What is the best "line" of pistols?

[THE BIG SITT]

Here is a recap of some of the recommendations:
-S&W M&P_
-CZ P0_
-Ruger SR_
-Sig P320
-Sig P250
-Springfield XD_
-H&K something
-Revolvers

I need to shoot the guns on the list. I have held the M&P and it felt nice, but I have seen some people complain about the trigger. Everything else on the ls foreign to me, and will need to be fondled before making any judgements.

 

[churchmouse]

Here is a recap of some of the recommendations:
-S&W M&P_
-CZ P0_
-Ruger SR_
-Sig P320
-Sig P250
-Springfield XD_
-H&K something
-Revolvers

I need to shoot the guns on the list. I have held the M&P and it felt nice, but I have seen some people complain about the trigger. Everything else on the ls foreign to me, and will need to be fondled before making any judgements.

If you are considering the SR series Ruger you also need to have a look at what Springer has to offer other than what you have listed.
If you are looking at a polymer only line My only choice there is the H&K USP.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Best line of pistols?
Isn't that like asking Chevy,Ford or Dodge?
All make good and bad, Strictly plinker? Carry? Semi Auto? Wheel Gun?
Everything has a different use, Saying that I have Sig's, Ruger's, RIA's, J.C Higgens..
Oh and Chevy!

 

[THE BIG SITT]

Best line of pistols?
Isn't that like asking Chevy,Ford or Dodge?
All make good and bad, Strictly plinker? Carry? Semi Auto? Wheel Gun?
Everything has a different use, Saying that I have Sig's, Ruger's, RIA's, J.C Higgens..
Oh and Chevy!

Best probably wasn't the best word to use. Maybe the title should have read "What line of pistols do you like?" or something similar.

My desire for a single line of pistols (for now) is to have a full sized gun good for the range, and a compact for carry. I would also like the line to have a subcompact size in case I am ever able to talk my wife into carrying, but that isn't a necessity.

Ford cars, Dodge trucks, Chevy mom-mobiles.

 

[kawtech87]

I would also like the line to have a subcompact size in case I am ever able to talk my wife into carrying,

This is actually a very common misconception. We tend to think since women are smaller they need a pistol that is smaller, but think of all the factors that affect us when we shoot as men. Grip and recoil being the two that jump out in my mind first. These tend to be magnified in smaller pistols and women (no offense to INGO ladies, we all know you rock) tend to be more affected by it than we are. So why hand them a smaller gun with more felt recoil than a full sized version when they are already going to be affected by it more to begin with? I learned this very quickly when I started teaching my fiance to shoot. Now she shoots my full sized guns better than I do, but really doesn't like anything smaller than a G19.

 

[churchmouse]

This is actually a very common misconception. We tend to think since women are smaller they need a pistol that is smaller, but think of all the factors that affect us when we shoot as men. Grip and recoil being the two that jump out in my mind first. These tend to be magnified in smaller pistols and women (no offense to INGO ladies, we all know you rock) tend to be more affected by it than we are. So why hand them a smaller gun with more felt recoil than a full sized version when they are already going to be affected by it more to begin with? I learned this very quickly when I started teaching my fiance to shoot. Now she shoots my full sized guns better than I do, but really doesn't like anything smaller than a G19.

My daughter is a natural shot. She is a steel ringer with little to no practice. Always has been. She carry's a CA Bulldog in .44 Special because she likes the recoil.

 

[kawtech87]

My daughter is a natural shot. She is a steel ringer with little to no practice. Always has been. She carry's a CA Bulldog in .44 Special because she likes the recoil.

I'd expect nothing less from the House of Mouse.

 

[pudly]

I'd expect nothing less from the House of Mouse.

It's the Greatest Place on Earth.(tm)

 

[Birds Away]

My daughter is a natural shot. She is a steel ringer with little to no practice. Always has been. She carry's a CA Bulldog in .44 Special because she likes the recoil.

Come off some of that coin, Grandpa. Get the girl a good Smith or Ruger.

 

[THE BIG SITT]

This is actually a very common misconception. We tend to think since women are smaller they need a pistol that is smaller, but think of all the factors that affect us when we shoot as men. Grip and recoil being the two that jump out in my mind first. These tend to be magnified in smaller pistols and women (no offense to INGO ladies, we all know you rock) tend to be more affected by it than we are. So why hand them a smaller gun with more felt recoil than a full sized version when they are already going to be affected by it more to begin with? I learned this very quickly when I started teaching my fiance to shoot. Now she shoots my full sized guns better than I do, but really doesn't like anything smaller than a G19.

The reason she has said she would rather have a small gun with more recoil than vice-versa is entirely due to conceal-ability. She has shot my dad's Glocks and enjoys shooting the full sized more, but realizes they are harder to carry.

 

[Birds Away]

The CZ line includes steel frame, alloy frame and polymer frame versions. They also have a very nice sub-compact in the CZ 2075 RAMI which is an alloy frame that comes with 10 and 14 round magazines.

 

[HoughMade]

Personally, I don't care to have all the same brand. However what I do like is to limit my calibers- 1 self defense caliber, 1 plinking/small game caliber, 1 shotgun caliber, etc. I do this so that if ammo becomes scarce, I can have a nice supply built up of a few calibers instead of less of several.

That being said, I have an M&P 9c and an M&P 22...and the 22 Compact looks like my next.

 

[churchmouse]

It's the Greatest Place on Earth.(tm)

Aw Jeez.......

 

[churchmouse]

Come off some of that coin, Grandpa. Get the girl a good Smith or Ruger.

I have a really nice Smith 10-5 in nickel I have tried to get her to carry. She likes the grips on the CA Bull dog....or maybe just the name....

 

[Birds Away]

I have a really nice Smith 10-5 in nickel I have tried to get her to carry. She likes the grips on the CA Bull dog....or maybe just the name....

She doesn't want some sub-caliber. She is from the house of Mouse. She wants to let the big dog hunt.

 

[kawtech87]

The reason she has said she would rather have a small gun with more recoil than vice-versa is entirely due to conceal-ability. She has shot my dad's Glocks and enjoys shooting the full sized more, but realizes they are harder to carry.

Handbags for Concealed Carry at Galco

 

[chezuki]

I'm heavily invested in the Glock line for 20+ years, with four pistols and a carbine. But IF I had to start over today it would be with Springfields.

Pics of the Glock carbine?

 

[HoughMade]

Pics of the Glock carbine?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Sigs can magazine share among certain models of different sizes. 229 and 224, for example.

Revolvers can ammo share pretty easily, especially with speed strips.

 

[THE BIG SITT]

Well does anyone have an M&P40 as well as an M&P40c they would let me shoot? South Indy all the way down to MSCC works for me.