02-07-12 01:30 PM - Post#1398772    

I'm on the market for a handgun right now and wanted to get FC's advice, as I know a lot of you guys are gun owners and have had experience with firearms. I have owned guns in the past, but just kind of wanted some extra input.

I'm looking for something primarily for self/home defense and something that I could get a concealed carry permit for and carry on occasion. So, theoretically I would like something with some stop, but something that isn't really bulky. Another consideration is that I have fairly big hands and compact handguns don't always feel comfortable when I fire them, so I would like to stay clear of them. I have owned .40 S&W guns before and think it is a good intermediary round. Is there anything else out there that I should consider?

If you guys have any advice about brands and models, I would appreciate it.

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02-07-12 01:34 PM - Post#1398778    

    In response to 187

Heavy is good, heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work you can always hit them with it.

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02-07-12 01:39 PM - Post#1398784    

    In response to Tim-

Sig Sauer or Sig Sauer. Those are your two options.

I have had a P226 (9mm) for 15 years now and never had any kind of issue with it ever. Great gun. Always reliable. Love it.

All of their guns are top notch.

-PR

The 2012 Stanley Cup champions...YOUR Los Angeles Kings!

02-07-12 01:40 PM - Post#1398785    

    In response to Tim-

• Tim- Said:

Thanks Boris, but don't you typically deal in knives?

02-07-12 01:41 PM - Post#1398786    

    In response to Tim-

I'm not a gun owner but I have a few friends that are. They've always advised to stick with .40 to .45. Sigs and H&K you can't go wrong with apparently. It';s all about the feel in your hand.

I'm actually looking at getting a Mossberg Shotgun with a pistol grip instead.

Many in here with much better advice and experience than me.

"Buy me a soda after the game."

02-07-12 01:46 PM - Post#1398788    

    In response to PuckRogue

• PuckRogue Said:

I have fired some Sigs before and I have enjoyed them. They can get pretty pricey though. You sound happy with your gun PR, but do you feel like the price tag is justified compared to something else?

02-07-12 01:48 PM - Post#1398790    

    In response to 187

While I have fired tons of handguns over the years, this is the only one I've ever owned and I do think it's worth it simply based on their reputation. I would not want to find out that my gun was unreliable when I needed it.

So, yeah...it's worth it.

-PR

The 2012 Stanley Cup champions...YOUR Los Angeles Kings!

02-07-12 02:17 PM - Post#1398816    

    In response to 187

I'm sure Glockman would agree, but the sub-compact glocks (the G26 - 9mm and G27 - .40 cal) are pretty good concealed carry weapons.

I just bought a S&W .38 Bodyguard with the integrated laser.

Nice looking handgun, and is comfortable. It is a perfect size for CC, and you could even keep it in your coat or pants pocket since the cocking mechanism is internal.

On the down side, I don't think the laser is particularly useful, since it is kind of awkward to turn it on, and the cylinder release, while ambidextrous, is difficult to get used to and also kind of awkward.

I like revolvers since they are as reliable as you can get, and S&W has been making great guns forever. So I'm kind of biased that way.

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02-07-12 02:28 PM - Post#1398825    

    In response to PuckRogue

I was looking at ordering a 44 Colt "old school" pistol. I have my FAC (required in Canada), but I'm not as gun savvy as I'd like to be. The ones I have seen are sold online through the States, is it a difficult process to acquire a gun and have it shipped to Canada?

"The Hand is fine, I got a shot of chromosome yesterday." John Kordic on the status of his hand.

02-07-12 02:30 PM - Post#1398826    

    In response to ILB

PM me.

(Dearest members of the ATF, I am totally kidding when I say that)

-PR

The 2012 Stanley Cup champions...YOUR Los Angeles Kings!

02-07-12 02:43 PM - Post#1398830    

    In response to Tim-

• Tim- Said:

Borris the blade, Borris the bullet-dodger!

02-07-12 02:53 PM - Post#1398834    

    In response to PuckRogue

There are a few brands/models that I’d stay away from (S&W M&P line for example), but most of the name brands – SA/Sig/Glock/H&K/Beretta/etc are all pretty solid choices. Certian frames fit people better than others. I don’t like Glocks, they don’t seem to fit my hand well. I love the XD’s, fits me like a glove

.40 Cal is a good round, ammo is available and not too expensive

You have a price point in mind?

I've been to Dodge City, what a pity

02-07-12 03:11 PM - Post#1398849    

    In response to Johnny_Upton

I believe in the mantra "Never get in a gun fight with a pistol not starting with the #4." Also, like others have said, Glocks feel weird to me. I'm a Kimber guy, but I'm tall enough to carry a 1911 if I want. It's a thin pistol, so that helps. Sig and H&K are well worth the look. A buddy of mine has a H&K USP .40, and it's a great gun.

"You call this bad? I'll tell you what bad is....Bad is passing test depth at 80 feet per second with a thirty degree down bubble. Compared to that, this is a walk in the park.”

02-07-12 03:18 PM - Post#1398855    

    In response to ILB

• i like boobs Said:

Fac is just the beginning dude,lots of red tape and permits to carry the gun to and from a range and thats it,back in concealled storage.

02-07-12 03:30 PM - Post#1398861    

    In response to Johnny_Upton

• Johnny_Upton Said:

I was hoping to get the gun, a conceal holster, and a couple extra magazines for around a grand. I would be willing to pay a bit more for the right fit though.

02-07-12 03:49 PM - Post#1398871    

    In response to 187

1 grand should be plenty for what you're looking for.

"Buy me a soda after the game."

02-07-12 04:05 PM - Post#1398878    

    In response to Ogie

Desert Eagle .50. Good for robbers, muggers, cars, trucks, grizzlies, elephants.

But really, I'd prefer something with 16-19 round magazines. Glock and a couple others have these in 9 or 10 mm, for ~ 300ish.

Revolvers are less prone to problems, but 6 rounds seems paltry next to 18 or 19.

You can get a nice Bushmaster AR-15 for well under 1000 now. That's what I want !

Your ultimate zombie / earthquake / anarchy duo, 9mm with 19 rounds and AR15 with 42 round mag.

02-07-12 04:10 PM - Post#1398881    

    In response to NYRfan

I'm no expert, but I'd go with this

Ineptocracy— a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing.

02-07-12 04:12 PM - Post#1398882    

    In response to stockfan

haha, yeah, it will tear somebody a new, extry large asshole.....

02-07-12 06:21 PM - Post#1398960    

    In response to 187

• 187 Said:

You shouldn't have any issue. Plastic frame guns like Glock/SA/Beretta should run you under $600. Sig should be a little more. HK should be in the $750-800 range. Most should come with at least 2 mags (Not sure if you're looking for 2 more) One brand to look at is FN - nice guns at a good price.

1911 type will run you $600 for an SA GI model to well north of $2,000

Figure $50 for the holster, another $50 for spare mags and $80 for a brick of ammo

I've been to Dodge City, what a pity