If you had $1200 +/- to spend on a new carry piece what would you buy?

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Posted: 1/21/2011 2:35:40 PM EDT

Title pretty much tells the story.

Stainless would be nice but not a gotta have.
Full size is preferred
Reliability over glitz

Really looking hard at the Springfield TRP

What say the hive?

Posted: 1/21/2011 2:39:47 PM EDT

[#1]

DW Valor. Meets all the criteria plus they shoot very well. You can find em in many forums for around that price.

Posted: 1/21/2011 2:46:35 PM EDT

[#2]

Sig P229sct

Oh, we are looking at 1911's, and a full size.

A springfield TRP

Or a

Wilson of some sort, I've alway liked the wilsons but have never shot one

I carry a Kimber Pro Carry. I think it's a first gen. I got it new in '98 or 99? Beautiful, amazing shooter an comfortable.

Posted: 1/21/2011 3:03:32 PM EDT

[#3]

Heckler & Koch HK45... extremely reliable. 1911... Springfield TRP reliable right out of the box.

Posted: 1/21/2011 3:10:53 PM EDT

[#4]

If I had $1200 to spend on a Carry piece........

I would add $1200 to it and buy a Springfield Pro.

I have a TRP already so I say go with the TRP!!!!

You will love the TRP if you go with it.

That is until you a get a closer look at the SA Pro,

Posted: 1/21/2011 3:14:32 PM EDT

[#5]

Coonan 357 Magnum....

Very accurate and very nice shooter.

Posted: 1/21/2011 4:56:49 PM EDT

[#6]

For me it would be the Sigarms P220 SAO.

Posted: 1/21/2011 5:07:08 PM EDT

[#7]

a new plain colt government then a trip to colt gunsmith for sights/ reliability package/ trigger job all this comes in around 1200 ish

Posted: 1/21/2011 5:29:01 PM EDT

[#8]

save for a les bear.

Posted: 1/21/2011 5:53:22 PM EDT

[#9]

Purchase either a G19 or an M&P 9mm or .45

Also buy a half dozen (or more) new mags

Buy some more ammo

And invest in another training class ...

~ $1200.00

Yes, I know it's not a 1911 ... but that's what I would do.

ETA: If I were absolutely set on spending $1200.00 on another 1911, I'd be looking around to see how much it would cost to pick up a new 5" Springfield Custom Carry model ...

Posted: 1/21/2011 6:14:39 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

DW Valor. Meets all the criteria plus they shoot very well. You can find em in many forums for around that price.

That is what I finally decided on and so glad I did.

Posted: 1/21/2011 10:39:18 PM EDT

[#11]

Seeing as some people can't seem to remember which forum they're in well just move this.

Posted: 1/21/2011 11:53:24 PM EDT

[#12]

+1 on the Coonan. I owned two in the past and they were 100% realible. Used to carry them openly in Kentucky during the 90s, cocked and locked. Nothing like a .357 125 JHP at 1500fps, have 8+1 on tap and being able to hit accurately at 100meters.

Coonan

CD

Posted: 1/22/2011 12:12:58 AM EDT

[#13]

Used Les Baer.

While the TRP is good, it's no semi-custom.

Posted: 1/22/2011 12:35:22 AM EDT

[#14]

2 S&W M&P9's. One with a right hand ejection port and the other with a left hand ejection port.

Holsters not included.

Posted: 1/22/2011 1:07:36 AM EDT

[#15]

Two Glock 19s.

Posted: 1/22/2011 1:27:25 AM EDT

[#16]

http://www.stiguns.com/guns/VIP/VIP.php

Personally I would get the all-black model, but you said stainless so here it is.

Posted: 1/22/2011 5:00:41 AM EDT

[#17]

Custom Colt in 9x23 Winchester or a Delta Elite, if I wanted to carry a 1911. Personally I'd carry a Glock 30SF and spend the rest on something else (hey, thats what I did!).

Posted: 1/22/2011 5:27:41 AM EDT

[#18]

Glock 19, quality belt, holster, magazine pouch, 6 extra magazines, 1000 rounds of ammo.

Posted: 1/22/2011 5:31:41 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Purchase either a G19 or an M&P 9mm or .45

Also buy a half dozen (or more) new mags

Buy some more ammo

And invest in another training class ...

