Post by: bankwalker on February 07, 2012, 06:50:40 PM
I want a new gun, so keep that in mind. My price range is around $500-600
I have owned a bunch of glocks and I'm trying to stay away from them. Just want to try something new.
So give me some options. And maybe list the pros/cons as well.
Thanks
Post by: jaymark6655 on February 07, 2012, 07:08:48 PM
Pros:
In your price range new is like $580.
It's not a Glock, about as un-Glock like as you can get.
The mil-spec isn't the base line style GI, it has the flaired ejection port (anti-stove pipe) and three dot sights.
It comes with the cocabola grips (best wood grips).
Forged frame and slide.
If it doesn't say Brazil, then it was made in the USA, heard that Springfield has stopped the production on Brazil guns.
Can be modified later as your budget and taste dictate
Cons:
If your looking for concealed carry this model is a full size 1911, its heavy and quite large.
It is a complicated gun. I can field strip and reassemble a Glock behind my back in under 30 sec. 1911 takes me about a minute maybe longer and thats while I am looking at the gun.
Replace the sights are a pain, due to design.
All my other cons are personal preference. I wish it had the extend style grip safety and night sights for the same price.
Post by: dawei on February 07, 2012, 07:15:41 PM
• Single Action Revolver
• Double Action Revolver
• Derringer
• Semi Automatic
What will you be using the gun for?.........
• Concealed Carry
• Home Defense
• Plinking
• Trail Gun
• Hunting Handgun
• Cowboy SAAS
Post by: bankwalker on February 07, 2012, 07:38:36 PM
I want a compact semi auto. 40 cal or 10mm or 45
It will be concealed on my trips back to the cities....and open carried around my new town. But mainly it will be just be out on hikes, especially for my dad who has been spending 5-8 hours a day exploring the area around town. And the third use will be my archery sidearm
I am locked on getting a compact size and the calibers I listed. Round count in the mag is not an issue. Keeping weight to a minimum is more important.
The only gun I have looked at is the Sig 2022...if I got that number right. Besides that all I kniw is glocks and snub nose revolvers which I'm trying to stay away from.
Post by: Button Nubbs on February 07, 2012, 08:52:44 PM
Post by: bankwalker on February 07, 2012, 09:14:07 PM
I'm really diggin my new xd9sc, and I know a lot of people love their .40 version. If you want 10mm, go with the glock. :twocents:
Yea if I decide on the 10mm ill get another glock. But it just gets old after a while owning so msny models of the same gun.
Post by: buglebuster on February 07, 2012, 09:26:43 PM
Post by: JLS on February 07, 2012, 09:27:21 PM
Post by: thinkingman on February 07, 2012, 09:53:19 PM
Post by: bankwalker on February 07, 2012, 10:43:29 PM
I like Kahrs a lot and they completely slipped my mind as being in my price range.
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on February 07, 2012, 10:48:59 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 08, 2012, 06:47:40 AM
Post by: JLS on February 08, 2012, 07:41:07 AM
I'll check out those mentioned.
I like Kahrs a lot and they completely slipped my mind as being in my price range.
I'm just waiting for the CM 40 to hit the shelves and I'll be buying one. Bud's Gun Shop has the PM 9 for under four bills.
Post by: C-Money on February 08, 2012, 07:54:59 AM
Post by: JLS on February 08, 2012, 09:52:29 AM
I with they made a compact .40 like the 238.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on February 08, 2012, 02:20:53 PM
Post by: gallion_t on February 08, 2012, 04:19:59 PM
The best thing you could probably do is head to a range that allows you to rent guns and just shoot everything they have. its usually only about $15 for unlimited rentals when you buy the bullets from them. Just shoot everythign in the calibers youre considering and figure out what feels best. thats what i did.
Post by: C-Money on February 08, 2012, 05:20:00 PM
I with they made a compact .40 like the 238.
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:yeah: Me too!
Post by: MuleySniper on February 08, 2012, 05:37:14 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 08, 2012, 06:56:22 PM
ive had glocks, 1911s and now my primary carry is a smith and wesson .357 hammerless. no prejudice against the others, im talking strictly a carry gun. so far i love my revolver the best for all time carry. :twocents:
Is it the model 640? Those look like a great carry weapon. I want one now.
Post by: MuleySniper on February 08, 2012, 07:02:40 PM
ive had glocks, 1911s and now my primary carry is a smith and wesson .357 hammerless. no prejudice against the others, im talking strictly a carry gun. so far i love my revolver the best for all time carry. :twocents:
Is it the model 640? Those look like a great carry weapon. I want one now.
no its this guy here. 340 mp. mine has crimson trace grips though. my cousin has i believe a 640, his is chambered in 44 mag. cool gun too.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi94.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl89%2FMuleySniper%2F340MP357Mag4.jpg&hash=8923d00ab35e87107becb6edf44a2688efa64e37)
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 08, 2012, 07:21:33 PM
Post by: thinkingman on February 09, 2012, 11:05:56 AM
ive had glocks, 1911s and now my primary carry is a smith and wesson .357 hammerless. no prejudice against the others, im talking strictly a carry gun. so far i love my revolver the best for all time carry. :twocents:I agree.
That's why I suggested SW 610.
There has never been a J-frame 44mag...it would be physically impossible to shoot more than one round.