chevymann 13 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I bought two of these on a whim since HK has a good rep. I am extremely happy with my purchase.. They are both very accurate, reliable and safe. The squeeze mechanism in the front cocks the weapon and will release the slide after a fresh mag is inserted. You only have to squeeze once, then empty the mag, insert a new mag and squeeze again and the slide drops, loading the top round and cocks it all in one motion.. If you release the squeeze lever, the weapon de-cocks and engages the drop safety. The action is a gas retard system. The barrel has the polygonal rifling and is mounted to the frame. I've read that the extracter isn't even necessary and was added for redundancy. My wife and I have put over 500 rounds through each pistol and have not had a single FTE or any type of malfunction. I am not a crack shot with most pistols and these things make me look good. The good: Very accurate Very reliable Unique safety mechanism Compact size Clean, thin profile that has no protruding hammer. 9mm (Easy to find ammo that's still affordable) The bad: Gets hot after repeated firing (gas system) Pretty heavy for its size Magazines are outrageously priced at $67 if you can find them. Magazines hold only 8 rounds. Holster options are fewer than the more popular weapons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Gets hot after repeated firing (gas system) Which is only a drawback to recreational shooting (don't you have other guns to shoot while the P7 cools down?) If you're using it in a HD situation, I doubt it'll get hot at all (or if you'll notice it if it does). Magazines hold only 8 rounds. Yeah, having 3 more rounds than most revolvers must suck. If you need more than a couple of rounds to solve your issues, you don't need a pistol to solve 'em with . . They are among the finest guns ever made. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevymann 13 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Gets hot after repeated firing (gas system) Which is only a drawback to recreational shooting (don't you have other guns to shoot while the P7 cools down?) If you're using it in a HD situation, I doubt it'll get hot at all (or if you'll notice it if it does). Magazines hold only 8 rounds. Yeah, having 3 more rounds than most revolvers must suck. If you need more than a couple of rounds to solve your issues, you don't need a pistol to solve 'em with . . They are among the finest guns ever made. I agree on all points made.. They are deffinately one of the best handguns I have ever fired. I also should have included "price" somewhere in there as well.. The ones I have are police trade ins, were made in the 80's and still run around $600-$700 dealer cost once you have them shipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 They have been called, "a Gun Fighter's Pistol." I have a P7 M10 in .40 S&W that I have had for years. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevymann 13 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 They have been called, "a Gun Fighter's Pistol." I have a P7 M10 in .40 S&W that I have had for years. Nice Azrial! That's a rare one! I'd hold onto it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belt fed frog 56 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) P9S,P7M8 ,P7M13 ,2) P7M10 `s need i say more Edited September 15, 2009 by belt fed frog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevymann 13 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Glad I'm not the only fan. Any suggestions on holsters? Looking to get P7M8, M13 or M10 next.... Edited September 15, 2009 by chevymann Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belt fed frog 56 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 back before the "rush " M10`s were going for about 3K ,mine cost me 2K each if it is a P7 it is gonna cost you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevymann 13 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 WOW.. I'd sure like to have a double stack 9mm or the .40 S&W to add to the collection.. But at those prices, I'll have to do some serious shopping around. Think I might grab another couple of the PSP's in the meantime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 They have been called, "a Gun Fighter's Pistol." I have a P7 M10 in .40 S&W that I have had for years. Nice Azrial! That's a rare one! I'd hold onto it! I know, it is a factory hard chrome model with several mags and a European holster. I used it in a commercial film to demonstrate close proximity shooting techniques. But, I am going to sell or trade it for a Valmet or a 7.62x39 Galil... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevymann 13 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 They have been called, "a Gun Fighter's Pistol." I have a P7 M10 in .40 S&W that I have had for years. Nice Azrial! That's a rare one! I'd hold onto it! I know, it is a factory hard chrome model with several mags and a European holster. I used it in a commercial film to demonstrate close proximity shooting techniques. But, I am going to sell or trade it for a Valmet or a 7.62x39 Galil... Don't do i! You'll regret it.... Sure wish I had a valmet or galil..... Or a bunch of cash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
headshot 52 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have a P7M8. Best handgun I own. Recoil is snappy an fast with little muzzle rise. Very accurate for fast shooting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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