A few months ago I asked for opinions on the best combat/defense pistol. I got a lot of good replies, and a few idiots as well, and I have settled on my two. I tested numerous platforms to include Kel-Tec, Sig, S&W M&P, Steyr, Colt, Springfield, BHP, H&K, Beretta, and Glock in calibers .380, 9mm, .40 and .45. I also worked with distances of 5 to 15 yards.
For primary carry, I chose the Glock 17 Gen4. Believe it or not, it is rather easy to conceal with the Bianchi Model 100 IWB holster. I am right handed and I got the left hand holster so that I can wear it in the small of my back and draw the pistol with my right hand. It is a very nice quality holster for about $40. I also love the new trigger system and new double spring system for recoil. I actually shot my way out of the DA/SA models b/c I got so proficient with the Glock constant trigger pull that I was not giving the other DA pistol triggers enough time to reset before I was trying to pull the trigger again. I can pull the Glock trigger quickly and I am accurate!!!
I also purchased the new reproduction GI model 1911-A1 from Springfield Armory. It is a really neat pistol, and shoots like a dream! Both of these weapons have very quick trigger resets, and for me, the recoil is very managable. I have just gone completely away from the .40 all together, and from what I'm hearing so are a lot of police departments. Most important thing is hits...shots on target, and it seems most are coming to realize they get better shot placement with the 9mm with a longer barrel. But let's be honest...any gun enthusiast just loves the .45.
Well, I'm still open to getting opinions with valid reasons for personal choice, but I think most will agree that the absolute best combat/defense pistol is the one you are best with. One friend said get the biggest caliber you can handle and conceal, and get proficient with it. And, don't make it your only pistol!
For primary carry, I chose the Glock 17 Gen4. Believe it or not, it is rather easy to conceal with the Bianchi Model 100 IWB holster. I am right handed and I got the left hand holster so that I can wear it in the small of my back and draw the pistol with my right hand. It is a very nice quality holster for about $40. I also love the new trigger system and new double spring system for recoil. I actually shot my way out of the DA/SA models b/c I got so proficient with the Glock constant trigger pull that I was not giving the other DA pistol triggers enough time to reset before I was trying to pull the trigger again. I can pull the Glock trigger quickly and I am accurate!!!
I also purchased the new reproduction GI model 1911-A1 from Springfield Armory. It is a really neat pistol, and shoots like a dream! Both of these weapons have very quick trigger resets, and for me, the recoil is very managable. I have just gone completely away from the .40 all together, and from what I'm hearing so are a lot of police departments. Most important thing is hits...shots on target, and it seems most are coming to realize they get better shot placement with the 9mm with a longer barrel. But let's be honest...any gun enthusiast just loves the .45.
Well, I'm still open to getting opinions with valid reasons for personal choice, but I think most will agree that the absolute best combat/defense pistol is the one you are best with. One friend said get the biggest caliber you can handle and conceal, and get proficient with it. And, don't make it your only pistol!
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