I live in California and am applying for a CCW.. This would be my first handgun purchase, and I'm looking for opinions on a few I'm about to list. My father has his Level III license (former law enforcement) and lives in Texas so he has quite an armament... I myself just want a pistol I can carry around for safety and, of course, a fun time at the range!
I was looking at several models that I enjoyed (two of which I've fired), let me know what you guys think:
1.) Walther P99QA [or P99C for Concealed Carry]
2.) Glock/Glock Mini [my dad has one, but they've got quite a bit of recoil, which I don't like]
3.) Smith and Wesson 357 Magnum/.38 Special (The one I'm considering can fire either round)
I've fired the .38 special, my father owns one that used to belong to my grandfather and I quite enjoyed it. A reliable, beefy weapon with manageable recoil. The only thing I don't like is the 5/6 round capacity. Overall I really enjoyed it though.
I've also fired the Glock and Glock Mini (my father and brother own them), but their recoil is pretty intense. I like the overall feel, but the style and recoil just didn't please me enough to really consider it, the only reason I put it up is because I know it's a reliable and easy to use weapon.
The P99 I've not had the chance to fire, but I do have a replica [Pellet Gun, Walther authorized]. From what I've read it's got some great features and if it's at all weighted like my replica I like the way it holds. It also fits very comfortably in my hand and is small enough to be hidden (they have some great interior waist holsters).
What do you guys think?
I was looking at several models that I enjoyed (two of which I've fired), let me know what you guys think:
1.) Walther P99QA [or P99C for Concealed Carry]
2.) Glock/Glock Mini [my dad has one, but they've got quite a bit of recoil, which I don't like]
3.) Smith and Wesson 357 Magnum/.38 Special (The one I'm considering can fire either round)
I've fired the .38 special, my father owns one that used to belong to my grandfather and I quite enjoyed it. A reliable, beefy weapon with manageable recoil. The only thing I don't like is the 5/6 round capacity. Overall I really enjoyed it though.
I've also fired the Glock and Glock Mini (my father and brother own them), but their recoil is pretty intense. I like the overall feel, but the style and recoil just didn't please me enough to really consider it, the only reason I put it up is because I know it's a reliable and easy to use weapon.
The P99 I've not had the chance to fire, but I do have a replica [Pellet Gun, Walther authorized]. From what I've read it's got some great features and if it's at all weighted like my replica I like the way it holds. It also fits very comfortably in my hand and is small enough to be hidden (they have some great interior waist holsters).
What do you guys think?