In a Quandary.....open to suggestions
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Hang on to the S&W at the very least. As others have said you may go back and forth on your favorite with time. I know I go through periods where I would rather shoot autos than revolvers but that flip flops about twice a year. In any event if you feel the S&W is the perfect revolver for you it would be kind of silly to get rid of it. You will probably eventually regret getting rid of the revolvers if you choose to do so.
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Stu
Thanks to all for replying. I've read each and every post - and I am considering it all.
I take the point that I MAY flip-flop on the revolvers in future. Very good advice. The Taurus is on the block - that is a given (I don't really need it and it is the least desirable of the lot). The Smith though......yes, I likely WOULD regret selling it. I looked for a good while to find it (the 3" HB blued version is not as common as most of the other variations - not rare, just not as common). I think I SHOULD hang onto that one. Of course, the value will increase - a useful bonus.
Those who postulated that I am not a "collector" type have it - spot on. In fact, I almost have a complex about that. I can barely stand to have anything on hand that I don't have a clear use for - and I sort of put the revolvers into that category, in my thinking. However, only the Taurus really fits that definition at this point.
It's never been about money. I don't have big piles of it, but I do fine, because I intentionally keep my expenses very low (so I can use my $$ for uses I find more important). Another pistol would barely be a blip on the radar.
In mulling it over, I think I find that, dagnabit, I WANT another auto pistol. So, why shouldn't I have one ? (Obvious question.)
So, all things said and done, I may pop over to my favorite LGS this weekend and partake of a new.....whatever. At this juncture, I am trying to decide between the Beretta PX4 sub-compact......and the Sig Sauer P250 sub-compact. I really do like the controls and trigger on the Sig - so that one has the nod, at the moment. We shall see.
Anyway, thanks for the help guys.
I take the point that I MAY flip-flop on the revolvers in future. Very good advice. The Taurus is on the block - that is a given (I don't really need it and it is the least desirable of the lot). The Smith though......yes, I likely WOULD regret selling it. I looked for a good while to find it (the 3" HB blued version is not as common as most of the other variations - not rare, just not as common). I think I SHOULD hang onto that one. Of course, the value will increase - a useful bonus.
Those who postulated that I am not a "collector" type have it - spot on. In fact, I almost have a complex about that. I can barely stand to have anything on hand that I don't have a clear use for - and I sort of put the revolvers into that category, in my thinking. However, only the Taurus really fits that definition at this point.
It's never been about money. I don't have big piles of it, but I do fine, because I intentionally keep my expenses very low (so I can use my $$ for uses I find more important). Another pistol would barely be a blip on the radar.
In mulling it over, I think I find that, dagnabit, I WANT another auto pistol. So, why shouldn't I have one ? (Obvious question.)
So, all things said and done, I may pop over to my favorite LGS this weekend and partake of a new.....whatever. At this juncture, I am trying to decide between the Beretta PX4 sub-compact......and the Sig Sauer P250 sub-compact. I really do like the controls and trigger on the Sig - so that one has the nod, at the moment. We shall see.
Anyway, thanks for the help guys.
Ah yes, but the Compact AND Full-Size PX4s are internally exactly the SAME as my Stoeger Cougar. When Beretta stopped producing the Cougar....and shifted production of it to Stoeger, they did not drop the design. They simply changed to a plastic grip frame (FAR cheaper to make), with updated styling....and voila ! The PX4 was born. The plastic grip frame allows Beretta to sell the PX4 for much less than they could the Beretta Cougar. The "Stoeger Cougar" is absolutely identical in every way to the original Beretta Cougar (except the name and the price).
Frankly, I like the Cougar better than the PX4 anyway.
The sub-compact PX4 is a different pistol than it's larger cousins. It has a conventional tilt-locking system, rather than the Cougar/ PX4 rotating barrel system.
As for shooting, my Stoeger Cougar is terrific, as I am sure is the PX4. Because they are essentially the SAME under the skin, it stands to reason.
But, I don't want to copy myself and get another example of more or less the same pistol (as I have now). That is why I am leaning toward the Sig.
Thanks for the suggestion, though.
