Gun purchase dilema

[Doc Holliday]

So here are my three choices.......Don't have much money this year to make a really expensive purchase this year.

Police trade in G17. Gen 3. Two magazines. Night sights. $370.

Police trade in G22. Gen 3. 3 magazines. Night sights. $350.

Ruger LCP New. $280.

I have and carry a G27 so having the G22 makes the most sense. However, I want the 9mm........

I threw the LCP into the mix because I sold my Kel-Tec to a friend that just started carrying. I miss having a light pocket auto to backup my G27.

Which one would you get and why. Don't tell me to get the G22 and get a Wolf barrel.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[ksholder]

I have what you said not to suggest. Sounds like you really want the G17 - go for it, you will like it.

[zacii]

I guess I can't tell you my opinion; you already said not too.

[NIS350ZTT]

So here are my three choices.......Don't have much money this year to make a really expensive purchase this year.

Police trade in G17. Gen 3. Two magazines. Night sights. $370.

Police trade in G22. Gen 3. 3 magazines. Night sights. $350.

Ruger LCP New. $280.

I have and carry a G27 so having the G22 makes the most sense. However, I want the 9mm........

I threw the LCP into the mix because I sold my Kel-Tec to a friend that just started carrying. I miss having a light pocket auto to backup my G27.

Which one would you get and why. Don't tell me to get the G22 and get a Wolf barrel.

That depends, what is the purpose of the 22/17? What would be it's role? (home defense?)

If you already have a home defense pistol that fits its role how you want it to, then the 17/22 isn't higher in necessity (IMO, unless there is a different situation going on) than a pocket pistol/back-up gun.

If not, and you are wanting a 9mm because of costs, then get the 17. If it's just a variety deal, a 22 and 9mm conversion (later when you can afford it) isn't a bad idea.

[Doc Holliday]

The conversion is going to cut into the money that I was going to spend on getting a single stage reloader and some dies........

My primary home defense weapon is a short barrelled 870 loaded with 00 buck. However I keep my carry G27 loaded with a G22 mag on the nightstand in case I cannot get to the 870 which is a few more feet away. I would move the G17/22 into that role and get a weapon light for the rail to serve as the night stand gun. The idea is that if I can get to the 870 then my wife will transition to the handgun and call 911. She is not a fan of .40 recoil out of the G27. However she would shoot the 9mm and I would probably get her to the range more with a 9mm. She shoots .38 out of my K-frame M65 with no issues.

[Spec]

If you truly want the 9mm Glock 17 then get it. But I see no reason for the 22 seeing how you can just put a 22 mag into your 27 for Home Defense...

If I were you I'd get the LCP like you said as a pocket gun for back up.

If the wife will shoot the Glock 17 at the range and for home defense. Maybe a Glock 26 or 19 so she could CC someday.

so edit... I would please the wife and not worry about a bug gun.. Does you wife CC? or is she planning to CC?

[NIS350ZTT]

The conversion is going to cut into the money that I was going to spend on getting a single stage reloader and some dies........

My primary home defense weapon is a short barrelled 870 loaded with 00 buck. However I keep my carry G27 loaded with a G22 mag on the nightstand in case I cannot get to the 870 which is a few more feet away. I would move the G17/22 into that role and get a weapon light for the rail to serve as the night stand gun. The idea is that if I can get to the 870 then my wife will transition to the handgun and call 911. She is not a fan of .40 recoil out of the G27. However she would shoot the 9mm and I would probably get her to the range more with a 9mm. She shoots .38 out of my K-frame M65 with no issues.

Glock 17 is your answer IMO.

[Doc Holliday]

If you truly want the 9mm Glock 17 then get it. But I see no reason for the 22 seeing how you can just put a 22 mag into your 27 for Home Defense...

If I were you I'd get the LCP like you said as a pocket gun for back up.

If the wife will shoot the Glock 17 at the range and for home defense. Maybe a Glock 26 or 19 so she could CC someday.

so edit... I would please the wife and not worry about a bug gun.. Does you wife CC? or is she planning to CC?

No she doesn't carry. She might come around some day.

I would also shoot the G17 in IDPA as opposed to the G27.

I would also feel more comfortable reloading 9mm FMJ's in a Glock 17.

.40 reloads in a Glock.........not so much.

[retsupt99]

The Glock-17...

[Eagleks]

LCP ... or LC9... for a pocket carry and backup.

[Dragman]

17!

[chivvalry]

I think you answered your own question... G17

[bunker]

17!!

[Ivan]

The more you reply to other's posts, it sounds like you'll end up with the 17!

[Sporty79]

G22