raiderred11k
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Hey guys,
So I have been doing lots of research and looking around for about a year regarding my first firearm purchase. I have done lots of test firing and have narrowed it down to two pistols. I know this is odd but I have it between a Glock 19 in 9mm or a Beretta PX4 in .45. I know odd comparison. I am looking for a home defense/range gun. obviously I realize that 9mm is cheaper and more convenient to shoot than .45 at the range. And although I realize that 9mm with modern ammunition is substantial enough for home defense but I feel more comfortable with a .45 (.90 expansion vs. .70 is enough for me to want .45). the reason why I am bringing this up is because I don't know if my local rental range has a PX4 in .45 for test fire.
basically I have heard that the PX4 is the softest recoil there is. I am not at all recoil sensitive. I just enjoy shooting softer guns. I just really want to become a good shooter and I believe it would be easier to do this with a pistol that is softer recoiling as to accomplish double taps better, if that makes since. Accuracy and precision is my goal.
I have shot a Glock 21sf and was very satisfied with its recoil characteristics. it just wasn't as enjoyable at the range as a Glock 19. So if it helps to compare to a Glock 21 as far as recoil I will understand.
Other suggestions will also be appreciated. I am looking to keep price as low as possible (less than $650)
thanks guys
So I have been doing lots of research and looking around for about a year regarding my first firearm purchase. I have done lots of test firing and have narrowed it down to two pistols. I know this is odd but I have it between a Glock 19 in 9mm or a Beretta PX4 in .45. I know odd comparison. I am looking for a home defense/range gun. obviously I realize that 9mm is cheaper and more convenient to shoot than .45 at the range. And although I realize that 9mm with modern ammunition is substantial enough for home defense but I feel more comfortable with a .45 (.90 expansion vs. .70 is enough for me to want .45). the reason why I am bringing this up is because I don't know if my local rental range has a PX4 in .45 for test fire.
basically I have heard that the PX4 is the softest recoil there is. I am not at all recoil sensitive. I just enjoy shooting softer guns. I just really want to become a good shooter and I believe it would be easier to do this with a pistol that is softer recoiling as to accomplish double taps better, if that makes since. Accuracy and precision is my goal.
I have shot a Glock 21sf and was very satisfied with its recoil characteristics. it just wasn't as enjoyable at the range as a Glock 19. So if it helps to compare to a Glock 21 as far as recoil I will understand.
Other suggestions will also be appreciated. I am looking to keep price as low as possible (less than $650)
thanks guys