Posted: 6/17/2007 4:59:46 PM EDT
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Hey everybody. I've recently started shooting the past couple of months and am planning on getting my CCW and a firearm for person defense. While I hope the need to use a firearm never arises, I would like to have one in case it ever does. I'm moving in next year to an apartment that isn't in the best of towns, and I'm trying to decide what firearm I should purchase when I get my CCW. So far I've fired a S&W MP and a glock 19 for the 9mm guns (which I'm planning to get due to costs). I hated the S&W MP for some reason and I didn't care for the grip on the glock 19. I'm overwhelmed by the brands of firearms out there and I was wondering what are some other good brands to look at. So far I've been looking at an H&K USPc (the priciest one I've been looking at) and a walther p99. I was wondering if these are good pistols and also what are some other good brands that I should look into. I appreciate any and all advice on the matter, even if it is to tell me I should go with a .45 acp instead of a 9mm. Thanks tons! |
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Maybe a nice used Sig 229 ( 500-650 $$ ) would work for you . I just sold off my beloved G22 for a 229 . Fact is I went 9mm all the way , I have 2 229's and a 228 I'll be getting in a few weeks . First off get some training . Even if you have to travel . Its worth it . As for the 9mm vs .45aps, vs .40s&w BS . ONLY HITS COUNT. God gave us 8 holes in our bodys any extra are bad . |
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I'll give the G19 another chance, maybe it was just me being a novice shooter and all not holding it properly or something like that. Has anyone heard anything bad/good about Taurus? They're handguns are pretty cheap and was just wondering if they're any good! Thanks for all the help and advice so far, anymore input is greatly appreciated! |
| I'm also not sure about the glock cause the only external safety is on the trigger and I'm scared of accidently hitting the trigger while carrying it and shooting my foot off or something. Is that a problem or not really? Like the USP has that extra safety on it that you can thumb quick, just wondering if I should be worried about the glock not having that or not. |
If you get a chance to shoot a XD9 then try it out. I am very satisfied with mine, which has been totally reliable and very accurate. I was originally going to go with a Glock but the grip and the trigger just did not do it for me. The subcompact version would work well for carry purposes.
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I'd skip taurus' semi-automatic pistols. You might want to try an XD, it has a different frame angle, the glock has a pretty extreme angle to the grip, not everyone likes it. Personally I have carried Glocks for years with no concern, but I don't think they are great guns for casual shooters. If you are really going to be into guns and shoot a lot a Glock's good gun, not a great gun for having a gun to throw in your sock drawer in case someone breaks in. Sigs are good pistols but have a long double action first shot and a shorter single action shot afterwards, which not everyone can shoot well. The Walther is okay from what little I have seen of it. |
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I shoot Glocks surprisingly well. They are reliable and that is soooo important. For me, I was down to the Glock 23 and the M&P40. After shooting both, I went with the S&W. I have no brand loyalty but the S&W is great in the hand and is as accurate as the Glock. The S&W points and feels so much better--plus it has a fully supported chamber which the Glock does not. Go with a good brand adn whatever you shoot best with. Good luck! PS: I am still going to buy a Glock 19! 
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+1 on either an XD or a Sig. Also a Browning Hi-Power may be right up your alley. Width is the biggest factor in concealability, not overall frame size or slide length. If you plan to carry every day, even in the summer, consider one of the single-stacks like a 1911 or a Sig. |
| I would say no on the Taurus. The Browning Hi-Power is another good option. When you buy a Glock or XD or any gun with the safe action trigger it is inportant to buy a holser that fits that gun and covers the trigger. A Fobus or uncle mikes can be had for $20 bucks thats hard plastic and covers the trigger and the pistol will live in the holster until it is needed. Don't let that scare you away from some fine handguns. Then again you can't go wrong with a USP if you like them. |
| Another vote for the XD. It has the same basic insides as the Glock, but without the unusual grip angle and annoying finger grooves. Plus the grip safety gives you the extra assurance that it won't fire unless you want it to. Still, go back to the gun shop and get a handle on every brand. There will likely be one model that melts into your hand and makes all others fade away. |
"This is my safety sir" (Displaying trigger finger)-Black Hawk Down Train properly and be careful, as I have heard several stories of accidental discharge in the LE community. Be careful, train and select a good holster. Many people have safely carried Glock pistols which have off the charts reliability, particularily in the 9mm offerings. You can't go wrong with the USPc either, I would start with the top tier handguns with a reliable track record,ex:HK,Glock,Sig Sauer,Springfield,CZ would be my choices, rent several at the range and make a selection based upon how the pistol shoots for you. |
Yep you are going to buy at least 3 holsters. |
| I love the Glocks and carry one most every day, but I understand that the grip is not for everyone. After the Glocks I like the Springfield XD, plus they have another (second) grip safety to ease your mind but don't require a safety lever that you have to push "off", kind of the best of both worlds. |
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Have you thought about a good ole S&W J frame. www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Smith_&_Wesson_.38spl_Model_637_Airweight.html |