Choose your weapon

kamagong

kamagong

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How do you guys select your firearms? For me it's pretty simple. I usually look through a couple of catalogs and find a gun or twelve that catch my eye. Then I go online and read about the aforementioned firearms on the various forums. I then go to the local shops to check them out in person. That is what clinched the 1911 for me. I was already aesthetically drawn to it, but when I held it in my hand it just felt right. Other guns like Glocks and H&K were fine, but they didn't fit me. What about you guys?
 
A lot of reading and research then I went to the gun store by my work and held all the sigs, h&k's, glocks, berettas, etc. I finally ended up with a springfield armory xd40, it fits my hand perfect, its the most comfortable gun ive ever held.
 
kamagong,
You are on the right track. I have owned and carried many handguns over the years and sold most as I didn't epecially like the way they handled. Until recently I never owned or considered a 1911 as I thought the design was really outdated; but boy was I wrong. Last year I bought a 1911 and it fits me perfectly, shoots awsomely, and handles so smoothly and logically that I carry it exclusively.
 
I have purposely NOT gotten into guns because of the way I treat my knife purchases. I'm ravenous when looking up info, reviews, problems, plus, etc. I find one that I like, that I can afford, and fits my needs/wants. I receive it, and I immediately start planning/plotting/scheming to get my next one.

Firearms would have me broke and divorced in no time at all;):p
 
IMHO it is more than just the way a pistol feels in the hand while in a shop or at a dealer’s table ... it is the way the pistol handles when you shoot it. Like others here I have owned and/or shot many different pistols. In the end, the ones that I own (e.g. have not sold or traded away) are Browning Hi-Powers and, in extreme need, Colt Pythons. At this stage in my life I would not consider purchasing a new pistol until I was given an opportunity to shoot several hundred rounds through it. For me that is key.
 
Practicality.

lt's hard for me to choose between AR15 and AK. l like them both about the same but for different reasons.

For pistols, l'll take the 1911A1 .45acp over any other...but coming in at 2nd place is a 9mm Browning Hi-Power.

l avoid funky specialty calibers because ammo can be scarce and expensive.

Another issue is availability of parts and magazines.
 
Tons of research, plus seeing the things in person and feeling whether or not it says something to me. That's important.

I must admit, however, that I am thinking I should have gotten and H&K instead of my 1911. The 1911 was great, and at a great price, but when I compare the feel of the two, the H&K wins. That's not to say that I'll part with my 1911--just that my next one will be the H&K.

Chris
 
I start research into a new gun by deciding first what role it will fill in my collection. I started out wanting a plinker, so I researched around and ended up with a Walther P22. It was a great gun, I could shoot it accurately and so fast it sounded like a machine gun until it finally gave up the ghost after 30,000 rounds or so. I basically shot that gun to pieces, even though I maintained it well. I got a Beretta Neos after that but I don't really like it as much- it jams a lot, unless you really crank down on the takedown screw every 20 rounds or so. My new plinker is a Ruger 10/22 with a red-dot sight on it, and it's amazing. I got the Ruger because I've always coveted my dad's. I really like .22s, because they're so cheap to shoot.

For SD, I inherited a former Virginia State Police Ruger Security Six .357, which is a great gun, but a bit heavy and has a fragile (though beautful) finish. I did a ton of research and ended up getting a Glock 19, which I love.
I also bought an early, mint 4" blued Colt Python (circa 1962 I believe) that is just a spectacular gun. My research indicated the early Pythons are perhaps the finest double action revolvers ever made. Mine certainly seems to bear this perception out. I've grouped 6 shots in a 1" circle from a rest at 50 yards. That's 2 MOA from a 4" revolver with factory iron sights! But the Python is too nice and valuable to shoot much, it's a safe queen.
 
If it gets good reviews then I make plans to purchase it. I wait 90 days with any luxury item purchase and, if I'm still smitten and haven't moved on to something else, I buy it.
That method saves me from accumulating too much stuff that I never use.
 
My firearms instructor was in the Police for 15 years,and has shot pretty

much everything out there. His favorite handgun is the S and W Performance

Center 327 for concealed carry and a 627 for everything else. They both come

with custom 8 shot cylinders and He has Miculek Custom grips on both of them.

I have a 627,and it is the nicest .357 I have ever handled,even better than

a Colt Python:) :D
 
My selection points are: 1) what do I shoot most consistently well and 2) how suitable is it for carry under the widest variety conditions.

The two that rose to the top for me are the Glock 17 and FN Hi-Power.
 
I select based on fit in my smallish hands, pointing charecteristics, and overall design. Concealment capabilities also figure in.
I have several very different handguns, but they all work for me.
Les Baer Concept VI 1911
Les Baer Thunder Ranch Comanche 1911
Spf Micro-Compact 1911
CZ 75B 9mm
CZ 75B .40
CZ 2075 RAMI .40
Kadett .22 conversion kit for 75B's
IMI Jericho 941FB 9mm
Kel-Tec P3-AT .380
 
"Have no favorite weapon."

Musashi Miyamoto, A Book of Five Rings


What he's saying, is to be proficient with everything and nothing in particular- I think. ;)


Mike
 
Musashi was also a warrior, fully dedicated to perfecting his martial skills. Let's just say that I don't have as much time to spend in this area as he did. Because of this, I'll stick to and train with the 1911. Still haven't decided on a longarm yet though.
 
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