looking to buy my first handgun but not sure what to get. narrowed it down to either a .45 or .40 caliber. between a glock, sig, or hk. what do you guys think. what's the best handgun for the price?
2006-12-30 06:31:03 · 4 answers · asked by Thomas G 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
check out a Springfield xd in .45. it's under $500, you get two magazines, a mag loader, and a kydex holster. it's capacity is 13+1. that's 14 rounds of .45 ammo, with another 13 in your pocket.
here's a link to springfield's website. i have their G.I. .45, and am really happy with it, i think the next one i get will be the xd.
2007-01-02 12:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by otis the brave (luke 22:36) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a Glock 22 (.40 S&W caliber), the Springfield Armory XD 40, or the Smith & Wesson M&P. All are "striker fired" .40 automatics, meaning they don't have an external hammer or a lot of levers and such. Basically, once they're loaded you pull the trigger. But, most importantly, go to a range that has rentals and try some for yourself. It's hard to buy a "bad" gun these days as long as you stick to a major name brand... a lot of it comes down to personal preference.
However, honestly, if you aren't experienced with a handgun please make sure you spend the time and money on training. Look up shooting ranges in your area, as many will have qualified instructors. All too often, people simply purchase a gun, run a few boxes of cartridges through it, and feel they're ready to defend themselves. This is like riding in an aircraft once or twice, and then trying to fly one. It doesn't work. The only time you should ever attempt to have a handgun for self defense is after training and lots of range time. Obviously, you should only possess one within the legal limits of your area as well. You will get in a LOT of trouble (meaning FELONY) if you don't follow local, state, and national gun laws.
My personal recommendation to someone looking for a solid, reliable, and versatile handgun is a 4" barrel .357 magnum revolver. These are simple, reliable, and easy to use. You can shoot .38 specials through them for practice, and use .357 loads for defense. But, you asked about .45 and .40 caliber autos, so that's how I answered.
2007-01-01 21:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by martowski 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 1911. Charles Daly, Taurus, Springfield Armory, Colt,
I carry a Springfield Armory 1911. No Failure to Eject and No failed to fire. I like the idea of being able to beat the bad guy if I run out of ammo. You can't do that with combat tupperware.
2006-12-30 17:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by .45 Peacemaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to Cabelas and check out there selection and talk to the sales person they can help you make the right choice.
2006-12-30 18:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by Hunny Bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