Yellow Dart
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- Joined
- Jan 4, 2008
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I'm new to THR and was wondering if anyone has any advice on a good semi-auto handgun. I have a good deal of experience with pistols, but this would be the first one I personally own. I don't plan on using this pistol for concealed carry. I'm looking for more of a home-defense and range pistol so size and weight isn't a factor. I'm also trying to keep it around or under $500, I'd be more than happy to buy one used.
A few I've been looking at are the Steyr M40, 1911 styles, and I really like the Walther p99 but I'm not sure if i can get one at an affordable price. I've also looked at some of the newer Taurus automatics like the 24/7 OSS, it looks like an affordable alternative to the H%K Mk. 23. I'd like to avoid glocks, while I admit they are probably one of the best made semi's on the market, the ones I've fired feel like bricks and don't really point as naturally for me, its just my personal preference.
I'd prefer a .45 ACP but .40 isn't bad either. I might consider a 9mm but I'd really like something larger. I have used a .357 SIG once and it seemed like a really flat shooter, thats a possible choice as well. What are your thoughts?
A few I've been looking at are the Steyr M40, 1911 styles, and I really like the Walther p99 but I'm not sure if i can get one at an affordable price. I've also looked at some of the newer Taurus automatics like the 24/7 OSS, it looks like an affordable alternative to the H%K Mk. 23. I'd like to avoid glocks, while I admit they are probably one of the best made semi's on the market, the ones I've fired feel like bricks and don't really point as naturally for me, its just my personal preference.
I'd prefer a .45 ACP but .40 isn't bad either. I might consider a 9mm but I'd really like something larger. I have used a .357 SIG once and it seemed like a really flat shooter, thats a possible choice as well. What are your thoughts?