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What kind of Handgun should I buy?

TruthseekerTruthseeker Member Posts: 2 ✭✭
edited February 2004 in General Discussion
Greetings!

I am looking to invest in a handgun. Sometimes I plan on carrying it (CC). But I am looking into a .40 or a .45. I am about 175 lbs and really want a "modern" weapon that has looks accuracy and dependability. But I am not familiar enough with all the new ones to decide. I plan on spending around $400-700 Which one is best?

Thanks!
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  • 0341USMC0341USMC Member Posts: 1,073 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Springfield .45 ulta compact[8D]

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  • jsergovicjsergovic Member Posts: 5,526
    edited November -1
    Para C6 C645Sphoto.jpg

    or

    for more $$$
    Kimber Ultra RCP II


    Find a gun you like. They worry about hiding it upon your body.

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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Something in a size .45 that says "Colt" on it.
    There are a couple of Colt Commander Lightweight models (I carry one) on the auction that will go for right around $700-750.

    Mudge the big bore fan

    I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!<BR>
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  • SuspensionSuspension Member Posts: 4,783
    edited November -1
    I second the motion for a Colt or save a little money and go with a P90 Ruger.





    NRA Life Member ---"A pocket knife, a clean hankey, and a pistol... things I can use." - Ted Nugent
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  • jsergovicjsergovic Member Posts: 5,526
    edited November -1
    What we have here is a manufacturer's rep trying to gather info on "What People Want". The TRL buzzer went off, Gotham City had been motified, and the subject has been located and painted with infrared tracking tape.


    (off screen" - "o,k, good job. good. job" Keep loc. off air until releived


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  • Winchester-muttWinchester-mutt Member Posts: 212 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Smith and Wesson CS-45. Can be had for around $450-$500. Nice shooters. Love mine.
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  • sutterrogsutterrog Member Posts: 163 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Check out a SIG 220 in .45 My hands down favorite carry piece.
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  • SCROANDOGSCROANDOG Member Posts: 15 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go with a Colt Officers model or a 1991 model its a little cheaper, i love mine, and they can have enhancment upgrades done to them as you see fit, mine was reliable and a real good shooter right out of the box as most are. i also realy like the glocks, theyr'e a little salty though.

    IF I KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO SHOT MY MULE I WOULDA WALKED!
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    I am a big fan of the 10mm. In the price range you have given there are many. The 1911 types, Sig, Glock, CZ/EAA. If you are not going with a full 10mm I pick a .45acp. Go with the CZ line and buy 2. My 2 cents [8D]

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  • punchiepunchie Member Posts: 2,792 ✭
    edited November -1
    Handle as many different styles from the reputable makers as you can. Buy the one that just feels 'right' to you. You'll know it when you feel it. For me it is a 1911, small, medium. large or extra large it doesn't matter.

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  • 0311marine0311marine Member Posts: 3,233
    edited November -1
    glock 23,hk compact,springfield micro compact just to name a few

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  • toolmaniamtoolmaniam Member Posts: 3,213
    edited November -1
    SIG!226,229,225 and the 239 are excellent choices. If going for concealed carry opt for the 239. Sigs are legendary for reliability and accuracy, and they're made of metal![:)]

    A dead intruder cannot testify against you in a court of law!

    If they're still moving, put another round in them!



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  • 358 WINCHESTER358 WINCHESTER Member Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My vote is for the Springfield I carry one and nothing feels like a 1911 but a 1911.
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  • OklahomaboundOklahomabound Member Posts: 829 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    SIG P-232 380 (9mm x 17 kurz) or the Glock 21 (.45 cal). Go to your local dealer, best if they have an indoor range; try the feel; get them to show the disassembly, assembly, gun safety, and then shoot the ones that feel comfortable to you, that you can actually hit what it is your shooting at....[8D]

    It must be right, or we wouldn't do it this way!
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  • duckhunterduckhunter Member Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ruger p-90

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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    The ranges here will rent handguns to you to try....if that is available in your area, do it...YOu can handle all the different guns you are thinking of purchasing and then decide..
    No one can tell you what gun to purchase...do a bit of research, go to the gun shows, go to gun stores..ask questions...but its all going to come down to what feels good to you, what you want in a gun...and what is in your price range....
    My choice?..Colt 1911A1..
    Then Springfield Ultra Compact..
    After those come the Ruger and Smith&Wesson...

    Glocks?..no way..


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  • InvictaInvicta Member Posts: 262 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    try the smith&wesson 4040pd, i got to shoot one recently and was impressed. its lightweight, accurate, and could easily be concealed. it also has hogue grips which are nice.
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  • tidemantideman Member Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Whatever you end up with, be certain you are prepared to use it.

    Tideman [Prepared in TEXAS]

    "Don't shoot to stop 'em, Shoot to Destroy 'em!"
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  • bambihunterbambihunter Member Posts: 10,742 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Glock 29 (sub-compact 10mm). [:p]

    The 10mm - either you've got it, or you don't get it...
    Fanatic collector of the 10mm auto.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Someone please tell me how a 175-lb man is going to carry a SIG P-220 or a Ruger P-90 in a concealed manner? Geez.

    I'd go with a SIG P-245 or a S&W 457.
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