Semi Auto Pistol Recommendation

sonichanxiao said:
The HK MK23 is the one used in movie tears of sun with a suppressor right? How about HK47? Actually I am looking for .45 ACP pistol as well, thought about Sig P227, but someone recommended FNH FNX-45 to me, not sure how good is that one. Any suggestions?
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Yes, the HK Mk.23 is the famous SOCOM SEAL handgun used in many movies including Tears of the Sun.

Not sure what a HK47 is. I assume you mean HK45? It’s a fine gun also. It’s derived from the HK USP. They are big guns but has a very nice trigger and crazy accurate.

The FNX-45 is a ###y looking gun especially with a RDS and the cool FDE colour. I’ve not shot one but it seems to have good reviews.
 
sonichanxiao said:
The HK MK23 is the one used in movie tears of sun with a suppressor right? How about HK47? Actually I am looking for .45 ACP pistol as well, thought about Sig P227, but someone recommended FNH FNX-45 to me, not sure how good is that one. Any suggestions?
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I still think the best choice for a first .45acp is a good quality 1911.
 
sailor723 said:
I'd agree. I think that for most average shooters (myself included) there is not enough difference between a Shadow and a Shadow 2 to really matter.
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I would agree with this also. I’ve shot many 1s and some 2s. Including customized competition guns. The only take away from these two is that the Shadow 2 is one heavy handgun!!! Otherwise, they are both excellent. Shooting one is like cheating.
 
Still alive said:
I would agree with this also. I’ve shot many 1s and some 2s. Including customized competition guns. The only take away from these two is that the Shadow 2 is one heavy handgun!!! Otherwise, they are both excellent. Shooting one is like cheating.
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I still love mine and it came with a nice trigger....
 
Still alive said:
Yes, the HK Mk.23 is the famous SOCOM SEAL handgun used in many movies including Tears of the Sun.

Not sure what a HK47 is. I assume you mean HK45? It’s a fine gun also. It’s derived from the HK USP. They are big guns but has a very nice trigger and crazy accurate.

The FNX-45 is a ###y looking gun especially with a RDS and the cool FDE colour. I’ve not shot one but it seems to have good reviews.
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That's right should be HK45.

I will see which one is available and has better deal for boxing day.
 
I have several CZs, 85b, SP01 SHADOW, P07. and they are all great shooters. i will agree that the shadow1 is the best deal, when the shadow2 came out i was tempted but decided not to get one. i shoot my compact P07 as good as my SHADOW so I picked up a STI SPARTAN IV 9mm and it is a nice gun. I always liked the commander sized 1911s.Colt has a nice commander out now in 9mm.
 
I really like Sig P226R. I won't buy a handgun unless it has a De-Cocking lever and an external hammer. The trouble with Glocks (IMHO) is that there is no way to de-#### the striker once its in fire ready (striker cocked) and one in the chamber. Just that itty-bitty, little safety on the trigger is dangerous unless this handgun is in the hands of a very experienced person. In a Glock, if the striker is locked and a bullet in the chamber, it is all too easy to have the gun fire if you accidentally touch the safety on the trigger while drawing. Heard of a lot of stories where someone shot themselves in the leg or foot because of this. By comparison, a Sig P22x, you can have a round in the chamber, and use the de-cocking lever to release the hammer from cocked status and make it very difficult to accidentally shoot. The external hammer tells you right away if the handgun is ready to fire. In my opinion, a Sig is safer than a Glock, especially for new shooters. On the plus side for Glock, many people swear by them, and they will load, chamber and fire in almost any situation.
 
Raging bull 44 mag.... Naaah

I shoot a cz 85 combat and love it. My other 9mm is a sig 250 (hammer version of 320) and its awesome. I would say yes to anyone looking at these platforms (cz 75. Shadow. Sp01. Jericho 941.) The sig has a compitition 320 that is optic ready(i prefer external hammer guns and this on is striker fire like a glock https://www.rangeviewsports.ca/prod...nada-licensed-gun-store-in-newmarket-ontario/ ). If you want 45 id suggest a 1911 There are some really nice ones out there that are a great value for what you get and come compition ready out of the box . Also worth looking into STI OR CZ has a couple of compition big bores. Look at freedomventures.ca to check out some nice comp guns.

