What all around gun?
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lolVern Humphrey
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I'd go with a good M1911 and plan for a quality .22 conversion kit as my next purchase.
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Glock 22 with a .22lr close by for practice.
Another vote for the Glock.
A mid sized seems the best compromise between concealability, mag capacity and sight radius. Holsters and accessories are easy to find. Simple to operate and repair (not that you'll need to). Lower cost means plenty of $$ for ammo and extras compared to the other two - seriously, the cost of a Browning HP and quality 1911 have gotten crazy. That's the issue with any gun that has a lot of machining operations.
I do like the feel of the steel handguns, and grew up on the 1911 and HP-35. But in terms of durability and value it is simply not possible to compete with the good polymer framed autos.
Finally, while concealed carry of the 1911 or HP-35 is certainly an option, when you carry constantly, the extra weight does get noticed.
BTW, my personal carry is usually a CZ-75 SAO, but I carried a G19 and then G22 for many years.
A mid sized seems the best compromise between concealability, mag capacity and sight radius. Holsters and accessories are easy to find. Simple to operate and repair (not that you'll need to). Lower cost means plenty of $$ for ammo and extras compared to the other two - seriously, the cost of a Browning HP and quality 1911 have gotten crazy. That's the issue with any gun that has a lot of machining operations.
I do like the feel of the steel handguns, and grew up on the 1911 and HP-35. But in terms of durability and value it is simply not possible to compete with the good polymer framed autos.
Finally, while concealed carry of the 1911 or HP-35 is certainly an option, when you carry constantly, the extra weight does get noticed.
BTW, my personal carry is usually a CZ-75 SAO, but I carried a G19 and then G22 for many years.
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Get the one you hit with best. A fancy gun that you cannot hit with is nothing more than a pretty paperweight when your life depends on it.
I chose the Glock.
You get the middle ground on power between 9mm and 45acp. You also get higher capacity than the Hi-Power or 1911. Parts and accessories are easy to come by just like the 1911 and Hi-Power. The Glock should be less finicky than some 1911's out there. The fullsize Glocks are not that much harder to carry than a fullsize 1911, they are thicker but with the right holster and dress it can be done easily. If I could only buy 1 gun for the next five years and wanted to ensure that I'd enjoy shooting it, and have a reliable gun for sd/hd and carry then it would be a Glock.
You get the middle ground on power between 9mm and 45acp. You also get higher capacity than the Hi-Power or 1911. Parts and accessories are easy to come by just like the 1911 and Hi-Power. The Glock should be less finicky than some 1911's out there. The fullsize Glocks are not that much harder to carry than a fullsize 1911, they are thicker but with the right holster and dress it can be done easily. If I could only buy 1 gun for the next five years and wanted to ensure that I'd enjoy shooting it, and have a reliable gun for sd/hd and carry then it would be a Glock.
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I prefer SR9 or P345 for all day carry over the 1911 . only way i prefera 1911 over the ones i said is if it was a Nighthawk Custom 1911 ,then i wont have any kind of issues!
exdetsgt
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I know the OP doesn't want a G19. I have no idea why not. Apparently he doesn't want a high capacity easily concealable and trouble-free shooter.
millertyme
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of course, if you could afford one Hi Power you cold afford a couple other guns instead.
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OK, no 19. Got it. Don't know anything about the Browning Hi Power. However, I'm more than willing to find out. My friend has one. Spoke to him on the phone this AM and he said I could take it for a drive. Bound to be slimmer as it's a single stack.
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1911. I've been wanting to add one in 9mm for less expensive ammo.
The glock 17 is too big for year round concealed carry, for me anyway. A 5" 1911 conceals pretty well on my slim (150lbs) 6ft frame. The wintertime months wont be so bad.
What I dont get is the $500 to $600 budget for 5 years. That's about $40 to $50 bucks a month... I hate to sound like a jerk, but if money is that tight you should be thinking about other things.
The glock 17 is too big for year round concealed carry, for me anyway. A 5" 1911 conceals pretty well on my slim (150lbs) 6ft frame. The wintertime months wont be so bad.
What I dont get is the $500 to $600 budget for 5 years. That's about $40 to $50 bucks a month... I hate to sound like a jerk, but if money is that tight you should be thinking about other things.
Only one gun and you are not considering the Glock 19? And the Glock 17 is not on the list now either?
