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I'm not much of a Glock fan. I own a few, and have carried them, but I don't like the ergonomics much. I end up having to rebuild the trigger and shape the grip to make them at all acceptable to me. The two I have left and will keep, have cost me over $1000 each to set up. Also, unlike some, I have owned Glocks that were not fully reliable and/or broke down. YMMV, of course, but my own experience is that they are no more bombproof than other designs.
For an out of the box fit, in your stated price range, Sig and CZ work well, are durable, accurate, etc. The Sig seems as durable as the Glock, but just feels better in my hand, has a better trigger and shoots better for me. Based on personal experience and the experience of some good friends, you can't wear out a Sig.
The CZ (or the EAA equivalent) is the same, nice grip, accurate, good recoil management... though I only know of its durability by reputation. I have only a few hundred rounds through them myself.
S&W M&P and Springfield XD seem good, too, though I have never shot either. HK has a good reputation, but I find they fit like a brick in my hand.
My own preference would be the 1911/2011 platform, though that can take you past your stated budget quickly. It's the platform that I compete with, carry, train with and rely on. When set up and maintained correctly, it is as reliable as any platform. I've had many more problems with Glocks and revolvers than I have with 1911s or 2011s -- but I paid more for them and maintain them more carefully, too. You can get them in as many caliber choices as you could want - I currently run or have run 9mmParabellum, 9mmMajor, .38Super, .40S&W, .45acp, .45Super, .45Rowland and 10mmAuto.
The best advice, though, is to try them all, rent, borrow or beg, and choose the one that fits you best and that you like to shoot. Trigger time is a better way of choosing a gun than reading internet postings.
For an out of the box fit, in your stated price range, Sig and CZ work well, are durable, accurate, etc. The Sig seems as durable as the Glock, but just feels better in my hand, has a better trigger and shoots better for me. Based on personal experience and the experience of some good friends, you can't wear out a Sig.
The CZ (or the EAA equivalent) is the same, nice grip, accurate, good recoil management... though I only know of its durability by reputation. I have only a few hundred rounds through them myself.
S&W M&P and Springfield XD seem good, too, though I have never shot either. HK has a good reputation, but I find they fit like a brick in my hand.
My own preference would be the 1911/2011 platform, though that can take you past your stated budget quickly. It's the platform that I compete with, carry, train with and rely on. When set up and maintained correctly, it is as reliable as any platform. I've had many more problems with Glocks and revolvers than I have with 1911s or 2011s -- but I paid more for them and maintain them more carefully, too. You can get them in as many caliber choices as you could want - I currently run or have run 9mmParabellum, 9mmMajor, .38Super, .40S&W, .45acp, .45Super, .45Rowland and 10mmAuto.
The best advice, though, is to try them all, rent, borrow or beg, and choose the one that fits you best and that you like to shoot. Trigger time is a better way of choosing a gun than reading internet postings.
The power of a .357 coming outta an 18" barrel is just awesome... But I digress.
