birdman,
What do you know about the Beretta PX4 or even H&K USP's?
Know anyone who carries one?
birdman, of course I was talking semi-auto. So you are saying the Glock in 40 S&W would be the best choice? That's what a friend that is retired from the Denver PD recommended.
Which Glock, the 22 or 23? I want a personal defense handgun as well as something I can shoot for pleasure.
Tell ya what, I will put my XD 45 up against anything. For years I have had troubles shooting a pistol, until the XD. Comfort, shoots great, and 13 plus 1 in a 45. Fire power!!!!!! I have my conceal carry, and this gun sits sweet on my hip. Easy to shoot and aim, and not a ton of recoil. I find myself reloading more for this than all my rifles. I am a believer. Not a hang up yet!!!!! Try them all out, and talk to everyone you can. Talk to guys who shoot in a lot of tourneys and see what fits you and you shoot well, then make a decision. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!! XD BELIEVER!!!!!!!!
I'll just say I disagree. First off I would want a double & single action auto myself. Also the Glock has no safety. .
Birdman, what loads would you recommend for a .40 S&W in say the Glock 23.
We are issued Sig P226 in 40 cal, this is a very nice fitting reliable gun. I agree with earlier posts that the HK's are not as reliable in feeding as they should be. We carried those for 8 or 10 years and out of approx. 30 guns 5 or 6 consistently had feed problems mine included and personnally they could not have given me that gun when we traded out. We tried the Beretta's did not fit my hand & i have big hands. Personnally I have a S&W 4516, 45 cal compact, and have owned it for 20 years and I wish I could carry it on duty. I have also heard good things about the Springfields several officers I work with own and like and not as expensive. Glocks also have a good reputation for reliabilty. I would defintely go big 40 or 45 & stay away from the 9mm just not enough lead to do the job.
As stated earlier, personal preference/feel is most important, you have to feel confident/comfortable with the gun or you will not develop your level of skill needed to use it when you are under the extreme stress you would face if you needed to use it.
Sig also makes I believe a P229 which is a compact 40 cal, our smaller handed officers and detectives carry that and it is just as reliable. The Sigs are double action but the trigger pull is not a real factor, it is smooth and not overly strong. Hope that helps, you have some suggestions now go wrap your hands around them and see what fits you.
Hey guys, thanks for all the information. I'm not new to handguns but I have never owned a semi-auto. Always been a revolver in the past.
Guess I would lean toward a compact like the Glock 23 or Sig P229. It's not that I'm going to carry it a lot but I may on occasion. More likely will be kept in the center console of my Expedition or in the night stand by the bed. And yes, I do have a "Concealed Pistol Permit.
What's the issue with the safety on the Glock compared to the others? Is the safety on the trigger the only safety? How about the others?