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Ok, so I'm looking at purchasing ahandgun for self defense (mostly CC, but when I get more comfortable carrying I may join you guys in OC) in September (Money issues at this point) and I need your opinion on the three companies I have picked out... Now I've fired both 9mm and .40 and I'm comfortable with both at this point, I havent fired a .45 at this point (I will come next week or so to see how I like it), but its not out of the question.... Anyways, here are the ones I'm looking at....
Steyr M Series- I'm looking at these guys because I actually like the triangle sights (although some people dont, they actually felt comfortible to me) and I like the lock, although I have been reading some reviews and they say the key can break easily... The other thing I read about the lock is that it only locks when a round is chambered (can anyone verify this?). I'm looking at the 9mm and the .40 caliber versions.
Springfield XD 4" Service - I'm looking at this because of its safety features (grip safety along with trigger safety) along with the great reviews I've gotten from friends of mine. Another feature I like, or more so features, are all the indicators on the pistol itself. I am looking at the 9mm, the .40 caliber, and the .45 caliber although I've have not fired one yet, but will here this weekend.
Smith and Wesson M&P - I guess I have questions on this one.... I am assuming that this handgun is availible to the public as I can access find on the S&W site under areas that are not specifically marked as LEO only. The main reason I like this gun is due to the fact that it will not fire when the clip is ejected, although here is where I have another question. It shows this feature is option for government and LEOs... But does that mean that it does not come on a civilian model? Anyhow, like the Steyr, I'm looking at the 9mm and the .40 caliber versions of this one...
Anyways, thanks for you help guys... I'm really leaning towards the XD, but thought I would ask the opinions of everyone here as all of you are more experienced than I am at this point... lol...
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Ok, so I'm looking at purchasing ahandgun for self defense (mostly CC, but when I get more comfortable carrying I may join you guys in OC) in September (Money issues at this point) and I need your opinion on the three companies I have picked out... Now I've fired both 9mm and .40 and I'm comfortable with both at this point, I havent fired a .45 at this point (I will come next week or so to see how I like it), but its not out of the question.... Anyways, here are the ones I'm looking at....
Steyr M Series- I'm looking at these guys because I actually like the triangle sights (although some people dont, they actually felt comfortible to me) and I like the lock, although I have been reading some reviews and they say the key can break easily... The other thing I read about the lock is that it only locks when a round is chambered (can anyone verify this?). I'm looking at the 9mm and the .40 caliber versions.
Springfield XD 4" Service - I'm looking at this because of its safety features (grip safety along with trigger safety) along with the great reviews I've gotten from friends of mine. Another feature I like, or more so features, are all the indicators on the pistol itself. I am looking at the 9mm, the .40 caliber, and the .45 caliber although I've have not fired one yet, but will here this weekend.
Smith and Wesson M&P - I guess I have questions on this one.... I am assuming that this handgun is availible to the public as I can access find on the S&W site under areas that are not specifically marked as LEO only. The main reason I like this gun is due to the fact that it will not fire when the clip is ejected, although here is where I have another question. It shows this feature is option for government and LEOs... But does that mean that it does not come on a civilian model? Anyhow, like the Steyr, I'm looking at the 9mm and the .40 caliber versions of this one...
Anyways, thanks for you help guys... I'm really leaning towards the XD, but thought I would ask the opinions of everyone here as all of you are more experienced than I am at this point... lol...
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