WTB: Pistol Poll

[RyNo24]

I am getting a Pistol for my birthday in March, and I have made a list of pistols I would like to look at and get one of.

I am looking for a good all around pistol for self defense, CCW, and recreation. I would like a .45ACP or .40S&W, but a good 9mm would work too. Also, I am looking to spend about $500, so I am looking for a gun that has a lot of features and quality with a good price.

I held a Baby Eagle and I like that gun a lot, but I have not heard a lot about them

If you like a gun that is not on the list, select other, and put the model in a post.

[dallas]

I really like my Glock in the .40S&W. I have a full frame, but I am a full fram guy so I have no problem carrying it concealed in a shoulder holster.

[Airreed]

Have you looked at Ruger's? They are not the top tier like Sig or Glock, but for home protection I think it's one of the better weapon's for their price.

[salsashark]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steyr_M_Series

Everything a Glock should be... check out the m40-A1 or m9-A1

[MikeG]

I have a Springfield Armory XD9 9mm and it is a great all around pistol. very accurate right out of the box and easy to disassemble
http://www.springfield-armory.com/

[RyNo24]

I have a Springfield Armory XD9 9mm and it is a great all around pistol. very accurate right out of the box and easy to disassemble
http://www.springfield-armory.com/

I will have to take a look at the Spring Field, they look good and I know they are a respectable brand.

[eg bter]

I have a Glock 23 (mid frame), I love it. I shot a half a dozen other brands before I settled on the Glock. The H&K USP compact was my second choice.

[MikeG]

I will have to take a look at the Spring Field, they look good and I know they are a respectable brand.

The New version has plenty of nice features, I'm not sure but you may have to watch the videos on their site. It's available in 9mm .40S&W and .45ACP

[RyNo24]

The New version has plenty of nice features, I'm not sure but you may have to watch the videos on their site. It's available in 9mm .40S&W and .45ACP

Some people from a FZ1 forum I made the same poll in like this gun a lot. It has that "semi-auto pistol" look I like.

[SaShWhO]

I have a Glock 23 (mid frame), I love it. I shot a half a dozen other brands before I settled on the Glock. The H&K USP compact was my second choice.

fine German hardware!

[TFOGGuys]

I have Baby Eagles in both 9mm and .45, They're good guns, but a bit heavy for concealed carry. I'm thinking either a Glock 30 or a Smith & Wesson M&P .45, when I get a bit more disposable cash. All of my friends that carry have M&P .40s and love 'em, but I need to add another caliber to the stable like I need Hillary Clinton as my mother in law.....

[RyNo24]

I was looking through Springfield site, and I have landed on the XD(M) .40ACP. I heard its a little pricey, but has a lot of good features.

I am going to check out the top 3 or so guns from the poll a gun shop for my final decision.

[RyNo24]

I have Baby Eagles in both 9mm and .45, They're good guns, but a bit heavy for concealed carry. I'm thinking either a Glock 30 or a Smith & Wesson M&P .45, when I get a bit more disposable cash. All of my friends that carry have M&P .40s and love 'em, but I need to add another caliber to the stable like I need Hillary Clinton as my mother in law.....

I noticed too that it was a little heavy. My future father-in-law has the M&P and he loves it too. I am a fan of Smith & Wesson because of my Dad's 357 magnum.

[~Barn~]

Heckler & Koch > Others

[RyNo24]

Also, where is a good gun shop to try the guns out and buy one from? I am located in the Littleton Area.

[Foolds]

I Have shot every gun on this list with exception of the M&P. I own a Baby Eagle, and a Glock 19 9mm. I prefer the Glock for every day use. I have shot a lot of round with the baby eagle, and if you were just looking for a bed side table gun I would say go with that, but since you are looking for CCW then I would go for Glock. Simple stupid for the Win in defense situations.

Lets ask a few more basic questions, First are you left or right Handed? Have you owned/ shot one particular type of pistol in that past? When you say carry, do you mean on your person or just left in your car?

Sig is also a hell of a gun, but im a Lefty therefore can't use it. H&K is pretty expensive, and if you are a lefty more the price up another 120-200 bucks for left handed. 1911's are great but pretty heavy, low ammo holding and have to me converted to lefty if you want left.

I am planning a trip to the range one of these days soon, if you wanted to try a glock 19 and a baby eagle let me know.

[RyNo24]

I shoot mostly rifles and shotguns (12 gauge, 20 gauge, 30-30, 30o6 scoped). My Dad owns a S&W .357, which I love shooting. I am right handed, and I do not mind powerful guns, I just do not like un-controllable guns (i.e. snub nose pistols with crazy recoil). That is why I was looking into a .40 or .45.

As for CCW, I am not sure if I am going to carry on person yet, because most of my time is at work or school which I cannot carry in neither.

P.S. I wonder if I can get my barrel stamped like your signature pic lol

[rforsythe]

I have a Beretta 96FS .40 and love it, but it seems like it would be a little large for CC. However if you'd like to meet up at the range and fire some rounds, just let me know. I like the feel over the Glock; having shot both, this one just fit my hands better. Light recoil, accurate, well built, etc.

Personally I'm thinking one of the small-frame Sig's for CC, but haven't actually fired one.

[PhL0aTeR]

Heckler & Koch > Others

QFT



I just picked up my USPc from a member here, and i love the USP line for pistols. On a normal day, all 3 get stuck somewhere on me.... too bad HK doesnt make a USP thats as small as my P32, so i can have a matching trio but its a nice little reliable, concealable hole maker nonetheless.

[slayermd]

Also, where is a good gun shop to try the guns out and buy one from? I am located in the Littleton Area.

The Shootist.
2980 S Galapago St
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 781-3382

Been there a few time to shoot at their range, its a nice place.

[RyNo24]

The Shootist.
2980 S Galapago St
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 781-3382

Been there a few time to shoot at their range, its a nice place.

I think that is the one my dad knows the CCW trainer there.

[t_jolt]

I have the XDm .40 let me know if you want to go to the range sometime, ill let you put a few rounds through it.

[RyNo24]

I will do some more research and send out PMs to the people with guns willing to let me shoot. I think I like the Baby Eagle, XDm .40, and M&P .40 so far.

Jolt, the XDm is the one with the larger mag right?

[puckstr]

I love my FNP9. I am not a fan of hammerless pistols

comes in 9mm .40 and .45 with 3 mags and has the grip angle of a 1911