Need some opinions on guns - Page 3

quackPOT · 12-29-2010, 11:38 AM

My vote would be for an XDm in .40

Inferno · 12-29-2010, 07:16 PM

Screw .40's....get a .45ACP or 9mm if you want semi auto, get .357mag for revolver/wheel gun, that is all have a great day

Amorok · 12-29-2010, 07:56 PM

Iv given up on my SIG .40, I'm just not hitting like I want with it. Charles Daley makes a decent 1911 for under $500, I've had two of them and I like them. The HK 45C isn't too big but it's for sure out of your price range. Good luck.

racedoll · 12-29-2010, 08:04 PM

I like the XD or XDm in any caliber. Hubby just sold the XD45 and I really liked it. Oh well.

For 1911, I shot a Springfield and a Desert Eagle and was spot on with the Desert Eagle. It was really nice and not much money.

If you are willing to go over the $700, you could look at the H&K P30 with the LEM v2 trigger. Hubby just got one but in 9mm. He put the small grips on it is pretty nice for my small hands. Even the medium grips aren't bad for me. Not sure if the 40 would change the grip size. Good Luck finding one though, only one store had the 9mm. They run around $900 with tax.

Riceaholic · 12-31-2010, 04:18 PM

The Para Warthog single stacks are nice. I have a double stack and have no problem carrying with a Mr. Softee holster.

fnfalman · 12-31-2010, 06:49 PM

Hunt up an old West Germany made SIG Sauer P220 in .45ACP and call it a day.

Corey · 01-07-2011, 02:53 PM

I'd like to thank everyone for their input. Some school stuff sapped away some of my budget so I ended up making a few compromises.

I went and got some hands on time with some of the guns recommended. I went back and looked at the Glock 30 and 36. I want to like them, really, I do. They are in line with something I would carry. In the end, though, the grips just don't agree with me. The 30 is just not comfortable in any way in my hands, while the 36 is just to wide front to back to get a good grip. The size of the pistol would have been nice, and I found a G36 at a good price, I just hate how it feels in my hand.

The PX4 was a cool ass gun. It felt good in the hand and looked cool as shit. The price was a little more than I was hoping, and I'm still iffy on .40 cal. I'm also at a new point where if I'm going .40 cal, I think I'd rather get 10mm. But that's a different gun hunt for a different day.

The lower budget killed off any of the HKs, Kimbers, and other stuff, but that's fine really.

So what'd I do? I took a bit of a gamble. After seeing some reviews and talking to a buddy who has one, I bought a Crossbreed Super Tuck Deluxe holster for my XD45. I've seen a few videos on youtube of people using those holsters to conceal the same gun I have and it looks virtually undetectable. With the cash I saved not buying a fancy gun, I also picked up an ATI 1911 GI for a pretty nice price. I've wanted a 1911 for a while now, and this one looks pretty good.

Again, thank you everyone for your input. I may need the help again when it comes time to shop for 10mm.

ericr · 01-07-2011, 03:30 PM

Glad you found something you like Corey. The problem with a 10mm though, is it's kinda like a red headed step child in the gun world. Ammo is not "common" (won't find it at "every" store that carries ammo) and it's expensive because it isn't a high volume seller.

Before you write off the .40, see if a friend has one you can shoot or rent one at a shooting range to get a feel for it. To me, there's not that much more recoil than a 9mm in a comperable size gun and if you look at the ballistics for a .40 you'll be surprised. Some of the +P rounds have more energy than some of the .45's and a couple get near the .357 magnum range. Considering a double stack gun carries 13-15 in most and a little compact can have 9 plus 1 (fu@king I'm gay smiley

), makes for a potent package.

Rider · 01-07-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ericr

Glad you found something you like Corey. The problem with a 10mm though, is it's kinda like a red headed step child in the gun world. Ammo is not "common" (won't find it at "every" store that carries ammo) and it's expensive because it isn't a high volume seller.

