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Help me with a new handgun purchase? (added info)
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:05 am
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:05 am
Derp
I need a new gun. I think I want an all steel either 9mm or .45. If I go .45 I want a 1911 I think, but don't have big $$. Budget is $400-600.
I'm leaning towards cz75 and the knockoffs (baby eagle, eaa witness), Baretta 92, maybe a PX4, Remington 1911, or maybe a Sig P220.
What do y'all got? This will be for home defense, occasional carry/car and shooting.
I need a new gun. I think I want an all steel either 9mm or .45. If I go .45 I want a 1911 I think, but don't have big $$. Budget is $400-600.
I'm leaning towards cz75 and the knockoffs (baby eagle, eaa witness), Baretta 92, maybe a PX4, Remington 1911, or maybe a Sig P220.
What do y'all got? This will be for home defense, occasional carry/car and shooting.
This post was edited on 1/17/14 at 9:08 am
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Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:05 am to BrotherEsau
Got to give us a little more to go on BRAH.....
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:06 am to BrotherEsau
Gonna need some more info there buddy. Caliber? SA? DA? SA-DA? polymer frame? Steel Frame? Revolver? What is it going to be used for etc. etc. etc.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:06 am to BrotherEsau
Small but packs a punch.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:09 am to beHop
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Small but packs a punch.
I always liked this one from Fallout 3:
Alien Blaster
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:09 am to BrotherEsau
And, I'd prefer something with a hammer, with either a de-cocker or safety.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:10 am to beHop
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Small but packs a punch.
Needle gun from Halo? Those are badass.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:12 am to BrotherEsau
Based on your budget you're at the extreme low end of the 1911 world. The cz's are fine pistols but not my personal taste.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:13 am to BrotherEsau
Look up my Youtube channel, BigApple0828. I can't link it right now because I'm on my phone.
But there's a wealth of videos 70+ and I have one called "First Time Firearm Buyers." Even if you're not a first time buyer, it should be right up your alley.
But there's a wealth of videos 70+ and I have one called "First Time Firearm Buyers." Even if you're not a first time buyer, it should be right up your alley.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:15 am to BrotherEsau
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I'd prefer something with a hammer, with either a de-cocker or safety
Sounds like CZ 75 or a variant is going to be your best bet then
ETA: I ordered one that should be en route early next week. I'll let you know how she shoots
This post was edited on 1/17/14 at 9:16 am
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:17 am to bapple
Thanks. Been there and watched a bunch of them. Good videos - informative and helpful.
Not a first time buyer (third time actually), I just cannot decide what I want. Part of my problem is i have multiple needs. So, I think I'll just have to make multiple purchases until all needs are met.
Not a first time buyer (third time actually), I just cannot decide what I want. Part of my problem is i have multiple needs. So, I think I'll just have to make multiple purchases until all needs are met.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:19 am to BrotherEsau
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So, I think I'll just have to make multiple purchases until all needs are met.
When in doubt, buy them all! I like the way this guy thinks. Everyone on the outdoor board can now breathe a sigh of relief. I think BrotherEsau is going to be just fine.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:24 am to BrotherEsau
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Part of my problem is i have multiple needs. So, I think I'll just have to make multiple purchases until all needs are met.
Sounds like it because...
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What do y'all got? This will be for home defense, occasional carry/car and shooting.
When you say this, you really start to think about size constraints. For a home defense pistol, something full sized is your best fit. But if you plan on carrying it, lugging around a 5" Remington 1911 may not be ideal (although some people do it daily).
I prefer to carry something that I KNOW I will have with me. If that means I have to sacrifice on size (and possibly a couple rounds), it's worth the tradeoff. The other option is not being armed at all, which is never good.
But I think for your situation, you would be best suited with a compact. I love my Ruger SR9c since it is capable of accepting a full size SR9 magazine, but I can also use the flush 10 round magazine if I want to comfortably carry it. I have also carried it with the 17 rounder before, but I find it prints more when I do that (with my carry method at least).
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I need a new gun. I think I want an all steel either 9mm or .45. If I go .45 I want a 1911 I think, but don't have big $$. Budget is $400-600.
I'm leaning towards cz75 and the knockoffs (baby eagle, eaa witness), Baretta 92, maybe a PX4, Remington 1911, or maybe a Sig P220.
Most of these are metal-framed pistols, so I think it would be a good decision for this to be a home defense pistol and recreational pistol exclusively.