Frankly, I like the Cougar better than the PX4 anyway.
The sub-compact PX4 is a different pistol than it's larger cousins. It has a conventional tilt-locking system, rather than the Cougar/ PX4 rotating barrel system.
As for shooting, my Stoeger Cougar is terrific, as I am sure is the PX4. Because they are essentially the SAME under the skin, it stands to reason.
But, I don't want to copy myself and get another example of more or less the same pistol (as I have now). That is why I am leaning toward the Sig.
Thanks for the suggestion, though.
wpsdlrg
I went through the same thing 40 or so years ago, autoloaders were kinda new, in the L/E arena then. I put up, but did not sell, most of my revolvers for a year or two. When I finally returned to my senses
and realized that I was a wheel gun kinda of guy I had everything I needed to start all over. To this day I've never regretted my decision to keep and continue using revolvers.
So my suggestion is to put you M-10 and Taurus in safe storage until your good sense returns
Really, don't sell then if you can help it.
I went through the same thing 40 or so years ago, autoloaders were kinda new, in the L/E arena then. I put up, but did not sell, most of my revolvers for a year or two. When I finally returned to my senses
and realized that I was a wheel gun kinda of guy I had everything I needed to start all over. To this day I've never regretted my decision to keep and continue using revolvers. So my suggestion is to put you M-10 and Taurus in safe storage until your good sense returns
Really, don't sell then if you can help it."I'm kind of wondering why you were thinking of getting another 9mm. I like a little variety, I would probably thought about a .40 S&W, or a .45 cal."
A valid question. The answer is ammo commonality. I like the 9mm, ammo is cheap and widely available. I want both pistols to be relatively close in shooting, but different enough to each other to be interesting.
I've had two 45's. Though my experience with them was relatively brief, I know that I don't want another. Besides, ammo is not cheap for these (and I decided that I don't want to handload for the autos - I HATE chasing the brass).
As for 40 S&W.....a fine round, to be sure. But too snappy for my taste....and not needed, as 9mm will do the job. (Please, no ammo flame war guys - 9mm is my preference - just let it go.)
"You could also try out a Glock 19 and a Walther P99/PPQ. They're in the same general size and price category, and both pretty popular for some pretty good reasons."
Duly noted. I am not a fan of the Glock grip, though......and I don't care for pistols that cannot be carried fully UN-cocked, with a round in the chamber. But, I intend to look over and consider everything - and I'll check out the Walthers. Thanks.
A valid question. The answer is ammo commonality. I like the 9mm, ammo is cheap and widely available. I want both pistols to be relatively close in shooting, but different enough to each other to be interesting.
I've had two 45's. Though my experience with them was relatively brief, I know that I don't want another. Besides, ammo is not cheap for these (and I decided that I don't want to handload for the autos - I HATE chasing the brass).
As for 40 S&W.....a fine round, to be sure. But too snappy for my taste....and not needed, as 9mm will do the job. (Please, no ammo flame war guys - 9mm is my preference - just let it go.)
"You could also try out a Glock 19 and a Walther P99/PPQ. They're in the same general size and price category, and both pretty popular for some pretty good reasons."
Duly noted. I am not a fan of the Glock grip, though......and I don't care for pistols that cannot be carried fully UN-cocked, with a round in the chamber. But, I intend to look over and consider everything - and I'll check out the Walthers. Thanks.
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orionengnr
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I don't know how much time and space you have available, but you have said that money is not a constraint per se.
Have you given any thought to hand loading? It will open a lot of doors for you...for example, no matter which guns you choose to keep, sell or buy, after the initial investment you can produce good quality range ammo for 1/3--1/2 the price of factory ammo. The more you shoot, the more you save.
At least that is what most of us tell ourselves.
Seriously, it would allow you to keep and shoot the 9mm, plus one or both of the .38s, and/or most anything else you decide to buy in the future. Depending on the manufacturer, the .38 dies will probably allow the loading of .357s as well.
And 9mm once-fired brass is so cheap and plentiful that it is almost an incedental as far as cost is concerned. It is literally as cheap as primers--.03 per round.
