Picking a new pistol, seeking opinons.

[Dogbite]

I have been shooting about 38 years, and I work in a high risk environment.
These are the guns I am considering.

1. Sig Sauer P220 super match.

2. Springfield Trophy match.

3. HK 45.

4. Glock 30.

I have owned many 1911's, Glocks of all calibers, etc. I am comfortable with
everything. What would you choose if you were in my situation?

Thanks for all the input in advance!

 

[HGUNHNTR]

^ It would be helpful if we knew your situation.

Of those listed I favor the HK45, but I do not know your intended purpose/

 

[meytind]

Is this a pistol for carry? Nightstand duty? Just to keep in the safe?

 

[dogtown tom]

Dogbite: ...I work in a high risk environment...

A mall?

 

[FastMover]

Of all the guns you listed I tend to lean on the Sig. I carry Glock pistols every day but the Sig is something that I behold. Of the firearms that I've owned and sold my W. German P220 is the one I miss the most.

 

[9mmepiphany]

For a combination of reliability and accuracy to bet your life on, the H&K HK45 would be my first choice over the Sig 220 Super Match...just for the lighter weight and the more rugger sights.

PLus I love the Nills designed grips on the HK45

 

[Bill B.]

Picking a new pistol, seeking opinions.

I would take the HK45 of those you have listed. I would be just as happy with a S&W 4586 45 ACP. Most under valued 45 ACP available.

 

[BCRider]

I'd buy the one that I liked the most. Or the one that tickled my curiosity by being different. With 38 years of experience under your belt I'd suggest that you should be able to do the same. Especially since you gave us precious little to go on for what you want to use this new gun for.

The first two choices imply that you want to use the guns for range fun and possibly some competition. The second two sort of hint at a new carry piece. Just that much more confusion added to the pot.

 

[Confederate]

Well, if you've tried all those guns and calibers, you'd best know what works best for you.

I personally think Glocks are dangerous unless you keep a round out of the chamber. In my opinion they have no safeties, and I don't much care for them for carrying purposes. They also jam if you limp wrist them. (And though that's not an issue most of the time, if you're injured in a conflict, it might be.)

Reliability is the most important aspect of the pistol, and most out-of-the-box 1911s don't have that. Weight may also be a factor, though it's not so much with me. I like steel pistols. The S&W 659/5906 pistols are some of my favorites. New design pistols malfunction less than older designs, so Berettas and Sigs also are good choices. Anyway, I like the second- and third-generation S&Ws. They're outstanding. I don't think S&W could make them and have them be affordable today. The steel models would cost about a grand.

 

[Dogbite]

I manage a pawn shop, and I am a class 3 weapons dealer. This weapon would be used as a main 24/7 carry gun. Always with me. I dont mind full size guns. In response to the "gentleman" questioning my abilities and knowledge, I would say that even though I have been shooting my whole life, I feel like I can still learn something from other people. Maybe someone would have a great idea or bring up a point I had not thought of before.

 

[BCRider]

Ah, that helps a lot more.

Unless you're cool as a cucumber under that sort of stress I'd say go for the Glock if you liked and shot the others you've had well and with a natural skill. The Glocks have a bit of a funky "in between" grip angle that isn't for everyone. It doesn't work for me because I've practiced with 1911's and similar grip angle guns so much that my first presentation coming out of the holster with a Glock ends up aiming at the ceiling.

If you've got all four in the store after closing so you have some privacy try a few lifts from hanging at your side by bringing the guns up to a quick presentation aim. Don't try to compensate at all. Just do it and see which comes up and stops with the muzzle pointed in the most effective angle. I'd even go so far as to suggest you do this with your eyes closed. Swing it up to where you would be looking over the top ofthe gun and then quickly open your eyes before you can correct anything. The one which points the best and the most naturaly at a center body mass area in this natural reaction moment is the one to get and trust.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

I have all the model's that you are considering, but the Springfield.I think that you would be well served with any of the three.Get the one that feels the best in your hand. For me it is the H&K.

 

[Dogbite]

I ended up getting the HK 45. Thanks for all the input guys!