Life is too short to suffer crummy firearms (2024)

The aforementioned being said, I detected a rumor that the HK P2000 might be a soon to be discontinued entity. Having once owned a P2000SK and recklessly sold it, I found this to be a reasonable excuse to buy another HK...this time in the more potent .40 S&W offering.
So...it's on the way. This is a file photo; mine is NIB.

Research has begun to vett out a proper holster. New-ish kid on the block from South Carolina (Palmetto Leather Works) is under review.....my man Sam is still badly backlogged. Alas....
It will join the other HK members of the family...P30SK (9mm) and HK45C (.45 ACP).

Acmemfg said:

Good to hear that. Thanks. Seems the majority of my go-to leather guys are booked until the 38th of Koonigonda. Even the most recent player (Kirkpatrick Leather) is calling a 10-15 week lead time

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That's what got me to go back to all the Boxes of Shame and I found I already had what I was seeking. And more. Honestly as much as I enjoy the holsters from Bullard and Simply Rugged and Privateer and Grizzle and Rosen and Sparks and High Noon and all the ones I've failed to name the oldies that have been sitting neglected in cardboard boxes in closets have turned out to be as well made and functional and in many ways equal or superior to the new ones.

Another old worn Roy's Leather pancake with my S&W Highway Patrolman.

Acmemfg said:

Good to hear that. Thanks. Seems the majority of my go-to leather guys are booked until the 38th of Koonigonda. Even the most recent player (Kirkpatrick Leather) is calling a 10-15 week lead time

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Find another go-to. Wright Leatherworks currently offers a 4-6 week lead, and in my experience, it's pretty accurate. Here's my Walther PPS M2 in their Cruiser IWB holster...

Vicious internet rumor it might seem...
One quote indicates the P2000 is alive and well.
"To this day, production of the HK P2000 is still going strong, and they won’t be discontinuing it anytime soon."
Others elude to the rumor the P2000 is to be (eventually) replaced by the P30...who knows???

Then too, some vendors are showing the P2000 as "Sold out, No longer available, no back order, etc."
I seldom need an excuse to add to the arsenal; this was as good a rationale as any.

It is indeed. When you figure what ammo costs over the gun's lifetime ... buy whichever gun you want!

AA

Acmemfg said:

I have used Wright Leatherworks before; actually wore one of their "Old World" belts last night. Good stuff...well made. Reasonably priced and pretty quick delivery.
Only issue I have with WLW is their reluctance to make holsters with 1 1/2" belt slots.
They insist on 1 3/4" for reasons of their own I guess. I own no belts that size, never will. Tried the 1 3/4" slot on my 1 1/2" belts...too much wiggle. Ironically their belts are made 1 1/2". Go figure.....
In all a good choice but not up to the level of an Andrews or Grizzle rig in my opinion.

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I sent a message to the folks at Wright asking if they could make holsters with 1.5" slots. Got an answer within a half hour, on the weekend! Here's what they said:

"We can. I don't suggest it. Our offset slot design benefits from the 1.75" slots. Also the 1.5" slots are much narrower and can [be] tough to get a heavy gun belt through.

Thank you

Brandon Wright"

Wright is the only leather holster manufacturer I've dealt with, and I think they're very committed to customer service. Reviews indicate they're flexible, and willing to go the extra mile for purchasers of their holsters. In my opinion, they're on the same level as other quality holster manufacturers, and at present, offer better delivery times.

Buy mags and hk 2000 dodads so you can self maintain to the extent possible.

Enjoy.

emwolf said:

I'm beginning the process to purchase my first sidearm and am woefully ignorant of what's good for a beginner. Is this a good one?

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Ok; let's step back.

Why are you buying the firearm?

What's best for one task might be the worst for another task.

Generally larger handguns are easier to shoot accurately than smaller ones.

Generally larger handguns are harder to conceal than smaller ones.

Generally almost all calibers are equally effective.

Generally you will be encouraged to buy the other persons favorites.

My suggestion is to not decide on what to buy but rather check in your area for ranges that rent firearms and also offer instruction.

What's best for you can only be determined by you.