Sure wish there were more hammer fired models to choose from

[dao]

Only drawback is that the P365 only comes in 9mm. Lookin' for .40 or .45

Thanks for the ideas anyway guys!

[rx7sig]

The M11-A1 is a 9x19 Luger pistol, only. However, the M11-A1 accepts the P229 X-Change Kits--which means you can "convert" it to .357 Sig and/or .40 S&W, which is what I did. ...

[HIJACK]
A caution: I began obsessing about the fact that both the 9mm Luger magazine and the .357 Sig/.40 S&W magazine fit the M11-A1. It occurred to me that during an emergency, someone might grab the wrong magazine! (My teenager daughters know how to operate my pistols, too.) So, to minimize this risk, I've established a protocol for my house:

1. The only magazines that remain loaded and readily accessible at any given time are those that match the caliber that my M11-A1 is currently chambered for. (So, if my M11-A1 is dressed as .357 Sig, then the only magazines that are loaded and accessible are my .357 Sig/.40 S&W magazines, loaded with 125 gr. .357 Sig Underwood GD.) And, ...

2. ... the only boxed ammo that is readily accessible is self-defense HP ammo that matches what the M11-A1 is currently chambered for.

3. I own a P229 SSE, too. It and the M11-A1 use the same magazines. So, I purchased a--another--.357 Sig X-Change kit and .40 S&W barrel for the SSE. At any given time, the SSE and the M11-A1 remain chambered exactly the same!
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rx7sig

[yqtszhj]

..... or converted to use a thumb safety (or vice versa). The safety consists of the levers (one piece), a spring and plunger plus a grip module cut for the safety.

So the 365 can be converted to have a safety? That is an interesting thought I might like to try. I’ve grown to like a thumb safety lately and got to where it’s natural for the thumb to sweep one off. I actually now find myself reaching for one even when the pistol I’m shooting doesn’t have it.

[gb6491]

Only drawback is that the P365 only comes in 9mm. Lookin' for .40 or .45

Thanks for the ideas anyway guys!

S&W M&P 45 Shield can be had with a thumb safety. I have two that are solid performers.
The current M&P 2.0 guns can be had with a thumb safety.

Hammer fired: EAA has some nice Tanfoglio pistols available in fotay and 45

Regards,
Greg

[gb6491]

So the 365 can be converted to have a safety? That is an interesting thought I might like to try. I’ve grown to like a thumb safety lately and got to where it’s natural for the thumb to sweep one off. I actually now find myself reaching for one even when the pistol I’m shooting doesn’t have it.

That is correct boss:

[dao]

S&W M&P 45 Shield can be had with a thumb safety. I have two that are solid performers.
The current M&P 2.0 guns can be had with a thumb safety.

Hammer fired: EAA has some nice Tanfoglio pistols available in fotay and 45

Regards,
Greg

I'm watching some M&P40 and 45 auctions now. Don't want to go with the Shield though. Want the improved trigger that comes with the 2.0. And the larger safety lever that comes on the non-Shield models. Thanks though!

[gb6491]

I'm watching some M&P40 and 45 auctions now. Don't want to go with the Shield though. Want the improved trigger that comes with the 2.0. And the larger safety lever that comes on the non-Shield models. Thanks though!

The 45 Shield came with an improved trigger that is, IMO, vastly superior to that of the original 9 and 40 Shields. From my limited handling of 2.0 guns, the 45 Shield's trigger is on par with them. The safety is not difficult to operate but I can see where the larger lever could be desirable. Good fortune with your search.
Regards,
Greg

[Barth]

Thanks rx, I'm also looking at P229 and 226's. The M11-A1 would work though I haven't been able to find any in 40.

Got my Classic P229 40 with Made in Germany frame LNIB for $449.50.
The gun is like new and pure sweetness!

[dao]

Nice.
I've been closely watching GB for the last three or so weeks and right now it's definitely a seller's market. There's a red box 229 on now, LNIB but it's priced at $575...

[yqtszhj]

Got my Classic P229 40 with Made in Germany frame LNIB for $449.50.
The gun is like new and pure sweetness!

I have that same exact gun. Police trade in with hardly any holster wear at all. I Like it a lot. I did have the extractor break and had to fix it. Looked like it was a bad MIM’ed part. I just hate how much they wanted for the replacement grips like you have. I ended up going for the $20 hogue version because my plastic version had seat belt wear but the slide and frame were about perfect.