Dont be afriad of the weight of the shadow 2. I love it. Its well balanced and eats a bit of recoil. Lots of target guns are weighted for a reason.
 
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unlisted.handle said:
I really like Sig P226R. I won't buy a handgun unless it has a De-Cocking lever and an external hammer. The trouble with Glocks (IMHO) is that there is no way to de-#### the striker once its in fire ready (striker cocked) and one in the chamber. Just that itty-bitty, little safety on the trigger is dangerous unless this handgun is in the hands of a very experienced person. In a Glock, if the striker is locked and a bullet in the chamber, it is all too easy to have the gun fire if you accidentally touch the safety on the trigger while drawing. Heard of a lot of stories where someone shot themselves in the leg or foot because of this. By comparison, a Sig P22x, you can have a round in the chamber, and use the de-cocking lever to release the hammer from cocked status and make it very difficult to accidentally shoot. The external hammer tells you right away if the handgun is ready to fire. In my opinion, a Sig is safer than a Glock, especially for new shooters. On the plus side for Glock, many people swear by them, and they will load, chamber and fire in almost any situation.
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If a person can't keep their finger off the trigger then maybe they should just keep their hands off firearms all together. No matter what safeties a firearm has, there's always some idiot out there that will manage to do something negligent and say the gun isn't safe. Sorry but anyone who shoots themselves in the leg while holstering/unholstering a Glock needs to have their RPAL taken away.
 
ShootMeStraight said:
If a person can't keep their finger off the trigger then maybe they should just keep their hands off firearms all together. No matter what safeties a firearm has, there's always some idiot out there that will manage to do something negligent and say the gun isn't safe. Sorry but anyone who shoots themselves in the leg while holstering/unholstering a Glock needs to have their RPAL taken away.
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Have you ever spilled soup on your shirt?

Take Care

Bob
 
Anyone that "accidentally" leaves their finger on the trigger while holstering a Glock and ends up pulling the trigger probably puts their car in reverse instead of drive or steps on the accelerator instead of the brake....
 
ShootMeStraight said:
Anyone that "accidentally" leaves their finger on the trigger while holstering a Glock and ends up pulling the trigger probably puts their car in reverse instead of drive or steps on the accelerator instead of the brake....
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I suspect it isn't always the finger that causes the problem. A loose shirt will do it. Google "Glock Leg". Striker fired gun owners who think that carelessness is the only cause for AD's while drawing or holstering are either ignorant of the risk or just plain stupid. Tick the box.

Without a manual safety, striker fired guns are in the same state as a revolver. Neither has a active safety. The difference being one has an 8 - 12 lb trigger pull while the other could have a trigger pull <4lbs. Most IDPA Safety Officer Instructors teach their SO students to watch for loose shirts when competitors come to the line. I suspect, if it isn't done already, IPSC will do so as well now that striker fired guns are likely to be showing up at matches more. Nobody wants to see anyone get injured at our matches.

http://concealednation.org/2018/06/...pendix-carry-position-negligence-or-accident/

Take Care

Bob
Appendix Carry types are the bravest of the brave
 
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Canuck44 said:
I suspect it isn't always the finger that causes the problem. A loose shirt will do it. Google "Glock Leg". Striker fired gun owners who think that carelessness is the only cause for AD's while drawing or holstering are either ignorant of the risk or just plain stupid. Tick the box.

Without a manual safety, striker fired guns are in the same state as a revolver. Neither has a active safety. The difference being one has an 8 - 12 lb trigger pull while the other could have a trigger pull <4lbs. Most IDPA Safety Officer Instructors teach their SO students to watch for loose shirts when competitors come to the line. I suspect, if it isn't done already, IPSC will do so as well now that striker fired guns are likely to be showing up at matches more. Nobody wants to see anyone get injured at our matches.

http://concealednation.org/2018/06/...pendix-carry-position-negligence-or-accident/

Take Care

Bob
Appendix Carry types are the bravest of the brave
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Thank you for the insight... all my striker fired pistols are on clearance now on EE!!!!
 
ShootMeStraight said:
No, can't say that I have.
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