Hangingrock
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My EDC is a S&W Shield 9X19 mm which is also the nightstand weapon of choice.
IMHO, that's the best for dual EDC/SD role. With 10, 13 & 15 round mags, it has it all covered. One of the best Tupperware triggers offered today is a plus.Alternatively, how about an optics-ready Shield Plus?
"Logical mind" says striker-fired?
Why?
In a home-defense scenario, a DA/SA with a heavy DA first pull might be the best option -- in terms of threat management (if you have to hold someone at gunpoint, which might be more likely than having to shoot someone) and also in terms of lessening chances of a negligent discharge (trust me, Rule 3 is hard to observe when the adrenaline's pumping and there's a likelihood of being startled).And why have a budget for an under $600 gun to defend your life and the lives of your family?
And totally disagree with wanting to use a compact handgun for a home-defense role.
My take is, should be a full-sized pistol. Should have a WML (gives you a free hand for a cell phone or to open doors). Should absolutely have decent night sights.
I surely don't get that one. The one gun you should splurge on is the one that protects home and hearth (and family) -- and that should be a handgun you have great familiarity with and shoot better than all others.
But, if you're really that cheap, a Glock 19, S&W M&P-9, used Beretta 92 or SIG P-226, maybe.
My choices: 15+1 in .45 ACP FNX-45 (Streamlight light/laser combo) and a 20+1 9mm SIG P-226 Legion (SureFire X-300 Ultra).
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Again, this is all purely subjective, and I'm certain many would disagree with my thoughts.
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Heck of a deal. Have you or anyone purchased firearms from Battlehawk Armory?
I was going to suggest the P09 deal. Probably not any help but I got to shoot a friends P07 yesterday. Nice pistol.I think we’re getting some convergence here. I like the features of the CZ P01/07/09 models. Now it’s a question of getting hands on one to see how they feel in hand.
Just a heads up, but P10 F mags are now the same as the P09.So as an update, I found a lightly used Cz P-09 locally. I haven’t gotten it out to the range yet, but it’s got a good feel to it. The giant size suits my hands well. Now to figure out what ammo it likes best and get used to shooting it. I suppose it’s a box per magazine with a lot of hollow points.
My experience is that having different guns for different roles is only going to cause confusion when the time comes that you will need to use it. My suggestion is to pick a gun and use it for training, bedside, and concealed carry.