Before you write off the .40, see if a friend has one you can shoot or rent one at a shooting range to get a feel for it. To me, there's not that much more recoil than a 9mm in a comperable size gun and if you look at the ballistics for a .40 you'll be surprised. Some of the +P rounds have more energy than some of the .45's and a couple get near the .357 magnum range. Considering a double stack gun carries 13-15 in most and a little compact can have 9 plus 1 (fu@king I'm gay smiley

), makes for a potent package.

Then just get a 357SIG and call it a day.

wildchild · 01-07-2011, 08:32 PM

i would do a little checking around before buying a 10mm haven't even seen 10mm ammo here in a while. when it is available it is pricey.

12-31-2010, 06:49 PM	#6
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Hunt up an old West Germany made SIG Sauer P220 in .45ACP and call it a day. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

01-07-2011, 02:53 PM	#7
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	I'd like to thank everyone for their input. Some school stuff sapped away some of my budget so I ended up making a few compromises. I went and got some hands on time with some of the guns recommended. I went back and looked at the Glock 30 and 36. I want to like them, really, I do. They are in line with something I would carry. In the end, though, the grips just don't agree with me. The 30 is just not comfortable in any way in my hands, while the 36 is just to wide front to back to get a good grip. The size of the pistol would have been nice, and I found a G36 at a good price, I just hate how it feels in my hand. The PX4 was a cool ass gun. It felt good in the hand and looked cool as shit. The price was a little more than I was hoping, and I'm still iffy on .40 cal. I'm also at a new point where if I'm going .40 cal, I think I'd rather get 10mm. But that's a different gun hunt for a different day. The lower budget killed off any of the HKs, Kimbers, and other stuff, but that's fine really. So what'd I do? I took a bit of a gamble. After seeing some reviews and talking to a buddy who has one, I bought a Crossbreed Super Tuck Deluxe holster for my XD45. I've seen a few videos on youtube of people using those holsters to conceal the same gun I have and it looks virtually undetectable. With the cash I saved not buying a fancy gun, I also picked up an ATI 1911 GI for a pretty nice price. I've wanted a 1911 for a while now, and this one looks pretty good. Again, thank you everyone for your input. I may need the help again when it comes time to shop for 10mm. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

12-29-2010, 11:38 AM	#1
quackPOT Grand Master Fu Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Treasure Valley, ID USA Moto: Ducati Multistrada GT Posts: 90	My vote would be for an XDm in .40

12-29-2010, 07:16 PM	#2
Inferno Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Moto: 08 R6 Posts: 309	Screw .40's....get a .45ACP or 9mm if you want semi auto, get .357mag for revolver/wheel gun, that is all have a great day

12-29-2010, 07:56 PM	#3
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	Iv given up on my SIG .40, I'm just not hitting like I want with it. Charles Daley makes a decent 1911 for under $500, I've had two of them and I like them. The HK 45C isn't too big but it's for sure out of your price range. Good luck.

12-29-2010, 08:04 PM	#4
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I like the XD or XDm in any caliber. Hubby just sold the XD45 and I really liked it. Oh well. For 1911, I shot a Springfield and a Desert Eagle and was spot on with the Desert Eagle. It was really nice and not much money. If you are willing to go over the $700, you could look at the H&K P30 with the LEM v2 trigger. Hubby just got one but in 9mm. He put the small grips on it is pretty nice for my small hands. Even the medium grips aren't bad for me. Not sure if the 40 would change the grip size. Good Luck finding one though, only one store had the 9mm. They run around $900 with tax.

12-31-2010, 04:18 PM	#5
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	The Para Warthog single stacks are nice. I have a double stack and have no problem carrying with a Mr. Softee holster.

01-07-2011, 08:32 PM	#10
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	i would do a little checking around before buying a 10mm haven't even seen 10mm ammo here in a while. when it is available it is pricey.