Hi everybody this is my first time posting ever....anywhere!!!! First off want to say its been very helpful reading all the good info on this form....Ok..little background....i have always been interested in guns and recently diecied to get one....well being the type of person i am i new i was not going to just go out and grab one so i started the process of going from novice to non-novice as far as seeing what i should get...i have read almost as much as i can from all sources ...net....mags...tons of form post....reviews...people i know and work with...and i have finally narrowed it down to a short list after going to the range where everyone will be glad to here i tried a lot of them out like so many recommend and also took a safty class...i feel very good about where i am at knowledge wise and now i need to pick one(for now).....this is where it gets fun and really hard to choose at the same time because i do not have a lot of room for error due to money and will not be able to go out and grab a second right away $$:banghead:......i do plan to get my carry permit by the end of the year....that keeps messing with my choice a bit....ok... where i stand as far as what i am looking for
first- safe and reliable
second- home defense with possible carry in mind
third- capacity...im really on the fence with this because i really agree with the whole "that is not as important as accuracy and practice...."
forth- $$..for my first one i dont want to skimp...but cant spend a whole lot :banghead:
fifth-want something sub-compact/j-frame
Choices-iv looked at a lot...shot quite a few and i know everyone has there top pick and these are what i like as far as feel...features...looks..and other things. no special order...please tell me what u think....good/bad about them..what would u would pick and why? i know u guys can help...sorry so long winded
xd subcompact
s&w 642/442(either)
sig 239
sp101 2" spurless
first- safe and reliable
second- home defense with possible carry in mind
third- capacity...im really on the fence with this because i really agree with the whole "that is not as important as accuracy and practice...."
forth- $$..for my first one i dont want to skimp...but cant spend a whole lot :banghead:
fifth-want something sub-compact/j-frame
Choices-iv looked at a lot...shot quite a few and i know everyone has there top pick and these are what i like as far as feel...features...looks..and other things. no special order...please tell me what u think....good/bad about them..what would u would pick and why? i know u guys can help...sorry so long winded
xd subcompact
s&w 642/442(either)
sig 239
sp101 2" spurless