mbr
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About six months ago I had to sell my Glock G36, which had been my primary CCW for several years, and have been getting by with an airweight bodyguard for carry and a Ruger P97 DAO for my house gun. I have been looking for a new pistol or revolver for CCW. I have gone to a couple of gun shows, hung out at gun shops, read a bunch on the internet, and currently have the following on my short list:
Glock G19
Ruger SP101
Ruger KP345
Springfield XD9
Kahr K9, P9, or TP9
Browning/FN Hi-Power (9)
My criteria are:
Grip size/trigger reach. Even though I am a pretty big guy, I have really small hands, and this is almost always the limiting factor for me. The reason the G36 is not on this list is because the trigger reach was a hair too long for me.
weight under 30 ounces, +or-
.357, 9mm, or .45
Cost effectiveness, both in initial purchase and use, (holsters, accessories, ammo). I'm not 25 and single anymore, heck I'm not 35 and single anymore, and I can't afford to do the gun of the week thing anymore.
Proven design, total reliability, reasonable accuracy, pleasant to shoot.
I really prefer DAO; Not only is it more idiot-proof, I've seen too many un-decocked pistols holstered at the range.
Crimson Trace. I have become quite enamored of these laser grips.
Any comments, thoughts, or suggestions?
Glock G19
Ruger SP101
Ruger KP345
Springfield XD9
Kahr K9, P9, or TP9
Browning/FN Hi-Power (9)
My criteria are:
Grip size/trigger reach. Even though I am a pretty big guy, I have really small hands, and this is almost always the limiting factor for me. The reason the G36 is not on this list is because the trigger reach was a hair too long for me.
weight under 30 ounces, +or-
.357, 9mm, or .45
Cost effectiveness, both in initial purchase and use, (holsters, accessories, ammo). I'm not 25 and single anymore, heck I'm not 35 and single anymore, and I can't afford to do the gun of the week thing anymore.
Proven design, total reliability, reasonable accuracy, pleasant to shoot.
I really prefer DAO; Not only is it more idiot-proof, I've seen too many un-decocked pistols holstered at the range.
Crimson Trace. I have become quite enamored of these laser grips.
Any comments, thoughts, or suggestions?