what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? - The Firearms Forum

seanjonsean · 01-21-2009, 03:59 PM

im going to buy another handgun but not sure what to buy glocks seem very popular and ive heard lots of sprigfields are great , or should i buy another smith, a month ago i bought a 9mm sigma it rocks but was thinking of getting a 40 cal what u guys think, id like a dependable fun to use for target and home defense gun...

pinecone70 · 01-21-2009, 04:26 PM

Always a tricky question, do you have a range nearby where you could rent some and try them out? It's such a personal thing, choosing a handgun. I've purchased based on just holding them in the store and I've been lucky!

seanjonsean · 01-21-2009, 04:32 PM

hmm ill look into that , i thought if glocks are good enough for our city police that might do for me ...

pinecone70 · 01-21-2009, 04:36 PM

Well, it's no question that all the guns you listed are good choices. Isn't it just fun to get to try them out? Glocks are great, but they don't fit my hand (I have smaller hands), the Springfield I tried out a couple of times was nice too. My personal gun is a Smith & Wesson made Walther PPK/S .380ACP, but it had a bit of an issue and went back to the factory for warranty work.

DEADEYE1964 · 01-21-2009, 04:47 PM

I agree, go rent a couple because the size of your hand will depend on how it feels in your hand. I bought a Springfield .45 acp and I love it. I went and bought a new Springfield XDM 9mm and love it more. I would have never bought these guns if I had not tried them first, I almost bought something else and I would have regreted it.

21bravo · 01-21-2009, 08:08 PM

i too suffer from smaller hands, like pinecone. the only problem is im a guy!! there are few glocks that i like because there are few that fit my hands...suprisingly the 17 (full size) fits my hand. i also like the feel of the 19 and 23... id like to have a glock .45acp...but the 21 is too big. i do own a springfield xd though. its a service (4" barrel) model .357 sig.. i absolutely love it! but like was stated in an earlier post..go with what YOU like.

...let us know what go with and post some pics..

ponycar17 · 01-21-2009, 08:13 PM

Fun to use kind of rules out my choice but I vote for the Kahr PM40. I shot mine today for a while and, besides the recoil, the weapon makes an excellent carry gun. I had been carrying a Taurus PT-145 in my truck and Kel-Tec P3AT on my person but I think the little Kahr can do double-duty.

glocknut · 01-21-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by seanjonsean

im going to buy another handgun but not sure what to buy glocks seem very popular and ive heard lots of sprigfields are great , or should i buy another smith, a month ago i bought a 9mm sigma it rocks but was thinking of getting a 40 cal what u guys think, id like a dependable fun to use for target and home defense gun...

If you want a good 40 go with either an Xd40 or a Ruger. But if you do decide to go with a 40 caliber Glock then get the factory compensated model. I have a 9mm Glock that is the 19c which is factory comped and it shoots like a 22 pistol even with the hot rounds. I love it!!!!!!

The only reason i don't like the Glocks in 40 and 357sig are because of the unsupported chamber in those calibers. If you stuck with factory loaded rounds you'd be ok but i would never run a hot round in those 40 glocks. And i like hot rounds....

mike
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seanjonsean · 01-22-2009, 08:12 AM

well id also like a gun that hold alot of ammo and can shoot whatever u feed it , and as soon as i held the sigma i luv the way it felt in my hand , i did see a taurus for $380 wich seemed to be awesome price but felt it was too bulky ....

oscarmayer · 01-22-2009, 08:32 AM

others may not agree but if you want a plastic gun go with the glock or the springfield. stay away from the sigma , in my opinion it's not in the same class as the other 2 popular choices i listed.

oscarmayer · 01-22-2009, 08:36 AM

oh and personal opinion aside , you can't go wrong with a ruger. now there are others but the price range goes up on the sig's and h&k's that would meet your requirements.

mrkirker · 01-22-2009, 09:16 AM

Other.

right winger · 01-22-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinecone70

Always a tricky question, do you have a range nearby where you could rent some and try them out? It's such a personal thing, choosing a handgun. I've purchased based on just holding them in the store and I've been lucky!

This is some very good advice.
I own a Glock. but I have big hands.

