MA - compact/subcompact options with a hammer.

[Martinilover]

Looking for options in Massachusetts for a sub compact (or perhaps a compact if it’s on the smaller size) 9mm or 380 in double action only (or double / single) that also has a hammer. I’m not interested in striker fire .
Something that is easily available (not something I have to find used or grandfathered in).
Intent is a small concealed carry hammer gun. Not interested in mini 1911 style pistols (like the p938).
Thanks in advance

 

[LakeTrout]

Looking for options in Massachusetts for a sub compact (or perhaps a compact if it’s on the smaller size) 9mm or 380 in double action only (or double / single) that also has a hammer. I’m not interested in striker fire .
Something that is easily available (not something I have to find used or grandfathered in).
Intent is a small concealed carry hammer gun. Not interested in mini 1911 style pistols (like the p938).
Thanks in advance

Interested in revolvers at all?

 

[Martinilover]

Interested in revolvers at all?

No thank you

 

[Picton]

Not interested in mini 1911 style pistols (like the p938).

I was getting all set to suggest a P938 until you added that...

It checks all the boxes. And there's actually not much about it that's similar to a 1911. It lacks a plunger tube, bushing, and grip safety; the action is entirely different from a 1911.

 

[FJM25]

Sig P239

 

[snax]

Is that new SW any good/ available in MA? Forget what it called

 

[Martinilover]

I was getting all set to suggest a P938 until you added that...

It checks all the boxes. And there's actually not much about it that's similar to a 1911. It lacks a plunger tube, bushing, and grip safety; the action is entirely different from a 1911.

Hammer down no safety with one in the chamber is the need for this pistol. Draw and pull trigger.
For this use case it’s what is needed.

 

[snax]

Hammer down no safety with one in the chamber is the need for this pistol. Draw and pull trigger.
For this use case it’s what is needed.

Found it. Not sure if MA good tho

 

[snax]

Ah got a sfety tho
....and SAO.
Cross it off

 

[Martinilover]

Sig P239

-like it but it may be a bit too large for this use case.

 

[Varmint]

Sig P239

drgrant would classify that as a small bus.

 

[Markymk25]

Your requirements are very specific and therefore limit what is easily obtainable. Original bodyguard .380 is one option. I have one and can confirm the da trigger sucks and it likes to drop mags when firing but it’s an option.

 

[Varmint]

Looking for options in Massachusetts for a sub compact (or perhaps a compact if it’s on the smaller size) 9mm or 380 in double action only (or double / single) that also has a hammer. I’m not interested in striker fire .
Something that is easily available (not something I have to find used or grandfathered in).
Intent is a small concealed carry hammer gun. Not interested in mini 1911 style pistols (like the p938).
Thanks in advance

Springfield made what you're looking for, now discontinued, not sure why.

Seems to be one on sale in the classifieds.

WTS Thread 'Multiple handguns'

Nov 10, 2024

karh pm9 black rose with 2 mags and 1 holster looks unfired
550 obo
Karh40 with 3 mags looks unfired with night sights 1 holster and some ammo 450 obo
Ruger lcr 38 with crimson trace laser grip a two holsters and ammo looks unfired 500 obo
Springfield armory 9mm xde with 5 mags 1holster fired around 300 rounds450obo
All reasonable offers and trades considered

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[Tarsook]

Maybe a HK P30SK?

 

[June4th]

HK P30SK fits your description. There are plenty trigger options to pick from.

 

[LatvianGoats]

Used CZ Rami

 

[paul73]

9mm or 380 in double action only (or double / single) that also has a hammer

the perception that glocks bite is still extra strong with the masses.
i had for very long time one with round in the chamber, and, well, nothing ever happened. false trust into safeties harms more than a respect to a gun that you know has no extra safeties.

striker fire or hammer does not matter. what matters is the presence of the internal safety that prevents the needle to hit the primer if your gun drops.

ps. nevertheless, my p360 has an external safety and it does not bother me. i do not engage it most of the time, though.

 

[VTski4x4]

HK or CZ.

 

[Martinilover]

the perception that glocks bite is still extra strong with the masses.
i had for very long time one with round in the chamber, and, well, nothing ever happened. false trust into safeties harms more than a respect to a gun that you know has no extra safeties.

striker fire or hammer does not matter. what matters is the presence of the internal safety that prevents the needle to hit the primer if your gun drops.

ps. nevertheless, my p360 has an external safety and it does not bother me. i do not engage it most of the time, though.

That is not the fear - for this use case a hammer is desired.

Used CZ Rami

those are great but can not get them in ma

 

[G4Y4HK]

HK P30SK is MA-Approved perfection. Designed for flush fit ten rounds in the mag to make Maura happy. HK No Compromise proof marks.

 

[greencobra]

drgrant would classify that as a small bus.

a micro bus...with bad brakes and straight pipes. yabba dabba doo!

 

[drgrant]

Springfield made what you're looking for, now discontinued, not sure why.

It's discontinued because the primary demographic that likely thinks this is a great idea is dying off at rapid clip unfortunately. These guns shelf rot at retail because there's low demand for something like that. (Probably because stupid idea).

@G4Y4HK is actually mostly right for once here if OP really wants something like this he should stick with something that's conventional.

Things like p30sk aint going anywhere and will run forever.

 

[G4Y4HK]

It's discontinued because the primary demographic that likely thinks this is a great idea is dying off at rapid clip unfortunately. These guns shelf rot at retail because there's low demand for something like that. (Probably because stupid idea).

@G4Y4HK is actually mostly right for once here if OP really wants something like this he should stick with something that's conventional.

Things like p30sk aint going anywhere and will run forever.

Only problem is can't be cool like the cool kids these days with TV set reticles on it, unless you get a custom slide job. I had SAS Tactical shear off my rear sight and just trusting a Holosun dot to not fail me when I need to aim lol.

 

[jamison55]

Walther PPKs…is that you 007?

 

[G4Y4HK]

Walther PPKs…is that you 007?

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I had an Argentinian copy for the poors. Those little 380s with the spring around the barrel bark a bit much for how much bite those rounds have. Good sexy piece of history, but plenty of better options in 9 that shoot easier for boys with soft hands.

 

[Bud R]

To hell with 9mm
H&k 45c
My EDC for 6 years now.....DA/SA, carry any way you want, decocker, hammer and as reliable as the day is long
Precision Point Firearms, he is an Hk dealer and a great guy.

 

[M1911]

Sig P239

I had a couple. They just didn’t work for me. The balance felt off (top heavy). Very large for the low capacity.

 

[Parker Schreiber]

Walther PPKs…is that you 007?

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While a Walther PPK does fit the bill, I think a Walther CCP M2 in 9mm with laser is a better choice on paper. I've never handled one, though.

 

[fencer]

Smaller than a 239, with a hammer and no safety? That is available new at a gun shop in Mass?...Hmmm

I will take "guns that don't exist" for 1000 Alex

 

[bigred460]

HK P2000 SK