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need opinions on a pistol for home and travel...possibly concealed
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:30 pm
i have looked a little and to be honest...i'm not very educated on all of the different types of guns. your suggestions would be much appreciated. It will be used mostly for protection at home and in my vehicle. my main problem with guns i have looked at is i am a south paw. the one that i have found that i like the most without having fired it is the springfield xd .40
again...any help would be greatly appreciated
again...any help would be greatly appreciated
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Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:30 pm to JermStone
Glock 19
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:32 pm to El Josey Wales
is it ambidextrous?
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:33 pm to JermStone
Springfield XdS if going to cc.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:37 pm to JermStone
quote:
is it ambidextrous?
In my haste to reply with Glock 19 to aggravate the rest of the OB, I overlooked the ambidextrous requirement.
I have never checked the other side of mine, but I'm pretty certain it is not ambidextrous.
This post was edited on 12/14/12 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:40 pm to El Josey Wales
that's ok. i like the xds too but it doesnt have the slide release on the right side which would be my thumb side. the xd that i saw last year did. i dont know. guess i'll just have to go take a look and see what i can find 
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:41 pm to JermStone
Honestly man, you're gonna get responses all over the board, and most are what that person shoots. Springfield, Glock, Sig, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, etc are all great guns. Just go pick em all up and see what you're comfortable with.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:46 pm to PapaPogey
good advice...heard good things from friends all over the board like you said. i'm going after work to put my hands on some to see what feels good. the lefty thing is going to be my draw back.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 1:48 pm to JermStone
I know they make ambidextrous 1911s
Posted on 12/14/12 at 2:02 pm to JermStone
Taurus Millennium Pro PT140 .40 S&W
This is my everyday carry and I love it because it has a full size grip but is more compact and thinner and can be concealed very easily. I conceal wearing t-shirts and never print. 10+1 rounds of .40 S&W will get you home safe.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 2:04 pm to PapaPogey
quote:
Honestly man, you're gonna get responses all over the board, and most are what that person shoots. Springfield, Glock, Sig, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, etc are all great guns. Just go pick em all up and see what you're comfortable with.
This. I had a hard time deciding when I was trying to narrow it down until I went and held them. Then it was very easy.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 2:23 pm to Langston
ok guys i am about to head to gander mt and academy to put my hands on some. thanks for the advice
Posted on 12/14/12 at 2:42 pm to JermStone
South Paw 1911 by Cabot. https://cabotgun.com/better-than-custom-1911-pistols/south-paw/
It's only $5,250.
It's only $5,250.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 3:44 pm to mwlewis
quote:
Taurus Millennium Pro PT140 .40 S&W
Made the mistake of buying one a few years ago. Brought it to the range one time and couldn't wait to get rid of it. Might be the worst gun I've ever bought/shot
Posted on 12/14/12 at 3:49 pm to JermStone
Glock 19. Watch your thumb.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 3:50 pm to mwlewis
quote:Better hope it fires.
Taurus Millennium Pro PT140 .40 S&W
This is my everyday carry and I love it because it has a full size grip but is more compact and thinner and can be concealed very easily.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 4:18 pm to JermStone
I don't know why everyone is going crazy about ambidextrous controls, but I would get the S&W M&P if I were a lefty. Hell, I'm gonna get one anyway because it's better than a Glock 19.
The Springfield XD is a good gun but for a CC gun, it's extremely wide. It's is even wider than a Glock 19, and I consider that 2x4 to be too wide.
Go to the store and hold some. The best polymer full size/compact ones out there are:
Ruger SR
S&W M&P
Springfield XD
Glock (even though I don't like them you may)
But you should decide if you want to CC it or just have it for home defense. There's a big difference.
If you want one for both, get a compact. If you want home defense, get a full sized. And if it will be a dedicated carry gun, get a subcompact.
The Springfield XD is a good gun but for a CC gun, it's extremely wide. It's is even wider than a Glock 19, and I consider that 2x4 to be too wide.
Go to the store and hold some. The best polymer full size/compact ones out there are:
Ruger SR
S&W M&P
Springfield XD
Glock (even though I don't like them you may)
But you should decide if you want to CC it or just have it for home defense. There's a big difference.
If you want one for both, get a compact. If you want home defense, get a full sized. And if it will be a dedicated carry gun, get a subcompact.
Posted on 12/14/12 at 4:24 pm to bapple
quote:I plan to get one too. It's next on my list.
but I would get the S&W M&P if I were a lefty. Hell, I'm gonna get one anyway
Posted on 12/14/12 at 6:40 pm to bapple
Thanks again. I went after work and looked a little. Saw the s&w,taurus, & xd. none of which where compact. also saw some glocks but am not sure if I should worry about them not having a safety. I do have a four year old. don't get me wrong. I plan on having it locked up and all.
eta. just looked at s&w m&p .40 compact and it's got the slide release on the right side. may have to go puty hand on one
why do you think I may not need an ambidextrous one bapple? is the s&w easy for a lefty to operate efficiently?
eta. just looked at s&w m&p .40 compact and it's got the slide release on the right side. may have to go puty hand on one
why do you think I may not need an ambidextrous one bapple? is the s&w easy for a lefty to operate efficiently?
This post was edited on 12/14/12 at 6:47 pm
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