New Sidearms for my employees?

What handgun should I choose

  • Smith and Wesson M&P

    Votes: 99 23.5%

  • Glock

    Votes: 144 34.2%

  • Beretta

    Votes: 15 3.6%

  • Sig Sauer

    Votes: 132 31.4%

  • Sprinfield

    Votes: 23 5.5%

  • Walther

    Votes: 8 1.9%
  • Total voters
    421
  • Poll closed .
I voted glock 'fo-tay'. "I am the only one in this room professional enough...to carry this glock fo-tay"
 
the slide velocity is too high and it affects accuracy. I can't see anything in the 90-Two that fixes that problem.
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well as I mentioned 90two has a heavier slide. Plus wouldn't a heavier recoil spring fix the alleged slide velocity problem?
 
Glock, safety is all built in so no need to worry about safeties. Easy to train on and most police forces use them.
 
I voted for the Springfield. But only because a 1911 wasn't a choice of its own. I would pick a 1911 from any of the better makers (not Norinco).
So The Springfield, a Smith and Wesson 1911, I have a real love for Kimber.
What ever as long as it is a quality 1911 you can't go wrong...
IMHO...
 
b-wingpilot said:
Not true. XDs, M&Ps, Beretta 92s/90-2s and Glock 17/22s are the first to break down. Although Glocks are very easily fixed and they keep soldiering on. CZ-75s/85s and Baby Eagles last a bit longer. The absolute most reliable pistols we have seen are HK USPs and Sig p226s. The USPs did last a bit longer that the 226 we had.

The XD is a really bad choice. If the pistol is going to be playing in the sand, then I say use what is working (relatively) and go with a Glock, probably the G19. Its very simple, economical, and combat proven.
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Shush you i'm trying to justify me buying that XD! But still love my Baby Eagle :D
 
What type of business is this? Obviously not Brinks or armoured car work. Excuse my ignorance but can someone from NS tell me what security guard is armed in NS???
 
Kev nailed it..

Glock and SIG if you are going to train them.

With only minor training the hand size thing can be worked around on the Glock. But keep in mind training needs practice to stay valid, so if they aren't going to get to practice regular, stick with the Glock.

You might want to stay away from SERPA holsters if these guys are not getting top dollar (and willing to take care of their kit) however.

There have been a few reports of ND's from finger drag, and also some issues with fine particulate jamming the release.
 
Vygur said:
... Though since I assume your boys will be using this in Iraq i'm not sure how sand will affect it.
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Don't have to worry about the sand....This is for his guards in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

I voted Glock. Cheap, easy to fix, and simple to operate. As someone else pointed out corrosion will be a non-issue with the tennifer finish. Most importantly they are light weight for day-in day-out carry.
 
Just about any modern semi auto will work reliably, we could debate this all day but in my mind the biggest concern is the transition training. When you have employees who are trained to operate double action revolvers, you are looking for the semi auto that most closely duplicates the trigger pull and functioning of that revolover and in my mind there are a lot of DAO semi auto's that will fit the bill. You would have to look at all the other factors ie price, availability, support, ammo, etc. My vote would be Glock. As far as Brinks, they are going to S&W 4046 DAO in .40. The guards in Montreal are already packing this new hardware and it will go Canada wide very soon.
 
Get them all B+T MP9's or TP9's, pistol caliber, similar dimension and firepower with 30 rnd. mags plus full-auto capability if you were licensed to use FA's. You can get a thigh or belt holster for them too.
 
REDNEK44, has a valid point.

But costs do come into play as well as reliability!. The choice is not purley about what is the best or what is the ###iest, but what can give the best results at a lower cost, as well as having a very low COO. The Ruger P97 DAO in .45 can be a very good candidate. Retails for less than 500, extremely accurate, rugged, and very dependable.

Do not limit your choices by what the other guy wants , but by what fits the bill.

TG
 
I believe the gov't. only permits police to carry 9mm or 40 in Ontario? I don't think you could get approval to carry a .45.
I would prefer to carry a .45 but if you want ### appeal get them the P229 Elite Stainless in .357!!!
 
Glock-ola!

Max Power said:
I voted Glock. Cheap, easy to fix, and simple to operate. As someone else pointed out corrosion will be a non-issue with the tennifer finish. Most importantly they are light weight for day-in day-out carry.
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Not to mention they are an easy transition from a wheelgun. Almost anybody can be taught to shoot one well in an afternoon.
 
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