krichardson;2664353; said:
Please pardon the derail JD I know you are quite the rifleman but I was wondering which handguns you prefer if any.
Honestly I dont have too much experience with handguns. My only handgun was my XD-9, I bought it when I was 18 and it was a great first handgun.
The XD series, like alot of modern pistols are fantastic, reliable, and simple weapons.
Ive shot some 1911s and there is nothing more erotic, yes, erotic, then the trigger on a nicely made 1911.
To me, handguns are more personal tools. What works for one may not work for the other when it comes to carrying and shooting accurately.
There are so many different types of handguns that its hard to say whats best.
The best thing is to stick with some of the better manufacturers and test drive different models that suit your need (carry, plinking, night stand etc) and go with the one that fits you.
Take the Glock 17 and XD-9 for example. Both guns fill the same niche as they are polymer gripped, full sized high capacity 9mm, single action only pistols. Neither have manual safeties and both are utterly reliable and both cost about the same.
Which one do you get? The only way is to hold and shoot the weapon. You will know which one wants to go home with you after that.
After I am comfortable building a supply of politically incorrect rifles and enough ammo I will purchase a few handguns. The one I know for sure I am getting is a Keltec p3at which is a tiny pocket for carry. Other then that I dont know. I love 1911s but I personally wouldnt feel comfortable carrying one, there are many 9mms that are nice and relatively cheap to shoot, but .40SW is a better defensive round...lol
