I just purchased my HK 9mm compact after great research in newstand mags. Great gun!Bought it for pleasure & self defense.Then I stumble across you guys. I read all the facts from Firearms Tactical Institute. Being new to the sport I immediately got frustrated at the contridictions:
1- Firearm Tactical Institute state heavy weight HP bullets are the best. This contradicts newstand mags, Mike boyle, John Farnam, etc. who are sold on lite to medium weight HP bullets. Who's right? Why does Combat Handguns contend that 115 grain HP is the best seller?
2-The more I read, the more I get the feeling my 9mm is inadequate for self defense. I bought the HK 9mm in confidence that it had better control, especially with my wife, and acceptable stopping power. I love the gun, but was it a poor choice?
In buying my first gun, I was supprized at how little, consistant, information was available for the beginner. Now, I'm second-guessing my choices. Can you steer me, and others like me, in a confident direction?
David
1- Firearm Tactical Institute state heavy weight HP bullets are the best. This contradicts newstand mags, Mike boyle, John Farnam, etc. who are sold on lite to medium weight HP bullets. Who's right? Why does Combat Handguns contend that 115 grain HP is the best seller?
2-The more I read, the more I get the feeling my 9mm is inadequate for self defense. I bought the HK 9mm in confidence that it had better control, especially with my wife, and acceptable stopping power. I love the gun, but was it a poor choice?
In buying my first gun, I was supprized at how little, consistant, information was available for the beginner. Now, I'm second-guessing my choices. Can you steer me, and others like me, in a confident direction?
David