home defense .45 poll
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I voted for the Springfield 1911 mainly because I own one. 
I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices you listed. Try to rent the ones you're interested in the most and find the one that fits your hand the best and is comfortable to you.
Whichever one you choose, be sure to get some training in safe gun handling (If you haven't already) and practice with it at much as possible.
I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices you listed. Try to rent the ones you're interested in the most and find the one that fits your hand the best and is comfortable to you. Whichever one you choose, be sure to get some training in safe gun handling (If you haven't already) and practice with it at much as possible.
Edward429451
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I had to vote for Springfield cause there was no Colt slot. I own a Colt MK IV Series 80 and a Glock 21 and while I have no complaints with the Glock, I have many more miles with the Colt so am more "one" with it than the Glock.
Since you're talking HD, if you go with a 1911 type, dont go the tight racegun route. Defense is about reliability. accuracy is pretty moot inside a house since the distances are so close. Milspec is the way to go for defense.
Since you're talking HD, if you go with a 1911 type, dont go the tight racegun route. Defense is about reliability. accuracy is pretty moot inside a house since the distances are so close. Milspec is the way to go for defense.
Inspector Callahan
New member
This poll is defective. There's no Colts on it, therefore I will not vote.
Meat,
You really couldn't go wrong with any of them.
Keep in mind that out of the box 1911s may sometimes be picky about what ammo they will feed. If you choose a 1911, make sure you shoot a lot of your home defense ammo through it, before placing it in that role.
The Ruger is great for those on a budget. It's about half the price of the other pistols on your list, yet built like a tank. It is also stainless steel, so there is nothing to rust. Mine has fed every type of ammo I've ever tried in it.
If I'm not mistaken, the CZ-97 would be the second least expensive pistol on your list. It is a good, accurate, reliable pistol, and holds 10 rounds (3 more than the 1911s, and 2 more than the Ruger, SIG or USP Compact).
If you decide on a Glock, keep in mind that both the 30 & 21 will come with 10 round mags. 13 round prebans for the 21, will cost a small fortune. Unless you desire the longer barrel length, or have the money to spend on the prebans, I'd get the 30.
Of course you can't go wrong with the USP or SIG, but they will be the priciest of the group. The SIG 220 and USP Compact will give you 8 rounds. The full size USP is a large 12 round pistol, gilded down to 10 rounds (much like the Glock 21).
The only way to really decide, is to shoot as many as you can. Only then will you be able to decide which pistol is best for YOUR needs.
You really couldn't go wrong with any of them.
Keep in mind that out of the box 1911s may sometimes be picky about what ammo they will feed. If you choose a 1911, make sure you shoot a lot of your home defense ammo through it, before placing it in that role.
The Ruger is great for those on a budget. It's about half the price of the other pistols on your list, yet built like a tank. It is also stainless steel, so there is nothing to rust. Mine has fed every type of ammo I've ever tried in it.
If I'm not mistaken, the CZ-97 would be the second least expensive pistol on your list. It is a good, accurate, reliable pistol, and holds 10 rounds (3 more than the 1911s, and 2 more than the Ruger, SIG or USP Compact).
If you decide on a Glock, keep in mind that both the 30 & 21 will come with 10 round mags. 13 round prebans for the 21, will cost a small fortune. Unless you desire the longer barrel length, or have the money to spend on the prebans, I'd get the 30.
Of course you can't go wrong with the USP or SIG, but they will be the priciest of the group. The SIG 220 and USP Compact will give you 8 rounds. The full size USP is a large 12 round pistol, gilded down to 10 rounds (much like the Glock 21).
The only way to really decide, is to shoot as many as you can. Only then will you be able to decide which pistol is best for YOUR needs.
P
PreserveFreedom
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Whichever is out of the safe that evening. I didn't see FireStorm on the list. 
Captain Bligh
New member
Denfoote, next time you're in Indiana stop by the house and I'll let you see and touch my Kimber Compact. Reliable out of the box with no tinkering! Then you can say you've seen one!
RJ
RJ
Good gun for the money Denfoote, I'll post a pic of my Kimber Custom Classic and my wife's Kimber Compact and you can say you've seen two 1911's that worked flawlessly out of the box.
If having to yard on the trigger to make it go bang is "working flawlessly", then you could say that my G30 worked flawlessly when I bought it.
If having to yard on the trigger to make it go bang is "working flawlessly", then you could say that my G30 worked flawlessly when I bought it.
JAMES L.SMITH
New member
GLOCK 30 FULL OF GOLD DOTS
Key2America
New member
Firestorms
I also like those Firestorms. Haven't got one yet, but the 380 feels, looks and smells like a Sig 380. Could this be the manufacturer's intention?. The money is sure right. Rumor says it made by Bersea and the website tends to agree since there are links for both there, but the Firestorm seems a bit more refined than Bersea...Go figure. One day I'll have to find a range that has them for rent.
I also like those Firestorms. Haven't got one yet, but the 380 feels, looks and smells like a Sig 380. Could this be the manufacturer's intention?. The money is sure right. Rumor says it made by Bersea and the website tends to agree since there are links for both there, but the Firestorm seems a bit more refined than Bersea...Go figure. One day I'll have to find a range that has them for rent.