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#1 ·
Hello all. Im thinking about adding a new pistol to my modest collection and am hoping to get some outside opinions and feedback.

I tend to steer toward classic or time proven designs (1911, hi-power, beretta 92), and ive always wanted to own a sig or glock. Having said that, here are my preferences...full or mid size pistol (no sub compacts), ubiquitous or classic model in the manufacturer's line, and availability of high capacity mags and aftermarket parts/upgrades.

Also, i would also REALLY like the option of easy caliber conversions down the line. That probably means a pistol in .40 caliber (making the option of a 9mm or .357 sig barrel a possibility).

Any thoughts on specific models? I would love to hear your opinions.
 
#13 ·
The cz is actually on my wish list. Good call.

The high capacity pretty much leaves out the 1911. Unless you went with one in 9mm and then you're looking at 10 rounds.
I already own a 1911 so thats why im not considering for my next purchase (i know, i know - you can never have too many).

When I looked the link you provide and read the definition, the first thing that popped into my mind was that glock surly dues fall into that category, they are everywhere!!
So i DID use it correctly!
 
#7 ·
I have a Sig p239 in 357 sig as my EDC.

some of the pros
good mid size, fits my big hand well
easy conversion to 40
the Sig quality
it's not a plastic gun

some of the cons
it's not a plastic gun, weighs 1/2 again what a Glock does
along with Sig quality comes the Sig price
 
#16 ·
My next gun purchase,I was saving for a S&W model-10 and even bid on some really nice ones on GB until the price got to high on a few nice ones.So there I was minding my own business and I saw a High Standard Sentinel -107 9-shot 22 in perfect shape that I sold off a few years back just like it.Having sold that gun still bugged me after doing so.Bidding started off a $199.00 and one person bid then I bid $220.00 and won a couple days later.I've seen them go for $350 in that kinda condition.Now I have to start all over with S&W model-10 money again.It was an impulse buy and couldn't help myself.
 
#21 ·
I thought I had the perfect answer for you - until I read the hi-cap mag requirement. The CZ is a good call, as it IS modern and kinda-sorta "classic". The other that disqualified my answer was the caliber swap part. But a classic (other than the things you asked for) would have been a Walther p38 or a Colt 1911. For a REAL classic - you can't beat a Luger. But none of these are hi-cap, and only one (1911) is converted to another caliber easily. The Lugers are getting too old to shoot a lot anyway.

You'll like the CZ.

Tiger - don't give up on that Model 10. They are out there if you are patient. I bought a really nice 5" barrel .38 Special for about $150 at a Gun Show. The seller had 2 (the other was a 4" barrel), but I wanted the 5" barrel like the one I carried many years ago. The one I bought had just a tad of the bluing thin on the top strap, but otherwise was in very good condition.
 
#23 ·
Sounds like you just need a double-stack 1911, I really loved my Para Ordnance 18.9.
Converts to anything from 9mm up to .45 ACP, or even .22 TCM :p

No idea about the availability of any of them but you could check around.

There is also the SPS/STI/SVI route but they can be pricey.
 
#26 ·
I'm considering the Ruger American pistol in 9mm as my next pistol purchase (and first plastic, striker-fired handgun). It got what looked like a pretty good write-up in a recent American Rifleman magazine article. Of course, most of their write-ups sound like advertisements. Anyone have any comments on it?
 
#31 ·
I'm considering the Ruger American pistol in 9mm as my next pistol purchase (and first plastic, striker-fired handgun). It got what looked like a pretty good write-up in a recent American Rifleman magazine article. Of course, most of their write-ups sound like advertisements. Anyone have any comments on it?
The Ruger American is on my list for sure. Nice pistols.

Next week I should be picking up the new Ruger SR1911 in 9mm.

Highboy
 
#34 ·
My next gun will be
1. Sig p320
2. "AR"
3. Bolt action .308
4. Bolt action 30-06
 
#36 ·
Well after getting the M1 I'm really down to 3 "must have" weapons before I start goign all half cocked and buying whatever strikes me at the moment. Yeah that's it. Anyway I think at this point I really NEED the following three items.
1. 1911 .45 pistol.
2. .44 Mag (or larger) revolver.
3. A bolt action rifle in .308 or larger. Maybe a scout style setup.

After that its things like an old 8mm Mauser, cowboy action revolvers, lever guns, various surplus military firearms, most pistols, more shotguns. Just more guns. Can't go wrong with more guns.
 
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#37 ·
Well after getting the M1 I'm really down to 3 "must have" weapons before I start goign all half cocked and buying whatever strikes me at the moment. Yeah that's it. Anyway I think at this point I really NEED the following three items.
1. 1911 .45 pistol.
2. .44 Mag (or larger) revolver.
3. A bolt action rifle in .308 or larger. Maybe a scout style setup.

After that its things like an old 8mm Mauser, cowboy action revolvers, lever guns, various surplus military firearms, most pistols, more shotguns. Just more guns. Can't go wrong with more guns.
Aaron, the M1 is my holy grail. In fact, if i had one i would knock the .308 bolt action off my list.
 
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