unobrownsfan
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Another vote for Sig P239.
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One sidearm, suggestions?
- Thread starter Quincy
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And the correct answer is:
Go handle many guns at your LGS. If you have a rental range close by, rent a couple front runners and shoot them.
Ask other friends who have handguns what they like.
When you get done, you will have an idea of what feels good and what doesn't, what handles well and what doesn't, and, if you go to the rental ranges, you will have a good idea of what you shoot best.
Everyone has different tastes.
Go handle many guns at your LGS. If you have a rental range close by, rent a couple front runners and shoot them.
Ask other friends who have handguns what they like.
When you get done, you will have an idea of what feels good and what doesn't, what handles well and what doesn't, and, if you go to the rental ranges, you will have a good idea of what you shoot best.
Everyone has different tastes.
STI Escort
Great little 9mm 1911;
http://stiguns.com/guns/escort/
IMHO, you would have to spend a lot more money on a Wilson or Ed Brown to get a gun that "might" be a little bit better, STI build quality is excellent!
Great little 9mm 1911;
http://stiguns.com/guns/escort/
IMHO, you would have to spend a lot more money on a Wilson or Ed Brown to get a gun that "might" be a little bit better, STI build quality is excellent!
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Like the Smith & Wesson, the Ruger SR Compact series offers an extended magazine with a slightly shorter barrel. At least they offer the Compact line in 40 caliber so I assume they offer the 9mm in compact as well. It does have a thumb safety as well as the trigger safety. It would be a compromise. But I think your list is a list of compromises.
My SR 40C shoots like a full size with the extends mag but is concealable with the shorter mag carried in the waistband. And I'm not a large buy.
My SR 40C shoots like a full size with the extends mag but is concealable with the shorter mag carried in the waistband. And I'm not a large buy.
rt11002003
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Another vote for the SIG p239; mine is a Gen 2 SAS model. That model has all the edges rounded, makes for a good carry gun, or any other use.
I also like the Sphinx Compact; it's as good as a SIG p239.
Both are hammer fired guns; and are DA/SA, with decocking systems.
I'd suggest the Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm except for cost. And, mine is proving difficult to get sighted in. Perhaps it's an exception.
Striker fired guns may be different than what you're used to, some I like are:
The HK p7m8 which is crazy accurate and fun to shoot. It's problem is cost. I'm convinced one can't find a safer gun to carry, simply squeeze to cock, then pull the trigger; if you don't want to fire it; release the cocking handle. It won't fire. In fact I'm carrying mine now.
The HK p30sk is another great gun. I'm considering one now. HK's can be confusing with their various trigger options. You'd need to determine the option you like best.
In fact, you should try a bunch of different guns for fit, feel and shooting. Easy to say, hard to do. The guns I've mentioned I have carried at one time or the other, used frequently at the range, except for the HK p30sk.
They'd also be good home defense guns. But, I keep a .357 magnum revolver with a four inch barrel on each floor of the house for that. They're simpler; my wife likes the revolver format.
I also like the Sphinx Compact; it's as good as a SIG p239.
Both are hammer fired guns; and are DA/SA, with decocking systems.
I'd suggest the Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm except for cost. And, mine is proving difficult to get sighted in. Perhaps it's an exception.
Striker fired guns may be different than what you're used to, some I like are:
The HK p7m8 which is crazy accurate and fun to shoot. It's problem is cost. I'm convinced one can't find a safer gun to carry, simply squeeze to cock, then pull the trigger; if you don't want to fire it; release the cocking handle. It won't fire. In fact I'm carrying mine now.
The HK p30sk is another great gun. I'm considering one now. HK's can be confusing with their various trigger options. You'd need to determine the option you like best.
In fact, you should try a bunch of different guns for fit, feel and shooting. Easy to say, hard to do. The guns I've mentioned I have carried at one time or the other, used frequently at the range, except for the HK p30sk.
They'd also be good home defense guns. But, I keep a .357 magnum revolver with a four inch barrel on each floor of the house for that. They're simpler; my wife likes the revolver format.
christian812
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G 19
H&K P2000
Both in 9 X 19 mm
H&K P2000
Both in 9 X 19 mm
Thanks for the replies. To answer a few questions, currently I carry a S & W Shield for which I have 3 holsters, n82, an OWB and a tuckable, can't remember the brand. Regarding the safety, I'd prefer none, provided it has a passive drop safety and a trigger safety of some sort, like Glock or the Shield. I'm open to either a hammer or striker, I would shoot it enough to get comfortable and proficient with it. I like the Shield but would prefer a 4" barrel or close to it and maybe a slightly thicker grip.
