW?
2) Does the external hammer on the 809c make it more or less desirable or is it strictly a matter of what the shooter is most comfortable with?
3) For anyone who has both or has fired both, is there any significant difference in the way they handle?
4) With such a short run, can I assume the 809c only comes in one generational flavor? Unlike the PT111 Mil Pro which has 3 generations?
5) Was the 809c ever made compliant for CA, MA and have the limited 10 cartridge magazines? If so, is there a difference in the model numbers. I'd hate to get stuck with one of those.
The reason for all my questions here and other places on the total forum, is I have one chance of getting it right, or as close to right as I can. I am stuck with my first purchase. I will not be going by gun stores and have another pistol/revolver follow me home, and I get to keep it.
Thanks for any help, and any further info you can think of between the 809c and 111.
I know the physical dimensions are a little larger with the 809c, the largest difference being the length. The 809c is a little over 1.2 inch longer.
Some questions.
1) Do the larger dimensions of the 809c make it too much more difficult to use as a CCW?
2) Does the external hammer on the 809c make it more or less desirable or is it strictly a matter of what the shooter is most comfortable with?
3) For anyone who has both or has fired both, is there any significant difference in the way they handle?
4) With such a short run, can I assume the 809c only comes in one generational flavor? Unlike the PT111 Mil Pro which has 3 generations?
5) Was the 809c ever made compliant for CA, MA and have the limited 10 cartridge magazines? If so, is there a difference in the model numbers. I'd hate to get stuck with one of those.
The reason for all my questions here and other places on the total forum, is I have one chance of getting it right, or as close to right as I can. I am stuck with my first purchase. I will not be going by gun stores and have another pistol/revolver follow me home, and I get to keep it.
Thanks for any help, and any further info you can think of between the 809c and 111.