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#41
Try to find a place that has rental pistols. Only you can decide what will fit your hand.
For me I had two different 220's that I loved. Sold them when I tried to move away from .45.
I have tried the G26, 33 and 36 and sold them all because they did not fit my hands.
Give a look at the Springfield XDS in 9mm. You might like it. I have the XDS 45 4.0 and love it.
 
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Skeezix said:
Try to find a place that has rental pistols. Only you can decide what will fit your hand.
For me I had two different 220's that I loved. Sold them when I tried to move away from .45.
I have tried the G26, 33 and 36 and sold them all because they did not fit my hands.
Give a look at the Springfield XDS in 9mm. You might like it. I have the XDS 45 4.0 and love it.
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EXCELLENT idea! That's how I tried out the S&W Shield and found out what a great pistol it is. I have a Kel-Tec P-11 and compared to the S&W it's a blunt instrument with a stupidly heavy trigger pull. I'm going to sell it and upgrade to the S&W.
 
#44
For me personally? Neither of them; in fact, no Glocks at all. I had one, several years ago - a Model 22, I think, in .40 S&W. It was very well made; very reliable; and very accurate - except for the fact that the first couple of shots were always into the dirt, about 10 ft. in front of me. Glocks don't fit my hand, and their grip angle is very wrong for me. So, reluctantly, I had to let it go. Gov't Model 1911s, Browning Hi-Powers, or anything with a similar grip/grip angle, work much better for me. I currently carry a Ruger SR9 at work. Not quite as nicely made as a Glock, but it's an instinctive pointer for me, and I don't have to fumble with it, skootching it around in my hand like I had to with my Glock. But, I'll second the recommendation to try and shoot a rental first, if you can. Glocks work for lots of people (my youngest brother has 5 of them, at last count); they just don't work for me. Kinda wish they did, though...;)
 
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Another big plus here for finding a gun range that rents guns. Go there and try several different types. Find one that is comfortable in your hand and that you are comfortable shooting. If you and a gun don't quite get along , you will have a hard time getting proficient with it. Once you find one that you like , keep in mind that there will be several manufacturers that will make similar guns in different price ranges.
Personally , neither Seahag (my lovely wife) or I find Glocks comfortable to shoot. She prefers Beretta style guns and I am a 1911 man myself. Most gun styles are available in several calibers so once you find one that is comfortable in your hand , finding a caliber that is comfortable to shoot shouldn't be too hard. You Tube is a great source of information here. Good luck.
Oh and as to the original question....for concealed carry , a 19. Smaller and easier to carry. For everything else , a 17.
 
#48
While the Sig is a very good, it's hard to beat the all around beauty of a 19. They shoot soft, I shoot mine as accurately as I shot my custom shop 1911's . They are very reliable, easy to work on, have a huge and competitive aftermarket for upgrades and accesscories, and there is the availability of cheap hi-cap mags (Magpulls for $15). plus they are easy to conceal with a good IWB holster and belt. To me the 19 is the perfect one gun solution in a handgun unless you're using it outdoors in Brown Bear country (but that's for a different thread):smug:

If it means anything the FBI just announced this week that their new standard issue will be the 19.

Here's my carry package, and a target where I emptied three mags with two to center mass, one to the head as fast as I could pull the trigger. I was a little rusty and it was cheap target rounds.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder. For some reason, to me the Glocks are plastic things. I don't like the square lines or the all-plastic appearance.

Grip angle-wise, the S&W 39 (a full size pistol) and the S&W Shield (very compact, only 1 inch across, much slimmer than the Glocks) fit my hand much better than the Glocks....but that's one reason there are different firearms!

