I'm actually at a loss here. I thought about a revolver, but with looming bans and magazines restrictions, I"m leaning towards a semi-automatic. My only handgun shooting experience is with 9mm, 40 S&W and 357 mag.

 

I currently have:

Glock 19 9mm

Walther PPQ 9mm

Taurus PT 99 9mm

Get a 1911 9mm round it all out or a 9mm charter arms revolver

What kind of budget are you thinking of burning with those permits?

Whichever you want to make your primary pistol, get a 2nd one. That way, you have the "2 is 1, 1 is none" rule covered.

3 permits and don't know what to get?

are you crazy?

 

big bore 44mag to shoot 44specials

1911 for 45acp

either a 686 unfluted cylinder or a nice gp100

 

life rocks

i agree you need a 1911.

1911 & 2011, that will leave you with 1 permit for now.

 

 

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You need more Glocks.

 

Glock 26 Gen4

Glock 21 Gen4

 

And you could throw in a Beretta

 

PX4 Compact

M9

 

 

are you trying to stay with 9mm?

I don't care what the caliber is. All great suggestions so far. Must research1911's more. I know nothing about them. Hadn't thought about a budget but would like to stay under 1000.

If your budget is under 1000, maybe 1911s aren't your best bet.

If you want a .45, might I suggest the HK45 (in whatever trigger variant you are comfy with)?

I have been looking around myself, many models are hard to find. You can get a 9mm Sig Sauer P229 for ~$200 under MSRP.

For under $1000 you can get the P229 Dark Elite (15 rd mags) at $966 or the "std" P229 for $831 (12 rd mags).

Sportsmans-depot

think big

 

S&W 686

It's a thing of beauty

 

Beretta 92fs in 9mm or a 1911 in .45 - better yet, get both.

I think I'm going to get either something in 45 or 357 to start with. What's the difference between the S&W 686 and 686 Plus, just an extra round in the Plus? The Plus seems like a no-brainer for that extra round.

I think I'm going to get either something in 45 or 357 to start with. What's the difference between the S&W 686 and 686 Plus, just an extra round in the Plus? The Plus seems like a no-brainer for that extra round.

7 rounds vs 6. Large cylinder may be tight on holsters made for regular 686.

that's a L frame. if you got big hands try a N frame with 8 shots.

I think I'm going to get either something in 45 or 357 to start with. What's the difference between the S&W 686 and 686 Plus, just an extra round in the Plus? The Plus seems like a no-brainer for that extra round.

You're correct, plus is an extra round..

I went with the standard 6, because a

"7 shooter" was too crazy for me to get my mind around lol

caracal 9mm

 

CZ-75 9mm

 

Ruger P95 9mm

gp100 ftw 6" or 5" if you can find those beasts

What would a decent 1911 cost? Nothing crazy like an Ed Brown, but something that most people would be happy with?

There are a couple of 1911s in your price range below 1k. The sky is the limit on 1911s.

 

Springfield Range Officer should be around 800. I saw a few Kimbers on GB in that range although I do not know too much about their line.

 

I've read some good things about the Remington and Ruger 1911s which are priced around 800. I believe SIG also produces 1911s in that price range.

 

I picked up a used Taurus 1911 which runs without issues. Finding aftermarket parts for it is a different story though. I also have one of the S&W E-Series Round Butt Scandium Framed Two-tone 1911s which are real nice.

 

Good luck with the hunt for a 1911 and you will definitely be happy with adding one.

So I got an XDM 45 for my first permit. It's my first 45. I'm waiting on NICS. Thanks for all the input!

Good luck with the XDM!

Here are some pics of the new toy. I'm taking her out to range tomorrow.

 

very nice 5.25 barell?

Yes, 5.25 barrel, competition series:

 

http://www.the-m-fac...ml/specs_8.html