Kimber or Glock.

Myself

[NY.SS-Bar9]

I am considering trading in my S&W 6906 (Stainless 9mm x 13rd) for a smaller, lighter weapon. I am looking at the Glock 30/36 and the Kimber Ulta 10.

I prefer a .45 to 9mm - any suggestions?

[Cook]

I prefer the Glock, double action.

[logic101.net]

I think you will find that a 45 will be both bigger and heavier than your 9mm. In addition, you will have reduced accuracy. Personally, even given these drawbacks I also prefer 45cal. If you are looking for a carry weapon, I'd stick with the 9mm. If you are looking for a target weapon, you might want to check into 40 cal or a 10mm. The 40 is a toned down version of a 10mm which is almost as large as a 45 cal, but very accurate. MARK A SITY www.logic101.net

[cyberaxe]

.....you might want to look at a 10mm.....

.....best of both.....

[Space Wrangler]

Both are fine pistols. I own two Glocks, an older Model 19 9mm, and a Model 23 40 S&W and I couldn't be any happier with both of them. The 23 is a good carry gun. A good friend of mine has the Kimber Pro-Carry .45, and it is an excellent pistol as well. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but on the bright side, either way you go, you'll be pleased.

[yarddog]

If it were me, I would keep your S&W, assuming it works well.

Of the two, I would take the Glock if I had to pay for it. If someone would donate it, I would go with the Kimber.

Why not keep the S&W and buy the Glock. You should still have money left over if you have enough for the Kimber. I have never got as much in trade as my gun was worth.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Neither. Get a Sig.

[max61]

I second the recommendation of the Sig. Check out a P220, then make your decision.

---max

[Tijeras_Slim]

I own both a Glock 17 (9mm) and a Kimber Stainless Gold Match (.45). The Glock definitely wins on simplicity and weight. Another item you might want to look at is the Taurus Millenium .45, 10+1, DAO, But does have a safety like the 1911 to use if you so choose. Lighter and smaller than the Glock 45's, and about $450. Taurus also is a big 2A and NRA supporter.

[A2J]

I don't know that much about the Kimber, but I can attest to the supremecy of the Glock because I've owned one.

Glock, in my opinion, is probably the finest handgun in the world.

[P220]

I would choose the glock over the kimber. every consider a Sig P220? :^)

[gieriscm]

From a proud owner of a P220, P226, P229, and P245 - another vote for Sig Sauer. If you're looking for a .45-cal pistol in a small package for concealed carry, the P245 rocks. It also takes P220 magazines.

[A2J]

"Neither. Get a Sig."

Sorry, but the Sig is an overrated anchor.

With an immensely hard trigger pull and a finish that takes a great deal of upkeep, Sig is a over-priced prop. Glock makes the Sig look like a toy gun bought on a blue-light special at Kmart.

[MindBender26]

Have "matching" Glocks 23+27. Will also get 22. Love the 27 as a "front pocket of trousers" weapon. Have carried there for 4 years and no one has ever picked up on it. As far as calibre, .40 or .45 will give same PRACTICAL results in street; torso or upper leg shot, perp is out of the game.

Ammunition choice is important. Use one of the high tech frangible hollowpoints

[P220]

every=ever

[Double Tap]

Glock or Kimber, whatever your choice, it will be a good one. SIG's are great if you like double action guns, I don't. 45ACP is a good choice in a small carry gun, you don't loose much in velocity since it is a low pressure round to start with.

[DE50AE]

My preference is also .45 over 9mm, however I have a few of each and they're all fun to shoot. My recommendation: Keep the S&W and get a Glock. My wife bought a Glock 36 at a gun show last year as sort of an impulse purchase because she liked the way it fit her hand. It has since turned out to be a very good carry gun, fits in her purse well, accurate, long sight radius, reliable, never jams or misfires, easy trigger pull, and since it's .45 would have the stopping power if needed. It's recoil is also surprisingly manageable for a small gun. Hope this helps!

[Astronaut]

I've owned H&K, Walther, and Sigs. Right now I carry a Glock 23. Glocks are reliable, accurate, and comfortable to carry. Never owned or shot a Kimber, and I'm sure its a fine gun, but based on my experience you cant go wrong with a Glock.

[SCARED]

agree sig is best BUT...it depends upon your reason for having weapons. if you believe that a serious social situation could develop(complete breakdown of social structure) than you would have a difficult time finding parts for the sig(I LOVE HK, HAVE AN HK91). My handguns are mostly 1911's and 9mm for ease of parts and ammo. BTW ... I have a charles daly 45 and am unfamiliar with the maker. does anyone know anything about the charles daly???