I've been thinking of getting a pistol for a while. I don't know what I want entirely, but I want something I can carry once i'm confident in using it and have some training behind me. I have talked to a bunch of friends and people who have experience in what I want to do, but i'm still not 100% in what I want.
I've been told to get as large of caliber as I can afford/handle, and that a .45 would be best...but I've read a bit that size isn't much of a factor when your trained to react accordingly.
My options are $450 or less if possible, if not...i'll wait and save more, though I think my budget is fair.
I'm not a fan of anything in particular style wise, though I've always liked revolvers and am a bit intrigued by the J frames. A buddy of mine has a brand new/never fired/NIB American Tactical .45 Titan Ultra Compact 1911 that I believe is the officer edition. It's a smaller gun, synthetic wood handles (I think) that he is willing to let go for 400. The only other real options I've looked at are the SR40, and the SD40. I'm obviously not a brand fan boy either.
All said and done, I want a reliable gun with good power that I can easily carry in my car and on myself. Does the 1911 ATI give me that or should I steer clear and go elsewhere?
I've been told to get as large of caliber as I can afford/handle, and that a .45 would be best...but I've read a bit that size isn't much of a factor when your trained to react accordingly.
My options are $450 or less if possible, if not...i'll wait and save more, though I think my budget is fair.
I'm not a fan of anything in particular style wise, though I've always liked revolvers and am a bit intrigued by the J frames. A buddy of mine has a brand new/never fired/NIB American Tactical .45 Titan Ultra Compact 1911 that I believe is the officer edition. It's a smaller gun, synthetic wood handles (I think) that he is willing to let go for 400. The only other real options I've looked at are the SR40, and the SD40. I'm obviously not a brand fan boy either.
All said and done, I want a reliable gun with good power that I can easily carry in my car and on myself. Does the 1911 ATI give me that or should I steer clear and go elsewhere?