Help me pick a home defense pistol

[radioflyer]

I'm looking for a home defense Automatic with the following criteria:

a) 9mm or .45 caliber (Only considering 9mm because there's another 9mm in the house and it would save time having the same ammo for both)

b) Price range: >$700

c) Prefer a slim grip (single stack if .45)

d) Small enough to be concealed (if nessicary, but will probably remain in the house most of the time)

e) Don't care for the 1911 style....just doesn't feel comfortable to me.

suggestions?

 

[Texas1911]

Glock 19
- Cheap
- Utterly Reliable
- Big Capacity (up to 33rds in factory mags)
- Easy to Use

 

[newshooter1970]

Smith&Wesson M&P in either 9mm or 45. Great gun, not too expensive, available in a compact model too, optionally available with or without thumb safety. Many of the same advantages of the Glock already mentioned, but some people prefer the grips on the m&p.

 

[navyguy]

Glock 19
- Cheap
- Utterly Reliable
- Big Capacity (up to 33rds in factory mags)
- Easy to Use

+1. G19 is my nightstand gun. 147 Grain HST's with a TRL-1 light.

Since its just for HD, a G17 would be good too. But if you are one of those Glock haters or don't like the grip angle on Glocks, then look to a XD or an M&P. And if you don't care for striker fired guns, a CZ would fit your budget, and are pretty good guns as well, although I'm not fond of their triggers.

 

[Scott_F]

I'd check out the selection of CPO Sig P226 that Mark has at Summit Gun Brokers. These certified pre-owned Sigs are great deals. Most of them are 4 years or older and that normally means all German construction. (slightly more desirable these days to many).

Sig has taken them in on trades or whatever. They basically rebuild them, changing out worn parts and springs. And, Sig puts their standard 1 year warranty on them.

Firearms, Guns, Rifles. Grain Valley, Missouri.

He's got 9mm and 40's in stock as of last week. $545. Only drawback is they only come with one mag these days. Great deal on one of the best 9mm's ever produced. Just a classic.

I've bought twice from Mark, both my CPO's. He's as easy to deal with as anyone in this business.

 

[Scott_F]

I did decide to add hogue rubber grips and night sights to mine, so that did raise my investment to around 625 a piece.

 

[radioflyer]

If I could find a SIG 220 or 226 in that price range it would be perfect. The triggers on the Springfields and Glocks feel strange. I prefer a single piece trigger. I've also been giving thought to Beretta 92/96 styles.

 

[Texas1911]

If I could find a SIG 220 or 226 in that price range it would be perfect. The triggers on the Springfields and Glocks feel strange. I prefer a single piece trigger. I've also been giving thought to Beretta 92/96 styles.

Travis, Sig_Fiend, on the forum is trying to sell his P220. It's in good shape.

 

[radioflyer]

Travis, Sig_Fiend, on the forum is trying to sell his P220. It's in good shape.

didn't see it in the search. is is for sale here?

 

[Texas42]

If I could find a SIG 220 or 226 in that price range it would be perfect. The triggers on the Springfields and Glocks feel strange. I prefer a single piece trigger. I've also been giving thought to Beretta 92/96 styles.

At first I was going to say Glock 19, till I saw that you wanted thinner handles.

Then you mention a beretta 92. . . . . . .

I've got a Beretta 92, and i love it. It was my first pistol, but I shoot my glock 19 most of the time. I think I'd like it a lot more if I could lighten up on the trigger a bit. It is also a bunch harder to conceal. . . .it is a big, heavy gun, especially considering it is a 9mm. I got mine, with night sights and 3 15 round mags for 550 two years ago, so it is definately in your price range.

Good luck.

 

[radioflyer]

At first I was going to say Glock 19, till I saw that you wanted thinner handles.

Then you mention a beretta 92. . . . . . .

Thinner handle applies to .45 guns. A single stack 9mm doesn't really make me feel comfortable as a home defense gun.

 

[Okierifleman]

Just my 2 cents, I have a Beretta 96 in one nightstand and a STI GP6 in the other with a Streamlight TL-2 light/laser combo. If you like the way the Beretta feels by all means go with it. But if you havent tried the GP6 out, I would. Everyone I know that has shot one has bought one....

 

[navyguy]

There is a guy selling NIB Sig P245's. Those are single stack .45 and have very thin grips. If you're interested, I'll try and dig up the link. I think they were in the $550 range. Same guy also selling P239's for about $600.

 

[radioflyer]

There is a guy selling NIB Sig P245's. Those are single stack .45 and have very thin grips. If you're interested, I'll try and dig up the link. I think they were in the $550 range. Same guy also selling P239's for about $600.

Please do. I really like the feel of the sig. If he has 9mm too i'm interested in those as well.

 

[navyguy]

Here you go. I think they are offering free shipping.

Dan's Sporting Goods Firearms Page

 

[Texas1911]

didn't see it in the search. is is for sale here?

I don't think he's made up his mind, or the thread yet. I haven't talked to him in depth about it, but he mentioned it to me.

 

[radioflyer]

Picked up a Sig Pro 2022 in 9mm. Very comfortable and has the same textured surface grip on the H&K P30 I really wanted (but couldn't afford and have $$ left for ammo...lol)

Looking for a concealment IWB holster for it. I plan to take it to Shiloh's tactical class next tuesday to try it out.

Thank you guys for all the advice.

Pic:

 

[Scott_F]

Great choice! I bought a new one about 8 months ago. If you find the grip to be too small, there is a much larger one available. Pain the butt to swap them out, but the option is there.

Plus it came with night sights and two mags. Not a bad deal considering that's a 50 dollar upgrade with Glocks and most new Sigs these days only come with one mag. (bahsteds)

The DA trigger wasn't bad, but the SA trigger on this gun is butter, I"m betting.

 

[Scott_F]

On the holster, I can't overly recommend the CompTac MTAC. That and a good quality gun belt and you're golden.

 

[Scott_F]

If you don't like the lanyard loop, you can either file it off or you can pick up the same sized grip from Top Gun without the loop.