So I've seen a bunch of opinions about these different handguns, but I'm looking more for information based on facts and actual use. I realize I can't base an entire brand off one particular instance, but I think I think I can probably get a decent idea off of a group consensus.
Recently I was pretty set on buying a Glock 22 or 23, .40. I'm located in Los Angeles, CA, which only allows 10 round magazine, so a couple extra rounds doesn't make a difference to me since I can't buy them anyway.
I'm looking for a reliable, yet affordable, handgun for home defense and occasionally for the range. As I was saying, I was set on the Glock until I started looking more into the XD 40. When I did a google search on reliability, Glock seemed to rise to the top, but when I did a Glock vs. XD 40 search, the XD seemed to be favored over the Glock. Then I started getting Sig Pro thrown into the mix, which was less of a consideration, but still a consideration. I've owned Ruger and Beretta in the past, not interested, and HK seems very expensive for something I could get just as reliable for a much better price.
Please save "get a shotgun" "get an AR" "buy them all" jokes, I read enough of those in the previous threads, har har. I will be looking at all three in store to see which feels better, possibly renting them for a day of trial, but right now I'm looking more for reliability, mechanics, and durability.
Thank you.
Recently I was pretty set on buying a Glock 22 or 23, .40. I'm located in Los Angeles, CA, which only allows 10 round magazine, so a couple extra rounds doesn't make a difference to me since I can't buy them anyway.
I'm looking for a reliable, yet affordable, handgun for home defense and occasionally for the range. As I was saying, I was set on the Glock until I started looking more into the XD 40. When I did a google search on reliability, Glock seemed to rise to the top, but when I did a Glock vs. XD 40 search, the XD seemed to be favored over the Glock. Then I started getting Sig Pro thrown into the mix, which was less of a consideration, but still a consideration. I've owned Ruger and Beretta in the past, not interested, and HK seems very expensive for something I could get just as reliable for a much better price.
Please save "get a shotgun" "get an AR" "buy them all" jokes, I read enough of those in the previous threads, har har. I will be looking at all three in store to see which feels better, possibly renting them for a day of trial, but right now I'm looking more for reliability, mechanics, and durability.
Thank you.