Which would You Chose?

Glock 19 or SP101 .357 mag

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I have an M&P9 and a Glock 19.

If I knew I was going to be in trouble? I would skip both and grab my AR.

If I was limited to a handgun to defending myself, I would take a G19 over an SP101. I will take more rounds that are easier to control over a huge blast and 6 rounds. Especially since many defensive situations involve more than 1 aggressor.
 
More ammo isn't a good reason for picking one over the other unless you are in combat. Learn to hit what you shoot at and the revolver will be just fine. (IMO of course)
 
More ammo isn't a good reason for picking one over the other unless you are in combat. Learn to hit what you shoot at and the revolver will be just fine.
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I have had to defend myself from attacking feral dogs on several occasions. One dog took 7 hits before going down. Guess how many times I can pull the trigger on an SP101 before a reload is necessary?

Amount of ammo is a good reason. No one said that just because you have more ammo you won't aim as well (though for some reason there are always those that get that notion). Aggressors usually don't act alone, and 6 rounds might not always be enough. I would rather have extra rounds and not need them than not have them and hear a "click" when I desperately need to hear "bang".
 
allaroundhunter,
You're acting like I was talking about you but I wasn't.

But since you took it personal, you may feel a lot of rounds are necessary but many do not. Most people go through their life never needing to use their gun. (thank God) Carrying a gun you like will usually translate into more practice which is important. Six rounds is a lot of ammo for someone who isn't a LEO and will probably never need to fire a round...
 
The Ruger SP101 is not really a "woods" gun. It's a concealable five shot revolver. It's an "urban" gun, but 357 Magnum may be powerful enough for larger critters.

Both will be likely fine for self-defense against humans. Capacity is important, as is practice shooting while moving at moving targets.
 
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Neither, CZ or 1911 If I knew.

Then again if I knew I would not go.

That why these either/or polls are speculative at best.
 
SP101 all the way! I don't do Blocks.:cool: Just don't like'em. Now if it had been between a SR9c and a SP101........:rolleyes: Well then:uhoh: that would haved been a tough decision!:confused:
 
Voted for .357. However did obtain the 19 for an aging parent that needs something easy to use. Did try it and found that I still hit the target better with my 229 in 9mm. Besides with the .357 you can have any payload capable to deal with just about anything from rattlesnakes up to the more agressive 2 legged predators if needed.
 
Neither. I have seen police trade in S&W99 .40 + two mags with no visible wear for $289+tax. Darn it them Italians make nice looking magazines. That gun is almost as good as the Glock.
 
"Shoot them over a chronograph and the Glock is the clear winner."

My guns and results don't indicate that clearly at all.........Below are the average of 5 shots....... 55 degF day.

Speer 9mm Gold Dot 124 +P JHP (as loaded by Speer)

Beretta 90two (~4.9" Barrel) 1225 fps - 415 ft/lbs ME
sigpro 2022 (~4" barrel) 1188 fps - 391 ft/lbs ME

I don't remember getting 1250 fps from the Speer load when I had my G17, but I've sold it and deleted the results from my spreadsheet. I know the polygonal rifling of the Glock 19 might add some fps over that of the sigpro, but only saw about 20 fps difference on most loads between my 90two and the G17, with the Glock being higher.

Anyway...................

Ruger SP101 (~3" barrel)

Speer 125 grain .357 mag Gold Dot JHP (as loaded by Speer) 1333 fps - 496 ft/lbs ME
Double Tap 125 grain .357 mag Gold Dot JHP 1366 fps - 521 ft/lbs ME
Remington 125 grain .357 mag SJHP - 1322 fps - 488 ft/lbs ME

and just for kicks (pun intended - feels like your hand is getting clubbed)...

Ruger .357 LCR (<2" barrel)

Speer 125 grain .357 mag Gold Dot JHP (as loaded by Speer) 1210 fps - 409 ft/lbs ME
Remington 125 grain .357 mag SJHP - 1245 fps - 432 ft/lbs ME

The fact that the .357 Remington load is hotter than the Speer out of the LCR and not as hot as the Speer out of the SP101 just goes to show how barrels, powders, ambient temperature, and other variables can skew this stuff.

To the original poster, I agree with the folks that favor capacity over horsepower if I KNEW I might have trouble, and couldn't carry a shotgun or rifle. I can reload my SP101 reasonably fast with speed strips, but I'd hate to do it if I still had an adversary (or more) shooting at me.
 
Those are my two main carries. If I knew there was gonna be trouble I'd rather have my G19. I shoot it better and faster than my SP101 and it holds three time the ammo.

The G19 is my personal favorite pistol. I'm thinking of buying either a G26 or a second G19.
 
Since it's going to be a defensive firearm, intended to be used in high stress situations, the answer depends on how much your going to practice doing drills, like clearing malfunctions and whether you're going to be willing to carry an extra magazine.

With any semi auto, training/practice is needed to attain a level of proficiency that you're willing to bet your life on. With a revolver, there's a lot less to consider. I voted for neither because at this point, I don't know what sort of commitment you'll be making.

Of course, from a defensive standpoint, I own both and feel comfortable with either.
 
Both are first rate SD guns, but personally I am comfortable enough with the reliability of Glock semiautos that I would rather have 15+1 rounds of ammo than 6 rounds. ;)
 
Assuming I knew a shooting situation was imminent, I'd have the Glock and some spare mags, but only as a backup gun to a semi-auto 12 guage with an extension mag, and body armor, and a few armed friends.
 
I voted SP101. I have tried a few different Glock models, and those don't "fit" my hands
 
I pocket carry a 640 but if I knew I was in for trouble I would take the G19.
 
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I am not a Glock fan...but own one for the simple reason that it is a very functional piece of equipment. I don't like the looks, feel or the "safe" action. But I don't worry about it doing the job if called on.
 
Wow, this is one of the closest polls I've seen on these forums. For me the decision depends on what the use is.

For home defense I'd go with the SP101 because while I have had it happen, failures with revolvers are fairly uncommon in comparison to autos. For carry I'd go with the G17 because of the higher capacity and slimmer profile.

I don't particularly like Glocks but they are fine for the reason that most people buy them.
 
More ammo isn't a good reason for picking one over the other unless you are in combat. Learn to hit what you shoot at and the revolver will be just fine. (IMO of course)
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Would you be comfortable carrying a single shot handgun for self defense?


If you answer "yes" then I think you're not in touch with reality.

If you answer "no" then you are admitting that capacity is a good reason for choosing one handgun over another.
 
If I knew I was going to use it in defense, I would stay home. If I had to go, I'd take a rifle and friends with rifles.

That being said, I carry "just in case." Since I carry a g19 or g26, I'll "run what I brung."
 
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