Pistol question

[Pushbutton2]

You check out the sccy pistols?

[toaster]

I second the XDS. It's my fifth or sixth everyday carry weapon and by far the best. It's also one of the most accurate handguns I have.

[icetrauma]

Not to worried about full size being to big. I'm 6'4" and 300 lbs. Decided to just go to the Arms Room and shoot what all they have and return a wk later and repeat. Thanks for all the tips. I greatly appreciate it.

[WTJim]

Glock. Don't pull trigger\won't fire. Pull trigger\ will fire

[TacticalCowboy]

XD's are reliable, glocks are reliable, m&p's work well, and there's a reason the 1911 is STILL AROUND. From my experience, the Ruger is as good as the previously mentioned pistols. Find the one you like and practice.

[sir shovelhands]

It seems that "safety" is giving you a false sense of security. Keep your finger off the trigger and you'll never have a problem.

Ike

With a coarse file I can make a thumb safety unsafe in about 10 minutes. I always remember this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTalnzcO0xk

[BigTex.308]

XD's are reliable, glocks are reliable, m&p's work well, and there's a reason the 1911 is STILL AROUND. From my experience, the Ruger is as good as the previously mentioned pistols. Find the one you like and practice.

What is the extent of your experience?


Something to consider is sample size. Experiences with one gun or even several of the same gun is only an extremely small representation of the whole. That's why it's important to get as many data points as possible.

When put to hard use, certain guns experience a higher failure rate than others.

Most Ruger semi-auto centerfire pistol's I've seen haven't made it through the first day of a class without some sort of failure. Same with XDs.
I listen to folks that teach these classes for a living as they're exposed to a wide variety of guns on a regular basis. They have a pretty good idea of what works and what does not.

When reading a review or recommendation, consider the source.



Ike

[TacticalCowboy]

25,000 rounds through an xd9, 12,000 through a g35, about the same through my Para 16-40 (the pistol I currently run). The Ruger has only had around 1,000, but so far no issues.

My experience has been that most of your polymer pistols are all about the same: bad trigger, recoil, and sights. A 1911 may require a bit of tuning to run some types of ammo, such as SWC bullets, but they're just as reliable as anything else.

[icetrauma]

9mm/9mm luger vs 20 S&W, which caliber do you prefer and why?

[Arrowthreat]

You could get a police trade in G19 for around $400. That would be a far better choice than the above.


Out of the ones you listed, I'd go with the Sig. I prefer striker fired guns but The Sig would be the better choice compared to the others.


Ruger Centerfire pistols leave a lot to be desired. they should stick to .22s and wheelguns. Or finally figure out how to make a centerfire pistol that doesn't suck.

The XD has it's issues too. The grip safety is a huge deal breaker for me. There's no reason for it at all. There's also reliability issues with both the XD and Ruger when put to good use. I'm not able to trust either.


Another option your range would be the M&P9c or FS.



I'd strongly recommend looking into a used Glock or M&P. They will serve you better in the long run.


Ike

x2 exactly what he said. I would never buy a gun made in Croatia haha (XD). I owned a sig 2022 but wasn't a fan of the ergonomics or trigger so I sold it, however it was very reliable.

[robert13t]

I have a 40 s&w xd 3inch if you're interested. Pm me. Good gun. I carry a mk9 khar now.

[Arrowthreat]

Also I don't know of any reputable tactical instructor who uses an XD or Ruger. All either use Glocks, M&Ps, or occasionally a custom 1911. EX: Travis Haley, Pat Mac, Kyle Lamb, Chris Costa, etc.

[icetrauma]

Good points made by all. Thanks for the offer Robert but I'm not interested in a subcompact.

[icetrauma]

I'll explore the M&P as well. I'm willing to go as high as $550. And I plan on buying new and that is my personal preference.

[Mike D]

I'll explore the M&P as well. I'm willing to go as high as $550. And I plan on buying new and that is my personal preference.

The M&P is a good gun and has better ergonomics than a Glock , (and I'm a huge Glock fan). I think I just saw where Academy is selling full size M&Ps for $449.