Joined
·
416 Posts
I've just spent the last hour reading many of the posts in this forum and am impressed with the topics and discussions I've read. Hats off to you all.
The events of 911 moved me to consider owning my first handgun. Knowing absolutely NOTHING about them I went to a used gun store and looked at a few different styles and sizes, and shot a few of them in their firing range. I ended up purchasing a SW .357 mag.
Since the purchase I have taken the gun out a number of times to practice my shot. However, as I'm a smaller guy, I find that the .357 is pretty heavy and has a tiring kick after a few rounds. So I'm out in the market again looking to sell my .357 and buy something smaller. And I'm leaning away from a revolver and more to a pistol. I've read a lot about the Springfield XD9 (9mm) and went and checked one out yesterday, and it looks like a good reliable gun. Any thoughts on that gun?? The shop owner also showed me the Springfield 1911 which I really am impressed with. The problem is that the 1911 is a .45 which is a step UP from what I have, so unfortunately it will kick harder and I probably won't get that one even though I'd like to. I like the look of the chrome (imagine that!!) over the black plastic style gun.
I really like the 'feel' of a Springfield. I had a Glock and a Springfield side-by-side and the Glock felt like a brick in comparison. Not comfortable in my hand at all. With my smaller hands the Springfield just felt good.
So what are your recommendations? Cost isn't a huge issue (but I don't want to go overboard), but accuracy, dependability and size/weight/kick are. Any feedback would be appreciated. Like I said at the start of this message, I really don't know much about guns, and I think this is a good place to get some really constructive comments. Thanks in advance. This forum rocks!
The events of 911 moved me to consider owning my first handgun. Knowing absolutely NOTHING about them I went to a used gun store and looked at a few different styles and sizes, and shot a few of them in their firing range. I ended up purchasing a SW .357 mag.
Since the purchase I have taken the gun out a number of times to practice my shot. However, as I'm a smaller guy, I find that the .357 is pretty heavy and has a tiring kick after a few rounds. So I'm out in the market again looking to sell my .357 and buy something smaller. And I'm leaning away from a revolver and more to a pistol. I've read a lot about the Springfield XD9 (9mm) and went and checked one out yesterday, and it looks like a good reliable gun. Any thoughts on that gun?? The shop owner also showed me the Springfield 1911 which I really am impressed with. The problem is that the 1911 is a .45 which is a step UP from what I have, so unfortunately it will kick harder and I probably won't get that one even though I'd like to. I like the look of the chrome (imagine that!!) over the black plastic style gun.
I really like the 'feel' of a Springfield. I had a Glock and a Springfield side-by-side and the Glock felt like a brick in comparison. Not comfortable in my hand at all. With my smaller hands the Springfield just felt good.
So what are your recommendations? Cost isn't a huge issue (but I don't want to go overboard), but accuracy, dependability and size/weight/kick are. Any feedback would be appreciated. Like I said at the start of this message, I really don't know much about guns, and I think this is a good place to get some really constructive comments. Thanks in advance. This forum rocks!