I took my brother-in-law to a local gun shop yesterday and began shopping around for something he can keep around the house. We actually looked at a few automatics and an 870 Tactical for first-line home defense.
The initial handgun line up was a G21SF, an XD45ACP, and a SA 1911 Operator. He immediately chose the heft of the 1911. I didn't think to show him a SIG until we were just about to leave. He really liked the SIG and I did too. I never held one before and really liked it, even more so than the 1911.
I've chosen Glock for its dependability and cost-effectiveness. My XD45ACP holds more than a P220, but the SIG merits a closer look. There's so much I still don't know about firearms, but that's the fun.
I just hope we can get to the range soon to rent one out and run it through the paces. I'm still going to pick up a G21SF for myself, but I'll be looking closely into the SIG for sure.
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Do the SIG thing. It dusts 1911s in all regards except availability of accessories and Glocks simply do not compare.
Anyone want a great deal on a nearly-new 21C? My 220 is not for sale at any price. My Commander and the Glock 21C have become surplus.
Then there's the 229 in .40, I'm starting to reconsider the whole .45 imperative after a few months of CC with the 229.
Good thoughts. It isn't easy to make a clear decision when there are so many excellent choices out there.
As for the caliber thing, I'm going to set it to him as objectively as possible. The pros of a high velocity 9mm, the big bore benefits of the .45 ACP, and the excellent compromise of the .40 S&W. Above and beyond those features, we'll just have to see how well he can handle those calibers and in which gun and let it pan out from there.
I can't stress enough that it'll be a choice among some of the finest handguns and defensive calibers available.
As long as you have the budget, finding the perfect solution is more than half the fun.
Collect all the data you can though; because, in the end, the perfect solution is always an utterly subjective call.
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