New Handgun - Page 2

Katana · October 17th, 2009, 12:12 AM

Greetings and welcome.

Unfortunately, theirs no right answer anyone can give you. But my recommendation would be for you to rent and shoot as many different makes and calibers as possible before you buy. You also have take into consideration certain things like your manner of dress, your body type, and whether or not you're willing to change either of those for a certain gun model.

My personal choice is a glock 23. It fits my hand nicely, it's very easily concealable for me, and glock is known for their reliability. A few weeks ago I was carrying an XDM in .40, and while I really liked it, it was definitely harder to conceal for me.

2ndAmend · October 19th, 2009, 08:49 AM

Thanks for all the advice. I have been looking at a Taurus .38 ultra light. It is real comfortable in my hand and it looks like it would be easy to conceal.

TX-JB · October 19th, 2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndAmend

Thanks for all the advice. I have been looking at a Taurus .38 ultra light. It is real comfortable in my hand and it looks like it would be easy to conceal.

Everyone should have at least one snubbie...They're great carry guns...

retsupt99 · October 19th, 2009, 09:19 PM

Shouldn't there be a Glock in your future?

Steve201 · October 21st, 2009, 12:32 AM

Taurus 45acp...small millinium series weapon is a nice one...I've carried my 1911 combat commander before....makes my pants droop sometimes but hey...definitley will get your attention...

Steve

gottabkiddin · October 21st, 2009, 03:08 PM

Glock 26, and get one for the wife too. Retire that highpoint.

cmb · October 21st, 2009, 05:05 PM

I wouldn't carry the highpoint or let my wife carry it. I have a C9 and I shoot it and so does my wife but it is thick and heavy. My full size 1911 is lighter! and thinner for that matter. Check out Kel-tec (pf9, p11, p3at), Kahr (pm9), Glock (26), Springfield xd, Taurus (Millenium Series) on the autos and you are onto snubbies already, Ruger LCP, S&W 642 (among others), Taurus CIA's... there are too many too list... Could get mathcing pistols if you find one that fits you and your wife, same ammo and accesories, and have familiarity! Will you use it at home also, carry only, and how will you carry all matters. Men and women often carry different. Semiauto over revolver issue to deal with... will you field strip and maintain (some are easy and some not so much), how often will you clean, how often will you practice, do you own other guns, are you used to shooting other guns (double action only, double action / single action, single action w/manual safety, second strike capability etc... what can you conceal, present and shoot accurately...

keep reading this forum, these men and women have great insight and advice and we are happy to help, at the end of the day it is your gun, your family, your lives, and your money...

be safe, once you start buying watch out, you may not be able to stop.

NavDoc · October 21st, 2009, 07:12 PM

I also have a Glock 23. I love it. It is mid-size with a "mid-size" caliber. If I were to describe the caliber, it is between a 9mm and 45. The 40 cal round is like the Rodney Dangerfield of bullets. It gets no respect. Personally, 40 cal works great for me.

Spec · October 22nd, 2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by WHEC724

'What ibesarcasm said...

The only thing I would add is consider ammo availability. I don't own a .40 cal, and wouldn't you know that everywhere I go, there are piles of it on the shelf and it's dirt cheap.

dirt cheap send me some 40 cal. The research i have done and the reason i went with the 40 cal is because alot of law enforcement use it over the 9mm.

Thumper · October 22nd, 2009, 04:45 AM

Go to a range that rents guns and shoot a bunch of 'em... borrow or go shooting your friend's guns and if at all possible, try 'em before you buy 'em. It'll save you a lot of money in the long run!

Or, you can just learn to shoot what I like!

October 17th, 2009, 12:12 AM	#11
Katana Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clarksville,TN Posts: 487	Greetings and welcome. Unfortunately, theirs no right answer anyone can give you. But my recommendation would be for you to rent and shoot as many different makes and calibers as possible before you buy. You also have take into consideration certain things like your manner of dress, your body type, and whether or not you're willing to change either of those for a certain gun model. My personal choice is a glock 23. It fits my hand nicely, it's very easily concealable for me, and glock is known for their reliability. A few weeks ago I was carrying an XDM in .40, and while I really liked it, it was definitely harder to conceal for me. __________________ "Stand your ground, don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here!" - John Parker April 19th, 1775 Lexington, MA

October 19th, 2009, 09:19 PM	#14
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,780	Shouldn't there be a Glock in your future? __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 21st, 2009, 03:08 PM	#16
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,347	Glock 26, and get one for the wife too. Retire that highpoint. __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

October 21st, 2009, 07:12 PM	#18
NavDoc Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northwest Louisiana Posts: 263	I also have a Glock 23. I love it. It is mid-size with a "mid-size" caliber. If I were to describe the caliber, it is between a 9mm and 45. The 40 cal round is like the Rodney Dangerfield of bullets. It gets no respect. Personally, 40 cal works great for me. __________________ Heavily Medicated For Your Protection

October 22nd, 2009, 04:45 AM	#20
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	Go to a range that rents guns and shoot a bunch of 'em... borrow or go shooting your friend's guns and if at all possible, try 'em before you buy 'em. It'll save you a lot of money in the long run! Or, you can just learn to shoot what I like! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

October 19th, 2009, 08:49 AM	#12
2ndAmend Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SC Posts: 42	Thanks for all the advice. I have been looking at a Taurus .38 ultra light. It is real comfortable in my hand and it looks like it would be easy to conceal.

October 21st, 2009, 12:32 AM	#15
Steve201 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Everett Wa Posts: 28	Taurus 45acp...small millinium series weapon is a nice one...I've carried my 1911 combat commander before....makes my pants droop sometimes but hey...definitley will get your attention... Steve

October 21st, 2009, 05:05 PM	#17
cmb Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: florida Posts: 371	I wouldn't carry the highpoint or let my wife carry it. I have a C9 and I shoot it and so does my wife but it is thick and heavy. My full size 1911 is lighter! and thinner for that matter. Check out Kel-tec (pf9, p11, p3at), Kahr (pm9), Glock (26), Springfield xd, Taurus (Millenium Series) on the autos and you are onto snubbies already, Ruger LCP, S&W 642 (among others), Taurus CIA's... there are too many too list... Could get mathcing pistols if you find one that fits you and your wife, same ammo and accesories, and have familiarity! Will you use it at home also, carry only, and how will you carry all matters. Men and women often carry different. Semiauto over revolver issue to deal with... will you field strip and maintain (some are easy and some not so much), how often will you clean, how often will you practice, do you own other guns, are you used to shooting other guns (double action only, double action / single action, single action w/manual safety, second strike capability etc... what can you conceal, present and shoot accurately... keep reading this forum, these men and women have great insight and advice and we are happy to help, at the end of the day it is your gun, your family, your lives, and your money... be safe, once you start buying watch out, you may not be able to stop.

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