I haven't had hand surgery but I do agree I don't like the snappy thin 9's apparently. I got a Sig 365 to try and while I like it more in person then I did in pictures, it's not fun for me to shoot. Lot of bark for a little 9.
Other than that I don't really agree with rest. With all the brands under the Kahr umbrella they have to be doing something right.
I'm a pretty devout 1911 guy and I will no doubt stick with them. The Magnum Research 1911's are keepers, I have 3. Very accurate and well put together.
I entertained the idea of getting a 1911 9mm and will still look but not terribly hard.
I bought another compact 9 yesterday to try out but I'll save that until I get it and have a chance to shoot it some before I let the cat out of the sack.
I did see a little ammo on the shelves at the shop, they don't mark the price so not sure how much gold one needs to buy it but at least it was there.
In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
RIP Muggsy & TMan
"If you are a warrior legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that JOCKO will not come today."