pashacavanna
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Hello all, I have done all the research including THR archives and have found wonderful advice, but am still counting on your passion and indulgence with this variant on the classic question: which gun to buy?
1. Glock 17 gen 3 9x21, NIB UW, price 500, shop will repurchase
2. Taurus PT92 AF, 9x21, used like new, DA/SA, price 600, shop will repurchase
3. FN Herstal, BDA9 9x21, pre-owned not used, price 500
Background: I have been practicing for a year at range and in field with a Buckmaster 22, a Mosin, and a Benelli M1 12 guage. In the pistol category I finally feel ready (marksmanship) to move up to a higher calibre. I really would love to get a Sig Sauer P232 in .380ACP, or a Glock 27 .40. just because I like them and they are great guns, but for lots of reasons related to total cost, availability and range/armourer advice, I have decided on a 9mm full size. Aif you are curious PM me, this is a 6 month research and personal decisioning shaggy dog not to get into here.
I live in Europe and am stuck with 9x21. Prices reflect market conditions, so I just note the 92 is 100 "units" more expensive, or 20%.
I know these are very different guns, especially the Glock, so I share some preferences, but am really open to your collective wisdom. Would love a CZ or Grand Power K100 which I have tried and liked, especially the GPK. I do not like Tanfoglios I have tried, and I have no access to a Glock for trial here. The three guns I mentioned are available from armourers I trust even if a used p232 .380 is available at distance for 450 and a used G27 is available for 500. Like I said I have decided the 9mm is the practical affordable and available round for my upgrade.
Purpose is range and eventual WORL, but that is just my inner boyscout talking. CC is not permitted here, nor will it likely ever be, and in any cass it is a pretty safe country. Never heard of a VC in the area. Truth be told I just like shooting and put about 200-300 rounds, or budget, whichever comes first, through my various bullet launchers every single week. Ammo is expensive, but I am one bright eyed and bushy tailed shooter.
Time for a bigger pistol calibre in my programme....
The Glock feels great in hand, trigger is surprisingly snappy and light, but so is the pistol. Sights work for me, it feels great in hand, but.... and here I quote many THRs.... it is soul-less. I know this gun will do everything I might ever ask of it. It just is no G27 to my eye and heart.
Taurus feels great. Solid. Hefty but comfortable, cozy even, DA trigger is long but smooth (to my in-shop dry fire finger), SA trigger is so short and light and surprising - compared to Beretta and Tanfoglio 9mm I have tried in range and shop comparisons of other pistols. I love the military tan color. I am very tempted except for the THR Taurus vs Glock threads. A bit like girls... You know who you should marry... Glock bakes and sweeps, but, mmhhhh, that Taurus is so sweet.... (amazingly no Beretta 92 is available' and certainly not in military tan)
The Browning (FN marqued) BDA9.... I was looking for a hi power SA, found this DA instead. Seems like a fantastic price for NIB (think relative price guys... this is Europe). Sights are nice and I acquire easily, trigger DA and SA decent in dry fire. I do admire and respect the history behind this gun. Feels good in hand, classic good looks, BDA9 reviews and THR advice as good as the high power, maybe better for DA fans.
I also tried. Beretta Px4 storm for 500. Hate it... feels plastic-y and I cannot reach the safety when gripping the pistol; have to use my left hand. Would go G17 over storm without hesitation.
My inner boyscout says Glock, my heart says Taurus, my Brain says BDA9.
So.... what do you think? I know I cannot go wrong, and I guess some would advise an H&K M&P or a Sig. Sorry, I cannot find them here, in my budget for my personal Christmas.
I am done watching the hundred youtubes, the FL threads and the textbooks, and I am now relying on you passionate gun-freaks (in the kindest sense) to make up my mind with your sage counsel.
Thank you!!!!
-Pavel
PS: I realise I have little post history here. I have been lurking mainly because I feel ill equipped to contribute wisdom what with my year's experience. My peeps taught me to keep quiet unless I had something smart to say. But I truly respect and value this community.
