01-01-2013, 09:25 PM
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I have a Walther PK380 that I really like. I had a lot of trouble with it at first, and from reading the Walther Forums, it seems other have as well. I sent it off to S&W - the American service center for Walther - they replaced the barrell, and it has been great ever since.
What are you looking to use the gun for? Concealed carry? Range toy? There are more options out there for guns than there are for wheel/tire/suspension combos for the T4R, so it can get confusing in a hurry. My recommendation is to find a local range that rents pistols and shoot everything you are thinking about buying. It's a lot cheaper to rent gun and find out you don't like it, than it is to buy the thing and figure out it's not what you want.
I buy guns purely for self defense. I open carry mostly, but I can also conceal carry my Pk380. I also have a Ruger 22/45 for my wife, which is a terrible concealed carry pistol, but great for my wife at home. She has no trouble doing a 5" group at 21 feet, which is all the farther you will shoot in a home defense situation. It doesn't matter how big your gun is if you can't hit anything with it. She had some trouble with the 380, so we opted for a gun she can shoot well, rather than something she can't hardly shoot.
I'll probably end up picking up a 38 revolver for concealed carry, as I don't 100% trust a semi-auto, although there is something to be said about having 8 shots + however many mags you care to carry.
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01-01-2013, 09:28 PM
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Definitely not interested in the shield now... not for what I want anyway.
seems like a good battle between either the M&P9c or G26. I remember the 2x4 feeling last time I fired a glock (likely a G19)
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I shot my friends Glock 40 and just didn't like it. I have large hands and couldn't get a solid grip on it. I had more fun shooting my other friends 45 Long Colt Single Action cowboy revolver.
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01-01-2013, 10:14 PM
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I love my M&P shield but I bought it specifically for CC. It fits very well carrying IWB. It has never skipped a beat at the range. Shoots very well.
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01-01-2013, 11:00 PM
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Mostly range unless I feel like I should carry.
Got a gun show on Saturday I'd like to go check out so I can look at both, but seeing the fullsize M&P mag with a grip extender in it makes that perfect for the range and the stock mag for carry. So far the M&P seems to be cheaper too. hopefully as someone mentioned, by the time I can buy one they won't be so inflated in price again.
I do have that hi point though. Pile of junk as far as looks and weight go, but it's never had a cleaning in at least three years. Too bad I can't buy the ammo right now.
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I wouldn't be opposed. With another kid on the way, four doors is looking more and more attractive.
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01-01-2013, 11:08 PM
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^^^ shields are nice, the only thing I didn't like was how skinny the grip is. Not comfortable at all in my hand.
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01-01-2013, 11:24 PM
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I think that kinda steered me away from it too. and low capacity.
saw this one that was cerakoted... looks great. If I end up with one of these, that's definitely something I'll do.
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I wouldn't be opposed. With another kid on the way, four doors is looking more and more attractive.
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01-01-2013, 11:51 PM
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Those are sick! I went back and forth between the MP9c and the XD subcompact 9mm and ended up getting the XD because it was lighter, had the extended mag, the 2.7" barrel, and I found it for a really good price and it also had only 20 rounds through it. The guy was selling it because he found the same gun in OD green hahaha. And he happened to be driving a lifted 3rd gen too! But I do absolutely love the XD, muchhh better than my old glock 26 too.
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01-02-2013, 12:25 AM
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Those are sick! I went back and forth between the MP9c and the XD subcompact 9mm and ended up getting the XD because it was lighter, had the extended mag, the 2.7" barrel, and I found it for a really good price and it also had only 20 rounds through it. The guy was selling it because he found the same gun in OD green hahaha. And he happened to be driving a lifted 3rd gen too! But I do absolutely love the XD, muchhh better than my old glock 26 too.
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Yeah I might go for OD green or dark earth assuming I like the thing in person.
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I wouldn't be opposed. With another kid on the way, four doors is looking more and more attractive.
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01-02-2013, 02:53 AM
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Pistols come down to fit and feel. Buy the one that fits your hand the best.
I'd talk more about what I have, but I dont want any 'visitors' wanting to see what I have.
Lately I've spent more hours hunting 223 ammo than anything...
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01-02-2013, 04:57 AM
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Pistols come down to fit and feel. Buy the one that fits your hand the best.
I'd talk more about what I have, but I dont want any 'visitors' wanting to see what I have.
Lately I've spent more hours hunting 223 ammo than anything...
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That's fair... at least you're not in NY. You KNOW those people all looked up their neighbors.
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I wouldn't be opposed. With another kid on the way, four doors is looking more and more attractive.
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01-02-2013, 10:38 AM
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I love my M&P .40, only around 800 rounds through it so far but never any problems, very accurate and powerful.
My dad just gave me his old 10/22 and I'm looking to get one of those ATI stocks like you have Mike, super fun!
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01-02-2013, 11:07 AM
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I have the M&P 9mm. I love it. I've shot over 2000 rounds through it and no jams. My brother got me into the M&P since it's his duty carry and he bought the pro for his competitions. We went shooting one day and i shot his duty and pro. The pro was just a bit to big so I opted for the 9 and havent regreted the decision yet. Also to it to my gunsmith and had him work the trigger down to 4 lb pull. Im definatly more accurate now. Anyone with an M&P should look up Welcome to Apex Tactical Specialties, Inc.
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01-04-2013, 04:01 AM
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If you aren't going to be carrying alot, just go full size.
I carried a Springfield XD Service model for a while (I carried daily almost everywhere). It wasn't uncomfortable, and yet was still enjoyable to shoot on range days. I even carried a 1911 for a while as well. I like to shoot a lot, so I prefer "full-size" handguns.
Either way, get the gun that fits your hand most naturally. I actually chose the XD over a glock because of the feel. You'll want something that aims naturally for you since it's going to be a carry weapon.
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01-04-2013, 09:21 AM
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I have several... These are two of my favorite along with a 1967 Browning Safari 30.06. I keep the Remington 870 within arms reach while sleeping in the event my home alarm system is tripped. I ordered a Wilson Combat tube extension, as the Rem. currently holds 4 rounds in the tube and one in the chamber. This will take it up to 6+1.
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01-04-2013, 10:13 AM
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I have several... These are two of my favorite along with a 1967 Browning Safari 30.06. I keep the Remington 870 within arms reach while sleeping in the event my home alarm system is tripped. I ordered a Wilson Combat tube extension, as the Rem. currently holds 4 rounds in the tube and one in the chamber. This will take it up to 6+1.
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OMG, Assault rilfles!!
I don't have much. Got a Springfield XD 45 that I'm considering selling so I can get Springfield XDs or compact. I also have a Kahr .380, Ruger 10/22, & a Japanese Arisaka 7.7x58 w/bayonette (my grandpa gave me this one).
However, my favorite gun is my Browning Citori White Lightning:
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