Strut10 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Guy I used to know bought a Sig 229 right after I got my G23. He paid somewhere around $250 more for it and I would not have traded him even up. NO WAY !! He liked it. I hated it. Go figger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Not exactly sure what point you are trying to make with the movie. I do not doubt that someone sufficiently trained with a glock could shoot faster and more accurately than with anything else. F Lee Ermy already has demonstrated that with his filmmaking. I just do not like the functioning and feel of the glocks. I came of age in a totally different era. The pistol in the movie is a Springfield 1911 which is one of your supposed favorites. Funny you didn't recognize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoobee Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) The pistol in the movie is a Springfield 1911 which is one of your supposed favorites. Funny you didn't recognize it. Oh that was it. Ok sure. I loved my Springfield 45ACP when I was military. I prefer the Browning-esque double and single actions however. And this is where Sig, Ruger, and CZ shine. I agree with Strut10 supra that John Browning only finished his designing of the 1911A1 when he completed the HiPower later. I am therefore not devoted to the 1911A1 like that crowd is. Sorry for being unclear about that. Edited September 3, 2012 by Shoobee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Shoobee. Put up some videos of your expertise with your High Power, SIG, and CZ. Then I'll believe that you are what you say and not another poser. My friends and I at the club are real shooters and have real experience and are not afraid to display it on demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoobee Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Shoobee. Put up some videos of your expertise with your High Power, SIG, and CZ. Then I'll believe that you are what you say and not another poser. My friends and I at the club are real shooters and have real experience and are not afraid to display it on demand. Sorry I dont make movies for the internet or anyone else. Someone asked for recommendations on a new semiauto pistol, and that I am willing to contribute. You are in the movie business, I am not. My logic should stand on its own. The OP is coming from a Baretta background, but he is flirting with glock copycats. Before he buys one, I strongly believe he needs to get training and experience with a glock or copy cat to find out if he will like it. I don't think he will like it. That's my argument. It does not in any way require movies of me by me. Youre off topic and your demand is a red herring. I can appreciate your expertise with glock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddesp Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 You looking for concealed carry? If so I highly reccomend the beretta nano. I just picked one up the other day and I love it. It's completely smooth on the outside, nothing to catch on the side, no slide release, takedown lever, or safety. The nano comes in 9mm and is 6+1. I have medium sized hands and the gun feels comfortable but I'm definately waiting for and extended mag with an extended grip. I had a Taurus 40 cal and I traded it for this one, and I believe I made the right choice. Like most people have already said, you just have to educate yourself on the brands, their price ranges, and application. Once youve looked into that and you go look at firearms you'll be able to tell what feels right and is the best bang for your buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoobee Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 So if this was all about glock trolling, then it boils down to some shooters being trained on glocks and thus being comfortable with them. The glocks and copycats have their strengths and weaknesses. Their strengths include a more rapid rate of semi auto fire and lite weight. For those generations before the glock era, there is the Beretta era and the Colt/Springfield era. These are totally differently designed handguns (F Lee Ermy says a handgun is a gun you hold in your hand, unlike a long gun which includes carbines, rifles, and shotguns). Their strengths include simple intuitive control over the hammer without the need for a "decocker." They are solid metal and therefore not as lite as the glock. You will never know which of the 3 suits you yourself best without trying all 3 first before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 My recommendation is to go and handle as many as you can and see what fits your hand and what feels right to you. If you can try (shoot) some that would be even better. At our gun shop this is what we do. Between my own and my fathers personal collection we can allow our shoppers to "test" out the different brands/calibers and see what they like best. Its funny how they often come in with the intentions of buy XYZ gun but leave with something totally different. If you want to check out some of our handguns and prices you can do so here. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Pistols - Firearms - Shoemate's Arms LLC Good luck in your decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron buck Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Lots of good input. Thanks! I am not looking for a concealed carry gun at this time. Maybe in the future. Without a big frame of reference I had a full sized high capacity gun in mind. Something to have at home & take to the range for some target practice. Have been used to an exposed hammer.....never shot a glock type gun. Maybe I will have to take a trip to see strut & do some shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 ....never shot a glock type gun. Maybe I will have to take a trip to see strut & do some shooting. Come on out !!!! I can fix that right quick !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I have an old ruger 22 that jams all the time due to a chip in the gun due to a failure to extract/jam. My glock 32 jammed when i shot speer lawman out of it. My glock 26 has never malfunctioned. My grandpas old taurus 38 wheelgun has never malfunctioned either. You never know. Buy what you are comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 MOST of today's autos are reliable...all have their strengths and weaknesses...I have fired a lot of different handguns (and you should too...some just feel better than others)... I absolutely love Ruger revolvers (especially the Blackhawk series)...they are serious hunting tools... not much of a fan of their autos though... I like the Beretta 92FS and the Taurus 92 (I like its safety better actually) and think they have very good accuracy and functionality...same for the Sig 226 and 228... The two autos I carry (CCDW and hunting) however are a Glock 26 in 9mm (bow season for self-defense, varmints, etc) and a Colt Commander 45 ACP (gun season as a backup which I actually used last season)... IMO, Glocks are easy to adjust to...and they go BANG every time... As to an external hammer gun, if I close my eyes and handle a variety of different pistols (just for feel), the one I always pick (it just feels better than anything else to me) is the Kimber 4" Raptor in 45 ACP... If the pistol is primarily for hunting...the 10mmAuto is king! The full power ammo (180+ grain bullets at 1250+ fps) has always been extremely accurate and brutally effective (it is also a handful, especially in the G29 and the 1911 frames...Colt Delta Elite, Kimber, etc). If you get a chance, take up some of the offers from forum members and try a bunch of different types... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have a few.... what I would NOT recommend is a Kahr. The gun just doesn't fit my hands well and has a VERY LONG trigger pull. I have some friends that like the Kahrs... just something that you must try out. What I like the best are the Springfield arms guns. I have the XD full size in the .45 and just purchased the .45 "S" a few days ago. Very accurate, fits my big hands well & has an incredibly smooth trigger pull. I will be buying this model in the 9mm when it comes out this spring. good luck to all the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Del77 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Ruger sr9 and sr40 I have shot many many rounds through both and they are amazing.... They have a very low bore axis and steel slide rail.... They are also very easy to sight quickly and are top of the line accurate. I love them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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