Model 39:
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S&W M&P Shield:

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#51
I have both but prefer a 26 without and mag extension. Insanely accurate pistol. I use a 21 with a light as the bedroom gun but for carry the 26 is a pistol that is just perfect for me. When I take new shooters out, which used to be quite often, I take the 17 & a 228 as these are inherently easy to shoot well for a beginner, in my experience. A beginner who has a good first experience at a range is far more likely to continue than one who is handed something they cannot handle. Anyway, between the two, I'd probably go with the 19 as being a little more versatile but a 17 is terrific as well. When I want to use the full-size Glock, carried OWB, I lean towards the 21. If target-shooting is the purpose, the 17 is a nice choice.....although I do all my target shooting with the 26 as well.
I see a lot of love here for the XD, formerly the HS from Croatia before Springfield picked it up, and that is a fine pistol. My brother has one and does the job but I'd not compare the quality to that of a Glock. A Sig is a work of art and just beautiful to behold but I like the simple, straight-forward Glock which just seems to get better with age, like my Fender P's! :)
And what is not to love about the 1911-based pistols....except maybe the weight and low-capacity (single stack) mags. Very cool pistols.
The best advice, repeated a few times here, is to rent or...... find someone like me who would be glad to let you try a variety of pistols for free! :)
 
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Or, you could just quit screwing around, and get one of these...;) I like mine (a "1930 Commercial"model) a lot. Not ideal for every day carry, and concealed carry is not really an option; but lots of fun. Very, very loud, and the muzzle flash is spectacular with surplus military ammo. Kinda scary looking, too...:)
 
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#54
Not really a Glock guy; I tried several but none felt quite "right" to me, but when I picked up a Walther PPQ it almost became an extension of my hand (and what I settled on for CC). If I were to buy a Glock I'd give the 19 a hard look; a buddy of mine is a Chicago LEO and he raves about that one.
 
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Kevan Campbell said:
Not really a Glock guy; I tried several but none felt quite "right" to me, but when I picked up a Walther PPQ it almost became an extension of my hand (and what I settled on for CC). If I were to buy a Glock I'd give the 19 a hard look; a buddy of mine is a Chicago LEO and he raves about that one.
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My first 19 was a LEO trade-in. Holster wear like you wouldn't believe but had hardly been fired. Quite a bargain as I recall.
 
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Jeff K said:
I like them too. And I think Ruger makes outstanding revolvers. Not a huge fan of their semis, but their revolvers are top notch. And Dav, as a long-time investigator, I can tell you that you're absolutely correct about that! (You sick sonofa...) ;):D
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I have 2 Ruger revolvers. They are indestructible. But, I also have a P95 which, other than being very picky about what ammo you use, is really a pretty nice semi. Not as nice as my 1911, but it's great for a keep in the truck gun.
 
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burk48237 said:
While the Sig is a very good, it's hard to beat the all around beauty of a 19. They shoot soft, I shoot mine as accurately as I shot my custom shop 1911's . They are very reliable, easy to work on, have a huge and competitive aftermarket for upgrades and accesscories, and there is the availability of cheap hi-cap mags (Magpulls for $15). plus they are easy to conceal with a good IWB holster and belt. To me the 19 is the perfect one gun solution in a handgun unless you're using it outdoors in Brown Bear country (but that's for a different thread):smug:

If it means anything the FBI just announced this week that their new standard issue will be the 19.

Here's my carry package, and a target where I emptied three mags with two to center mass, one to the head as fast as I could pull the trigger. I was a little rusty and it was cheap target rounds.

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Are you shooting Hornady XTPs? Very accurate round - they are fantastic!
 
#58
Kind of interesting how some people talk about Glock's grip angle. If the grip is too large, that's one thing to complain about, but to complain about the angle of the grip is really based on muscle memory from shooting other pistols. Because as you hold various autos and revolvers, you are subconsciously adjusting your wrist so the sights align when you aim. If you start with a Glock, then it would feel natural and other pistols would have an odd grip angle.
If you are hitting the dirt, then you are really pulling the tip down while pulling the trigger, and that's really operator error. Not saying I'm the best shooter as I hit the dirt during shooting training at police academy.
 
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placedesjardins said:
Kind of interesting how some people talk about Glock's grip angle. If the grip is too large, that's one thing to complain about, but to complain about the angle of the grip is really based on muscle memory from shooting other pistols. Because as you hold various autos and revolvers, you are subconsciously adjusting your wrist so the sights align when you aim. If you start with a Glock, then it would feel natural and other pistols would have an odd grip angle.
If you are hitting the dirt, then you are really pulling the tip down while pulling the trigger, and that's really operator error. Not saying I'm the best shooter as I hit the dirt during shooting training at police academy.
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I'm guessing when someone hits the dirt because of grip angle they're not aligning sights, but I could be wrong.
 

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