SteveBaileys new gun pt2

[keeler]

Keep us updated on that peice as im looking at the same one for myself or the pt 1911 http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/pt_080505/

and trying to decide on one for the wife , A ppk ,Taurus PT 911 or also the XD in 9mm any suggestions?

[Shuffler]

I like my XD 45.. however your wife may carry in her purse. The XD does not have a on/off safety as many pistols do, when you grip the gun and depress the secondary tab on the trigger... the safeties are off. If you carry with no round chambered this is fine...... but a few old timers like to have a round in battery for quicker response. I suggest going to a range with the little lady and letting her try the three you have your eye on and see which fits the bill.

[GtoRA2]

I rented an XD 9 not long ago. Liked it. Much better implimentation of the trigger of how glock does it IMO.


Shot VERY well, though I couldnt stand the grip safety.

[indy007]

Originally posted by keeler
and trying to decide on one for the wife , A ppk ,Taurus PT 911 or also the XD in 9mm any suggestions?

I have the Taurus PT911. It shoots pretty nice. However, I keep it very clean, but it still will stovepipe once in every 200 rounds using regular Remington 9mm.  That gets a little annoying. That said, it's never jammed when I've been practicing with the glazers I keep in it for home defense.

Personally, I went with a small Taurus .38 (2" barrel) for my g/f's concealed carry. It shoots very, very well. I actually shoot better groupings with it on single action than I do with my 9mm at 15 ft. Not quite as good as my 9mm using double action, but it does have an exposed hammer which I prefer.

[FrodeMk3]

Keeler, I'm curious, is price also an issue? I know that the Springfield XD is pretty affordable, Being lower in the price range than alotta .45's on the market.

I'll also put in a plug for the Ruger P-345. I got one about a year and a half ago, and I've been happy with it ever since. It's accurate, easy to strip and clean, it's compact(with a 4.2 inch barrel, even) It's light, and it fit's well in my hand. It also has an accessory rail for things like a mini-light, aim-point, etc.  Plus, the price when I bought it, $415 before tax, background chec, etc. fit my budget nicely.

[Terror]

Originally posted by keeler
and trying to decide on one for the wife , A ppk ,Taurus PT 911 or also the XD in 9mm any suggestions?

Glock 26.  One of the best all around carry guns, especially for a smaller handed user.

Glock 36.  If 45acp is a carry requirement.

Terror

[Brenjen]

The only things I hate about my Para-Ordnance are the magazine release; It's sort of touchy & is quite prominent. It will drop the mag on you if you're not used to it. And the double stack .45 magazine is bulky so it's hard to conceal.

 A wheel gun is still the most reliable weapon for CCW imo, although my uncle just bought a new Wilson Combat polymer dealy bopper in 9mm (I think) much more affordable & light weight than their previous offerings & Wilson Combat makes the best there is in reliability for semi-automatics.

 As far as holsters, that's a matter of personal choice & comfort. The guy I did my CCW training with uses a nylon belly holster & button down the front shirts. Not for me but my dad likes that set -up.

Edit: I would go for the .44 Bulldog Pug for a female. I think it's made by Charter, plenty of stopping power, slender grip & manageable for a woman who is less than comfortable with a weapon.

 Here's a write up on the Pug:.44 Special Bulldog Pug

[hyena426]

my bud has a compact glock..a full side glock and a sub compact glock...i shot them all...good guns...but he got a sub compact xd..which he didnt want..he got it in a trade...well..it felt better and shot just as well as the glock..and just as reliable...i think the xd is a better fealing gun over all..plus the sub compact has a light rail..the sub glock doesnt

[keeler]

Price is an issue with her

We looked At the Glock but she didnt like the trigger only safety I really didnt care much about it either, She also dont like the snubs Lookin like Think the XD 3" subcompact 9mm She dont like the PPK I wanted A ppk myself

S&W M&P Compact looks pretty sweet also  

Whats the Warranty on XDs?

[hyena426]

honestly..if there was any new gun i would buy right now..is the sub xd....good priced and great shooter:)

[Brenjen]

The Wilson Combat pistol I was referring to & called a dealy bopper is the ADP & can be read about here: ADP (advanced design pistol)

 I have fired many Glocks & although they are a nice pistol, I can't get behind them. I don't know why but I just hate the way they feel from the trigger pull all the way up. They are accurate and all but I just don't like them.

 Edit: believe me when I tell you Wilson Combat is the way to go with a CCW weapon that you're staking your life on.

[Halo]

Very satisfied with my 4-inch barrel XD  .45 ACP.  Springfield XDs have limited lifetime warranties for initial retail purchasers.

[keeler]

Can the Xd handle the 45+p in the 4" service model

[Guppy35]

This one does just fine by me

[SteveBailey]

Hey John9001, we were talking about speedloaders... my gun came with one lol.  I really hadn't checked out the accessories yet.... d'oh!