Brian
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Post by Brian on Apr 10, 2009 19:11:30 GMT -5
Am undecided betwen a Ruger P89 or a Glock compact .40 (not the sub). Any help would be appriciated . Will be carrying for pp.
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Post by varmint101 on Apr 10, 2009 20:55:55 GMT -5
So you're looking at a Glock 23 or a P89 that's 9mm? Personally, I'd go with the 40 if those were my two choices. Either gun should serve well.
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Post by jajwrigh on Apr 10, 2009 21:59:51 GMT -5
That particular Ruger is not going to hold its value as well and it will be heavier and a little bulkier. The P-series Ruger pistols aren't bad guns, but I would lean towards the glock for the reasons I just mentioned.
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Post by dbd870 on Apr 11, 2009 3:03:44 GMT -5
Go with whatever you are comfortable with and shoot the best.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Apr 11, 2009 5:55:53 GMT -5
Glock all the way.
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Post by BIGHORN on Apr 11, 2009 9:17:41 GMT -5
Glock or Springfield XD-40
Shawn
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Post by huxbux on Apr 11, 2009 14:24:39 GMT -5
The Ruger appears a little bulky to me.
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Post by varmint101 on Apr 11, 2009 21:49:42 GMT -5
You might look at the Ruger SR9. They are about $480 new and handle pretty well. I'd still go with the G23.
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Post by hp on Apr 12, 2009 9:17:14 GMT -5
That Ruger is a TANK and will serve you well,However the Glock is alot more simple of a handgun, keep ur finger off the trigger til ready to shoot
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Apr 12, 2009 13:46:09 GMT -5
I am actually thinking the glock 19
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Post by varmint101 on Apr 12, 2009 21:37:30 GMT -5
Glock 19 is a 9mm.
If you're looking 9mm only I'm a fan of the Beretta 92FS. Not a compact though, but a heckuva pistol.
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Post by huxbux on Apr 13, 2009 10:48:28 GMT -5
Just my personal opinion here. You might consider staying away from the double stack magazine models for an everyday carry pistol for several reasons.
They are heavier - less comfortable to carry
They are bulkier - more difficult to conceal
In a firearm carried for self-defense, just a few rounds will suffice - you're not going to be involved in a threat
management situation
Again, just my personal opinion. In my experience, most who are new to the CCW game initially buy a firearm they quickly determine to be too large for routine carry.
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Post by Old Ironsights on Apr 13, 2009 11:32:03 GMT -5
+1000 Hux.
A gun you won't carry does you no good.
I've carried a lot of different guns over the past 20 years and have settled on the Ruger SP101. Big for a 5shot snubby, but small enough to carry (about the size of a MiniGlock) AND will handle my monster thumper loads if I need it to.
Another advantage of a wheelie... no brass left for the feds to pick up...
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Post by Decatur on Apr 13, 2009 12:35:15 GMT -5
Also with a wheel gun there's no possibility of having to fumble with safeties, or wondering if there is a round in the chamber in a high stress situation.
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Post by varmint101 on Apr 13, 2009 13:46:44 GMT -5
Right, forgot he wanted CC Hux. You said it for sure.
I like the SP101 also OI. My buddy has one and ever since I tried it I've wanted one but just never have. It's as simple as they come and conceals nicely.
I also like the SiG P239 for CC.
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Post by Old Ironsights on Apr 13, 2009 14:05:08 GMT -5
If I had a bunch of money to play with and wanted a new bottom feeder, I would be looking very seriously at the new SiG 250 - which allows you to build a custom gun from modular components... then change it whenever you like. SWEET concept. |
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Post by huxbux on Apr 13, 2009 14:54:20 GMT -5
Yep. Something else to consider......... if for some reason (highly unlikely) your hammer drops on a dud, just pull the trigger again.
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Post by varmint101 on Apr 13, 2009 18:50:27 GMT -5
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Apr 15, 2009 12:05:46 GMT -5
Lately I am thinking old reliable....a small.357.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Apr 16, 2009 6:52:09 GMT -5
I like my SP-101.
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