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Help me choose a new gun
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nightpoison
NES Member
I 2nd the Ruger SR9C. Just picked one up a 2 weeks ago. Shoots great, feels the best in my hand, and has some real nice features to it. Granted i won't be using the wind and elevation adjustments all that much. But still some real nice features.
I was also looking at the Sig P229. The ruger just felt better in my hand. Felt it shot every bit as good as the sig, and was a much better value. If you haven't held one, I would recommend it.
I was also looking at the Sig P229. The ruger just felt better in my hand. Felt it shot every bit as good as the sig, and was a much better value. If you haven't held one, I would recommend it.
I shoot a Sig 226 and 229 and previously have shot a Sig 220. They are great guns, bery reliable but for concealed carry I will only use a gun without any external hammers or safeties. Thus my preference would be for the S&W M&P line for it's ergonomics ot the older S&W 99/Wa;lther P99. While I prefer the ergonomics of the S&W M&P line the Glocks also fit my criteria and are equally reliable.
ranger4-7
Army Veteran
You might consider picking up a used SIG P225/P6. You get a very easily concealed slim (single stack) pistol in 9MM. I actually find it preferable to the P228/229, as they tend to be a bit chunky due to the double stack. I personally don't feel concerned about an 8+1 gun not having enough fire power. If you need more ammo, carry an extra mag. If you need more than that, you're hanging out in the wrong places.
Well, this was a few months back, and may be a very old thread...but I'd honestly say go with the Beretta 92fs...
My old man told me that should be one of my first guns, and I didn't believe him.
I finally picked one up (it's my 7th or 8th handgun) and it is by far my favorite. Not only is it awesomely accurate, it's fun and easy to shoot. By far my favorite Auto pistol in my collection.
My old man told me that should be one of my first guns, and I didn't believe him.
I finally picked one up (it's my 7th or 8th handgun) and it is by far my favorite. Not only is it awesomely accurate, it's fun and easy to shoot. By far my favorite Auto pistol in my collection.
I just got my class A and have been going up to Manchester to shoot as many different guns as possible. I have pretty much decided on the Sig 229 in .40. I haven't shot any of the M&P's though, so can't really provide much insight there.
I shot a bunch of different stuff that you can buy new in MA, and the Sig was the most comfortable, most accurate (for me), etc. Seems like a well made gun, good reviews, simple to operate. I liked the walther's, but for some reason I have real problems with my accuracy with polymer frame guns. I'm sure its just a function of my inexperience, but for now I'm going to stick with the Sig. I even shot an HK USP compact the other week and didn't have much luck.
I was shooting the Sig in 9 mostly, which is nice and I was getting pretty accurate with it, but I like shooting .40 better. I think it's because Im also addicted to shooting the S&W 686 (which I will eventually have to pick up as well) and the 9mm feels like a BB gun after shooting that. Still, though, can't argue with a Sig 229 in 9 for all around comfort, accuracy, etc. Really like that gun a lot. I haven't been able to shoot a 229 in .40 but shot a 226 in .40 last week and liked that a lot. I think the 229 in .40 with the Hogue grips with the finger notches will be my first gun. Maybe get the feed ramp polished and the trigger worked on eventually.
I shot a bunch of different stuff that you can buy new in MA, and the Sig was the most comfortable, most accurate (for me), etc. Seems like a well made gun, good reviews, simple to operate. I liked the walther's, but for some reason I have real problems with my accuracy with polymer frame guns. I'm sure its just a function of my inexperience, but for now I'm going to stick with the Sig. I even shot an HK USP compact the other week and didn't have much luck.
I was shooting the Sig in 9 mostly, which is nice and I was getting pretty accurate with it, but I like shooting .40 better. I think it's because Im also addicted to shooting the S&W 686 (which I will eventually have to pick up as well) and the 9mm feels like a BB gun after shooting that. Still, though, can't argue with a Sig 229 in 9 for all around comfort, accuracy, etc. Really like that gun a lot. I haven't been able to shoot a 229 in .40 but shot a 226 in .40 last week and liked that a lot. I think the 229 in .40 with the Hogue grips with the finger notches will be my first gun. Maybe get the feed ramp polished and the trigger worked on eventually.
If your buying a carry weapon then the cost of ammo should be one of the VERY VERY last issues. First can you carry it all day every day 24/7. Second can you shoot it this means fast to draw and able to hit your target.
When buying a carry gun the best advice is go as big as you can while keeping the above criteria.
When buying a carry gun the best advice is go as big as you can while keeping the above criteria.
