Just wanted to hear some opinions on what you thought some of the better all around standard size .40 cals are? I am leaning towards the Glock22. Nothing over a $1,000. Looking for reliability and most rounds held...Or do I have that if I buy the G22? Thanks.
Opinions of best all around STANDARD size .40 cal?
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I really like my Beretta Centurion 96D. It's .40SW, DAO trigger with 11+1 capacity.
They are built on the well proven 92 9mm service frame, but, the barrel is 1/2 inch shorter keeping a good deal of the full sized manners and accuracy with more concealability. The DAO trigger has a very smooth, even draw throughout the whole stoke. A little on the heavy side new, but, eases up to a nice easy pull after a couple hundred rounds. I'm probably running around the 2000 round stage using pretty much whatever ammo I catch on sale, not one single malfunction.
It's pretty easy to still find them in the $400 range, give or take $50. Leaving a good portion of your budget for leather and assorted bits and pieces including a fair chunk left over to get a good supply of ammo.:thumsup
They're a bit on the large side for concealement, but, with a good holster and some creativity, it's not impossible. I really like a larger frame anyway myself.
They are built on the well proven 92 9mm service frame, but, the barrel is 1/2 inch shorter keeping a good deal of the full sized manners and accuracy with more concealability. The DAO trigger has a very smooth, even draw throughout the whole stoke. A little on the heavy side new, but, eases up to a nice easy pull after a couple hundred rounds. I'm probably running around the 2000 round stage using pretty much whatever ammo I catch on sale, not one single malfunction.
It's pretty easy to still find them in the $400 range, give or take $50. Leaving a good portion of your budget for leather and assorted bits and pieces including a fair chunk left over to get a good supply of ammo.:thumsup
They're a bit on the large side for concealement, but, with a good holster and some creativity, it's not impossible. I really like a larger frame anyway myself.
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My vote is for the Walther P99 in .40 I have the 9mm version and I absolutely love it. Never had a single hiccup with over 1500 rounds of all types and the ergonomics are the best I've ever held on a standard size automatic. You cant go wrong with the glocks either as far as reliability goes but I cannot stand the glocks grip angle or trigger.
Okay well the two guns listed above were ones I had not thought of (thus the reason of the thread) and will look into both.
I know I posted this late at night but hope some more members will chime in. I'm not really looking for this to be a carry but for in the car/home gun. Thanks for all input. Appreciate it...
I know I posted this late at night but hope some more members will chime in. I'm not really looking for this to be a carry but for in the car/home gun. Thanks for all input. Appreciate it...
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I think you got it right with the G22. :thumsup
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Yup. That and my HiPowers are the only full-size weapons I own.
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I would only get a G22 in a full size .40. It's light, easy to shoot, easy to clean, proven, & you can get tons of things for them.
The Beretta is nice, but it's way too heavy I feel. Compared to the G22 it's a night/day difference.
The Beretta is nice, but it's way too heavy I feel. Compared to the G22 it's a night/day difference.
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The new XDM in 40 is 16+1. Just cant beat that.
I like the FN's myself for the way they feel in my hand.
Say away from the Dark Side, just say No to block, I mean Glock....:aarg
Best advise it to visit your local gun stores (plural) and fondle as many as you can find.
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I like the FN's myself for the way they feel in my hand.
Say away from the Dark Side, just say No to block, I mean Glock....:aarg
Best advise it to visit your local gun stores (plural) and fondle as many as you can find.
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Don't have near the experience of others here, but I love my XD 45.:thumsup
I have a buddy who has the XD 40 subcompact and he loves it. The only bad thing about their Sub 40 is that it hold only nine plus one. BUT, it is very small.
Guns are like woman, their is one for each of us that will make us happy...may not make others happy. Once reliability is called a given and you like the way it goes, then it's all good!
Good luck finding just the right gun.
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...another excellent choice. I had an M&P40 for about a year. Really liked the weapon. Dead reliable, for sure. Just turns out that the Glocks fit my hand better (G22/G23).
