Handgun recommendation

NorTexJD · Post by **NorTexJD** » April 21st, 2008, 4:06 pm

I'm about to purchase a handgun and I'm debating between a .40sw or 9mm. Either a beretta or a glock. I figured I'd ask you guys with experience. Thanks in advance all rangers, soldiers, or vets.

Rangerguru · Post by **Rangerguru** » April 21st, 2008, 4:12 pm

Springfield XD, nuff said, and by the way, read the SOP about capitalizing Ranger.

BruteForce · Post by **BruteForce** » April 21st, 2008, 4:17 pm

There are many fans of the trusty Glock, but I personally prefer the Springfield XD 40 (or .45acp for the extra ~$100), or my Walther P99.

NorTexJD · Post by **NorTexJD** » April 21st, 2008, 4:18 pm

My apologies RangerGuru. Thanks for the recommendation. FLRP now

MORTARWILD · Post by **MORTARWILD** » April 21st, 2008, 6:46 pm

http://www.hk-usa.com/usp_general.html

NorTexJD · Post by **NorTexJD** » April 21st, 2008, 6:49 pm

I'm looking to spend more in the $500-600 range, Thanks for the suggestion though Ranger

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » April 21st, 2008, 8:59 pm

TC204 wrote:Just do what I do

Buy pistols of questionable quality ?

NorTexJD · Post by **NorTexJD** » April 21st, 2008, 10:09 pm

Do any of you rangers/vets/soldiers have any experience with sig handguns? They have a 20 round 9mm that looks pretty good. Thanks in advance.

Rangerguru · Post by **Rangerguru** » April 21st, 2008, 11:04 pm

NorTexJD wrote:Do any of you rangers/vets/soldiers have any experience with sig handguns? They have a 20 round 9mm that looks pretty good. Thanks in advance.

The Sig 229 has issues with pins breaking, and once again, you failed to capitalize Ranger. DO PUSHUPS!!!

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » April 22nd, 2008, 4:00 am

Other than the quality and your budget I think you should consider if it will be magazine fed and if so the capacity.

I have heard some say that knock down power is better than having more bullets and others say the exact opposite.

What do you want it for? Just for targets and protection or will the course of your work require that you have it and if so how often will you need it?

In the end the parameters are what you make them I think.

42L5V · Post by **42L5V** » April 22nd, 2008, 5:17 am

TC204 wrote:I definitely take shitty pictures. I'll take the CZ-52 in the upper left over most modern semi's.

I own one. Complete with original officer holster. Kicks like a friggin' mule, but fun to shoot.

Ranger Bill · Post by **Ranger Bill** » April 22nd, 2008, 5:20 am

As I recall, you are going to enlist soon, so why the concern for a hand gun? Enlist, gain some experience with the weapns that Uncle Sam provides. Then, when the time comes, you will be able to make a much wiser decision, and in the mean time save some money that could be put to better use, like a gym membership, home exercise equipment and some good running shoes to help get you in shape.

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » April 22nd, 2008, 5:30 am

Ranger Bill wrote:As I recall, you are going to enlist soon, so why the concern for a hand gun? Enlist, gain some experience with the weapns that Uncle Sam provides. Then, when the time comes, you will be able to make a much wiser decision, and in the mean time save some money that could be put to better use, like a gym membership, home exercise equipment and some good running shoes to help get you in shape.

Spoken like a true mentor.