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<blockquote data-quote="Rckymtnshooter" data-source="post: 1335716" data-attributes="member: 93937"><p>There is going to be a lot of personal preference involved in picking a handgun. For me I like a pistol where the bore height sits low in the hand. This aids in recoil control. That pretty much rules out Sigs and the Springfield xd.</p><p></p><p>I shot a s&w m&p9 for a while and really liked they way it felt and shot. The one problem i had with it is I do a lot of dry fire practice. The magazine is metal with a poorly designed sharp front corner at the top of the mg. It tore the heck out of the polymer on my pistol.</p><p></p><p>I've always shot clocks and have to say it would be my top pick. Gun sits low in the hand. Polymer is durable on it. Magpul mags are dirt cheap and for me are reliable. There are tons of after market parts and options out there for them. The gun itself is super reliable. With big hands, if you decide on a glock, get the gen 4 with the interchangable backstraps. Use the large beavertail strap to avoid glock bite.</p><p></p><p>I shoot 1911/2011 pistols the most and love the design. As much as I like the design I don't feel they are the best for concealed carry for me, with weight and overall size being the number one complaint. </p><p></p><p>I don't leave the house without a handgun on my person. If I am on my time it will always be concealed. The element of surprise to me outweighs the very limited advantage of visible open carry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rckymtnshooter, post: 1335716, member: 93937"] There is going to be a lot of personal preference involved in picking a handgun. For me I like a pistol where the bore height sits low in the hand. This aids in recoil control. That pretty much rules out Sigs and the Springfield xd. I shot a s&w m&p9 for a while and really liked they way it felt and shot. The one problem i had with it is I do a lot of dry fire practice. The magazine is metal with a poorly designed sharp front corner at the top of the mg. It tore the heck out of the polymer on my pistol. I've always shot clocks and have to say it would be my top pick. Gun sits low in the hand. Polymer is durable on it. Magpul mags are dirt cheap and for me are reliable. There are tons of after market parts and options out there for them. The gun itself is super reliable. With big hands, if you decide on a glock, get the gen 4 with the interchangable backstraps. Use the large beavertail strap to avoid glock bite. I shoot 1911/2011 pistols the most and love the design. As much as I like the design I don't feel they are the best for concealed carry for me, with weight and overall size being the number one complaint. I don't leave the house without a handgun on my person. If I am on my time it will always be concealed. The element of surprise to me outweighs the very limited advantage of visible open carry. [/QUOTE]
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