Hated the way the XD feels...never even considered one.
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G22 for sure....second choice M&P40....last XD40...all very affordable. I have a G22 and a XD45. I had a M&P45 but it got traded, still shot very well tho. But when you get the itch for sumpin else, if you are like me, you go down the list from best to "I could part with that one". Only a few times have I had a "man I wish I hadn't done that one, wish I had mine back" deal. Like Brownie said, just go to a range and try out all of the above and see which one fits your hand best, or just buy one of each (that is my problem)......
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I think i gotta go along with this choice. Others are good, this is just a fine 40 shooter, weight vs recoil and size....(even better with 357sig
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We've all mentioned some great models and they'll all give you very reilable service in my book. I agree that, in the end, the best one is the one that YOU like and more importantly, the one that YOU can use. The best rated, most expensive, and highest recommended gun does you no good sitting in a drawer because you don't like shooting it.
Asking 100 people "what is the best ____" is always going to get you 150 answers...:laughing
I know renting guns at ranges is becoming unpopular, but, if you can, it's best to actually get your paws on them and see how they shoot. At least get your paws on them for a few moments at the store.
Believe me, there will be those that just "feel" right, and those that don't. I know you've got your heart set on a full size, but, you may find you actually like the compacts better in the end..just depends on your hand size and what's comfortable to you. A compact can be just as handy for home defense as a full sized if that's what works better for you.
Let us know what you end up with and, if possible, take some pictures..we LOOOOOVE pictures!! :clap :thumsup
Asking 100 people "what is the best ____" is always going to get you 150 answers...:laughing
I know renting guns at ranges is becoming unpopular, but, if you can, it's best to actually get your paws on them and see how they shoot. At least get your paws on them for a few moments at the store.
Believe me, there will be those that just "feel" right, and those that don't. I know you've got your heart set on a full size, but, you may find you actually like the compacts better in the end..just depends on your hand size and what's comfortable to you. A compact can be just as handy for home defense as a full sized if that's what works better for you.
Let us know what you end up with and, if possible, take some pictures..we LOOOOOVE pictures!! :clap :thumsup
Good post. When I first went out to buy a gun, I was dead set on buying a Glock.
Why? Because that's what I heard the most about. I talked to a few people who said to make sure you handle the gun first to see if you like it. There are other mfgrs out there that are good and reliable.
When I went to check it out, I was ready to try a bunch out, but you know how it is when you go to "try out a bunch of ...whatever", but you know ultimately which one you are biased towards...for me it was the Glock.
So I tried out a bunch: Glock, Springfield, S&W, and Sig, etc.
Even though I was going to try the others and had already made up my mind on buying the Glock, I couldn't help but notice that the Glock was by far my LEAST FAVORITE!!
Keep in mind, I was going in to buy the Glock...no question.
I noticed that it didn't fit well in my hand, the handle was boxy and awkward for me to hold. It felt top-heavy and clunky in my hand...
So I gave the others another shot (this time with a more open mind).
I kept going back to the Sig, though.
It fit my hand perfectly.
It is all metal so it felt sturdy but not overwhelmingly heavy. AND it felt very balanced in my hand.
I liked the action (DA/SA)
Super easy to take down
When I laid them all out, the Sig was the coolest to look at (definitely NOT a high priority for buying a gun, but the gun had already passed all the important criteria).
So I went with the Sig.
The moral of my long story is, go in with an open mind. I didn't have a chance to shot any before I bought, but I spent a good amount of time handling the different mfgrs' products.
Very happy with my choice, and even more happy I didn't end up getting the Glock.
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Well I like that pick....TwoLimes too Im sure.....................:drinks
dont forget to get the 357sig barrel. You won't regret it.......
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+1 on the XD. Actually the subcompact .40 comes with 2 mags the 9+1 and a 12+1. Also comes with holster and double mag holder which I don't use. Got a LittleBear, sweet. Also a mag loader which I am obviously too stupid to figure out. I recommend the Uplula Universal Magloader. All for right around $500 or less.
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