~ $1200.00

Yes, I know it's not a 1911 ... but that's what I would do.

This ^ plus night sights, light, holster, etc......................

Posted: 1/22/2011 6:20:19 AM EDT

[#20]

HK 45C

Posted: 1/22/2011 6:55:38 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Springfield TRP

With Novak sights and removal of the ILS.

Posted: 1/22/2011 7:11:25 AM EDT

[#22]

I'd buy a Glock 19 and $700 worth of ammo.

Posted: 1/22/2011 8:05:31 AM EDT

[#23]

Hi Power or S&W M&P 9. Save the rest of the cash for a nice holster, magazines, and plenty of ammo with which to practice.

Posted: 1/22/2011 8:26:25 AM EDT

[#24]

What would *I* buy?

I'd hunt around for a used Baer Concept VI. If I couldn't find one used, I'd save up until I could afford a new one.

If Baer were off the table, I would be looking hard at one of the stainless Colts, preferably one with the S&A beavertail and Novaks already on.

If Colt were off the table, I'd think about a STI Lawman if I wanted .45, or a STI Sentry if I wanted a 9 or .40.

If STI were off the table, Dan Wesson would be my next choice.

If Dan Wesson weren't an option, I would be looking at SIGs or S&Ws.

If someone put a gun to my head and told me to buy a Springfield or Kimber or die horribly, I would buy a SA Milspec or a Kimber Custom II and do all the upgrades myself.

Posted: 1/22/2011 8:50:09 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Glock 19, quality belt, holster, magazine pouch, 6 extra magazines, 1000 rounds of ammo.

This, with a light.

Posted: 1/22/2011 8:51:20 AM EDT

[#26]

Colt DE with $250 going to a basic reliability package, including purchase/tuning of 1 Tripp 9 rd mag, & 2 Tripp 10 rd reload mags. Next paycheck goes to upgraded sights. Next one goes to a fitted ambi and a flat checkered MSH with magwell assembly (Wilson detachable chute). Other than more tuned mags and leather, that covers all bases in a "budget" off-the-shelf CCW.

Posted: 1/22/2011 9:04:41 AM EDT

[#27]

I would get with a Delta Elite if it were my $$. Get it, tweak it, buy some ammo. Nothing says have a nice day like 10mm

Edit: Lol ^^

Posted: 1/22/2011 9:24:17 AM EDT

[#28]

Colt Commander
Dan Wesson CBOB

Posted: 1/22/2011 10:57:55 AM EDT

[#29]

Colt Defender. Spend the rest on ammunition and practice.

or

Walther PPS. Accurate and dependable, very flat and comfortable for carry.

Posted: 1/22/2011 10:59:13 AM EDT

[#30]

A Glock 19 and a bunch of ammo

Posted: 1/22/2011 11:27:18 AM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
Title pretty much tells the story.

Stainless would be nice but not a gotta have.
Full size is preferred
Reliability over glitz

Really looking hard at the Springfield TRP

What say the hive?

I had a little more than that and I decided to buy a couple of P30's.

It was a good decision.

Posted: 1/22/2011 11:41:14 AM EDT

[#32]

TRP good instincts

Posted: 1/22/2011 11:57:58 AM EDT

[#33]

A used Les Baer TRS.

Two G19's, an X300, and some magazines.

Posted: 1/22/2011 12:33:00 PM EDT

[#34]

Anything by HK.

Posted: 1/22/2011 1:04:40 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
Anything by HK.

Agreed.

I'd specifically like to suggest an HK 45 or HK 45C or P30/P30 L in 9mm.

Posted: 1/22/2011 3:16:19 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Anything by HK.

Agreed.

I'd specifically like to suggest an HK 45 or HK 45C or P30/P30 L in 9mm.

+1

Picked up a USP9c and within a month ended up with:
USP9
HK45c
P30

The P30 is now my primary CCW and the HK45c is something else. I have two 1911's and did a comparison between the .45s. I am dead on accurate with the HK45c and not so much with the 1911. The 1911's are a Loaded SS Springfield and a Colt 80's series. Got a dang HK bug but damn the shot placement and quality have truly impressed me.