Terry_P · 01-22-2009, 09:25 AM

I don't own any of the above but if I were to buy one it would be a Springfield XD in 45 acp as I have fondled them in the gun store and like the feel. That is a totally unbiased opinion from someone that knows nothing about the subject so take it for whats it's worth.

combatvampire · 01-22-2009, 11:25 AM

I have owned both glock and xd, but my favorite is the S&W M&P. thought is felt,shoot,and looked better. IMO The only advantage of the glock is cheap parts.

oscarmayer · 01-22-2009, 11:30 AM

the big disadvantage of the smith and wesson MP is it's a smith and wesson

seanjonsean · 01-22-2009, 07:11 PM

well went to gun shop and saw the springfield it felt great but heavy wich i dont mind but it is pricey ,well i dont mind that either cuz i kno im getting something dependable, ill check out the glocks this weekend

bcj1755 · 01-22-2009, 08:15 PM

For a 9mm I'd suggest a Walther P99. Outstanding pistol. No other pistol I"ve ever held has fit my hand as well as this one does. About 630 or so rounds through it and not the first problem. The XD also fits my hand pretty well and I've heard nothing but good about them. Glocks just do not fit my hand at all. It's like trying to hold a bottle for me. As for a .40, I'm not sure. I'm not really a big fan of the .40 round. There is a .40 version of the P99, but S&W is the company that did the rechambering and I know the first generation .40s had some problems. I"m not too sure about the 2nd gen pistols. Try some out, hold them, shoot them, and pick the one that you like best.

Insulation Tim · 01-22-2009, 08:25 PM

I purchased the Springfield XD 45 a couple of months ago, and it has become my favorite gun to shoot. I have moved my Glock 19 to second place.

seanjonsean · 01-23-2009, 08:04 AM

well how do they shoot? i mean the glock to sprinfields and smith 40 cal?

Dirtypacman · 01-23-2009, 12:25 PM

I really really really like the springfield xd 45. I cannot buy them here in MA due to not being on approved roster but have shoot them in different calibers (45 being my favorite) and fell in love. Awesome feel, great handling, all around an awesome gun.

chemfantry · 01-23-2009, 12:33 PM

I have to agree with pacman. I had one years ago when they first came out, and like a dummy, I got rid of it. I have regretted it ever since. I have shot some of the newer ones, and they have done nothing but improve them. They are GREAT pistols for the price. i would really like to get my hands on one of the XD(M)s.

seanjonsean · 01-23-2009, 06:47 PM

ok so fifty fity then glock over springfield

seanjonsean · 01-30-2009, 07:56 AM

well ok i researched yet another gun it s a taurus40 or 45 27 /7 acp for 379 i love the way it looks and feels what u guys think oh and one year free membership wit nra ...

oscarmayer · 01-30-2009, 09:54 AM

the springfields are highly thought off, the glock has become a standard issue gun for over 65% of the police forces. the taurus though a good gun isn't in the same class in my opinion. best to rent one at a range and see which one fits you best. also consider the ruger they're built like tanks. and you for sure couldn't go wrong with a cz.

01-21-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
seanjonsean Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.a. texas Posts: 23	what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? im going to buy another handgun but not sure what to buy glocks seem very popular and ive heard lots of sprigfields are great , or should i buy another smith, a month ago i bought a 9mm sigma it rocks but was thinking of getting a 40 cal what u guys think, id like a dependable fun to use for target and home defense gun... -->

01-21-2009, 04:26 PM	#2
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? Always a tricky question, do you have a range nearby where you could rent some and try them out? It's such a personal thing, choosing a handgun. I've purchased based on just holding them in the store and I've been lucky! __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

01-21-2009, 04:32 PM	#3
seanjonsean Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.a. texas Posts: 23	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? hmm ill look into that , i thought if glocks are good enough for our city police that might do for me ...

01-21-2009, 04:36 PM	#4
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? Well, it's no question that all the guns you listed are good choices. Isn't it just fun to get to try them out? Glocks are great, but they don't fit my hand (I have smaller hands), the Springfield I tried out a couple of times was nice too. My personal gun is a Smith & Wesson made Walther PPK/S .380ACP, but it had a bit of an issue and went back to the factory for warranty work. __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

01-21-2009, 04:47 PM	#5
DEADEYE1964 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 99	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? I agree, go rent a couple because the size of your hand will depend on how it feels in your hand. I bought a Springfield .45 acp and I love it. I went and bought a new Springfield XDM 9mm and love it more. I would have never bought these guns if I had not tried them first, I almost bought something else and I would have regreted it. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." -Albert Einstein

01-21-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
21bravo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wilkes county, nc Posts: 790	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? i too suffer from smaller hands, like pinecone. the only problem is im a guy!! there are few glocks that i like because there are few that fit my hands...suprisingly the 17 (full size) fits my hand. i also like the feel of the 19 and 23... id like to have a glock .45acp...but the 21 is too big. i do own a springfield xd though. its a service (4" barrel) model .357 sig.. i absolutely love it! but like was stated in an earlier post..go with what YOU like. ...let us know what go with and post some pics..

