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Hey all,

I'm looking for my first pistol. I've had it narrowed down to Glock 17, M&P in 9mm or a 1911. Now I'm thiknking .40 caibler. Any comments on my choices here?

I expect to get something within a month...

Thanks...Jim
 
why a .40? 9mm is cheap and fun to shoot.

glock or M&P are good choices. and nothing wrong with a 1911. why dont you plan to get all three.
 
Because I'm thinking about IPSC, and have been told I'd get better points with something larger than a 9mm. I'm still researching...
 
If you're shooting IPSC with a 9mm then you'd have to be production division IIRC, which means the 1911 would be out of the question. If you went .40 and wanted to shoot open or something, then I hear STI 1911s are pretty well-loved for competition pistols.
 
for IPSC production class 9mm CZ SP01 Shadow or if your going .40 Glock 22 i love mine. But I agree with the .22 suggestion, go with what feels natural in your hand.
 
hd78glide said:
Why do you prefer the 40 over the 9?
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People will disagree with me but I prefer a heavier caliber... I really prefer 45's but you didn't list it as an option... I shoot lost of 9 but I find 40 is more versatile and adjustable... I can't load 9 up or down enough and still have it be safe or reliable...

Besides I like to make the big bang!... I Shoot 357 sig and 400 corbon and have a Coonan for fun (357 magnum in a 1911 format!)
 
Nicest gun to shoot (that I own) is a S&W 686 -- trigger like butter and accurate as heck. If you're curious you can measure your flinch with a revolver, unlike a semi-automatic. Might be tricky shooting IPSC but great for cowboy shoots.

Worst gun to shoot is my Glock 17 -- swear it's so light the rifling tries to make the whole thing rotate.

The Ruger 22 is cheap to shoot and heavy -- doesn't move when fired. Great for plinking. Just make sure you download the manual before you take it apart
 
.40s are popular around here because there's plenty of brass available from police practice sessions.

Not being a reloader, I use a 9mm for my centre fire fun. That said, I actually do most of my shooting with a Ruger .22. Costs practically nothing and is lots of fun. BTW, the difficulty in field stripping a Ruger Mk has been greatly exaggerated.
 
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