My shooting requirements are predominantly around shooting at the range and I am looking at entering some IDPA competitions just for some fun (rather than home defense). I'm predominantly focusing on 9mm to keep ammo costs reasonable although that doesn't preclude other options. My wife is supportive (and even looking at owning her own guns) however I think she'll be getting concerned if I get more than 3 handguns (for now). While my FID is being processed i'm going to be renting some handguns to try however have a reasonable idea of a preferred short list (subject to change naturally)

 

1. Sig P226 9mm with SRT - also supports a .22 conversion for cheap practicing

2. H&K P30 9mm with LEM trigger

 

The above gives me a smallish polymer and a standard metal hand gun. the question then is what would be a sensible 3rd handgun to keep these company. Within reason the budget is not an issue (I.e. $600 - $1300 NIB). My initial short list is would be to pick just ONE from the following.

 

a. Springfield XDm 5.25 barrel 9mm - a longer polymer handgun. I've shot the standard XDm and liked it, however the magazines would require modification.

b. Browning Hi Power 9mm

c. CZ 75 SP01 Shadow - good reviews, large and heavy, also comes with a .22 conversion. Now IDPA approved

d. CZ 75 SP01 Phantom - polymer version of the CZ 75. Not sure if IDPA approved

e. .45 1911 - just because it's a .45 1911!!

 

While I will be investing in training i'd appreciate any insight, pros, cons, suggestions from the forum..

 

Thoughts?

 

TheWombat

Desert Eagle .50AE. Just because......

Desert Eagle .50AE. Just because......

 

That's just unreasonable Nick. Stick with one in .44mag

That's just unreasonable Nick. Stick with one in .44mag

 

OK OK... .44 mag is fine......

1911 in .45

e. .45 1911 - just because it's a .45 1911!!

You have two mid-frames in there...have you considered something in a sub compact? Maybe the Sig 290? It's in 9mm so you only have one caliber to worry about.

 

I buy guns that fill a role and one of my roles was "easily concealable" for when I'm in a free state, carrying on one of my CCW license. For that I bought a S&W638. Had the P290 been available then I would have seriously considered it.

 

I prefer a .45 over a .40 but if I want a bigger caliber I'd like to go back to the .44s that I ran 20+ years ago.

 

Curious as to your LEM on the P30. I suppose it's more consistent that way...I just happen to like the short SA trigger with it's short reset. The DA trigger acts like a safety on my P30 since you need a winch to pull it back

Get someting with some history or at least something different. A Walther PPK?

 

 

1911, sure. Why not a wheelgun?

 

Everyone loves the Ruger MkIII and II. Talk about cheap to shoot.

 

 

My "3rd" ( I like the term) handgun will be a single action cowboy pistol, just 'cuz

Personally, I am a fan of keeping thing a like. The HK and the Sig are night and day difference. I would go with another HK or Sig to keep the manual of arms the same.

Hi again,

 

Think of 3 guns that will allow you most versatile use:

 

 

1. Compact/Subcompact for Concealed carry ( now that you have a GC , get a Utah,Florida/other CCW permit )

2. Revolver in .38/.357

3. Full Size for competition and range shooting. + conversions

 

 

as for the 1911 i `m currently looking at one as a 5th gun

 

http://www.para-usa.com/new/product_pistol.php?id=71

 

14+1 of .45ACP.............as soon as wife approves the funds for it.

Maybe I missed it, but I'm not sure what function the 3rd pistol will be used for. Is it for gaming, HD, just to have???

 

You currently have 2 great pistols in 9mm. How do you like them? How would you rate their Pro's/Con's? What do they not do that you're currently missing?

 

Of the pistols you have listed, I think one of the CZ variants or BHP would be my pick. Beware, that the BHP comes w/ a horrid trigger and potential hammer bite. I had one that I picked and loved the pistol..... outside of the worst trigger I've ever experienced (and yes, I took the mag safety out) and repeated hammer bite in the web of my right hand. If you're willing to drop a few bucks on a trigger job and a Cylinder & Slide hammer kit, it is a really nice pistol. I have a CZ75SA (single action only) .40. I'm sorry I didn't get the 9mm, but the pistol is laser beam accurate. I understand the newer CZ's are built w/ better fit/finish as compared to the 75/85 series. I've owned and sold an XD9 Tactical (not to be confused w/ the XDM). I didn't like it at all. It fit the hand very well, but had a terrible inconsistent trigger and the rear of the slide would raise every so slightly in an inconsistent manner just before the trigger would break. I couldn't shoot it very well at all. As for the 1911, this can go so many ways. You could spend $500 or so for a low end 1911, or you could spend a fortune and get a real quality pistol. Off the top of my head, for your max of $1300 a SA Trophy Match or similar, or mid-level S&W would be my choice. I'm sure there a lot of makes available in this price range.

 

While I have P226 and an HK USP, I'm really a Glock fan. My recommendation would be for a Glock of some flavor, especially the G26 since you don't have a subcompact of any type. If you don't go for the Glock, I'd still recommend something in the compact to subcompact since you don't have one. Otherwise, you're really just getting another flavor of what you already have.

 

Good luck and let us know what you get

Cant go wrong with a Browning High Power. I might have one or two avail.

 

Great gun, amazing ergonomics, classic lines.

My shooting requirements are predominantly around shooting at the range and I am looking at entering some IDPA competitions just for some fun (rather than home defense). I'm predominantly focusing on 9mm to keep ammo costs reasonable although that doesn't preclude other options. My wife is supportive (and even looking at owning her own guns) however I think she'll be getting concerned if I get more than 3 handguns (for now). While my FID is being processed i'm going to be renting some handguns to try however have a reasonable idea of a preferred short list (subject to change naturally)

 

 

e. .45 1911 - just because it's a .45 1911!!

 

While I will be investing in training i'd appreciate any insight, pros, cons, suggestions from the forum..

 

Thoughts?

 

TheWombat

Everyone should own a 1911, a decent one at least.

You can do anything with a 1911.

A nice, clean, used revolver. I like S&W myself, but there are many others out there depending on your budget. They are fun, they are a classic, they just have the "right feel" to them, and they normally will re-sell for about what you paid for it, or more, if you buy the right piece. Try to re-sell a bottom feeder that you bought new, you'll see what I mean.

 

Most of my handguns are now revolvers. I have three semi-autos, but they are out-numbered by revolvers.

A nice, clean, used revolver. I like S&W myself, but there are many others out there depending on your budget. They are fun, they are a classic, they just have the "right feel" to them, and they normally will re-sell for about what you paid for it, or more, if you buy the right piece. Try to re-sell a bottom feeder that you bought new, you'll see what I mean.

 

Most of my handguns are now revolvers. I have three semi-autos, but they are out-numbered by revolvers.

 

Revolvers have never really appealed to me. I'll rent a couple over the coming months to see if that changes.

 

thanks

 

TheWombat

Revolvers have never really appealed to me.

 

 

Heresy!

+1. For the 1911 or glock 17