I need help. I've been reading multiple forums. Everyone has their own opinions.
Mine: I don't like glock triggers, beavertail safties, or trigger safties. I like a handgun to be staightforward. I like the idea of a revolver but don't like the low ammo capacity. In the interest of consolidating ammo, I am looking for something in .40 caliber. I have about $400 to spend. I know everyone is quick to say save a little longer, I wont.

I know there are some decent pistols out there in the $400 range. I just need some help finding the right one. Sig SP2022 looks nice but may be too large?
Sig P250, I've read some iffy stuff on them. Some like them, a lot don't.
The LCP line looks nice but awfully small. I'm not a big guy but I can't stand shooting tiny pistols.
The used market here in Madison is bad. Too many hippies. When you find something interesting it is over priced pretty bad.

Made in america is always great. If it matters, my first and only pistol is a GEN 1 Taurus 24/7. It's been great but has had a recoil spring wear out every 1,500 or so rounds. I'm looking for something a little more durable. Thanks in advance for any and all replies.

$900. It better wash the dishes too...LOL

The reason I need to stay around $400 is That's my allowance. Two kids and a house means not much money flowing. The government was nice enough to give me some of the money they take illegally from me back so I figure I should spend it the best way I can.

The size is bulky on the SP2022 or so I've heard. I wouldn't be carrying every day. It is banned at work for employees but not customers(why I don't understand) so it would likely stay in the truck until the weekends.

my 1st gun & carry gun was a G27. Sorry. Not sure why you don't like the glock trigger, you can change that & the trigger safety has zero bearing on anything when your trigger finger is pressing the trigger. Your brain will not care.

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Yeah, if you can find an M&Pc in your price range, go for it.

I relate to this thread, as .40SW is my typical carry caliber in the form of a Gen.3 Glock 23 with GNS (Purchased at GSSF price a few years back for about $430 out-the-door). As others have already mentioned, the M&Pc in .40SW is a nice little number too, if you can get comfortable with the trigger travel.

As for Glock Numbers.


Full-size (Standard) .40SW = Glock 22
Mid-size (Compact) .40SW = Glock 23
Compact (SubCompact) .40SW = Glock 27


FYI, Glock 22 mags (15-rnd) work great in the Glock 23, and the Glock 23 (13-rnd) *can* fit in the Glock 27, but stick out a fair amount.

I carry a G23 in a pitbull holster. dissapears with just a t-shirt on. i have the G27, it's a great shooter and it's very rare that i can't take the G23, but it's nice to have a few G22 mags for them as reloads.

So I got the chance to play with some of these. M&P 40C is a nice size. How does the G23 compare in size? I also looked at the XD40 and was somewhat impress by that but it seems they don't get much play around here. How are they?

I have an XD9 service (4" barrel) and LOVE it. That's my every day carry gun. I didn't recommend one for you, since you said you hated glock-like triggers, trigger safeties, and grip safeties. XD's have all of them. I like mine because it's a very safe gun that can be holstered without fear of Glock-leg, but at the same time there are no manual safeties to operate, as it's ready to go as soon as you grab it. I haven't had a malfunction in years, and several thousand rounds of different types of ammo, ranging from the best (my carry load, Fed HST) to some of the worst (wolf, herters, etc). I can count on one hand the total number of malfunctions, and they all occurred within the first 200 rounds I fired. I guess you could say the, "break in," period.

Shoot one, see if you like it.

Yep, can't go wrong with any of these.

Are you looking at the regular XD or the XDm? The XDm has all sorts of bells and whistles that come with it, like different rear straps, etc, but the regular XD has 2 mags, a holster, a mag holster, a speed loader, and a bore brush.

The holster is ok for range work. Not good for concealment, and due to lack of retention device, I would not OC it.
The mag holster is good quality. I don't conceal with it since I choose to only carry 1 spare mag, but if I wanted two I'd take it with me for sure.
The speed loader is great. Saves your thumbs when loading mags.

All the accessories are as durable as any other kydex product, though I wish the holster was a little nicer. For me, the mag holster and speed loader are the better accessories.

Good to hear , your options just opened up, a lot. Try them all, shoot them all (if you can).

Unfortunately I probably won't get to shoot many if any of these. I will have to go on feel and everyone's best jusgement. The closest range to me is 20 minutes away. Range rental is $15/hr. Gun rental is around $20/hr. Add ammo to those and it's burning my money up quick. I will likely finger bang them all for a week or so before I decide. I bet the morons at Gander will get pissed when I keep stopping by to play...