Justincase
.308 Win
Plus, with the $100 rebate that's a no brainer
Looking for 1st Pistol
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Snappo
6.5 Creedmoor
I don't know if Beretta changed it up; but I picked a Taurus 99FP over the Beretta 92 because the Taurus was adjustable for windage and elevation and the Baretta was not. That was over 30 years ago; so perhaps Baretta fixed that missing capability?
Justincase
.308 Win
Have you tried the Beretta M9A3? Slimmer grip = goodness.
You chose one one the other because of sights, that can be replaced? :O
Never heard that one before.
I actually did handle the PPQ quickly. I liked the trigger pull a lot, but I didn't love their trigger safety. I think the grip and the overall shape of the VP9 fit me better, even though they're similar. I should probably try the PPQ again though, as I don't remember all its details.
I didn't try it (yet), but I actually really like the standard grip of the Beretta's and how they fill my palm really well, so I thought I probably wouldn't like the altered grip.
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That's an interesting point. But I think I would probably stick with Beretta since I would change the safety/decocker out for a decocker only. I don't know if Taurus offers a decocker only model?
Well that's the one I was going to show you. Curious - Why would you want decocker only when most who buy this over the beretta is specifically because of the safety /decocker to allow two different modes of carry? I specifically bought the taurus 92 over the beretta so I can keep it single action only if I wish.
I guess just personal preference. It's one less control I have to worry about. If I carried it (which I can't right now), I don't think I would choose cocked and locked mode. So then the safety just becomes redundant to me with a DA/SA trigger. But it's not like I have experience carrying anyways so I'm just trying to guess.
Phazer
.450/400 Nitro Ex
STOP!
You're all pushing me to go and get more pistols. I'm trying to cut back (read: I don't have storage space for more right now).
You're all pushing me to go and get more pistols. I'm trying to cut back (read: I don't have storage space for more right now).
Wow that's a hell of a list!!! Did you try the Glock 19 with the other included rear grip extensions? That might help w/ the gripping issues.
I only a tried it in one configuration, and I asked the clerk which one it had, he said the smallest one. The size seemed fine, it was more the shape that didn't agree with me. I don't know if the other backstraps actually change the shape?
While looking around I actually found this in case you're interested. It's a Beretta brand aftermarket part:
Beretta Rear Sight Beretta 92 96 Target Adjustable White Dots
Looks like another company makes a version too.
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Snappo
6.5 Creedmoor
Sure did. Lower price, and actually the same CNC machines. Taurus bought the entire Baretta plant, lock stock and barrel. It was a no-brainer. And 30 years into ownership and this weapon hasn't failed once. Great design; even if not the sexiest thing I ever bought.
Snappo
6.5 Creedmoor
Not sure if those companies even existed in the mid 1980's. But I happily went with the Taurus and loved the weapon. In fact I have a few Taurus revolvers and semi's and all of them are nice units. They are a solid company.
Snappo
6.5 Creedmoor
I'd still do her! Just as easy to fall in love with a rich woman as a poor woman.
Wtf is wrong with u. She's gross.
I'd recommend a beretta 92FS
Snappo
6.5 Creedmoor
Dude. I'm 55 years old. She wouldn't give me the time of day. She's only gross if you are like 35 and still in college shape. But at 55, she's the real deal.
I think I've pretty much decided between the last 3 contestants. I'm going to go with a Beretta 92. Not sure which model yet. Reasons being: I prefer the recoil impulse of the 92 to that of the Sig P226 (which should be very similar or even better than the SP2022 I was considering), and I prefer the Beretta's trigger style/feel to that of the SP2022 and the FNS.
But during this process, I think I have also found my next few handgun purchases!
Thanks everyone for your help and input! I'll post pics when I get it of course!
But during this process, I think I have also found my next few handgun purchases!
Thanks everyone for your help and input! I'll post pics when I get it of course!
BlackDragon
.40 S&W
I'm in the same boat as you, so thank you for your thread, it was a good read.
Great! I was hoping it would help someone out, even if a lot of it is personal preference. You really have to feel out as many as you can, even if you can't shoot them all.
All I'll ad is this, I went to a defensive pistol course about 5 years ago, the instructor was a Rochester city cop who had over 40,000 rounds through his Glock without even one failure and he said that he ran just about every brand new and reloads.
So if this gun is for protection and you want it to go boom every and anytime you need it to, well you know what I'm going to say...Glock 19.
So if this gun is for protection and you want it to go boom every and anytime you need it to, well you know what I'm going to say...Glock 19.
Because having both is redundant, and until you train yourself to the proper technique its possible to activate the saftey when racking the slide. DA/SA=Decocker. DA/SA+manual safety=just get an SA.
Ok, so....
I'm still trying to make a final decision. I'm thinking one more range trip should do it. But I did stop at the gun store to handle some again.
GLOCK has entered the short list! @Willjr75 @Bananabandit @NYGuns @meketrefe @kgun12 @tirwin1 @libertysnake, LOL. See I'm no Glock hater. It was like you said NYGuns, the G19 I tried must have had the wrong backstrap for me. I tried a G17 in the store, it had a different backstrap, and I liked the fit.
@Justincase I tried the M9-A3, it's kind of like I thought, I actually prefer the bigger grip. Funny.
I also tried the CZ P-07: I liked the grip, but I found the decocker and slide stop controls to be in strange positions and strangely large, didn't like that. The slide was also hard to rack due to being under quite a bit of tension and also a slimmer gripping area. The trigger was average, not impressive, spongier than the Beretta.
Down to these:
Beretta 92A1
FN FNS
Glock 17 or 19
I'm still trying to make a final decision. I'm thinking one more range trip should do it. But I did stop at the gun store to handle some again.
GLOCK has entered the short list! @Willjr75 @Bananabandit @NYGuns @meketrefe @kgun12 @tirwin1 @libertysnake, LOL. See I'm no Glock hater.
It was like you said NYGuns, the G19 I tried must have had the wrong backstrap for me. I tried a G17 in the store, it had a different backstrap, and I liked the fit.@Justincase I tried the M9-A3, it's kind of like I thought, I actually prefer the bigger grip. Funny.
I also tried the CZ P-07: I liked the grip, but I found the decocker and slide stop controls to be in strange positions and strangely large, didn't like that. The slide was also hard to rack due to being under quite a bit of tension and also a slimmer gripping area. The trigger was average, not impressive, spongier than the Beretta.
Down to these:
Beretta 92A1
FN FNS
Glock 17 or 19
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What was your intended primary use for the pistol again?
thegatman
.308 Win
XDs. 45 ACP
For at the range and home defense
The XDs are nice, not my favorite though. I've shot quite a bit of my friend's XD 5".
Ah yes. Well your finallist list makes it pretty simple then. If you are not going to carry concealed and like the DA/SA then the Berretta would be best. Otherwise the Glock 19 is a very good all purpose pistol.