shibiwan Posted September 23, 2013 Report Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) I'm itching to buy a handgun.... question is what to get.... 9mm or .45ACP? (what ammo is easier to find when/if poop hits the fan) Budget: $600ish or less... Since conceal carry is not on the top of my requirements I've been looking at the following: Sig P250 FS - 9mm (just got a hands-on feel with one at Bass Pro... the trigger pull is like a mile long!! Feels really weird.) XDm-9 5.25 comp series XDm-9 FS S&W M&P9 Pro Series 5" S&W M&P9 Pro Series CORE 5" and of course....1911s... Auto Ordnance 1911 STI Spartan V Citadel 1911 (I've heard that this one is not that reliable) I'd rather pick up something that's made in the USA - that's keeping me from buying an XD.. or Glock for that matter. Anyway, I'm open to suggestions and recommendations :D Thoughts? Edited September 23, 2013 by shibiwan
unforgiven Posted September 23, 2013 Report Posted September 23, 2013 My Xdm 9mm has over 4500 rds thru it without a hiccup.I really like the trigger safety and grip safety.And it has a loaded chamber indicator.I think it's 4.5 barrel.
98Z5V Posted September 23, 2013 Report Posted September 23, 2013 9mm is HELL to find right now. And it'll probably be HELL to find if this stuff ever happens again. I'm just sayin'...
planeflyer21 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Posted September 23, 2013 Just got 500 rounds from AMMOMAN of 9mm, FMJ Pervy ammo. .45 is available locally. Military uses 9mm (more) so that is a source if caca really hits the fan. Until then, STOCK UP before another "time like this" happens.
Robocop1051 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Posted September 23, 2013 I need to eventually get a .40cal. I have over 3k sitting in my garage from surplus range ammo.
edgecrusher Posted September 24, 2013 Report Posted September 24, 2013 Glocks are made in Smyrna Georgia
washguy Posted September 24, 2013 Report Posted September 24, 2013 Shibiwan STI for sure the spartan's frame isnt USA but the rest of the gun is I think.We have an elektra and an escort from them in 9mm Now just take the 6 bills and add bout another 8 bills for an STI thats built like a fine watch and everything is Texas built...check out the 1911 forum for the reviews on different models/makes of 1911 style handguns :) Wash
shepp Posted September 24, 2013 Report Posted September 24, 2013 I need to eventually get a .40cal. I have over 3k sitting in my garage from surplus range ammo. HEY BUDDY!!!!!!! .45 has been a lot more common thru out the past 9 months then 9mm. I like the two XD pistols I own and for the most part I really haven't heard anything bad about them
shibiwan Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Posted September 24, 2013 Shibiwan STI for sure the spartan's frame isnt USA but the rest of the gun is I think.We have an elektra and an escort from them in 9mm Now just take the 6 bills and add bout another 8 bills for an STI thats built like a fine watch and everything is Texas built...check out the 1911 forum for the reviews on different models/makes of 1911 style handguns :) Wash Thanks for the info... I think I'm in the wrong biz and should be making 1911's instead of aftermarket auto parts.:D
MONTANA308 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Posted September 24, 2013 Love my xd45 tac never has failed me and ssends most its time rolling around the pickup. Have an m&p 40 vtac has been flawless. i would go xd or m&p
shibiwan Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) ...and so the discussion ends with me ending up poorer. 9mm is HELL to find right now. And it'll probably be HELL to find if this stuff ever happens again. I'm just sayin'... BTW, Found tons of cheap 9mm (brass, not steel) in town. :D Edited September 24, 2013 by shibiwan
98Z5V Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 BTW, Found tons of cheap 9mm (brass, not steel) in town. :D You can't leave me hangin like that - where's it at?!... I have 10 UZI mags to keep loaded up.
shibiwan Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) You can't leave me hangin like that - where's it at?!... I have 10 UZI mags to keep loaded up. LOL... the LGS i stumbled into had a ton of Wasp Industries (www.waspfirearms.com - based in Mesa, AZ) ammo on hand. They are 115gr reloads/remanufactured with CBC brass that looks to be in good shape. At $36/100 I figure I'd chance it and support a local company. :D Was hoping to test them out at the range this weekend but I'm stuck till my father-in-law leaves on Monday.... :( Edited September 29, 2013 by shibiwan
MikedaddyH Posted September 29, 2013 Report Posted September 29, 2013 Cant believe I haven't been to WASP, will have to check it out soon. Here is a suggestion ... Glock 20 or 29 in 10mm. from $547 to $593 www.glockmeister.com in Mesa and No.PHX
shibiwan Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Posted October 12, 2013 Cant believe I haven't been to WASP, will have to check it out soon. Here is a suggestion ... Glock 20 or 29 in 10mm. from $547 to $593 www.glockmeister.com in Mesa and No.PHX Haven't been there either. Are you in the East Valley? -S
98Z5V Posted October 15, 2013 Report Posted October 15, 2013 Dude, Mike is everywhere... I'm just sayin'... Omnipresent... <thumbsup>
Dane Armory Posted October 18, 2013 Report Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) NE Chandler ! Edited October 18, 2013 by Dane Armory
Goofball310 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Posted October 18, 2013 .45 have been relatively easy to find during the panic whereas 9mm hasn't. I'm happy with my FNP-45 Tactical and carrying 15+1 on a .45 is a definite plus. The tactical is north of your price range but I see regular FNX's going for $600 all the time. One hidden cost of guns that people tend to forget are magazines and FN mags are never cheap. They currently go for $40~ and during the panic they were as much as $100+.
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