Too bad.
All Glocks are homely, boring, simple and reliable. The only thing they do well is work all the time with minimum attention. The 9mm Glocks are the most reliable of them all. 'Course you can get a lemon...but it's unlikely.
If you're considering the HP in 9mm, you really should reconsider a 9mm Glock. You'll have enough money left over to replace the crappy Glock sights, replace the crappy Glock recoil rod/spring setup and buy a lot of range ammo as well as Rangers, HSTs, Gold Dots or Golden Sabers for defense.
As for the 1911, they are traditional favorites but a reliable one set up to fit your personal needs will cost you even more of a goodly sum--either in a semi-custom or one that's been torqued by a good 1911-smith. For what you'll spend on that, you can get yourself an HP and a Glock or two with a whole bunch more ammo.
Practical answer: a 9mm Glock.
Too bad.
All Glocks are homely, boring, simple and reliable. The only thing they do well is work all the time with minimum attention. The 9mm Glocks are the most reliable of them all. 'Course you can get a lemon...but it's unlikely.
If you're considering the HP in 9mm, you really should reconsider a 9mm Glock. You'll have enough money left over to replace the crappy Glock sights, replace the crappy Glock recoil rod/spring setup and buy a lot of range ammo as well as Rangers, HSTs, Gold Dots or Golden Sabers for defense.
As for the 1911, they are traditional favorites but a reliable one set up to fit your personal needs will cost you even more of a goodly sum--either in a semi-custom or one that's been torqued by a good 1911-smith. For what you'll spend on that, you can get yourself an HP and a Glock or two with a whole bunch more ammo.
Practical answer: a 9mm Glock.
I had to make the same choice and chose a Glock 27. Small and light enough to carry regularly. With the high capacity magazines that Glock offers, it also makes a good home defense weapon as well. You need to shoot whatever it is your going to purchase and see if you actually like the feel and can shoot it well.
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nope
doggone shame, too
slim has always been high on my woobie attributes list
lighter, not so much
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Carry, home, range fun, not too expensive to shoot, and you'll only have the one gun? Glock 19 would be the one for me. If you want one gun to do a lot, then you'll have to give up in other areas (that area for you being the trigger and it being polymer)
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Hello all, RON L here - SERE SURPLUS
I had a few Moments to respond here and the OP had a simular though pattern that I did? I've owned and used Glocks in G17, G19 as well as Test Fired the Mini (G26, G27), and while I do admire thier function and relibility, I to, do Not like the feel and ballance of them! Too Blocky, too Chuky feel of the Grip and more? I opted for the M-95 Classic Copy of the Browning Mk3, it's a 13-15 shot SA with parts intergangeable parts with all High powers in 9mm! I also Picked that caliber as it would be theoreticly easier and cheaper to get 9MM than 45 ACP! I am a huge 1911 fan! I dehorned my own Gun, removed the Magazine safery and smoothed the gun, it's a a Class act and cost me 1/2 what a BHP Mk3 would have and $ left over to buy Quality mags and ammo! I use a Strong Company FBI Tilt Holster and with the right belt, it's a easy carry and I use it year round!
I had a few Moments to respond here and the OP had a simular though pattern that I did? I've owned and used Glocks in G17, G19 as well as Test Fired the Mini (G26, G27), and while I do admire thier function and relibility, I to, do Not like the feel and ballance of them! Too Blocky, too Chuky feel of the Grip and more? I opted for the M-95 Classic Copy of the Browning Mk3, it's a 13-15 shot SA with parts intergangeable parts with all High powers in 9mm! I also Picked that caliber as it would be theoreticly easier and cheaper to get 9MM than 45 ACP! I am a huge 1911 fan! I dehorned my own Gun, removed the Magazine safery and smoothed the gun, it's a a Class act and cost me 1/2 what a BHP Mk3 would have and $ left over to buy Quality mags and ammo! I use a Strong Company FBI Tilt Holster and with the right belt, it's a easy carry and I use it year round!
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My bad about thinking the HP was a single stack. Not only did you folks straighten me out pronto, but I got to play with my friend's HP yesterday and saw for myself. Grips are a bit wider than a 1911 but slimmer than a Glock. Slide, however, seems about the same width as that of a 1911.
I liked the feel of his HP. Wish I could afford one.
I liked the feel of his HP. Wish I could afford one.
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