[dcook22]

Hi all,

I'm in sales for a living. (health insurance) Lately business has been pretty good and I've been regularly hitting some weekly bonuses. The way I figure it, I've got 8 - 10 weeks before I get my permit. My plan by that time was to put away $50 a week and when the permit arrives, I'd head out ASAP after that to get my carry piece. I figured $400 - $500 budgeted was fine. I could add an extra $100 or $150 at the time and all would be right with the world.

Well, things have been better than hoped, and it looks like I can put away $80 or so per week instead. This opens up a new vista. I could potentially have $800 available with the buffer money still there. :dancingbanana

Now you guys can help me spend nearly a grand. :drinks

So I'm thinking Sig or HK in addition to the Glock ideas. Heck, I'm thinking about getting a G19 AND a Charter Arms snubnose.

For an auto pistol, I like compacts better than sub-compacts. And I want 9mm.

Any thoughts if money's a bit more available than i thought it would be?


TIA,

Dan

p.s. Actually, I'll probably just get the one compact pistol and spend a couple hundred on a tactical shooting class.

 

[steve66]

I was in the same situation as you. I decided to buy a XD9 Service, Crossbreed holster and belt, a new gun safe, a Ruger Mk ll, and finally starting to build my AR-15. Guess what... No mo money left. :rolf

I am starting to put away a little bit each week again and stocking up on ammo.

I am hating my job lately (was great until all the layoffs) so I am putting some money away just in case.

You cant go wrong with a Glock 19 or an XD 9. You can spend a bit more for a Sig or HK. The Sig's are nice, I never shot a HK.

If you want to shoot my XD, PM me let me know. we can meet at a gun range

 

[Rvrctyrngr]

Like Steve said, the G19 or XD-9 are good choices, along with the Charter Arms.

You need to shoot those guns if at all possible. Glock/XD are pretty similar in function, but the SIG and HK are totally different animals, and function like you're 92.

For me, I'll not own a DA/SA gun again. I've just gotten too used to the same trigger pull for every shot.

Were I in your shoes and the Glock/XD fit my hand, I'd go that route and spend the saved money (about $300) on a good carry rig and ammo.

 

[dcook22]

Like Steve said, the G19 or XD-9 are good choices, along with the Charter Arms.

Yeah, that might be the way to go for the money. Two guns.

the SIG and HK are totally different animals, and function like you're 92.

Ahh..I thought the HK was DA only. Interesting.

For me, I'll not own a DA/SA gun again. I've just gotten too used to the same trigger pull for every shot.

That's actually what I like about the Glock 19 I fired last weekend. I want to fire the G26 as well, but I'm leaning toward the 19. I just like the compact more than the sub.

Were I in your shoes and the Glock/XD fit my hand, I'd go that route and spend the saved money (about $300) on a good carry rig and ammo.

Yeah, ammo's getting crazy-hard to find. It's worth the investment for 1000 rounds at a time. And you're right, $80 - $100 for a good IWB is probably a good investment too.

Thanks for the reply.

Dan

 

[NkmG19]

Dan, I too prefer the G19 over the G26. The reason is that the G26 is only slightly more concealable than the G19 but you loose barrel length and a nice size handle. For me the handle size became a factor when trying to draw from concelment. With the smaller handle I tend to grab some of the material of my t-shirt and the handle when drawing with one hand. With the G19 there is enough handle sticking out that I can sweep away my t-shirt with the same hand I use to draw the weapon.

 

[Rvrctyrngr]

Dan, you may be right about the HK. There are like 10,000 different trigger modules that you can buy with that gun. After 18 years of Glocks, 1911s and HiPowers, I don't even think about DA anything any more.

You'll be well served with any weapon mentioned in this discussion.

 

[Devilfrog]

I'd go with the XD or XDM, spend the rest on ammo and a good holster.
My $.02

 

[dcook22]

I'd go with the XD or XDM, spend the rest on ammo and a good holster.

Between the two I'd definitely go with the XDm.

 

[AWD]

Shouldn't let price alone dictate your choice. If you like the feel of a Glock get a Glock. You'll soon enough end up spending more on ammo/mags/holster/etc no matter what gun you choose.

AWD

 

[steve66]

Shouldn't let price alone dictate your choice. If you like the feel of a Glock get a Glock. You'll soon enough end up spending more on ammo/mags/holster/etc no matter what gun you choose.

AWD

+1 Especially if its going to be your everyday carry. I leaned more toward a polymer frame to save on some weight...