First pistol advice

Cameron SS truer words have yet to be spoken. For me it is the hump that digs into the bottom of my palm. I know I could get used to it,along with the fact the gun points high until I dip the muzzle down but I have several, read none of my handguns demand this of me so I have not bothered with the Glock. It is a good pistol as you point out, but no better than most of it's competitors and a inferior to some of the newer designs.

As civilians we can buy and shoot what we want within the limitations of the law. Why shoot a gun that is uncomfortable to hang on to when you don't have to. Guns are like women and men, to keep this gender neutral, there is was out there for everyone.

Take Care
Bob
 
Still alive said:
Hey! I resemble that remark! And I use a Glock and an M&P. Am I a lost cause?

With all you Lycra wearing, toned, muscle bound, CZ toting IPSC guys, someone has to speak up for the blind, fat, loud shirt wearing crowd!

PS except jimbo14. He has bad tastes in hats!
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Lol...I'm an IDPA guy too (middleaged and near/far sighted)...I save my tight lycra outfits for the bedroom. 😂
 
Of your listed items i have only owned and shot a sig 226 elite in 9mm and it was a great very accurate pistol it hit where you pointed not like alot of them where you have to point where it hits
 
The pistol I own that I prefer, and by far, is my 1911 in 9mm, Smith&Wesson Pro series. Precise, light, reliable, great size for my small hands. But I do not do any competition shooting, so I cannot comment on shooting it like crazy for many years. Dan Wesson mags work great in this one.

Like I was told, get the cheapest pistol that meets your needs, a #### load of ammo, and some training. Then when you know what you are doing, get THE nice pistol you have always dreamed of.

I have no experience with the other models you listed.
 
I started off with the M&P 9L Pro Core series for IPSC Production. Then I ended up picking up a P226, followed by the Shadow 2. The M&P is a good gun and not to pricey, but I find the polymer guns require a firm grip to hold them in place due to muzzle flip. The P226 is an awesome gun, but it takes some getting used to the initial trigger pull (9-10lbs) after that you are good to go. If you have the P226 X-Five in single action then you are golden - wow. However, you can't shoot an SA in IPSC Production. Finally, the Shadow 2 is a dream to shoot - very little muzzle flip due to the weight and the trigger is awesome.

As you can see it took me some time to get there but I eventually ended up with the Shadow.
 
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