If you haven't already decided on a dedicated carry pistol, that is something else you can figure out as well. But I think you will become tired of carrying a full metal handgun. I could be wrong though; stranger things have happened.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:24 am to BrotherEsau
- Metro Arms 1911's (American Classic)
- Rock Island Armory 1911's
- CZ75 variants
- Beretta 92
- Taurus PT92 (Probably their best pistol besides Judge)
Most metal Sigs are 800+ I believe the Remington 1911 is higher as well.
The PX4 is a polymer gun.
Your suggestions point towards a DA/SA. Is this correct?
- Rock Island Armory 1911's
- CZ75 variants
- Beretta 92
- Taurus PT92 (Probably their best pistol besides Judge)
Most metal Sigs are 800+ I believe the Remington 1911 is higher as well.
The PX4 is a polymer gun.
Your suggestions point towards a DA/SA. Is this correct?
This post was edited on 1/17/14 at 9:31 am
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:34 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
Yes on the DA/SA.
As for polymer/steel, I sort of prefer steel, but won't rule out a polymer. I have no explanation of why I prefer the steel.
By way of further background - My two prior were a .40 S&W Sigma (original series, circa 1998, oh the horror) and a .357 S&W J-frame. I carried the Sigma for a few years, then it eventually got put away and I sort of lost interest/time for shooting. And I didn't feel the need to carry regularly. I think the SIgma is why I want a steel gun. (But there was nothing wrong with that Sigma. I know it gets a shitty rap, but I always found it to be accurate and easy to shoot. Pulled it out the drawer after 10+ years and put 75 rounds through it without cleaning, with not a single issue.)
I may go get my CCW, so that's why I through in the occasional carry, but I may never end up doing it. SO I see this as more of a home/car/fun shooting gun.
I am also not opposed to .40, but am trying to get my wife involved, and find 9mm (9mm experience limited to Glock and Baretta) and 1911s (experience limited to a Sig and COlt COmbat Commander, a really sweet gun) to be a little less snappy.
As for polymer/steel, I sort of prefer steel, but won't rule out a polymer. I have no explanation of why I prefer the steel.
By way of further background - My two prior were a .40 S&W Sigma (original series, circa 1998, oh the horror) and a .357 S&W J-frame. I carried the Sigma for a few years, then it eventually got put away and I sort of lost interest/time for shooting. And I didn't feel the need to carry regularly. I think the SIgma is why I want a steel gun. (But there was nothing wrong with that Sigma. I know it gets a shitty rap, but I always found it to be accurate and easy to shoot. Pulled it out the drawer after 10+ years and put 75 rounds through it without cleaning, with not a single issue.)
I may go get my CCW, so that's why I through in the occasional carry, but I may never end up doing it. SO I see this as more of a home/car/fun shooting gun.
I am also not opposed to .40, but am trying to get my wife involved, and find 9mm (9mm experience limited to Glock and Baretta) and 1911s (experience limited to a Sig and COlt COmbat Commander, a really sweet gun) to be a little less snappy.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:36 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
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Baby eagle 2 compact.
LINK
I hope this is it. My computer at work won't let me go there.
That's it. I like that one and the full size.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:37 am to BrotherEsau
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(But there was nothing wrong with that Sigma. I know it gets a shitty rap, but I always found it to be accurate and easy to shoot. Pulled it out the drawer after 10+ years and put 75 rounds through it without cleaning, with not a single issue.)
The triggers on the Sigmas is what I hated about them. If you liked the Sigma than you would do great with any new polymer framed pistol. Bapple loves his M&P CORE if you wanted to go with another S&W.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:41 am to BrotherEsau
I prefer 9mm because it isn't snappy and +P ammo is almost the same ballistics as a 40.
Polymers I would go in order
- Sig SP2022 (very nice feeling gun with a great trigger)
- Beretta PX4 Storm (Good but the trigger is only decent to me)
Steel in 9mm I would go in order
- CZ75 variants
- Beretta 92
- RIA 1911
outlier: used p226 or p229 (I wanted new so that's why I didn't choose these)
I don't have any suggestions on 45's other than 1911's.
Polymers I would go in order
- Sig SP2022 (very nice feeling gun with a great trigger)
- Beretta PX4 Storm (Good but the trigger is only decent to me)
Steel in 9mm I would go in order
- CZ75 variants
- Beretta 92
- RIA 1911
outlier: used p226 or p229 (I wanted new so that's why I didn't choose these)
I don't have any suggestions on 45's other than 1911's.
Posted on 1/17/14 at 9:42 am to BrotherEsau
You can probably find a nice used Sig P226 in that price range, and they're great guns.
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