Which gun should i get?

[Rushifell]

I agree that trying a few out at a range is a good idea. It is worth a few $ in research to make sure you dont end up with a weapon you like the feel of, but cannot comfortably fire.
I am personally leaning heavily toward an XD .45 myself (4"), i have big hands, i'm a big guy, and it feels like an extension fo my arm. I dont have a lot of experience with handguns aside from some range time, but ive fired a fair number of different pistols and a few revolvers and while I have felt some in the store I liked I didnt care for them at all as much when firing them. Do some real homework at the range, spend a few rental $ and make sure youre getting what fits you best. Everybody here has made good recommendations and given good data on their preferences and experiences, take that information with you and see which one fits you best. XD9 SC is an excellent weapon and bloody accurate for a 3" barrel, its easily concealed, relatively inexpensive, and will fit small hands. My next bit of research will be right before I am ready to buy my primary weapon, and the only one I havent tried that I have interest in is a 1911, which I will try side by side with the XD before I make my final desicion.

Doing a little hands on research can save you a costly mistake.

 

[XDKingslayer]

I'm not the type that's going to be using it very much and i don't want to have to keep oiling it every week just to keep the rust off.

There are plenty of things you can do to keep rust off, but if you aren't willing to properly maintain your firearms, then I think you should look towards other hobbies.

 

[albertus]

i agree with xdkingslayer

But if you still insist, get a glock. Its easy to clean and stripfield. I own dozens of small arms couple several carbines and rifles and when i neglect each one of them, i would see rust forming on some of it specially the steel ones. And its frustrating when that happens coz guns are no joke when it comes to investment unless you have a low-line.
If you have just one or few, it could be rewarding cleaning and maintaining it actually...if your worried about looks and reliability which ofcourse all of us are.

 

[xiphur]

The point I was trying to make was that if i was not going use it often, i did not want to have to keep taking it out and oil it during the time it was being stored and not being used. I never said i wasn't going to take care if it; im surgical with my 10/22. i just don't like the idea of having to perform extra maintaince on a gun sitting in storage. However, it does not completely turn me off to the xd-9. If anything I'll probly get the ss version or a cz75 B. The one thing i don't like about the cz is the its safety mechanisms and mag release are strcitly right handed and im a lefty. The good thing is i found one for $395 w/2 16 round mags. Seems like a good deal to me. I also found the xd-9 in the mid $400s. Don't know which one i like better cus they both feel pretty good.

Just found out that the CZ 85 is ambidextrous. Oops!! dopey me.

 

[JDGray]

xiphur,
Ckeck out the CZ85B, ambi controles

 

[SSN Vet]

new Taurus semi-autos....

are highly regarded.

the 24-7 won the 2005 NRA handgun of the year award (SA every pull with a DA second strike capability)

I own and like the PT-111 Millenium Pro (DAO).

These are not "cheap" guns. Quality is right there and they are very affordable.

 

[GRP]

Get the Glock. It's the benchmark, the proven one, not the johnny come lately. You'll have the most aftermarket and replacement parts available of any make. It's the most trusted and carried handgun. Reliablity is legend. What's not to like?

 

[Cousin Mike]

xiphur

If I had it to do all over again, a Sig would have been my first gun. As to their cost, if buying used isn't an issue you can get ahold of them for a decent price. MY Sig Pro, NIB w/3 mags was $549, My used P220 was $499, and the only reason I paid that is because I wanted it now and didn't feel like looking around online and waiting forever for delivery. Patience isn't one of my strong points. Although once you add whatever your FFL is going to charge you to recieve it around here, the price is usually the same anyways.

Look around a little and see what you can find. You might be surprised. Both of my Sigs have thousands of rounds through them with no failures of any kind.

 

[progunner1957]

Of the models you mention, I would recommend either a Glock (21) or the Springfield XD45. I own a Glock 21 and have found it to be a great pistol. The Springfield XD pistols are certainly building a good reputation for themselves - I doubt that you could go wrong with an XD, either.

Whichever you choose, do yourself a favor and go with .45ACP - for home and self defense use, it doesn't get any better than .45ACP!

Or you could get a Springfield 1911...

 

[possum]

The thing that holds me back is the fact the I have read from a lot of people that it gets rusted very quickly and it has to be constantly oiled.

I have never had a single probalem with the finish on my xd, i have had mine for over a year now and only wipe down the outside of the slide every few months. No rust ever.
And after over 2000rds i have never had a piece of brass to hit me, that is kinda wierd, never heard of that happening before.

 

[SgtRich]

If you go with an XD-45, you will not have a rust problem, as the XD-45 has a melonite finish, which is similar to Glock's tennifer finish.

If you can't decide between a Glock and the XD, go to a shop and just hold, or, better yet, rent and shoot them both. I bet I know which one you'll like better!