Hey Ladies and Gents,
I have been on the forum for about a week and doing a lot of reading. I took the Utah CCW course on Wednesday and mailed my app on Thursday. Of course I live in IL, so none of that matter right now. I also found my FOID card expired and I am waiting on my renewal, so I can not even touch anything right now (I hate this state). I am a former Marine (93-98) and use to own a few firearms. When I moved back to IL I sold everything, so I am starting from scratch. I am 6'6" tall and about 280#, so I am not really looking for a compact. I think I can CC a full size.
All of that said, I am not looking for someone to make a decision for me, I am looking for suggestions.
I am leaning to a .40, maybe a .45.
I have been researching <in order of preference >:
XDm (4.5')
M&P (4.25")
Sig P229 (I have always wanted a Sig, but not sure about it for EDC)
Glock (Had bad shooting experience with Glock in the Marines so I don't really want one, but that's been 15 years and I figure I should a least give them a shot)
So, what else should I look at, research, shoot when I get a chance? There is a LGS that has a nice range and a large rental department. My plan is to try out what I have on my list but don't want to ignore other brands due to ignorance. Also, your thoughts on carrying a full size every day?
I appreciate your help and this very informative forum. You guys do a great job and the forum "noise" seems non-existent.
I have been on the forum for about a week and doing a lot of reading. I took the Utah CCW course on Wednesday and mailed my app on Thursday. Of course I live in IL, so none of that matter right now. I also found my FOID card expired and I am waiting on my renewal, so I can not even touch anything right now (I hate this state). I am a former Marine (93-98) and use to own a few firearms. When I moved back to IL I sold everything, so I am starting from scratch. I am 6'6" tall and about 280#, so I am not really looking for a compact. I think I can CC a full size.
All of that said, I am not looking for someone to make a decision for me, I am looking for suggestions.
I am leaning to a .40, maybe a .45.
I have been researching <in order of preference >:
XDm (4.5')
M&P (4.25")
Sig P229 (I have always wanted a Sig, but not sure about it for EDC)
Glock (Had bad shooting experience with Glock in the Marines so I don't really want one, but that's been 15 years and I figure I should a least give them a shot)
So, what else should I look at, research, shoot when I get a chance? There is a LGS that has a nice range and a large rental department. My plan is to try out what I have on my list but don't want to ignore other brands due to ignorance. Also, your thoughts on carrying a full size every day?
I appreciate your help and this very informative forum. You guys do a great job and the forum "noise" seems non-existent.