Q
The Glock 19 is what you are looking for. [emoji106]
My suggestion: Boberg XR9-S. 9mm. It's very small and compact. Attractive and well made. Reliable, but you MUST use specified ammo (crimped or sealed). +P ammo is ok per manufacturer. +P+ occasionally will not hurt the gun per users, but not endorsed by manufacturer. It is DAO, semi-auto, so it has more of a trigger pull than a 1911 or Glock. Quite a bit of hand finishing goes into this gun.
The only drawback to the Boberg, if there are any, is that you cannot used certain ammo (listed on their website) which is uncrimped or not sealed. The bullet will separate from the case if you try and use the ammo on the list of ammo it can't feed. Not, might, not maybe, but WILL separate - I know this first hand. This is not dangerous, just a PITA - the powder goes everywhere and you will have to clean it out of the mechanism. If you use the ammo you are supposed to use (there's plenty to choose from and Wolf, btw works great) it is a highly reliable gun.
The only drawback to the Boberg, if there are any, is that you cannot used certain ammo (listed on their website) which is uncrimped or not sealed. The bullet will separate from the case if you try and use the ammo on the list of ammo it can't feed. Not, might, not maybe, but WILL separate - I know this first hand. This is not dangerous, just a PITA - the powder goes everywhere and you will have to clean it out of the mechanism. If you use the ammo you are supposed to use (there's plenty to choose from and Wolf, btw works great) it is a highly reliable gun.
And correct, this is the right answer. People have their favorite pists, but you may hate it. Try out as many as you canAnd the correct answer is:
Go handle many guns at your LGS. If you have a rental range close by, rent a couple front runners and shoot them.
Ask other friends who have handguns what they like.
When you get done, you will have an idea of what feels good and what doesn't, what handles well and what doesn't, and, if you go to the rental ranges, you will have a good idea of what you shoot best.
Everyone has different tastes
Suggestions...
Ruger SR9, Sig P320
I don't own either one, but I own several on either side. If I had to pick one 9mm to do it all, it would be one of those. There are things I like better about CZs, Glocks and M&Ps that fit their tasks better, and of those, I might consider a M&P, but those two are nicer to carry, and carry comfort, like it or not is huge.
Ruger SR9, Sig P320
I don't own either one, but I own several on either side. If I had to pick one 9mm to do it all, it would be one of those. There are things I like better about CZs, Glocks and M&Ps that fit their tasks better, and of those, I might consider a M&P, but those two are nicer to carry, and carry comfort, like it or not is huge.
leadcounsel
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Throw a dart at a board or blindly pick one of about 30 options from Glock, Springfield, SW, Kahr, Bersa, CZ, HK, Ruger, Sig, Beretta, Keltec, and on and on and on... All in the $500-800 range. Buy training, ammo, and mags.
This topic is discussed at length and is not really kept secret...
This topic is discussed at length and is not really kept secret...
Tactical Jackalope
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Well this thread speaks volumes.
So let us know how you like your new Glock 19.
So let us know how you like your new Glock 19.
drive_sideways
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Interested in revolvers at all?
A ruger sp101 in 327 federal magnum is a sweet little shooter, recoil isnt to bad, and they shoot fast. Big enough to have fun but small enough to conceal carry.
For a auto i'd go sig in a da/sa with a exposed hammer like a p226.
A ruger sp101 in 327 federal magnum is a sweet little shooter, recoil isnt to bad, and they shoot fast. Big enough to have fun but small enough to conceal carry.
For a auto i'd go sig in a da/sa with a exposed hammer like a p226.
Spats McGee
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Quincy said:. . . . one sidearm for concealed carry, home defense and range time. . . . The criteria are fairly open, under $1200, as reliable as possible, semi-auto as that is what I am most comfortable with, 9mm and small enough to carry. . . . .
Hmm . . . . 9mm, 4" barrel, thicker grip, no safety levers, trigger safety, thicker grip . . . That sounds an awful lot like a Glock 19. For $1200, you can get the G19 with night sights, holsters, a cleaning kit, some replacement parts, and about $500 in ammo.Quincy said:. . . . To answer a few questions, currently I carry a S & W Shield . . . .Regarding the safety, I'd prefer none, provided it has a passive drop safety and a trigger safety of some sort, like Glock or the Shield. I'm open to either a hammer or striker, I would shoot it enough to get comfortable and proficient with it. I like the Shield but would prefer a 4" barrel or close to it and maybe a slightly thicker grip.
However, because you already carry a Shield, I'm also going to suggest that you look into the S&W M&P9c. It only has a 3.5" barrel, but I believe in continuity among carry pistols and the M&P9C comes out pretty close to the G19 in overall size.