I am looking to buy a new handgun but can't make a decision on what to purchase. I'd like to buy something I have never owned before and would prefer something in a larger caliber. I'll list what guns I have owned or still do own and my thoughts on them and would like some recommendations to check out at my LGS.
Sig Pro 2022: I have owned a variation of this gun in all 3 calibers that it is available in although the .357 Sig was the older 2340 model. I really liked the guns as you can tell by me having owned 3 of them but there was just something about the way it feels that always caused me to sell it. I love the fact that it was DA/SA.
Sig P226: What this gun made me think of was a bigger, higher quality version of the Sig Pro. It was a bit too big for me though, especially when you count the fact that I had a 9mm. If this gun came in .45 I would love it but I just found it too big and bulky for the caliber and sold it.
Rossi 46102: I loved this gun and regret that I sold it. I'm a huge fan of revolvers but haven't wanted to give the high prices for quality brands like S&W.
Ruger LCP: Good functioning gun but it was just too small for me.
Makarov: Very fun little gun. Fun to shoot and perfect for what I use it for which is a glove box gun.
Springfield XD45: This is the only gun I have owned that I just straight up disliked. I'm a big guy and can handle recoil but this gun left my hand aching by the time I put 50 rounds down range. My trigger finger would get especially sore from the trigger safety for some reason. My experience with this gun is why I have been hesitant to try a Glock.
Springfield 1911: This is a friend's gun but I really enjoyed shooting it. I have no problems with recoil from it and actually kinda enjoy the fact that its SAO.
I would like to get something completely different from what I've been shooting so far. One thing I have looked into is a Glock 20 but am hesitant because of my bad experience with the XD. I've thought about a 1911 as well but its not really new to me and I can shoot my friend's 1911 anytime I want. Does anyone have any guns they would recommend me looking into? It can be something you would recommend because of what I've said about the ones I've had or just whatever your favorite gun is. I'm mainly fishing for ideas right now.
Sig Pro 2022: I have owned a variation of this gun in all 3 calibers that it is available in although the .357 Sig was the older 2340 model. I really liked the guns as you can tell by me having owned 3 of them but there was just something about the way it feels that always caused me to sell it. I love the fact that it was DA/SA.
Sig P226: What this gun made me think of was a bigger, higher quality version of the Sig Pro. It was a bit too big for me though, especially when you count the fact that I had a 9mm. If this gun came in .45 I would love it but I just found it too big and bulky for the caliber and sold it.
Rossi 46102: I loved this gun and regret that I sold it. I'm a huge fan of revolvers but haven't wanted to give the high prices for quality brands like S&W.
Ruger LCP: Good functioning gun but it was just too small for me.
Makarov: Very fun little gun. Fun to shoot and perfect for what I use it for which is a glove box gun.
Springfield XD45: This is the only gun I have owned that I just straight up disliked. I'm a big guy and can handle recoil but this gun left my hand aching by the time I put 50 rounds down range. My trigger finger would get especially sore from the trigger safety for some reason. My experience with this gun is why I have been hesitant to try a Glock.
Springfield 1911: This is a friend's gun but I really enjoyed shooting it. I have no problems with recoil from it and actually kinda enjoy the fact that its SAO.
I would like to get something completely different from what I've been shooting so far. One thing I have looked into is a Glock 20 but am hesitant because of my bad experience with the XD. I've thought about a 1911 as well but its not really new to me and I can shoot my friend's 1911 anytime I want. Does anyone have any guns they would recommend me looking into? It can be something you would recommend because of what I've said about the ones I've had or just whatever your favorite gun is. I'm mainly fishing for ideas right now.