01-21-2009, 08:13 PM	#7
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? Fun to use kind of rules out my choice but I vote for the Kahr PM40. I shot mine today for a while and, besides the recoil, the weapon makes an excellent carry gun. I had been carrying a Taurus PT-145 in my truck and Kel-Tec P3AT on my person but I think the little Kahr can do double-duty.

01-22-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
seanjonsean Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.a. texas Posts: 23	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? well id also like a gun that hold alot of ammo and can shoot whatever u feed it , and as soon as i held the sigma i luv the way it felt in my hand , i did see a taurus for $380 wich seemed to be awesome price but felt it was too bulky ....

01-22-2009, 08:32 AM	#10
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? others may not agree but if you want a plastic gun go with the glock or the springfield. stay away from the sigma , in my opinion it's not in the same class as the other 2 popular choices i listed.

01-22-2009, 08:36 AM	#11
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? oh and personal opinion aside , you can't go wrong with a ruger. now there are others but the price range goes up on the sig's and h&k's that would meet your requirements.

01-22-2009, 09:16 AM	#12
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? Other. __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

01-22-2009, 09:25 AM	#14
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? I don't own any of the above but if I were to buy one it would be a Springfield XD in 45 acp as I have fondled them in the gun store and like the feel. That is a totally unbiased opinion from someone that knows nothing about the subject so take it for whats it's worth. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

01-22-2009, 11:25 AM	#15
combatvampire Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 19	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? I have owned both glock and xd, but my favorite is the S&W M&P. thought is felt,shoot,and looked better. IMO The only advantage of the glock is cheap parts.

01-22-2009, 11:30 AM	#16
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? the big disadvantage of the smith and wesson MP is it's a smith and wesson

01-22-2009, 07:11 PM	#17
seanjonsean Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.a. texas Posts: 23	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? well went to gun shop and saw the springfield it felt great but heavy wich i dont mind but it is pricey ,well i dont mind that either cuz i kno im getting something dependable, ill check out the glocks this weekend

01-22-2009, 08:15 PM	#18
bcj1755 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: A wretched hive of scum and villiany Posts: 4,357	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? For a 9mm I'd suggest a Walther P99. Outstanding pistol. No other pistol I"ve ever held has fit my hand as well as this one does. About 630 or so rounds through it and not the first problem. The XD also fits my hand pretty well and I've heard nothing but good about them. Glocks just do not fit my hand at all. It's like trying to hold a bottle for me. As for a .40, I'm not sure. I'm not really a big fan of the .40 round. There is a .40 version of the P99, but S&W is the company that did the rechambering and I know the first generation .40s had some problems. I"m not too sure about the 2nd gen pistols. Try some out, hold them, shoot them, and pick the one that you like best. __________________ History is much like an endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace, and revolution continue on forever. Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges - Cicero If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. - Samuel Adams

01-22-2009, 08:25 PM	#19
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,304	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? I purchased the Springfield XD 45 a couple of months ago, and it has become my favorite gun to shoot. I have moved my Glock 19 to second place. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

01-23-2009, 08:04 AM	#20
seanjonsean Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.a. texas Posts: 23	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? well how do they shoot? i mean the glock to sprinfields and smith 40 cal?

01-23-2009, 12:25 PM	#21
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? I really really really like the springfield xd 45. I cannot buy them here in MA due to not being on approved roster but have shoot them in different calibers (45 being my favorite) and fell in love. Awesome feel, great handling, all around an awesome gun. __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

01-23-2009, 12:33 PM	#22
chemfantry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft. Campbell, KY Posts: 305	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? I have to agree with pacman. I had one years ago when they first came out, and like a dummy, I got rid of it. I have regretted it ever since. I have shot some of the newer ones, and they have done nothing but improve them. They are GREAT pistols for the price. i would really like to get my hands on one of the XD(M)s. __________________ Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in proelio.

01-23-2009, 06:47 PM	#23
seanjonsean Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.a. texas Posts: 23	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? ok so fifty fity then glock over springfield

01-30-2009, 07:56 AM	#24
seanjonsean Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: s.a. texas Posts: 23	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? well ok i researched yet another gun it s a taurus40 or 45 27 /7 acp for 379 i love the way it looks and feels what u guys think oh and one year free membership wit nra ...

01-30-2009, 09:54 AM	#25
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: what should i buy, glock or springfield or other?? the springfields are highly thought off, the glock has become a standard issue gun for over 65% of the police forces. the taurus though a good gun isn't in the same class in my opinion. best to rent one at a range and see which one fits you best. also consider the ruger they're built like tanks. and you for sure couldn't go wrong with a cz.