Stuck in a rut!

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Gwyndon

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Alright, I am in the market for a new handgun, but I want some opinions on where I should go from here. I currently own a XD .40 Sub Compact and I love the thing. What I want now is more of a "home" gun because I plan on using my XD as my carry weapon. Here is my problem, I wanted my next gun to be a 9mm to save a little on ammo cost but it doesn't make much sense to have a my compact gun in .40 and a full size gun in 9mm?!?!:eek: So then I thought I will just get something in .40 that way I am only buying one kind of ammo. But then...I thought why not get a .22 handgun of sort to really save on ammo! Better yet how about a wheelgun?

I wish I could just buy them all (and eventually I might) but what would do if you were me?

Thanks
 
I myself dont like having too many different calibers, the way ammo prices are these days. So I cant blame you on thinking about getting another 40cal. even though the ammo is a bit more. S&W Sigma's are good affordable guns, I have one its available in 9mm and 40 cal. About $320. As for getting a .22 I certainly would not buy it for home defense alone. But they are real fun and cheap to shoot. My wife had a Browning .22 pistol, she loved it. Too bad she dropped it in the bottom of Lake Alan Henry.
 
"Here's what you do. Get a CZ 75 in 40, then get the Kadet 22 slide for it."

Not a bad idea...not bad at all!
 
Think in terms of "what roles do I need?"

Gear up to fit those roles in the minimum guns possible, including at LEAST one .22LR trainer capable of acting as a trainer in each role.

And then spend more money on ammo and shooting than you do in an extensive gun collection.

This is assuming "price is an object".

In my case, price is an EXTREME object...as in, I run my life on a pretty minimal cash supply.

I have one centerfire handgun for CCW and home defense. I also have one perfect match to it in .22LR as a trainer. I try to head out into the desert with them at least once a week.

I have a couple of .22Magnum minirevolvers left over from my California days, I may sell one.

Now I realize that is NOT a common situation around here :). But...as long as the gear is minimal, it's practice that matters more than gear.
 
I went through a fit of handgun "feng shui" about a year ago. Consolidated my calibers down to .45ACP, .357/.38, .380, and .22LR. Got rid of my 9mm's, .40's, and my .454 and .32NAA.

In the same process I standardized my .45ACP's to Rugers that all took the same magazines (P90, 97, 345). This allows me to buy one type of magazine to fit 3 handguns.

I buy Bianchi Speedstrips to load my wheelguns.

I have one .380, but if I buy a second it will be another of the same model for my wife. Again, mag interchangeability.......

I said all that to say this.......

Were I in your shoes I would buy a full size version of your compact carry weapon. IIRC, the full size mags will fit the compact yes?

Just my opinion........
 
+1 to ranting redneck's advice.

I have the same thing, two guns in a common platform, common caliber, sharing as much as possible in accessories, etc. (Mine are a G-17 and G-26 in 9mm.) Ammo supply is greatly alleviated, although I do need to keep more than twice as much on hand. Two guns eat ammo at >2x the rate one alone in the same caliber does.

But, I also endorse diversity, and am strongly a revolver fan. So much so I have thought of trading off one of my 9mms (another one) toward a J-frame or a short barreled K-frame .38 or .357. Luckily, no revolvers matching that description have turned up lately.

I do have a(n) (almost) matched pair of K-frame S&Ws, one in .22LR and one in .357. Having the .22 understudy is actually great too, as I can practice lots of trigger time and plink anything I want to without care of ammo expense. Even .38 and 9mm reloads run the tab up quickly.

And with a .357 revolver and some 125-158gr hollowpoints, you'll never again have to ask "Is my gun adequate for personal protection/home defense/zombie hordes?" :p
 
Thanks for all the great replies. I have considered just getting another XD in .40 to keep things simple, but I may have to get my a plinker first.
 
but I may have to get my a plinker first.
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Everyone needs a plinker/trainer. You'll shoot more for less $ and the skills do translate to the larger platforms.

I found myself wanting for a .22 handgun recently as I had traded mine away. Scored a SP101 .22LR which is a nice compliment to my SP101 .357 that I regularly carry :D.
 
Thanks again for all the feedback. I have not yet made up my mind but i am leaning towards a plinker or a wheelgun.
 
I carry a ruger p95 in 9mm for my carry for both duty and off duty. I have a ruger p85 mkII that my wife has on her side of the bed and then i am in the process of rebuilding a jp sauer and sohn western marshal hawes firearms co. .357 magnum s/a revolver that i will also be useing for h/d and also do target shooting with
 
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