New guys with questions...(a little long) - Page 2

fotomaker57 · July 11th, 2006, 07:32 AM

QKShooter hit it on the head. Having come from a shotgun background myself I know what you mean about the trigger. I think you would be much happier with a commander style 45. However I took the opposite route and dedicated enough time to get comfortable with the Glock trigger and that is what I carry. Good luck on your search.
Mike

rstickle · July 11th, 2006, 08:25 AM

Since the others beat me in I'll just say welcome!

Team American · July 11th, 2006, 09:59 AM

Welcome, joe

BCurry1 · July 11th, 2006, 10:15 AM

Lots of good advice, Welcome to the forum!

dimmak · July 11th, 2006, 10:28 AM

I agree that the XSE Commander is in order as the Govt model has a Stainless frame and is a bit heavier....
BTW welcome....

Nick · July 11th, 2006, 11:13 AM

Welcome -

dr_cmg · July 11th, 2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe

Thanks for the help, guys.

George, I'm familiar with the various actions you mention. For instance, the Taurus I referred to is the DA/SA. I'm so used to having a trigger on my shotguns that doesn't have slack or a long pull that I seem to "flinch" when trying to shoot one of my Glocks where the trigger pull is so long. That's why I thought a 1911 type might suit me better. I probably shoot 15,000 shotgun shells per year & a trigger that feels more like I'm accustomed to will likely be better.

I read somewhere here earlier tonight about a GSR model by Sig, but I can't locate it on their site. Can some clue me in?

I've just spent lots of time looking over the Sig line & want to get my hands on some of them to see how they feel.

Thanks again for the help.

Joe, I bought my first SIG in April and my second in June. They are the best pistols I have ever owned or shot. They work well, they feel great, and they will last.
Enough about my SIGs, you asked about the SIG GSR. There are three recent threads concerning the GSR. The links are below:

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...&highlight=GSR

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...&highlight=GSR

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...&highlight=GSR

Old Chief · July 11th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Sounds like you have enough information for a thoughtful choice. Welcome from Rocky Top Tennessee.

Sh00ter · July 11th, 2006, 10:46 PM

You guys have been lots of help.

I've narrowed my search to the "Commander" size 1911 with 4-41/4" barrel. I haven't found one yet that has all the goodies I want. One of those is night sites. I imagine one of the manufacturers makes such a model...I just haven't found it yet. I also want to stay in the 28 oz. range.

Thanks again for all the help.

hsuCowboy98 · July 11th, 2006, 11:08 PM

Im going to agree with Lumberjack 98, the XD is a very great platform, and I think you would find the trigger agreeable with your experiance shooting the shotguns. A 4'' or subcompact would be a great choice for carry.

However, the most important thing is to find something that you are comfortable and competant with.

Good luck choosing.

July 11th, 2006, 07:32 AM	#11
fotomaker57 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 975	QKShooter hit it on the head. Having come from a shotgun background myself I know what you mean about the trigger. I think you would be much happier with a commander style 45. However I took the opposite route and dedicated enough time to get comfortable with the Glock trigger and that is what I carry. Good luck on your search. Mike __________________ Never trade the thrills of living for the security of existence. My daily carry Springfield XD45 Compact

July 11th, 2006, 08:25 AM	#12
rstickle Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 9,872	Since the others beat me in I'll just say welcome! __________________ Rick EOD - Initial success or total failure

July 11th, 2006, 09:59 AM	#13
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,797	Welcome, joe __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

July 11th, 2006, 10:15 AM	#14
BCurry1 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,316	Lots of good advice, Welcome to the forum! __________________ Curry

July 11th, 2006, 10:28 AM	#15
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,754	I agree that the XSE Commander is in order as the Govt model has a Stainless frame and is a bit heavier.... BTW welcome.... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

July 11th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#16
Nick VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,970	Welcome - __________________ "To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them." George Mason "Gun control is a job-safety program for criminals." John R. Lott

July 11th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#18
Old Chief VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southwest Tennessee Posts: 3,158	Sounds like you have enough information for a thoughtful choice. Welcome from Rocky Top Tennessee.

July 11th, 2006, 10:46 PM	#19
Sh00ter Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South East Posts: 46	Thanks You guys have been lots of help. I've narrowed my search to the "Commander" size 1911 with 4-41/4" barrel. I haven't found one yet that has all the goodies I want. One of those is night sites. I imagine one of the manufacturers makes such a model...I just haven't found it yet. I also want to stay in the 28 oz. range. Thanks again for all the help.

July 11th, 2006, 11:08 PM	#20
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	Im going to agree with Lumberjack 98, the XD is a very great platform, and I think you would find the trigger agreeable with your experiance shooting the shotguns. A 4'' or subcompact would be a great choice for carry. However, the most important thing is to find something that you are comfortable and competant with. Good luck choosing. __________________ Fear No Evil.

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