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Looking to buy a pistol... What (others) should I be looking at?
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:14 am
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:14 am
This would be for self/home protection. Also, I do not want a revolver.
I have been "looking around" for a while and am leaning towards the golck g21 or the g37
Any other guns I should be looking at?
I have been "looking around" for a while and am leaning towards the golck g21 or the g37
Any other guns I should be looking at?
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 9:16 am
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Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:17 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Glock 19
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:23 am to BACONisMEATcandy
quote:
I do not want a revolver.
strike 1
quote:
leaning towards the golck g21 or the g37
strike 2
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:24 am to BACONisMEATcandy
I'd go XD over glock
Revolver, I'd go ruger GP100. My favorite handgun to shoot.
Revolver, I'd go ruger GP100. My favorite handgun to shoot.
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 9:25 am
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:28 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Concealed carry or not?
Eta: price range also
Eta: price range also
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 9:29 am
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:29 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
Concealed carry or not?
Eventually yes... but Hopefully I will buy another gun for that then
ETA: I'd like to stay under $750
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 9:30 am
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:29 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Glock 19
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:29 am to Uncle JackD
quote:
Revolver, I'd go ruger LCR.
eta:: for CC
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 9:31 am
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:31 am to Tbobby
quote:quote:
I do not want a revolver.
strike 1
quote:
leaning towards the golck g21 or the g37
strike 2
Very helpful post
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:32 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Magnum research baby eagle
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:36 am to BACONisMEATcandy
If you're not going to carry this particular gun concealed then definitely get a full sized gun. Glock 17, a used sig p226, XDs, maybe a used HK, and several others will be in your price range.
Eta: forgot the m&p
You also have the option to get a 1911 for that price, but that's one of those things you either like or don't like.
I personally would look for a Lightly used DAO sig.
Eta: forgot the m&p
You also have the option to get a 1911 for that price, but that's one of those things you either like or don't like.
I personally would look for a Lightly used DAO sig.
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 9:39 am
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:37 am to BACONisMEATcandy
M&P 45
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:39 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Get a ruger sr1911 $699.99
Magnum research 1911 around the same price.
If you're not gonna carry, I'd go with a full sized 1911.
Magnum research 1911 around the same price.
If you're not gonna carry, I'd go with a full sized 1911.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:42 am to JAB528
Haven't looked at 1911's at all... What are the main pro/cons to them?
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:43 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Glock 19 or 17
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:44 am to BACONisMEATcandy
You're looking at Glocks, but haven't specified a budget.
Also, you didn't specify caliber, but your Glock candidates are .45 ACP and .45 GAP, implying you're a big bore guy.
I would look at the Sig P250 (full size) in .45 ACP. I don't have one, yet, but am considering it because of my experience with the excellent P220. The 2Sum package, in .45 ACP would be a very intriguing choice for you, as you can configure the gun in sub-compact (okay, subcompact for Sig is not really the same as everybody else, but still very carryable according to the dimensions) mode or full-sized, depending on need and preference. The cost is relatively reasonable (at least for a Sig).
NY State police issues the Glock 37, FWIW. My buddy who is a trooper there carries a Glock 36 as his backup/off-duty gun, so he has bought into the big-bore madness.
A little higher up in the budget line is Sig P220 and H&K USP (full size) in .45 ACP (or the M&P, if you want to consider pistols more similiar to Glock ergonomics).
Everybody and his brother is making a 1911 variant now, so have you considered single action?
Also, although in the used market, the Smith & Wesson 4506 is an outstanding large pistol in .45 ACP, particularly if you wanted a SA/DA gun with a manual safety.
Also, you didn't specify caliber, but your Glock candidates are .45 ACP and .45 GAP, implying you're a big bore guy.
I would look at the Sig P250 (full size) in .45 ACP. I don't have one, yet, but am considering it because of my experience with the excellent P220. The 2Sum package, in .45 ACP would be a very intriguing choice for you, as you can configure the gun in sub-compact (okay, subcompact for Sig is not really the same as everybody else, but still very carryable according to the dimensions) mode or full-sized, depending on need and preference. The cost is relatively reasonable (at least for a Sig).
NY State police issues the Glock 37, FWIW. My buddy who is a trooper there carries a Glock 36 as his backup/off-duty gun, so he has bought into the big-bore madness.
A little higher up in the budget line is Sig P220 and H&K USP (full size) in .45 ACP (or the M&P, if you want to consider pistols more similiar to Glock ergonomics).
Everybody and his brother is making a 1911 variant now, so have you considered single action?
Also, although in the used market, the Smith & Wesson 4506 is an outstanding large pistol in .45 ACP, particularly if you wanted a SA/DA gun with a manual safety.
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 9:46 am
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:46 am to BACONisMEATcandy
I personally think they're the best handgun platform. I like the way they feel, look, and shoot. Their ergonomics are excellent. The design has been around forever, because it works and is reliable.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:47 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Pro: single action
Con: single action, single stack
You have to decide for yourself if you like having a gun "cocked and locked" or not. People generally shoot 1911s very well.
Con: single action, single stack
You have to decide for yourself if you like having a gun "cocked and locked" or not. People generally shoot 1911s very well.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 9:55 am to BACONisMEATcandy
quote:
protection
quote:
do not want a revolver.
revolvers fire without fail
if my life was on the line then this is what I want.
clip fed weapons can hold more rounds though and reloaded faster, but they jam.
so, if your home is going to be invaded by a platoon of degenerates go with the glock or maybe two.
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