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Originally posted by usmc0311
I have a Springfield SA-XD .45 and I love it. It fits my hand better than the 9mm Berreta. Kimber also make some very nice handguns.
Originally posted by volafox
I've owned a few revolvers, mainly because I could see if something went wrong, whereas with a .9 mm, you have so many moving parts inside that something could jam in the worst possible moment. I loved my S&W 6 inch .357 mag, but when I got one with a shorter barrel, I liked the balance and weight a lot more. When used in conjunction with .38 hollowpoints and focused on major areas of juncture like shoulderblades, knees, hips or neck, the resulting impact is rather explosive. I had to drive through a very rough side of town every morning at 4 or so, and even the cops didn't go there without their pistols out and on their laps facing out. Scary days then, and I'm glad I don't do that anymore. I'm sure that handguns are far better now, and there are a larger variety out there. Depending on the size of your hand and your personal strength, manufacturers also make guns that are geared towards women now with and without the pretty colors. My ex bought his daughter a pink .22 rifle for her birthday... at least she won't loose it when she goes hunting. If I got a pink gun, I'd shoot the idiot who gave it to me. I may be a female, but I'm not a princess.
Originally posted by KnightFire
I recommend the following as I did for my sister:
- Springfield XD Sub Compact 9mm
- Springfield XD Compact 9mm
- Glock Model 19 Compact 9mm
- Glock Model 26 Sub Compact 9mm
- SIG P239 Compact .40 cal
She loved all five and ended up with the Glock Model 19 because it fit her hand the best. I also recommend finding a place that will let you try before you buy or an indoor pistol range that has gun rentals.
Originally posted by usmc0311
reply to post by IwasOnceHappy
If you have a Sprinfield authorized dealer near you they can probably facilitate a test fire for you. or you could go to the local range periodically and see if anyone is shooting them.
Originally posted by viperdave
Love the Springfield armory xd pistols !! The xd 45 is awsome!! I have shot my dads xdm40 comPact and his xdm 9mm. The 9mm is wickedly accurate !!! And recoil is minimum
The only thing you have to get used to is the safety. And when friends shoot the gun at the range I have to explane to them how it works
Be safe people
Originally posted by intrepid
Comfortable hand gun? The one that felt like it was just a part of me was the S&W .357. The rest were just "others". That said I haven't fired a Beretta. I hear good things about them though.
Originally posted by g146541
reply to post by IwasOnceHappy
There are many good guns and even more great guns.
Not only the trick is finding a gun that feels good but us reloading types have what we call a "Cadillac load".
Once you pair these 2 together it is a sweet thing to do.
Try out many rounds and once you find your cadillac load figure out several things about it.
Bullet weight, type, powder charge and type and start reloading em.
With the beretta you may have experienced a cadillac ride, not everybody gets one.edit on 9-2-2012 by g146541 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by IwasOnceHappy
Originally posted by KnightFire
I recommend the following as I did for my sister:
- Springfield XD Sub Compact 9mm
- Springfield XD Compact 9mm
- Glock Model 19 Compact 9mm
- Glock Model 26 Sub Compact 9mm
- SIG P239 Compact .40 cal
She loved all five and ended up with the Glock Model 19 because it fit her hand the best. I also recommend finding a place that will let you try before you buy or an indoor pistol range that has gun rentals.
Originally posted by KnightFire
I carried the SIG P239 for a few years until I switched to the Springfield XD compact. The SIG is slinder and fits right up against your waist and you'll never know it's there.
I used the Glock 26 to carry around my angle, perfect gun for that type of conceilment.
I saw someone mentioned a Kimber. Kimbers are also excellent guns, but do you want your wife carrying around a $1200 - $1500 handgun? I wouldn't.
Every gunshop is different. Some have ranges and most don't. Best thing to do is call around as you said you were going to do.
I agree, Glocks are a little bulky, but very good guns. The Model 19 isn't as bulky as models 17 and 22. Best thing is to look and feel and one that has a good record.
edit on 9-2-2012 by KnightFire because: (no reason given)