Lyons in the Sea of Red. Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I am in the market for a new home protection/range toy. Probably won't be going through conceal class anytime soon, so doesn't necessarily need to be real small. I originally was looking at something in 45 but have drifted back into looking just at 9mm. I could be talked back into it though. What do yall have and had the best luck with? I've shot M&P 9mm many times and don't have any complaints. I've also shot a few variations of the 1911 but that's a wee bit out of what I'm looking to spend. Everyone I've heard that owns a G19 loves them, but I haven't shot one personally. Not sure how I would like the dual trigger/safety mechanism on those. Quote Link to comment
RedSavage Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I have a Heckler&Koch VP9 that I bought a year or two ago. Relatively light with a nice trigger and has a green luminescent sight that is a nice little addition. Little nicer than your standard Glock and won't break the bank. I would highly recommend. Quote Link to comment
Stumpy1 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Kimber makes a nice gun in both a 9mm and 45. The one thing I hate about them is the handle safety mechanism and that they are a little pricey. Quote Link to comment
Lyons in the Sea of Red. Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 I have a Heckler&Koch VP9 that I bought a year or two ago. Relatively light with a nice trigger and has a green luminescent sight that is a nice little addition. Little nicer than your standard Glock and won't break the bank. I would highly recommend. That's a sharp looking weapon. Never shot H&K, but I've heard they make good stuff. Quote Link to comment
Redux Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I highly reccomend the Glock 17 Gen4, it's a 9mm regular size handgun. Fairly easy to disassemble and clean and has a nice shape and grip. http://ii.cheaperthandirt.com/fcgi-bin/iipsrv.fcgi?FIF=/images/cheaperthandirt/source/gun-175_1.tif&wid=480&cvt=jpeg Price is roughly $550-$600 so not bad when compared to a Kimber. Kimbers are pretty sweet though. Quote Link to comment
SCode Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm a bit partial to SIGs. P227 in .45 or P226 in 9 or .40. A little (lot) more on the spendy side, but you do get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment
I AM FOOT FOOT Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On these higher end auto pistols what kind of accuracy can you get with let's say your better than average shooter?25 yards 5 rounds? Quote Link to comment
SCode Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 World class shooter: 3 inch group(?) Above average joe: double that on a good day 1 Quote Link to comment
I AM FOOT FOOT Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 People guns kinda lack then Huh. Quote Link to comment
GM_Tood Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Recently picked up a SIG P320 TACOPS 9mm and i like it over my M&P9 and XDM. Though, any of the three I would recommend. I would suggest hitting a local range that rents out guns and try out a few. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I have never really gotten into hand guns. I honestly don't have a need for one. But, if I were to buy one, I think it would have to be one that has historic story behind it like a Colt 45 or a Kentucky Muzzleloading handgun. Quote Link to comment
Lyons in the Sea of Red. Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Thanks for all the suggestions here. I jumped for a new M&P M2.0 that I found a killer deal on. The grips are really comfortable. Quote Link to comment
I AM FOOT FOOT Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I have never really gotten into hand guns. I honestly don't have a need for one. But, if I were to buy one, I think it would have to be one that has historic story behind it like a Colt 45 or a Kentucky Muzzleloading handgun.the old 45 long colt.I have a Ruger black hawk in that and also have a bunch of old black powder loads for it.talk about slooooooowwwww!BRB I think you would enjoy a good cap and ball pistol.I have a 32 and a 44 cap that I use for rabbit hunting. Quote Link to comment
SCode Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Gotta love an old smoke wagon! I have a 58 New Army .44 that I run with old school Goex black powder. Good times! Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 On 3/28/2017 at 5:24 PM, RedSavage said: I have a Heckler&Koch VP9 that I bought a year or two ago. Relatively light with a nice trigger and has a green luminescent sight that is a nice little addition. Little nicer than your standard Glock and won't break the bank. I would highly recommend. don't really get away from football related topics so I'm just now seeing this. I like your style. I have a VP40 and love it. Was just out shooting it on a farm for the 4th and I believe I converted my buddy who is a glock fanboy. Quote Link to comment
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