Have you discovered your balance point yet? By that, I mean the point where you become a less accurate shooter when you increase the power of you handgun.
As I get older, my point is changing. I sold off my .41 and .44 magnums, even my S&W model 24 snub nose and most of my .45ACP pistols.
I find that a 2 pound (or something around that) pistol is just right for me as a carry gun and a range gun. I usually shoot .38 Specials in my .357's when I go to the range. I make an exception for my 6 inch model 586. Between the heavy weight of the gun and having been MAGNA-PORTED, it is easy to shoot, even with full power 125 grain .357 ammo. I just would not want to carry it around on my hip.
I still shoot .40 S&W, using the 180 grain ammo that is not nearly as fierce as the 155 grain load my agency once issued. You can really tell the difference in a short barreled .40.
Most, in semi autoes, I shoot 9m.m., which is still my issue gun caliber.
I recently bought my wife a BERETTA 92X Compact and think it is just about perfect for me as well. I will see how much she likes it on her birthday.
I shoot the full size BERETTA 92's and 96's just as easily, but they are just larger and less concealable than the Compact model, so not as good a fit for my needs.
Have you found a balance point at which you happy with?
This is not a caliber question per say, but just what do you find is the best balance of size, caliber and action type for you?
Jim
As I get older, my point is changing. I sold off my .41 and .44 magnums, even my S&W model 24 snub nose and most of my .45ACP pistols.
I find that a 2 pound (or something around that) pistol is just right for me as a carry gun and a range gun. I usually shoot .38 Specials in my .357's when I go to the range. I make an exception for my 6 inch model 586. Between the heavy weight of the gun and having been MAGNA-PORTED, it is easy to shoot, even with full power 125 grain .357 ammo. I just would not want to carry it around on my hip.
I still shoot .40 S&W, using the 180 grain ammo that is not nearly as fierce as the 155 grain load my agency once issued. You can really tell the difference in a short barreled .40.
Most, in semi autoes, I shoot 9m.m., which is still my issue gun caliber.
I recently bought my wife a BERETTA 92X Compact and think it is just about perfect for me as well. I will see how much she likes it on her birthday.
I shoot the full size BERETTA 92's and 96's just as easily, but they are just larger and less concealable than the Compact model, so not as good a fit for my needs.
Have you found a balance point at which you happy with?
This is not a caliber question per say, but just what do you find is the best balance of size, caliber and action type for you?
Jim