Switching gears, first handgun.

Which one is more natural/ shoot better. I think that is the best choice. It sounds like the P30 fits you better, the trigger will should get a bit better with more rounds in it. You will have to decide if it is $300 better.
 
Absolutely...I assumed since you had narrowed down your selections to a few handguns, you had already taken them in hand to try them out...my bad.

Absolutely before you buy anything...try to go to a range where you can rent firearms or at the very least go to any reputable gun store and try them out to see how they feel. Than use that to make a final decision. Some weapons just dont point well for folks or dont fit the hand.
 
I second the Glock 23, if you are going to conceal in PA you may want to look at the Glock 27. I have both, I find the 27 a little uncomfortable in my hands because the grip is much smaller. the Glock Trigger takes a little getting used to, but if you practice double taps at the range you will find the trigger re-set really quick.

I would also say stay away from the 9mm and go with the .40 S&W no matter what you choose, Sigs are great but heavy.
 
Your first pistol/revolver should be a .22. First off you can afford to shoot them extensively to gain skill levels and find out if the pistol/revolver is your cup of tea.

JMO
 
6speed said:
Your first pistol/revolver should be a .22. First off you can afford to shoot them extensively to gain skill levels and find out if the pistol/revolver is your cup of tea.

JMO
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That is good advice, but the chances of anyone heeding it are almost zero. I find that most first time gun buyers intend to buy only one. A .22 is not very exciting. ;)
 
I suggest you get a Glock 17 or 19 with night sights and keep it stock. Use the saved money for extra ammo, mags, and a quality holster. There is a reason most law enforcement agencies choose Glock. I also reccomend that you get a .22 handgun or a conversion kit for the Glock. Currently the Advantage Arms kits are the best and they sell for around $250.
 
UFFDA, absolutely right my 30 something neighbor bought a .50 Auto? We went to the range and I shot his one time next thing he's out of ammo. I shot and shot and shot and he went home..........
 
I have a sigp220 in single action, a glock 26, and an xd45 compact. I find myself carrying the sig more often than not, it carries well and shoots even better. I personally don't like the way .40 feels, so I stick with 9mm, or .45. If you go with the glock, the 19/23 carries easily. I like the subcompact for what I use it for, and I can shoot it as well as its bigger models. The xd is great for the money; it stays home for the wife(the glock had too wide of a grip for her, and she isn't familiar with the safety on the sig)
 
WOLF8020 said:
I suggest you get a Glock 17 or 19 with night sights and keep it stock. Use the saved money for extra ammo, mags, and a quality holster. There is a reason most law enforcement agencies choose Glock. I also reccomend that you get a .22 handgun or a conversion kit for the Glock. Currently the Advantage Arms kits are the best and they sell for around $250.
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Yep...can't beat that conversion kit...it's a ton of fun to shoot, too. I brought this up on page 1 of this thread, but I have to agree with the above...most folks are too cool to buy a .22.
 
Lots will recomend the Glock,and with very good reasons. I won't own one, because they are not comfortable in my hands. I shoot a Sig 220,and love it. My 9mm is a S&W 6994. It is up to the individual what is most comfortable and best shooting,in my opinion.

I am a little guy, and my favorite deer pistol is a S&W 629. BIG gun, but I can shoot it well. Just a matter of personal preference.

Just my .02.

Matt
 
Can't go wrong with with any of your choices. The sig 2022 is a great price for what you are getting. Having owned or owning most of your choices I would recommend that you try the CZ 75 lineup. My personal favorites are the PO1 and PCR. The only real difference being rail and no rail. I hate to say for the money they are great because that belittles the fact that these are the real deal regardless of price. They feel great in hand and the trigger gets better with use. If you pay for a trigger job up front even better. The ergos on the CZ75 are just about perfect for me and many others. Try one out before spending more. Your other choices would serve you well. I would go with the sig though. Good luck finding P30 mags and I don't like the trigger particularly well. Glock 19 is always a good choice, you can't make it not work. If you are inclined to do minor mods the G19 is very easy to switch out connecters (trigger weight), slide releases, etc. Good luck.
 
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UffDa said:
That is good advice, but the chances of anyone heeding it are almost zero. I find that most first time gun buyers intend to buy only one. A .22 is not very exciting. ;)
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I actually agree with that point. My first handgun was a .22 and I consider it the best gun money I've ever spent. There is no faster (and cheaper) way of getting handgun experience and proficiency than by practicing a lot with a .22.

The problem is that the OP wants this gun for SD also. As good as the .22 is a training gun, it doesn't fare too well in that role. It may be lethal enough, but you want stopping power in a self-defense gun and the .22 is lacking in that department.

Piece of advice for the OP. Whatever gun you get don't forget to get some 10-round magazines for it. You don't want to get caught with a magazine with greater capacity than that, you can risk your future gun rights.
 
rmc85 said:
I like .40 the best for carry. I get good stopping power and get to have 13+1 in my G23 with a extra 15 rounder as backup.

I don't know about you but I haven't seen ANY 9 or .45 in months where I am. I just don't like the feel of shooting .45 and the ammo cost more than .40 cal. While shot placement is a huge factor in stressful situations people miss...IIRC they say its a 20-30% hit rate for most people in a fire fight.

You think .40 isnt worth the money and I think .45 isnt worth the money. Its all about personal taste...

Happy hunting to the OP!
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+1 I prefer 40cal. I have 45cal and 9mm also. Never have a problem getting 40cal ammo. It's just all preferance.
 
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