:banghead: Hey everybody, i'm going 2 purchase my first handgun in a .40cal. next week and i'm kinda hard headed and don't want 2 start out small. But i narrowed it down 2 these: H&K USP 40 Compact, H&K P2000, Beretta Brigadier Inox, and a Sig P229R Dak any suggestions.
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Preacherman
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I'll move this over to our Autoloaders forum, where it's likely to draw a more informed response.
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I for one always always suggest one try and shoot a variety before making a purchase.
Best thing is to take a Handgun Course and get training. This will not only allow you learn safety, also proper instructions on how different platforms work, pro's and con's, and to actually shoot these varieties.
Too many students showed up with what daddy, big brother, or magazine 'said' they needed. Only to find the gun did not fit them, the controls were difficult - especially under stress, or the recoil was not pleasant.
Always suggested folks not buy until they actually took the class and tried our variety of guns. Some were duplicates - just different stocks. We did this with holsters belts too...
Personally I never warmed up the .40. Students we had never seemed to warm up to either. Sharper recoil in some of the smaller guns, and especially the Polymer.
9mm affords one an affordable ammo choice to promote shooting more to become proficient, in a bunch of platforms with milder recoil.
45ACP has a soft push, many of the ladies really like this in the 1911s, and Rugers.
Funny tho', too many students really like for a first gun a Used Model 10. Used Police trade ins, variety of ammo for different tasks , affordable, always someone who reloaded for them would do so, not ammo dependent, no mag dependent for the gun to run.
I have always said - if a person learns to shoot a Revolver DA, they will be a better shooter no matter what platform they may transition to later on.
Students really liked the dry fire practice. Some made it a fun challenge putting that dime on and going thru a whole cylinder and it not falling off.
"Hey, you said this dry fire dealie with a dime would make me a better shooter...check out THIS target will you?" <big grin with target in hand>
Try before you buy, get proper training. One cannot buy skill and targets.
I for one always always suggest one try and shoot a variety before making a purchase.
Best thing is to take a Handgun Course and get training. This will not only allow you learn safety, also proper instructions on how different platforms work, pro's and con's, and to actually shoot these varieties.
Too many students showed up with what daddy, big brother, or magazine 'said' they needed. Only to find the gun did not fit them, the controls were difficult - especially under stress, or the recoil was not pleasant.
Always suggested folks not buy until they actually took the class and tried our variety of guns. Some were duplicates - just different stocks. We did this with holsters belts too...
Personally I never warmed up the .40. Students we had never seemed to warm up to either. Sharper recoil in some of the smaller guns, and especially the Polymer.
9mm affords one an affordable ammo choice to promote shooting more to become proficient, in a bunch of platforms with milder recoil.
45ACP has a soft push, many of the ladies really like this in the 1911s, and Rugers.
Funny tho', too many students really like for a first gun a Used Model 10. Used Police trade ins, variety of ammo for different tasks , affordable, always someone who reloaded for them would do so, not ammo dependent, no mag dependent for the gun to run.
I have always said - if a person learns to shoot a Revolver DA, they will be a better shooter no matter what platform they may transition to later on.
Students really liked the dry fire practice. Some made it a fun challenge putting that dime on and going thru a whole cylinder and it not falling off.
"Hey, you said this dry fire dealie with a dime would make me a better shooter...check out THIS target will you?" <big grin with target in hand>
Try before you buy, get proper training. One cannot buy skill and targets.
Pietro Beretta
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You may want the "best" in names, but part of the price tag is the name, doesn’t necessarily make them the best. Every firearm manufacture will produce a lemon here and their.
My first firearm purchased at 21 was an XD40 Sub-Compact. The only problem I have are with the quick follow up shots. This isnt really a problem for me anymore since I have learned to cope with the different snap in recoil.
All Metal frames can help with the recoil
CZ RAMI in .40
CZ75 Compact .40
Browning Hi-Power in.40
Beretta 96
Kahr .40 T,K,MK series
If I could do it over again. I would get the XD9 Sub-Compact. And my CZ75 Compact in .40
100rnds of 9mm =10$
100rnds of 40 =15$
100rnds of 45 =20$
Like an above poster said, go to your range and see what fits you best.
If you are comfortable with a small polymer frame in .40 then go for it.
..Just something to think about in your quest.
My first firearm purchased at 21 was an XD40 Sub-Compact. The only problem I have are with the quick follow up shots. This isnt really a problem for me anymore since I have learned to cope with the different snap in recoil.
All Metal frames can help with the recoil
CZ RAMI in .40
CZ75 Compact .40
Browning Hi-Power in.40
Beretta 96
Kahr .40 T,K,MK series
If I could do it over again. I would get the XD9 Sub-Compact. And my CZ75 Compact in .40
100rnds of 9mm =10$
100rnds of 40 =15$
100rnds of 45 =20$
Like an above poster said, go to your range and see what fits you best.
If you are comfortable with a small polymer frame in .40 then go for it.
..Just something to think about in your quest.
MachIVshooter
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The Beretta will be the most pleasant to shoot, but is the least suited to concealed carry. That said, I will recommend a .45 over a .40 every time. The slight difference in price is worth it. .45 is a more flexible round and is more pleasant to shoot, especially in lighter guns.
Pietro Beretta
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I dont notice a difference in my shooting pattern when I shoot a .40 compard to a .45
Just FYI, so muzzle flip might not matter thaaat much, just depends on personal preference.
Just FYI, so muzzle flip might not matter thaaat much, just depends on personal preference.
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Boss Spearman
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I'd definitely go with HK or Beretta from my experiences. The Sig I had was unreliable.
usp_fan
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The p2000 is an updated usp compact. It has the benefit of a standard light rail and a smoother exterior. I love my usp40c, but the p2000 gets my vote if it's going to be your carry pistol.
Let us know what you decide,
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Let us know what you decide,
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