Dude...44 magnum... has that 'oh shoot' look about it and simple to maintain.

If you're going to shoot a lot, make sure you check out the cost of ammo.

 

the thing is i dont want to spend more than $700(tight budget), the gun is going

to used for target practice and personal defense, and i like a heaver full size like

the kimber 1911 but i'd feel more comfortable with a mag that held atleast 10+1.

I love the .45 and .40 is a good compermise between .45 and weakass 9mm, but

i havnt had any experience wiht a 10mm. glock 22 is a good gun, but i was more

acurate wiht a kimber 1911. anyone have experience with a CZ? or anyother

suggestions?

 

okay.. .40SW is basically a 10mm with the cartridge shortened . The 10mm has a bit more recoil than the .45 (more powder).

My fave round right now is the .40. If you are concerned about recoil, look at the GLOCK 23C (compensated). VERY nice. I fired one at a gunshop with its own range in Texas, and it honestly felt like I was firing a 9mm, the recoil was so light. I did a rapid-fire test at 25m with the thing, and had a 4 inch shotgroup. GOOD LORD that thing was sweet.

Here's a list of compensated glocks ( http://www.glock.com/compensator.htm ?), if you want to see them in other trims. The 23C is my choice for a tactical sidearm.

You could also try an FN Five seveN, with its 5.57mm round , but those things sell at a premium.

 

for some reason the glocks and walthers seemed to big in my hand and the h&k's and kimbers felt much better IMO
(although im only 15 so maybe thats why lol)
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Ya, as long as you're in law enforcement.

 

I have an XD-40, as well as some glocks... I've fired an ***-tonne of pistols, and my fav thus far is the the G21... the 22 is pretty bad *** too.

The XD-40 is like the pistol from the future. It is amazing... Reliable as a glock, more safety features, and accurate as hell. I've fired hundreds of rounds through it without cleaning it, and it still fires flawlessly. The loaded chamber indicator kicks ***, as does the cocking indicator.

I'm a glock fanatic, but I like the XD just as much. I'm sure your hands aren't as big as mine... so I HIGHLY recommend the XD. You will not regret it. If I had to bring one pistol with me into combat (that wasn't the G21), it'd be the XD.

Best part of all, its cheap.

 

They are legal now.

 

But seriously... get the XD. You will NOT regret it.

 

Damn it - now I need to spend some more money.

 

+1 For Glock 20 in 10mm

Use to be an FBI specail. Youd be amazed at the damage it can do for a small caliber hand gun. Plus its super light and not too bad on price.

 

glock 21 gets my vote!!!

 

reed shooting range is your best friend. i would rental a gun that you really like and give it a try.

make sure you better get one before the year ends or you will reget.

btw, i am in the market too in getting one last gun before Jan 06, it would be either an Sig 228, HK P7M8, Sig GSR, or a Kimber TLE II.

MIAMI

p.s. there is an upcoming gunshow at Cow Palaces in San Francisco, May 22-23

 

gun forums:
http://hkpro.websolv.com/

http://www.sigforum.com/

BTW, do you live in San Francisco?

 

with your $700 budget, you should have no problem getting a glock, an CZ, or an walther out the door.

 

I shot an XD9 and a Glock 34 at Reed's last week. Fantastic guns, both of them. I was able to put together some nice groupings. I don't care what anyone says, I like the Glock trigger!

I'm in the market for a gun too. I'd prefer a G21, but with the added cost of ammo, I think I could put twice as many bullets downrange with a 9mm.

A G19 might be nice if I decide to get a CCW. I'm going to try it next time I go to Reeds.