1. Glock 17 gen 3 9x21, NIB UW, price 500, shop will repurchase
2. Taurus PT92 AF, 9x21, used like new, DA/SA, price 600, shop will repurchase
3. FN Herstal, BDA9 9x21, pre-owned not used, price 500
Background: I have been practicing for a year at range and in field with a Buckmaster 22, a Mosin, and a Benelli M1 12 guage. In the pistol category I finally feel ready (marksmanship) to move up to a higher calibre. I really would love to get a Sig Sauer P232 in .380ACP, or a Glock 27 .40. just because I like them and they are great guns, but for lots of reasons related to total cost, availability and range/armourer advice, I have decided on a 9mm full size. Aif you are curious PM me, this is a 6 month research and personal decisioning shaggy dog not to get into here.
I live in Europe and am stuck with 9x21. Prices reflect market conditions, so I just note the 92 is 100 "units" more expensive, or 20%.
I know these are very different guns, especially the Glock, so I share some preferences, but am really open to your collective wisdom. Would love a CZ or Grand Power K100 which I have tried and liked, especially the GPK. I do not like Tanfoglios I have tried, and I have no access to a Glock for trial here. The three guns I mentioned are available from armourers I trust even if a used p232 .380 is available at distance for 450 and a used G27 is available for 500. Like I said I have decided the 9mm is the practical affordable and available round for my upgrade.
Purpose is range and eventual WORL, but that is just my inner boyscout talking. CC is not permitted here, nor will it likely ever be, and in any cass it is a pretty safe country. Never heard of a VC in the area. Truth be told I just like shooting and put about 200-300 rounds, or budget, whichever comes first, through my various bullet launchers every single week. Ammo is expensive, but I am one bright eyed and bushy tailed shooter.
Time for a bigger pistol calibre in my programme....
The Glock feels great in hand, trigger is surprisingly snappy and light, but so is the pistol. Sights work for me, it feels great in hand, but.... and here I quote many THRs.... it is soul-less. I know this gun will do everything I might ever ask of it. It just is no G27 to my eye and heart.
Taurus feels great. Solid. Hefty but comfortable, cozy even, DA trigger is long but smooth (to my in-shop dry fire finger), SA trigger is so short and light and surprising - compared to Beretta and Tanfoglio 9mm I have tried in range and shop comparisons of other pistols. I love the military tan color. I am very tempted except for the THR Taurus vs Glock threads. A bit like girls... You know who you should marry... Glock bakes and sweeps, but, mmhhhh, that Taurus is so sweet.... (amazingly no Beretta 92 is available' and certainly not in military tan)
The Browning (FN marqued) BDA9.... I was looking for a hi power SA, found this DA instead. Seems like a fantastic price for NIB (think relative price guys... this is Europe). Sights are nice and I acquire easily, trigger DA and SA decent in dry fire. I do admire and respect the history behind this gun. Feels good in hand, classic good looks, BDA9 reviews and THR advice as good as the high power, maybe better for DA fans.
I also tried. Beretta Px4 storm for 500. Hate it... feels plastic-y and I cannot reach the safety when gripping the pistol; have to use my left hand. Would go G17 over storm without hesitation.
My inner boyscout says Glock, my heart says Taurus, my Brain says BDA9.
So.... what do you think? I know I cannot go wrong, and I guess some would advise an H&K M&P or a Sig. Sorry, I cannot find them here, in my budget for my personal Christmas.
I am done watching the hundred youtubes, the FL threads and the textbooks, and I am now relying on you passionate gun-freaks (in the kindest sense) to make up my mind with your sage counsel.
Thank you!!!!
-Pavel
PS: I realise I have little post history here. I have been lurking mainly because I feel ill equipped to contribute wisdom what with my year's experience. My peeps taught me to keep quiet unless I had something smart to say. But I truly respect and value this community.
