- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: buying a 9mm
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:19 pm to ForeverLSU02
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:19 pm to ForeverLSU02
0
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:20 pm to Civildawg
quote:
What brand should i look at? Looking at a beretta, ruger, and springfield armory as of now
Seriously, get a .40 Smith & Wesson. Best handgun on the market.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:21 pm to mwlewis
quote:LOL, considering 9mm and .40 stopping power with personals defense rounds are very close, sure. Spend the extra money if it makes you sleep at night.
9mm will just piss them off.
.40 S&W personal defense rounds will get you home safe.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:21 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Because people are fanboys and like to act like everything else is shite.
S&W makes a fine weapon. So does Beretta, Springfield, Ruger, the list goes on.
Bottom line is... Buy something that YOU feel comfortable shooting, that YOU are accurate with, and if you're CCing, something that YOU can easily and comfortably conceal.
My personal recommendation would be to find a range that rents weapons and fire different ones there, or find friends that own different kinds of pistols and see if you can fire theirs.
As for the round debate, any .38, 9mm, .40 or .45 is sufficient. Everyone freaks the frick out about "stopping power." If you hit them where you're intending to, it's irrelevant. Go with the gun and caliber you are most comfortable with and that you can shoot the best.
S&W makes a fine weapon. So does Beretta, Springfield, Ruger, the list goes on.
Bottom line is... Buy something that YOU feel comfortable shooting, that YOU are accurate with, and if you're CCing, something that YOU can easily and comfortably conceal.
My personal recommendation would be to find a range that rents weapons and fire different ones there, or find friends that own different kinds of pistols and see if you can fire theirs.
As for the round debate, any .38, 9mm, .40 or .45 is sufficient. Everyone freaks the frick out about "stopping power." If you hit them where you're intending to, it's irrelevant. Go with the gun and caliber you are most comfortable with and that you can shoot the best.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:23 pm to SCUBABlake
quote:This.
Because people are fanboys and like to act like everything else is shite.
S&W makes a fine weapon. So does Beretta, Springfield, Ruger, the list goes on.
Glock, Sig, S&W (not the Sigma though), Beretta, Springfield, Ruger - all solid choices. Like you said, don't buy based on what you read online. Buy based on what feels good to you
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:23 pm to BTHog
quote:
Seriously, get a .40 Smith & Wesson. Best handgun on the market.
I have a .40 S&W and it runs well. When I am not working I carry a 9mm off duty as it is light and does not pull my pants down. Find something that is comfortable and that you will wear every day or you are waisting your time. A Glock 21 works like a champion but few people will wear it every day in street clothes and it does you no good in that case.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:24 pm to Civildawg
trust me, dawg, if you want to grip something that doesn't feel like a brick, spend a little extra and get an HK P40 or P2000 in 9mm. Or an HK45C
P30
P2000
HK45CT (in FDE, one shown with suppressor)
P30
P2000
HK45CT (in FDE, one shown with suppressor)
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:26 pm to Carson123987
quote:Shot you an email
Carson123987
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:26 pm to Carson123987
Many Feds carry this pistol and it works well if you train with it. I am not as accurate with exposed hammer double action pistols but that is because i don't shoot them often.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:27 pm to Civildawg
I absolutely love my Springfield Armory XDm 9mm. I'd recommend trying a Glock 17 as well. Personally, I'm not too fond of the full-size Rugers, or any model Beretta that doesn't start with a 92 or 96.
ETA: I didn't read the whole thread, but if you want to CC, I've heard great things about the LC9. I haven't shot it, but I've held one, and for a small gun, you don't feel like you're "swallowing" the gun when you hold it.
ETA: I didn't read the whole thread, but if you want to CC, I've heard great things about the LC9. I haven't shot it, but I've held one, and for a small gun, you don't feel like you're "swallowing" the gun when you hold it.
This post was edited on 12/17/12 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:27 pm to Civildawg
I've got a Ruger SR9. Nice gun.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:28 pm to Civildawg
I have a Glock 19 and turn it sideways to shoot it.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:29 pm to DanTiger
quote:
Tots
Responded.
quote:
Many Feds carry this pistol and it works well if you train with it. I am not as accurate with exposed hammer double action pistols but that is because i don't shoot them often.
I have the DA/SA variant and love it! The DA pull is a bit heavy, but the SA pull is sweet
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:31 pm to Carson123987
I'm not the biggest fan of striker-fire pistols, so that's why I have one with exposed hammer and DA/SA.
Just lots of practice and muscle memory bringing the hammer back.
Just lots of practice and muscle memory bringing the hammer back.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:33 pm to Civildawg
H&K .40 caliber S&W in stainless steel.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:33 pm to PanhandleDawg
quote:
H&K .40
now we're talking
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:37 pm to Carson123987
quote:
I have the DA/SA variant and love it! The DA pull is a bit heavy, but the SA pull is sweet
I am more familiar with Law Enforcement issued weapons and the Feds issue the DA p2000.
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:37 pm to kywildcatfanone
quote:
I've got a Ruger SR9. Nice gun.
Deciding between that and a glock 21 for my next purchase. Love the sr9
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:38 pm to wadewilson
quote:I want a Springfield .40
I absolutely love my Springfield Armory XDm 9mm
Posted on 12/17/12 at 3:39 pm to Carson123987
quote:
Carson123987
You had us all fooled
Page 4 of 7
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News