Husband Still Searching for a Good Personal Protection Gun

[Hadley1987]

While I am pretty much satisfied with my choice, my husband is still searching and is very picky but doesn't have as much time on his hands as I do, so I would like some advice. He'd love a Kimber but is ready to spend that kind of money, I keep hearing about M1911's but is there more information on it?

 

[CtWest]

Glock 30 FTW!! Love mine...would recommend to anyone for personal protection.

 

[THard6]

well this is pretty vague..
in order for me to voice my openion i would encourage you to give us a little more information,,
how big is he, does he lean more towards full size pistols?
or is he the type that would carre a BIG gun that looks cool?
is he going to carry this daily? or will it spend alot of time between the truck seats?

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

Sig P238 small conceal
Springfield EMP medium size conceal
5" 1911 for every occasion known to man.

 

[MrYesterday]

I keep hearing about M1911's but is there more information on it?[/FONT]

I think she's asking about one particular pistol

 

[Hadley1987]

Sorry, I meant to edit my post. He's wanting something compact but between a 9mm and a .45 if possible. The one I am interested in is probably to light for him, but he hasn't tried it yet so we will have to see. He is going to be carrying daily, I believe he will be using a shoulder holster if that helps. He is around 207 lbs, 5'11 ft tall again if that helps. I will say, he is not interested in a Glock (don't ask). I am going through Smith&Wessons, Springfields, etc... I forgot any other details asked, but I will research what guns are listed here and show him. Hopefully a few of the gun stores around here have most of them that he can go and actually handle, maybe test fire if possible.

 

[TheFireArmorer]

Well if your talking about a Kimber 1911 specifically, there are many models to chose from. Just pick his/your favorite and go with it. Kimber is a great/reputable brand. And did you mean he isn't ready to spend the money on it? If thats the case and he want 1911 then you could go with a springfield armory 1911A1 which is great quality minus all the fancy upgrades but it is priced right. If a 1911 doesn't matter then look into glocks or springfield armory xdm's

 

[Hadley1987]

He showed interest in this so far: Smith & Wesson Model M&P9 Semi-Auto Pistol 109301, 9mm, 4 1/4 in, Synthetic Grip, Black Finish - Able Ammo , I am going to keep looking though, hopefully we can find this one somewhere and he can get a better look so I have a better idea of his taste and what is really interested in.

 

[Hadley1987]

Well if your talking about a Kimber 1911 specifically, there are many models to chose from. Just pick his/your favorite and go with it. Kimber is a great/reputable brand. And did you mean he isn't ready to spend the money on it? If thats the case and he want 1911 then you could go with a springfield armory 1911A1 which is great quality minus all the fancy upgrades but it is priced right. If a 1911 doesn't matter then look into glocks or springfield armory xdm's

I will definitely check out the Springfield Armory 1911A1, yeah we don't feel that it is time to spend that kind of cash (yet) though he is definitely wanting one someday.

 

[TheFireArmorer]

You also have to think that a 1911 only holds 7 to 8 .45acp rounds. Where as some polymer guns like like the xdm or m&p45 will hold close to double that.

 

[CtWest]

Sorry, I meant to edit my post. He's wanting something compact but between a 9mm and a .45 if possible. The one I am interested in is probably to light for him, but he hasn't tried it yet so we will have to see. He is going to be carrying daily, I believe he will be using a shoulder holster if that helps. He is around 207 lbs, 5'11 ft tall again if that helps. I will say, he is not interested in a Glock (don't ask). I am going through Smith&Wessons, Springfields, etc... I forgot any other details asked, but I will research what guns are listed here and show him. Hopefully a few of the gun stores around here have most of them that he can go and actually handle, maybe test fire if possible.

I think you meant to put this in purple font I fixed it for you!!

 

[Hadley1987]

Lol, I don't really have an issue with them but I don't want one.... yet at least.

 

[CtWest]

Eh, it's all about personal preference. I don't hate on people for not liking glocks. But the 1500 is coming up. Great place to handle a boat load of different guns. Help narrow down the search a bit. Or widen it up, depends hahaha

 

[Jdalton765]

He showed interest in this so far: Smith & Wesson Model M&P9 Semi-Auto Pistol 109301, 9mm, 4 1/4 in, Synthetic Grip, Black Finish - Able Ammo , I am going to keep looking though, hopefully we can find this one somewhere and he can get a better look so I have a better idea of his taste and what is really interested in.

I say go for the M&P9, best gun i've owned, I've never seen or handled the compact but would never sell my full size

 

[Hadley1987]

Eh, it's all about personal preference. I don't hate on people for not liking glocks. But the 1500 is coming up. Great place to handle a boat load of different guns. Help narrow down the search a bit. Or widen it up, depends hahaha

I definitely don't plan on sticking to one brand or model, but at this moment my target is set. Glocks are definitely a good looking choice of gun, so maybe as a second or 3rd handgun.

 

[Hadley1987]

I say go for the M&P9, best gun i've owned, I've never seen or handled the compact but would never sell my full size

I think he actually seen it and liked it, hopefully we can get our hands on one this week.

 

[nismoz33]

SW M&P9c...

Buy full size 17 round magazines & the X-grip extensions. This will give you the capacity of full size magazines & the full size grip but a compact size if carrying daily. Also give you the option to run the regular 12 round compact magazines with the pinky extension for better concealment.

I love my M&P9c. I've put at least 500 rounds through it without any issues.

 

[cwillour]

What type of price range are you looking to stay in / under?

Besides the Springfields, I've seen Remington models (I cannot say much about them, only that they exist) for <$600. Also, if he likes the 1911 grip, Springfield also makes the XD pistols that may fit his hand well (although they may be a little too much like a Glock for his tastes.)

His size may make the difference, but I've always found short to mid-length barrels (like a 1911 Commander or the S&W M&P you linked to) more comfortable and easier to conceal than full-size autos when wearing a shoulder holster. HMMV

 

[Ahgo]

The M&P is a great gun. I love mine. It has different grips for different hand sizes. It also shoot very accurately. If he is looking for something smaller, I just bought a Ruger LC9. Awesome little pocket gun. But for full size, he can't go wrong with the M&P.

 

[gglass]

You say that he wants something like a 1911, yet easy to carry. You also say that it should be between a 9mm, and 45 ACP. I think the perfect carry gun for your husband would be the M&P40 Pro Series. It has the same grip angle of the 1911 and the .40 S&W cartridge has the power of a .45 ACP and nearly the capacity of the 9mm.

M&P40 Pro Series:
Capacity: 15+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4.25"
Sights: Trijicon Tritium Night Sights
Weight: 24 oz

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...75658_757896_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

This is what I carry most often:

And this is what it can do:

I bought my M&P40 Pro Series for $550 from Granger Guns... Not a bad price for such a super-shooter.