Posted on 12/05/2015 2:27:00 PM PST by MistrX
Shopping for a weapon. A friend suggested a Sig 225. What do you think? I currently own two .22 cal rifles, a Winchester 25-35 and an M-1 carbine with three 10 round mags. I live in SoCal and want to buy before it is too late. Thank you all for your advice.
Im w/ Laz. Glock 17 has never ever jammed on me.
Second hand is good, too. It’s ok to buy used, if not abused.
Get a .357 revolver, and then some type of semiauto .45 and small carry type .380/9mm.
I started off thinking I had to have a small gun to eventually CC. But I went to the range and rented a H-K P30L (I think) and I love it. I also have some arthritis in my hands and not much upper body strength but after a few lessons I know how to load and rack it. I love it. I think I’m dreaming about it. I go back to the range Wednesday and if it’s still there I think I’ll buy it. I need to get a bigger purse. They have purses there that have holsters in them. But they are sort of ugly. Oh and it’s ambidextrous which is important since Mr. Mercat and I have different dominant hands.
What you buy depends on what you plan on doing with it. If it’s for concealed carry that depends on how you dress. I never have my shirt tail untucked, which limits me to a pocket carry gun. I carry an S&W Bodyguard .380. But if I were to do it over I’d get the same size, single stack gun in 9mm.
If you dress with a shirt tail out then I’d buy a 9mm bigger frame gun with a longer barrel and carry it inside my pants/belt in a concealed carry holster. As somebody else suggested, go to a range with a buddy and try several guns.
Factors are how it feels in your hand, how easy it is to shoot accurately and trigger pull. The S&W has a 5-6 pound pull, which makes it difficult to shoot accurately. You probably want a gun with a thumb or grip safety. You may find you dislike a gun for a design feature. My Kahr, for example, which is an awesome gun to shoot, has an annoying magazine release that often dumps the magazine while I’m shooting it, so I never carry it.
The 225 is an excellent choice, I’ve owned them and they are compact, controllable, reliable and accurate. The ergonomics of the Sig are excellent.
All the 22X series guns are. You’d be hard pressed to find a better gun.
Move to Nevada where you can get an LPC or a Kel-Tec after a 10 minute wait.
Springfield XDS .45 or 9mm for bigger hand. Get night sights put on XDS.
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Combat Tupperware.
I’m a .40 guy myself, though I understand the draw of 9.
If elderly, get High Standard .22 Magnum derringer and get Class III stamp to carry in wallet holster. NO ONE wants to even think about getting shot at close range with a .22 magnum. Ask them.
I can’t make a specific recommendation to somebody I’ve never met, but start out with something you can handle and work up to the largest caliber you can handle comfortably. The idea of a Ruger .22 auto for a starter is a good one. You will doubtless buy more than one anyway.
Buy out of state and then try to get a CC Permit. Not likely. Plus check Kalifornia’s list of approved pistols. Even more limited. If you buy out of state you need to have the pistol sent to a dealer with an Federal Firearms License and a background check requiring 10 days before you can take possession of it. That Law was invalidated about a years ago but the 9th Circuit challenged it. It is still pending.
Probably a good investment to go rent several handguns and see what you like best...
If you live in Kali, it may already be too late....
I carry a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield in .40 cal. Nice and compact. No safety but has an indicator if there’s a round in the chamber.
I don’t think I have seen a bad one recommended so far.
If I were starting out new I probably would go for a nice .22LR with at least a 4 inch barrel. If money is not important I think I would try to find a Smith K-17 with a six inch barrel.
So many nice guns out there now and so little money in my bank account.
I might mention that around 15 years ago, I bought a Hungarian copy of the Walther PP in .22LR. It came with a spare mag and price was only $120. It has turned out to be a gem. The only fault is the double action pull is a little too heavy. Not awful but could be better.
Back in the OLD old days, Glocks came in a kind of tupperware-like container. They were funny. I almost expect the case to say “This case is not dishwasher-safe.”
Since concealed carry is probably not an option, you might consider the handgun with the longest sight radius, ie, barrel length for the best muzzle velocity. If your eyesight is good you might get better accuracy with a longer barrel as well.
I'm a 9mm fan myself - cheaper ammo, better magazine capacity, adequate power. But since you are limited to 10 rounds you might want consider the most powerful caliber you can get with manageable recoil and decent ammo availability - .45 or 10mm if there are any 10mms available in CA.
Finally, think optics, lights and lasers. If it's a home defense gun, it needs a light. For old guys (and if you aren't one hopefully one day you will be) a laser could one day be a life saver. Likewise, a mini red dot makes shooting a whole lot more pleasurable if you have tired old eyes.
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