ixtow
Founder's Club Member
Well today was the big 2-0, I got 12 months to save for a handgun and a CPL once I turn 21, now I already have a .38 model 10 which is what I'll use as an open carry piece when/if I OC, But I would also like to get a CC piece
What I'm looking for is a compact semi-auto
9mm or .45 ACP (common ammo, I don't do non-standard rounds)
preferably striker fired, but DAO is ok too
Double stack mag
and I can realistically save 800 dollars for a firearm, new or used doesn't matter to me really so I can save money buying a used piece
Now I've already fired a Glock 19 and I really like those, but I was also looking at
Glock 30 SF
S&W M&P 9
Sig P-250
FNP-9M (which has left handed controls, i'm a lefty so that's nice)
Beretta Px4 DAO
Anyway I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions or preferred a particular pistol mentioned, again since I haven't fired many semi-autos I kind of want some guidance on what other people like so I can ponder it for the year and walk into the gun shop or WAC show knowing what I'm looking to buy.
ANY input is appreciated. thank you in advance for any answers.
If doesn't fit your double-stack requirement, but I love the PT709 and PT740... I have 4 of them now... One each in black and stainless.
.45acp in a compact truly sucks.
The better news is you'll have plenty of money left over for ammo.
I used to hate Taurus and swore I'd never own one. Now, I'm becoming a bit of a fanboy... I just can't find mean things to say about them. Even my PT1911AR... Or my PT738... My only non-Taurus handguns now are my IO Hellpup and my Llama MicroMax .380 in stainless... Oh, and the M11/9mm...