Have you given any thought to hand loading? It will open a lot of doors for you...for example, no matter which guns you choose to keep, sell or buy, after the initial investment you can produce good quality range ammo for 1/3--1/2 the price of factory ammo. The more you shoot, the more you save.
At least that is what most of us tell ourselves.
Seriously, it would allow you to keep and shoot the 9mm, plus one or both of the .38s, and/or most anything else you decide to buy in the future. Depending on the manufacturer, the .38 dies will probably allow the loading of .357s as well.
And 9mm once-fired brass is so cheap and plentiful that it is almost an incedental as far as cost is concerned. It is literally as cheap as primers--.03 per round.
I've been handloading for 15 years. I load 38 Spl., I did load 45 acp (while I had 45's).....but not 9mm YET. I load for my rifle, as well. As of now, 9mm ammo is pretty cheap. Certainly I could handload it for less than buying it....but I really HATE chasing the brass.....and I just can't seem to leave perfectly good brass without recovering it. I discovered this with the 45's.
So, for now, handloading 9mm is not happening. Never say never, though.....
So, for now, handloading 9mm is not happening. Never say never, though.....
The outcome.......
Okey Dokey. I took a ride to my favorite LGS today, to see what I could see. After all of the consternation through which I put myself over this issue, it seemed a bit anticlimactic. I also feel a bit silly for getting so wound up about it all.
Thanks to the great advice offered by many here, I've decided to keep my S&W Model 10 revolver. The Taurus revolver goes on the block, though, if anyone ever might want it.
As for the outcome of today's little journey.....
After a lot of looking and discussing with a friend (who accompanied me)....I came to a decision. A Sig Sauer P250c (9mm Para) came home with me. I had finally decided in the store on the sub-compact P250, but I decided to look also at the compact version at the last minute. As it happens, the dimensions are almost exactly the same as my Stoeger Cougar. Rather more brick like in shape - but just about the same overall size. I've had no problems concealing the Cougar.....so I decided to go for the compact P250.
The price was not bad, $379 (same as I paid for the Cougar, as it happens)....and I like the way the Sig feels and handles. The grip is long enough as is, too, so no mag extension needed. I am a small bit put off that Sig only ships the gun with ONE 15 round magazine, but I'll get over it. I really do like the DAO trigger....and I like the modular construction. It is really easy to strip the gun for cleaning and maintenance. It IS quite different than the Cougar, but that only makes it interesting.
So now to find a holster that will work with the P250...and get another magazine or two (the LGS was out of them). And, of course, see how it shoots.
Many thanks to all who offered opinions and advice in this thread. I appreciate it - you guys helped a lot.
Okey Dokey. I took a ride to my favorite LGS today, to see what I could see. After all of the consternation through which I put myself over this issue, it seemed a bit anticlimactic. I also feel a bit silly for getting so wound up about it all.
Thanks to the great advice offered by many here, I've decided to keep my S&W Model 10 revolver. The Taurus revolver goes on the block, though, if anyone ever might want it.
As for the outcome of today's little journey.....
After a lot of looking and discussing with a friend (who accompanied me)....I came to a decision. A Sig Sauer P250c (9mm Para) came home with me. I had finally decided in the store on the sub-compact P250, but I decided to look also at the compact version at the last minute. As it happens, the dimensions are almost exactly the same as my Stoeger Cougar. Rather more brick like in shape - but just about the same overall size. I've had no problems concealing the Cougar.....so I decided to go for the compact P250.
The price was not bad, $379 (same as I paid for the Cougar, as it happens)....and I like the way the Sig feels and handles. The grip is long enough as is, too, so no mag extension needed. I am a small bit put off that Sig only ships the gun with ONE 15 round magazine, but I'll get over it. I really do like the DAO trigger....and I like the modular construction. It is really easy to strip the gun for cleaning and maintenance. It IS quite different than the Cougar, but that only makes it interesting.
So now to find a holster that will work with the P250...and get another magazine or two (the LGS was out of them). And, of course, see how it shoots.
Many thanks to all who offered opinions and advice in this thread. I appreciate it - you guys helped a lot.