Posted: 1/22/2011 3:16:42 PM EDT

[#37]

Colt New Agent or Springfield Armory EMP

Posted: 1/22/2011 3:41:06 PM EDT

[#38]

SIG P239 w/NS & SRT and CT grip. Enough $ left over for 1k rounds of 124gr Nato 9mm for break-in and practice.

Posted: 1/23/2011 6:23:31 PM EDT

[#39]

Sig 1911 Tac ops. Can't be beat for the price and features. Have two hundred left over for nice holster and some ammo.

Posted: 1/23/2011 6:56:12 PM EDT

[#40]

I know we're all gear heads here, but really –– a quality $500-700 duty-type weapon, belt, holster, ammo, and training will get you much closer to being "ready" than the hottest 1911 out there.

Glock 19, XS big dots, a handful of mags, some 147gr GDHP, a supertuck, and range time, preferably with an instructor. That's the direction I'd go. If you have money left over, get a used J-frame, a Nemesis, and some 135gr +P SB GDHP for backup and when your fullsize carrygun just can't go along.

If Glock doesn't work for you, look at the S&W M&P or the FNX9.

Posted: 1/23/2011 7:32:12 PM EDT

[#41]

I'd pay to give my LW Commander a good going over.

Re-anodize the frame. Old school rust bluing on the slide. Replace all the insides.

New barrel and bushing. Soften the edges.

Or

A Colt Combat Commander or a Colt 1991A1 Commander. Then send it out to get worked over.

Posted: 1/23/2011 7:58:10 PM EDT

[#42]

Many people have complained of H&K's customer service. If you have a problem the first thing they ask is are you LEO or .mil, if not go to the end of the line.
For $1200 I would look for a used Ed Brown or a newer WIlson Combat. My pal has a Ed Brown and I am amazed at how nice it is.

Posted: 1/23/2011 9:37:14 PM EDT

[#43]

Scrounge an HK P7 for $600. Nickle plate and Nill grips with plenty left over...

For brand new,I stopped rotating out my own HK,G19 and P239 for a Walther PPS. It's ugly but the damn thing just carries NICE and it's been dead reliable.Those are the only real concerns I have for a carry gun,I mean it's CONCEALED,I don't care if nobody else likes the way it looks!

Posted: 1/23/2011 10:05:30 PM EDT

[#44]

Glock 19, SureFire X300, 8 extra magazines, Tru-Glo TFO's, 500 rounds of Federal 147gr HST, 1200 rounds of Federal 115gr FMJ, RCS Holster and mag pouch, Ares belt. Whatever was left would go to training classes.

Posted: 1/24/2011 12:27:39 AM EDT

[#45]

As soon as I read the OP's post, I immediately decided on a pair of G19s as the answer.

It is not surprising so many thought the same way.

The G19 is extremely hard to beat for a number of reasons.

For me:

A pair of G19s with night sights
Milt Sparks leather
The remaining $$ in ammo

G19s:

Posted: 1/24/2011 9:14:01 AM EDT

[#46]

HK45 or a good 1911....and the TRP is a pretty good one.

Posted: 1/24/2011 9:15:10 AM EDT

[#47]

I would buy THREE excellently reliable and good condition S&W 5906's along with ~20 mags and some ammo or maybe a couple 5906's and a 3913..or a 4006, a 3913 and a 5906. Still less than 1200$.

Fuck spending 1200$ on one handgun. Total waste of money. And yes, i've shot guns that cost that much and more. Don't drink the cool-aid. You can get a whole hell of a lot more for your money than 1 gun without sacrificing reliability or comfort.

Posted: 1/24/2011 9:20:24 AM EDT

[#48]

Might also look at the STI Spartan. Lots of goodies for a good price, and well made from all accounts.

Posted: 1/24/2011 10:24:05 AM EDT

[#49]

I would probably buy either a Glock 26 or a Ruger SR9c with a bunch of mags and ammo. I already have a Glock 19....

Posted: 1/24/2011 11:44:53 AM EDT

[#50]

Quoted:

Purchase either a G19 or an M&P 9mm or .45

Also buy a half dozen (or more) new mags

Buy some more ammo

And invest in another training class ...

~ $1200.00

Yes, I know it's not a 1911 ... but that's what I would do.

This is how I would spend my $$. If I was set on a 1911, TRP would be the one. Great pistol!

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