40 cal pistol

[Bruno2]

I am wanting to purchase a new or slightly used but in very good condition pistol . I like Beretta and I have a 92fs in 9mm , but , I want a different style of pistol . I am curious about the full size px4 storm . They are kind of ugly and yes I know that doesnt have anything to do with function or ergonomics . I like the springfield xd guns , however , I was a little concerned with where they are built . I am not saying I wouldnt own one . My buisness partner has one our company bought him for Christmas a few years ago ( I know that is a really great way to celebrate jesus's b-day )and he absolutely loves it . I have shot it and I think its a great shooting gun . I am not real big on Glocks b/c of the whole safety design , but , I wont down talk them either I have never heard anybody say I bought one and it breaks all of the time a big POS . What else is out there that is reputable American made with good steel or plastic and people seem to hold in high regard ? Oh yeah I would like some capacity doesnt have to be 17+1 or anything that high , but , hold a dozen or so .
Thank You to everybody posting
Brandon Harrison

 

[LoneStarWings]

S&W M&P 40

Made in the USA, high quality, very reliable, accurate, comes with a thumb and/or magazine safety if you want, and 15+1 capacity. I have one with about 4000 rounds through it, and it's been great.

 

[ccsniper]

I would go with this since you already are familiar with the control

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=142063010

If that doesn't float your boat you could get a taurus 24/7 pro. I got the opportunity to shoot one, My friends and I put around 400 rounds threw it in one day and only one jam do to a case with a upside down primer.

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=142749964

 

[Deanimator]

XDs are decent guns. I know a number of people who own them and have never come across anybody who did who didn't like them.

I've got two Glocks, a 19 and a 22 and see no reason to switch.

 

[RedAlert]

My vote is for the Sig 229. Solid, well made, and in my experience, utterly reliable. You can just add a .357 Sig barrel and shoot that caliber as well.

Ralph

 

[wrs840]

My vote is for the Sig 229. Solid, well made, and in my experience, utterly reliable. You can just add a .357 Sig barrel and shoot that caliber as well.

My brother has exactly that set-up, with both barrels, and he also is a guy who used a 92FS as his main pistol for years. He's been very pleased with the Sig 229, having owned it for probably five months now. I've shot it and I can group better with it than I can with either of my own 3rd gen Smith .40s.

Les

 

[EOD Guy in VA]

I'd recommend the S&W M&P 40. Excellent pistol, 100% reliable, accurate. I started with 1 M&P... now I own 4.

 

[NMGonzo]

I have a glock 35

I want another one to have a pair.

 

[Bruno2]

I went to bass pro last night and fingered a few of them . 24/7 , m&p , xdm , px4 , fn , glock . I am still a little up in the air , but , will be making decision soon .
Thank you everybody for the input .

 

[strangelittleman]

If I were in the market for a .40 Short & Wide, I'd seriously consider the FN FNP40. The Beretta PX4 is also a fine pistol but the FNP series are a great deal and an excellent pistol! The Sig pistols are great also but carry a big price tag.

 

[possum]

i don't care where my xd is made, at over 17,000rds i couldn't be happier, it is reliable as can be, accurate, and eats any and every bullet cast, jhp etc that you will feed it.

 

[gglass]

Go try an M&P 40 at your local range. Nothing else will ever feel right again. After my first M&P, I was hooked. I'll never regret selling two Glocks to help fund my five M&P's

M&P40 FS
M&P357 FS
M&P9c
M&P9 Pro Series (x2)

My main carry handgun:

 

[Lezak39]

Another Vote for the p229 here. Excellent, excellent gun.

 

[Mike J]

I like my XD-40 & it has been flawless. I believe there are a lot of good choices out there. I know it gets said a lot here but I think you should go rent, borrow & shoot as many of the many different options as possible. Only you will know what suits you best. All we can do is tell you what we like.

 

[jeepguy]

if your not going to carry sig 226 if it is for carry sig 229. i had a 92fs that i loved wanted to get a .40 as well went with the sig 226 and love it they both fit my hand perfectly