Why is it such a hard decision?

[senior]

xd9

have seen often, remarks about the care needed in handling a XD due to condition "0" , Best way i found to get around the fear of no safety (manual) is to get whats called "saf-t-blok", i have one for my glock and XD, easy to pop out when ready to fire and blocks the trigger from going boom

 

[Black92LX]

bringing a thread back from the dead

I went with the 226 and have since purchased a 232 and am going to be picking up a CZ 75 P01 next month.

 

[cvb]

Great

Now go get a 1911 and see what its all about.
Or a old Smith W revo...hehe
Black LX eh? Civic/ Accord?/Mazda?

 

[tc300mag1]

ill vote Hk or the Xd i have both and like um

 

[Majic]

It's really not a hard decision. It's a matter of how quick you can cough up the money for the other 3.

 

[Henry Bowman]

Black LX eh? Civic/ Accord?/Mazda?

He's a Mustang man.

I don't see him as a 1911 kind of guy, but he's welcome to shoot mine any time.

 

[usp_fan]

Get the USP!!!

Just kidding. Only get it if it fits and point well for you. The same goes for the other pistols in your line up. Play with them a lot, and you'll find the one that fits you best. Then the decision becomes lots easier.

--usp_fan

After reading the posts above, it seems like you already did that. Good for you.

 

[Black92LX]

He's a Mustang man.

I don't see him as a 1911 kind of guy, but he's welcome to shoot mine any time.

I will have one eventually just have some others that top the priority list.

Speaking of yours I have still yet to shoot your new one

 

[f4t9r]

Just Buy the whole list

 

[poppy]

Here is my take. As a poor college student, my first gun was a used .22 revolver; easy and cheap to shoot so I echo the responders who suggest a .22; however you are doing your homework and have a list of premium centerfire autoloaders. Here is my suggestion, besides shooting them before buying:

Go to gun shows and look for used examples on your list. Don't be afraid to buy used; if you are patient you can find a LNIB pistol for a substancial savings, and more savings if the gun does not have the spare mag or box. Another option at least for the Sig is to buy a certified pre owned one. Assuming that you are still the poor college student after the initial purchase and can't afford much center fire ammo, then with the savings of buying used, buy a .22 conversion unit. Then you have the best of both worlds; a premium center fire autoloader and a way to shoot it cheap. poppy

Edit: I guess I should have read the whole thread before responding and also should have noted the original posting date of Aug 2003! It appears that you are no longer a poor college student, but maybe there are some other students that will benefit from my sage advice. poppy

 

[brickboy240]

If your FN choice means a Hi-Power...I'll stop here.

If not, then the Springfield XD-9 is hard to beat. Did you see the torture test that Handguns Magazine did on this pistol? Impressive. Besides, it feels good in the hand, has a better trigger than Glocks and a lifetime warranty and is very well priced. The aftermarket IS catching on, because of the popularity of the XD. There are scads of quality holsters and accessories...don't be fooled. I have an XD-40 and it has never failed to function in the year I have owned it...I don NOT baby it in any way and it is as reliable as the sunrise. I cannot say that for other 40SW pistols I have onwed. It is also fairly accurate and comfortable to carry.

The Sig 226 is a great choice too, but loses points for it's d/a complexity and higher price. If you like the Sig 226 and you can easliy afford it - buy it.

Still, you can buy a new XD-9, plenty of practice ammo and a nice holster for the price of a new Sig 226...something to consider!

- Brickboy240