what pistol to buy?

[383man]

so i need advice on what pistol to get. i'm thinking about the springfield xdm sub compact, or maybe a walther ppq, looking for a .40 or .45 cal, in the 5-600 dollar range, any advice on a better model, or anybody have one of these and like/hate them? thanks

[huntinguy]

It all comes down to your shooting style.

XD is a fine gun, whips with 180 gr, 40 smith, but doesn't point for me.
Glock works fine, I like it a great deal as a shooting gun. Points well for me and I don't think it whips as bad....

But everyone's hands are different....

You need to find a place to rent whatever you are interested in before you spend the money.

[Jellymon]

I would recommend the Smith and Wesson M&P compact in .40. Me and my brother both have one and we have shot hundereds of rounds of any type of bullet without one jam, not ONE.  VERY reliable. It is tough, light, accurate, and very easy to take apart and clean. The fit and finish on it is outstanding. All metal parts are stainless steel with a black finish. Its right around $520. Plus, it just looks good!

[addicted]

Glock
xd
Walther p99
M&P's
1911's

they are all great guns, YOU have to go to the range and feel which one fits YOUR hand the best.

I like H&K's, but i'll probably never own one because they don't fit my grip.

[predator guy]

1911's or that Smith& Wesson M&P!! hate those Glocks!!

[383man]

The next question that comes to mind then...where is there a shooting range where you can rent guns to shoot around chehalis/olympia?

[addicted]

I'm sure someone can point you in the right direction for that. 

[carpsniperg2]

Xdm 45 all the way

[stumprat]

The Marksman has rental guns. They are in Puyallup.

[383man]

Xdm 45 all the way

I really like the looks of the xdm, i just hope it shoots and fits my hand just as good

[383man]

The Marksman has rental guns. They are in Puyallup.

i'll have to check it out next time i'm up that way, hopefully I can make it up for the fair

[700xcr]

Xdm 45 all the way

+1 at 100%
I have the XDM 45 and love it. Just developed a plinking load that is a 1-1/2"  10 shot group at 21ft. 4.4grs. of Hodgdon Titegroup, CCI 300 primer and a 230gr. Montanna Gold bullet. easy to field strip and clean gun. This is my new handgun that will be on my hip while hunting.

[addicted]

I had a buddy who was dead set on buying an xd45. he studied up for months then went back to the states for a gun show. He picked up an xd45........ and hated it.  He said it felt cheap and uncomfortable to him.  so he kept looking around the gun show and picked up a springfield lightweight operator and loves the heck out of it.

[383man]

differant strokes for differant folks i suppose, i'll check out a bunch when i can get to the range and see where that takes me

[addicted]

differant strokes for differant folks i suppose, i'll check out a bunch when i can get to the range and see where that takes me