New gun?

SPEKTRE · 06-18-2008, 03:43 AM

To all who know what they are talking about:

I am considering buying a hand gun for home defense and because I have always wanted one. I have been looking at some and so far I like the:

Glock 21SF .45 ACP
H&K HK45 .45 ACP
S&W M&P45 .45 ACP (w/ thumb safety)
Beretta PX4 .45ACP

I see price differences in all these guns BUT what is the real difference? Which one of these is the best? Who ties up?

seesm · 06-18-2008, 11:10 PM

I have a Springfield .40 and it works pretty well and will kill some intruders...

speedextreme16 · 06-19-2008, 08:37 AM

It looks as though all the guns you are looking at are all .45 caliber. I do not know much about the ones you have mentioned, but I can tell you that if you are looking for a good pistol for a reasonable price, check into a Rock Island Armory (could also be found under Armscor; still same company). I have one and it is the tactical version with the dual sided thumb safety, beaver tail hammer, skeleton trigger, etc... and I use it for competition; it works great. I have had some people who have $2k pistols ask me where and how much I got mine for because they want one after seeing mine. I paid $425 shipped to my FFL. Do a search and see what you find out. I know if you are on a budget and want a decent pistol with stopping power, the one I have works pretty damn well. Just my $.02 though.

JakeR1 · 06-19-2008, 11:12 AM

I really like the Springfield Armory XD45. I'd say on your list, the H&K is probably the nicest firing weapon.

speedextreme16 · 06-19-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeR1

I really like the Springfield Armory XD45. I'd say on your list, the H&K is probably the nicest firing weapon.

I like the XD45 also. Very nice pistol indeed. Wish I had to money for one, but I am poor, I'm married.

Sorry, I jacked the thread.

ExarKunONe · 06-19-2008, 11:46 PM

There are ranges that you can go to and rent them for an hour or two to try it out. Go with the one thats the most comftorable for you.

Draconius · 06-21-2008, 08:38 AM

I have shot the HK45 several times and everytime I go back to the range I always ask for that one instead of firing a different gun.

Shot the Springfield XD .45 ACP once and it was comfy and shot well. But I went back to the HK. As to owning one...yeah not yet, but maybe in the future.

fcjerk · 06-26-2008, 11:16 AM

If your considering a pistol for home defense, remember this, if you miss the stray bullet will go through walls with no problems. Which means you might be in some trouble as a result. I have a glock 22 40cal. and love it but am considering a shotgun for home defense, pellets won't travel as far.

speedextreme16 · 06-26-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fcjerk

If your considering a pistol for home defense, remember this, if you miss the stray bullet will go through walls with no problems. Which means you might be in some trouble as a result. I have a glocck 22 40cal. and love it but am considering a shotgun for home defense, pellets won't travel as far.

To second the idea of a shotgun...if someone were to break in your home, once they hear the sound of a pump action shotgun, chances are they will turn around and leave. I would think twice about breaking into someone's home if I heard the sound of a pump action. Just food for thought!

SPEKTRE · 07-02-2008, 08:15 PM

Hmmm a shotgun. That sound like a neat idea. Then I could buy that new 12 guage taser round. Or the rubber slug. I like those Benelli's. They have a civilian legal M4 JSCS (M-1014).

06-18-2008, 03:43 AM	#1
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06-19-2008, 08:37 AM	#3
speedextreme16 Track Junkie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jewel of the High Desert Bikes: '99 R6-SOLD; '04 CBR 600rr Age: 28 Posts: 1,756 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 5 (47)	It looks as though all the guns you are looking at are all .45 caliber. I do not know much about the ones you have mentioned, but I can tell you that if you are looking for a good pistol for a reasonable price, check into a Rock Island Armory (could also be found under Armscor; still same company). I have one and it is the tactical version with the dual sided thumb safety, beaver tail hammer, skeleton trigger, etc... and I use it for competition; it works great. I have had some people who have $2k pistols ask me where and how much I got mine for because they want one after seeing mine. I paid $425 shipped to my FFL. Do a search and see what you find out. I know if you are on a budget and want a decent pistol with stopping power, the one I have works pretty damn well. Just my $.02 though. __________________ I know that it is not your fault, but I am still going to blame you! Semper Fidelis!

06-19-2008, 11:12 AM	#4
JakeR1 Club Racer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SD Bikes: '99 R1 "The Disintegrator" '07 R1, '04 R6 "Slow" Age: 25 Posts: 2,517 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 5 (62)	I really like the Springfield Armory XD45. I'd say on your list, the H&K is probably the nicest firing weapon. __________________ Just call me Matt... www.msf-usa.org

06-21-2008, 08:38 AM	#7
Draconius Squid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SDSU Bikes: '08 GSXR600 Posts: 196 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (23)	I have shot the HK45 several times and everytime I go back to the range I always ask for that one instead of firing a different gun. Shot the Springfield XD .45 ACP once and it was comfy and shot well. But I went back to the HK. As to owning one...yeah not yet, but maybe in the future. __________________ '07 GSXR600 - Black/Black

06-19-2008, 11:46 PM	#6
ExarKunONe Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nipomo, CA Bikes: 01 BMW R1100S, 99 R6 Age: 23 Posts: 99 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	There are ranges that you can go to and rent them for an hour or two to try it out. Go with the one thats the most comftorable for you.

06-26-2008, 11:16 AM	#8
fcjerk Spammer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Ana Ca. Posts: 8 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	If your considering a pistol for home defense, remember this, if you miss the stray bullet will go through walls with no problems. Which means you might be in some trouble as a result. I have a glock 22 40cal. and love it but am considering a shotgun for home defense, pellets won't travel as far. Last edited by fcjerk : 06-26-2008 at 03:29 PM. Reason: misspelled

07-02-2008, 08:15 PM	#10
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 249 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 1 (10)	Hmmm a shotgun. That sound like a neat idea. Then I could buy that new 12 guage taser round. Or the rubber slug. I like those Benelli's. They have a civilian legal M4 JSCS (M-1014). __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Hotbodies F/M's, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Web: http://screamingrockets.motionsforum.com/index.htm My Space: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=419 18279

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