[Tennessee_Bob]

There you go - not quite a full auto - so it must be a semi-auto.

[SauronOfMordor]

I like Glocks, particularly the Glock 30 (compact .45).

Ex-Navy Seal friend really swears by his Sig

Your milage may vary.

[Eagle Eye]

Try these:

best shotgun/pistol

Ar 15 or AR 10

I've been looking for an excuse to ressurect these threads.

[justlurking]

Are you a novice handgun shooter?

If so, the Glock 19 is probably your best choice. It's very easy to operate. Just be sure to carry it in a holster that covers the trigger guard.

[fella]

Whatever you pick and since price is not a hindrence then I sugjest tritium sites, they're invaluable in a dark situation.

[Flint]

Go for the Glock, you'll not regret it.

[gitmogrunt]

Go with the glock. My issue weapon was the glock 17 and loved it.

[S.O.S121.500]

As one who would not have a 'semi auto' up my clymer if I had room for a sawmill, I'm probably of little assistance.....but if ""Reliability and my confidence level" are that important, then you NEED the wheel gun...and the practice..like I said, probably of little help.

[Willie Green]

but these are the options and they're not going to change.

Might as well just flip a coin.

[Drew68]

I know you all have your favorites but these are the options and they're not going to change.

That's too bad because the M-1911 .45 is the best autoloader made.

[MikeJ]

Here are two tests to see how well a handgun fits your hands:

1) Grasp empty gun with firing hand, pointed towards floor. Pick out a spot on the wall, close your eyes, and point the gun at it. Now open your eyes. If the sights are aligned with the spot, that's good.

2) With eyes open and sights on target, tighten your grip on the gun. If it does not squirm around to the side, or up or down, that's good.

I'll bet one of these three guns fits better than the others; that's the one you want.

On a secondary note, a frequent novice mistake is to forget how annoying it is to carry a heavy, bulky gun for any length of time, especially if it has to be concealed and kept tight against the body. There is a lot to be said for a slender, light weapon if you are going to be carrying it a lot.

[handk]

Mauser M2 in .45 ACP

[Jonah Hex]

I have both Glocks and a Sig. (I refuse to touch a S&W until either the new holders or Justice repudiate their Clinton "sweetheart" deal.) Between the two brands, I've found I prefer the Glock. It fits better in my hand, shoots very nicely, and is very reliable (approx. 4,000 rounds and only 2 FTF's).

Given that, I don't tend to recommend it for the beginner. A Glock is designed to shoot when the trigger is pulled, every time, so it's a minimialist pistol i.e. no manual or grip safeties. A Glock owner has to remember always the primary weapon safety is between the ears.

If you choose the Glock, splurge for a weapons safety course and a good holster (covers the trigger without risking engaging the trigger bar). In the end, it's your money and your life so choose what feels right to you. And have fun!

[MP5SD]

I'm a glock guy. I enjoy the Sigs used at work. You could not give me the S&W. The S&W is a junk pistol with a VERY heavy trigger and VERY poor accuracy.

[PushinTin]

I have been very pleased with my H&K USP Compact .45. A real pleasure to shoot and very well designed. It has very tight groupings at all the required handgun effectiveness ranges. I have had a lot of friends try it at the range. They are all sold on it so far. This is right out of the box, which is also something you need to consider. No knocks to my 1911A friends. They are a wonderful weapon, but may require some mods to achieve perfection. All the guns you have listed so far will get the job done when required. So there is no need to worry. The best advice you have received so far is go to the range and try several. Number 2,3,4 would have to be practice, practice, and practice. For concealment I am looking at the Khar K9 or K40. Is this just for an all around handgun or for some specific purpose? (ie. CCW, Home defense, target range...)


In a world of compromise...some men don't...H&K

[Uri’el-2012]

I teach NRA Personal Protection courses for CCW permits.

Rule number one for the selection of a carry gun is "Functional Reliability"

I carry a Glock 23 and a Glock 27, both chambered for .40 S&W.

LibertyNetwork

also see Top Glock

[AntiDemocrat]

Forget the others...go with a Walther P99. Tell them, James Bond sent you.

[TC Rider]

Buy the Glock.

I shot the Glock 23 and Sig 239 before buying. The Sig was a dream to shoot, but I like the simplicity of the Glock, there may come a time when Mrs TC would need to pick up the weapon, and I doubted she could keep the presence of mind to deal with manual safeties, decockers, etc.

I bought the Glock last August and have probably pumped about 1500 rounds through it with 1 failure to fire, and that was a factory reload.

In response to the Glock critics on the board, I'll make this observation, more Chevy Luminas have been involved in fatal collisions than Corvettes. It has nothing to do with the relative safety merits of the vehicles and everything to do with market penetration.

Many Metro Police Departments went to Glocks at the same time they were recruiting women and making affirmative action hires. Someone dumb enough to have a AD with a Glock would have probably had one with a Sig, 1911A, etc.

I attended a one day tactical training workshop last year with about 15 others. Probably 6 or 8 Glocks, 3 or 4 1911 and a assortment of Sigs, Berettas, etc.

When the instructors put the pressure on to stress us while shooting, the 1911 owners and shooters with decockers were the ones struggling with controls while the Glock shooters were puttig lead to targets. The instructors were trying to simulate the stress of a real live fire situation.

My backup gun is a Ti 38sp snubby, same operating rules, pull the trigger, it goes bang.

To get a good quality holster, the various kydex and Fobus models do a great job of covering the trigger guard.

[boris]

I'd take the Sig. Glocks are fine weapons. I don't happen to like them because the ergonomics are wrong for me. Too blocky and square; they don't "sit" in my hand properly.

I hear they are very reliable and durable.

But I love my Sig in .40...

I have the H-K USP in 9mm, and that gun makes me lust for the same number in .45 but I can't justify it.

--Boris

[SteveH]

1. The choices consist of the Glock 19, Sig Sauer 226, or (boo) S&W 5946...

2. Money is not an issue, nor is ease of use... My life is worth it so thats ok.

Ahem, if (1) and (2) are true, and if rentals at the local range don't answer the question right away (or even if they do...), then why not get one of each? That way, you have maximum flexibility at the beginning of every shift. BTW, are you going to practice "New York carry"? If so, you might want two of each. For the record, I do not have nor would I consider any of these... but I do not walk in your shoes.