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Help Me Decide on a New Pistol
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:20 am
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:20 am
I've been on "the list" for a 9mm Sheild since November and am now admitting defeat. Good guns are hard to find in Shreveport so I'm opening up to using Gunbroker.
Here are my criteria:
I'd like to keep it around $500.
I'm going to use it for range shooting and keep it in the night stand in case my house gets broken into again. I doubt I'll conceal carry much but my last gun was a Beretta 92 (stolen) and I'd like this one to be smaller.
Here are my finalists:
- M&P Shield 9mm: around $550 on GB. Negatives: I hate paying over MSRP.
- Sig SP2022 9mm: $500 at a local store. Negatives: pretty damn big.
- Sig P238/Colt Mustang Pocketlite .380: ~$650. Negatives: really small, not as much fun to range shoot, more expensive ammo.
- Ruger SP1911 Commander .45: ~800 freakin' dollars on GB, if not more. Negatives: expensive.
Are there others I'm overlooking? (No Glocks, please).
Here are my criteria:
I'd like to keep it around $500.
I'm going to use it for range shooting and keep it in the night stand in case my house gets broken into again. I doubt I'll conceal carry much but my last gun was a Beretta 92 (stolen) and I'd like this one to be smaller.
Here are my finalists:
- M&P Shield 9mm: around $550 on GB. Negatives: I hate paying over MSRP.
- Sig SP2022 9mm: $500 at a local store. Negatives: pretty damn big.
- Sig P238/Colt Mustang Pocketlite .380: ~$650. Negatives: really small, not as much fun to range shoot, more expensive ammo.
- Ruger SP1911 Commander .45: ~800 freakin' dollars on GB, if not more. Negatives: expensive.
Are there others I'm overlooking? (No Glocks, please).
This post was edited on 3/22/13 at 9:39 am
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Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:21 am to GaryMyMan
looks like you want the shield... if you cant wait may as well pay a little extra on GB and get it now
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:23 am to GaryMyMan
I'd dig around for an SR1911
I wouldn't pay 800 for one
I wouldn't pay 800 for one
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:27 am to GaryMyMan
Ruger SR1911.
Ruger GP100
You don't want a pocket pistol, unless its for CC.
Ruger GP100
You don't want a pocket pistol, unless its for CC.
This post was edited on 3/22/13 at 9:34 am
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:29 am to GaryMyMan
-If it isn't going to be carried why are you wanting the Shield? I'd look at the M&P compacts.... they will have higher capacity and probably be a little more comfortable to shoot at the range then the shield. I've kinda been wanting a shield myself, but I'm not going to pay above MSRP for it.
-The Sig is a decent good, and would probably be good for what your intending to use it for. Although, I'm not real big on the polymer sigs
-The P238 probably isn't going to be all the fun to shoot at the range, and again if you aren't planning on carrying it, that gun would be kinda pointless.
-the 1911 would probably be the best range/night stand combo from what you've listed, but as you said it will be out of your price range.
-The Sig is a decent good, and would probably be good for what your intending to use it for. Although, I'm not real big on the polymer sigs
-The P238 probably isn't going to be all the fun to shoot at the range, and again if you aren't planning on carrying it, that gun would be kinda pointless.
-the 1911 would probably be the best range/night stand combo from what you've listed, but as you said it will be out of your price range.
This post was edited on 3/22/13 at 9:34 am
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:36 am to Glock17
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If it isn't going to be carried why are you wanting the Shield?
I may carry some. I am licensed, but work from home and don't think I'd carry often. The Shield gives the option, while remaining somewhat larger for decent range shooting. Basically, if I get the Sig 2022 and decide later I'd like to carry I'd have to go buy the P238 or Mustang - which is sounding better as I think about it.
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:51 am to Springfield XD
I was in the same boat as you,, Ive been holding out for a shield for months but finally caved and just bought the m&p compact. All the dimensions are really similar except thickness. I guess the extra few rounds make me feel ok about my decision.
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:51 am to GaryMyMan
glock 19
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This post was edited on 3/22/13 at 9:52 am
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:53 am to mommas boy
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glock 19
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Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:54 am to GaryMyMan
I have the SP2022. It's a nice shooter, good for the range and HD.
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:54 am to GaryMyMan
I enjoy shooting AND carrying my Sig P938. You should consider it. It's a slightly larger 9mm version of the P238.
Posted on 3/22/13 at 9:55 am to GaryMyMan
edit-double post
This post was edited on 3/22/13 at 11:05 am
Posted on 3/22/13 at 10:04 am to GaryMyMan
Since you seem to be focusing on the 9mm, I would recommend considering a SIG P6 on gunbroker. They are right in your $500 range and are worlds better than the 2022. You might even get lucky and find a West German one. I love mine. Just my 2 cents...
Posted on 3/22/13 at 10:32 am to 10MTNTiger
Posted on 3/22/13 at 10:36 am to GaryMyMan
what about an M&P9c?
I love mine
I love mine
Posted on 3/22/13 at 11:03 am to 4X4DEMON
Dang, I bought my SP2022 at Buds for $419 back in December. Nice to see your guns increase in value I guess....
Posted on 3/22/13 at 12:38 pm to rompus
Posted on 3/22/13 at 12:39 pm to rompus
Yea, the craze has started to extend to all firearms
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