Gonna buy a pistol

[Timberbeast7]

I don't get the concealed carry gun idea. If I am going to carry a gun I want everyone to see it. That way they know I have a gun and if I am displaying it then I probably know how to use it. Seems to be a mutual destruction theory thing isn't it?

You carry concealed because if I'm a bad guy and I rob a joint and I see you wearing a gun, guess who the first person I shoot is gonna be....YOU, and then any guy wearing a fanny pack.

I'm another fan of glocks, but right now my favorite is the S&W M&P9. They also make the .40 and .45. For me, I like the point of aim of the 1911's, and the M&P is very much like the 1911 point of aim. They also have the inter-changeable backstraps so you can adjust it to fit you hand. I've had my M&P for about two months now, about 2000 rnds down the tube (including 1300 rnds in a two day class) and no malfunctions.

[LewisH]

Glock M22, 40 S&W. Works every time with any ammo, and no safty to fool with.

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

ONLY HITS COUNT. The gun has to work for you bottom line it has to fit your hand.

[gbp]

I'm partial to SV"s or STI's but any good quality 1911 will do what you want

[Capt Academy]

Here's another vote for the Glock 40. I have been in Law Enforcement for over 23 years and while there are other great pistols out there, the glock has been adopted by more PD's in the U.S. for a reason. It's easy to shoot and no matter how much gunk in falls in, it seems to keep shooting. Also, many do not like the plastic gun, but it's super easy to train cadets with. You can't go wrong with it and the price is not bad if you shop around.

[soren]

I prefer the Glock. I've been through several classes with my 17 & 19. Thousands of rounds...no jams. I have a Kimber Raptor too. For me it's more of a collection piece. I was at a tac. conf. this year and the shooter before me was carrying a single stack Sig I believe. Anyway we had to shoot a stage at different ranges with a single hand grip(left & right) at the plates. This guy had a heck of a time when he couldn't use both hands and of course he went through a lot of ammo because he couldn't make his hits. I don't even want to know how he did with the live scenarios. My point is that in approx. 50% of assualts you can count on at least one bad guy coming after you. It make sense to have a pistol that can carry more than 8 rounds; an extra mag or two, is a plus too. Get off the idea that showing you have a gun means you know how to use it. Most police officers can't shoot very well. Get some real training once you get a quality gun; I would also add that realistic force on force would be the most beneficial in an assualt. If your using it while pig hunting, I would look at the G20 in 10mm.

[HRstretch]

Originally Posted by soren

Get off the idea that showing you have a gun means you know how to use it. Most police officers can't shoot very well. Get some real training once you get a quality gun; I would also add that realistic force on force would be the most beneficial in an assualt. If your using it while pig hunting, I would look at the G20 in 10mm.

I don't have the funds to buy different guns for different use, thats why I was looking for a pistol that I could use to finish off a wounded animal and also have a home and self defense gun.

Even though I do not have a semi auto, in no should imply that I am not proficient in pistol shooting. I have been shooting revolvers for 35 years.

I believe all the choices that I had in my poll carry more than 8 rounds most are 15+1. Not sure why you would assume that I would not become proficient with a new gun. It would only be a logical conclusion to become familiar with all the handling qualities of a new gun.