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9MM or .40 pistol recommendations
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:50 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:50 pm
future first time pistol owner here, i have just about every caliber shotgun and rifle i could ever need, but i'm getting my first pistol for Christmas this year and i'm kind of torn.. first of all, i can't decide between 9mm and .40 cal. i'm not too concerned about price of ammo because while i'm sure i'll put 500+ rounds in the first month or two, after that, it will strictly be my home defense/vehicle weapon with the occasional time at the range
i have owned many different brands of shotguns and rifles, so i don't have a brand preference, so i guess my only requirement is that the price is at or under $500 (it's a gift from someone), and i prefer compact to subcompact semi auto pistols
here are a few i've been looking at, but i'm also open to other suggestions:
S&W SDVE
RemingtonRP9
Taurus (cheap i know, but maybe someone here can shed some light on it)
RugerSR9 or 40
SIG P250
these are the ones i've looked at so far.. i've read and watched reviews online, but i hold the opinion of this board in much higher regard, and like i said, if y'all have other suggestions, let's hear them
Thanks in advance guys
i have owned many different brands of shotguns and rifles, so i don't have a brand preference, so i guess my only requirement is that the price is at or under $500 (it's a gift from someone), and i prefer compact to subcompact semi auto pistols
here are a few i've been looking at, but i'm also open to other suggestions:
S&W SDVE
RemingtonRP9
Taurus (cheap i know, but maybe someone here can shed some light on it)
RugerSR9 or 40
SIG P250
these are the ones i've looked at so far.. i've read and watched reviews online, but i hold the opinion of this board in much higher regard, and like i said, if y'all have other suggestions, let's hear them
Thanks in advance guys
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 7:53 pm
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Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:56 pm to Mr. Hangover
Go with a 9mm. The Ruger and Sig are the only ones on your list I would consider. Also take a look at the S&W m&p 9mm. They can be had for $400-$500 if you shop around.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:57 pm to Mr. Hangover
HK VP9. Has so many grip combos it'll fit like a glove in any hand. And it's a damn fine handgun.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:58 pm to Mr. Hangover
I own both. If your first go 9mm.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:58 pm to 03GeeTee
i just watched a youtube review where that particular S&W compared favorably to the GLock... i was actually leaning towards a smith and wesson, but i am also very intrigued by the RP
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:00 pm to rattlebucket
rattle, not to sound cocky, but if you're worried about how i handle pistols of a larger caliber since this is my first pistol, don't be.. i grew up around them and have shot on many many occasions - i've just never owned one
if you're reasoning is something other than my safety (i appreciate it though
), let's hear it
if you're reasoning is something other than my safety (i appreciate it though
), let's hear itThis post was edited on 12/7/16 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:02 pm to Mr. Hangover
9mm, even if it was your 10th pistol
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:05 pm to beerJeep
quote:
HK VP9
sweet gun, shot my uncle's in october.. a little out of my price range (i was told to pick out a pistol at or under $500.. i know that limits my options, but it's not a terrible price point)
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:05 pm to Mr. Hangover
Ruger sr's are proven to be effective
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:06 pm to civiltiger07
any reason as to why? not trying to be condescending, i'm really just trying to be edumacated 
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:06 pm to Chad504boy
you're such a dick
i think you and i would be friends IRL, we have the same sense of humor
i'm gonna end up hitting 14000 posts in this thread, any ideas how i should spend it?
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:07 pm to Mr. Hangover
I think 9mm are easier to train your shooting habits less snappier than a .45
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:07 pm to Mr. Hangover
More capacity, less recoil, cheaper ammo, and with today's ammo almost no difference in effectiveness.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:08 pm to civiltiger07
k thanks, i wasn't trying to be a dick... i'm just one of those 'why?' guys when i don't know shite
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:18 pm to Mr. Hangover
One... 40 is a worthless caliber.
Two... Just get yourself a glock 19 to start.
Three... Get a .45 next.
Four... Get a 10mm
Two... Just get yourself a glock 19 to start.
Three... Get a .45 next.
Four... Get a 10mm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:24 pm to X123F45
The glock19 is out of my price range, I see them new for $629.99
Trying to stay at or under $500
Trying to stay at or under $500
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:27 pm to Mr. Hangover
Take that S&W off your list. For S&W you should be looking at a shield.
9mm for sure.
Get a Glock or S&W Shield. Make sure and purchase some good hollow points for carry rounds.
9mm for sure.
Get a Glock or S&W Shield. Make sure and purchase some good hollow points for carry rounds.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:32 pm to Mr. Hangover
It's just crap
Maybe someone else will be along with a better more technical explanation.
ETA: Sorry. I said Shield. Shield is more for conceal carry. It's the S&W M&P will have the double stack with higher capacity that you want.
Maybe someone else will be along with a better more technical explanation.
ETA: Sorry. I said Shield. Shield is more for conceal carry. It's the S&W M&P will have the double stack with higher capacity that you want.
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:33 pm to Who Me
That'll work for me
Like I said I'm new to the pistol scene
Like I said I'm new to the pistol scene
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