Looks like I've got enough leads on my 10/81 P6 that I will definitely be getting rid of it. Overall, I love this gun -- it's accurate, 27 years reliable and probably 27 more to go. However, it's obviously a little older and broken in, and mag capacity for 9mm is lacking (8+1, made up for by 5 total mags). It has served well, with only 3 failures in 1500+ rounds that were probably all the fault of the ammo (same box).
So, coupled with the money I have to put towards my next purchase, I'll be looking around $600, with opportunity for a super value at $700. I don't mind used guns at all, in fact I'd prefer them for the added value/price.
I'm looking for something:
a) as reliable as my Sig, with the same or better reputation
b) probably 9mm, although I'm not completely opposed to switching caliber (.40, .45 though, no 10mm/.380/etc)
c) nothing smaller than the P6, as it is a TINY bit too small for my hands, but still grips well
d) accurate! I can fix my lack of skill, but I don't want to try to troubleshoot a pistol!
My dad just purchased an '01 Sig P220 in .45 which sort of ignited the "spend". If I can get a pistol that meets the above goals for $300, by all means I will. I don't need to spend more money to feel good about a weapon.
All of that said, what pistols would you recommend I look into, that rank up there as meeting a b c and d?
Off the top of my head, CPO Sig, Glock, H&K (except price) are the obvious choices, but I want to hear yours. Glock grip angle doesn't bother me, I can adjust.
So, coupled with the money I have to put towards my next purchase, I'll be looking around $600, with opportunity for a super value at $700. I don't mind used guns at all, in fact I'd prefer them for the added value/price.
I'm looking for something:
a) as reliable as my Sig, with the same or better reputation
b) probably 9mm, although I'm not completely opposed to switching caliber (.40, .45 though, no 10mm/.380/etc)
c) nothing smaller than the P6, as it is a TINY bit too small for my hands, but still grips well
d) accurate! I can fix my lack of skill, but I don't want to try to troubleshoot a pistol!
My dad just purchased an '01 Sig P220 in .45 which sort of ignited the "spend". If I can get a pistol that meets the above goals for $300, by all means I will. I don't need to spend more money to feel good about a weapon.
All of that said, what pistols would you recommend I look into, that rank up there as meeting a b c and d?
Off the top of my head, CPO Sig, Glock, H&K (except price) are the obvious choices, but I want to hear yours. Glock grip angle doesn't bother me, I can adjust.