Handgun shopping

[Lyons in the Sea of Red.]

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.

 

[RedSavage]

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.

 

[Stumpy1]

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.

 

[Lyons in the Sea of Red.]

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.

 

[Redux]

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.

 

[SCode]

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.

 

[I AM FOOT FOOT]

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?

 

[SCode]

World class shooter: 3 inch group(?)

Above average joe: double that on a good day

 

[I AM FOOT FOOT]

People guns kinda lack then Huh.

 

[GM_Tood]

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.

 

[BigRedBuster]

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.

 

[Lyons in the Sea of Red.]

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.

 

[I AM FOOT FOOT]

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.

 

[SCode]

Gotta love an old smoke wagon! I have a 58 New Army .44 that I run with old school Goex black powder. Good times!

 

[MyBloodIsRed16]

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.