What should I get?

[Airborneguy]

So retirement means following NY’s shit laws. I’m about to have my first gun permit ever.

Politics aside, this is a different thing to me. I want to buy one more handgun before I have to schlep to 1PP every time I get permission to buy one.

I have a .22, multiple big and small 9’s, two full sized .45’s and one .38spl. I’m thinking 10mm but not really sure.

Suggestions?

 

[Calculon]

Will it fill a role or is it a last hurrah pistol before you retire? Sounds like you already have what you need so go crazy. Get a 1911 in 10mm.

 

[Chevusa]

I really like this

Springfield Armory 1911 10MM RO ELITE OPERATOR

Caliber: 10mm Recoil System: 18.5 lb GI Style Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Tactical Rack Rear Weight: 41 oz Height: 5.5" Slide: Forged Steel, Black-T® Finish w/ Ball Cut & Front Serration

www.budsgunshop.com

 

[kev74]

How about a S&W Model 29?

The older I get, the more I like not chasing brass around.

 

[Airborneguy]

Will it fill a role or is it a last hurrah pistol before you retire? Sounds like you already have what you need so go crazy. Get a 1911 in 10mm.

Last hurrah.

10mm 1911 is like tip of the spear. Only unicorn above that for me is the FBI 1006 to match the 5946 that I carried for 14 years before I switched to the Glock 19.

 

[Cooolone]

SIG Legion 229 .357Sig

Absolutely a wonderful handgun and round.

If not...

Maybe a Dan Wesson .357 Revolver? Colt?
What about a Wilson Combat?

 

[GOYABEAN]

invest that last Hurrah $$$ on ammunition you can always leave land and purchase a cannon

 

[MothMan]

Seem to be a hole in your list where the .40 cal goes.

 

[Criticalt]

Ive got a Glock 20 and dont regret it.
Ammo is a bit expensive but really fun to shoot stuff.
Its my EDC now.

 

[spat]

So retirement means following NY’s shit laws. I’m about to have my first gun permit ever.

Politics aside, this is a different thing to me. I want to buy one more handgun before I have to schlep to 1PP every time I get permission to buy one.

I have a .22, multiple big and small 9’s, two full sized .45’s and one .38spl. I’m thinking 10mm but not really sure.

Suggestions?

I think my next handgun will be a G29.

About as much punch as you can get and still be easily concealable.

Good luck finding one available right now though.

I looked at one several months ago, and now I'm kicking myself for not getting it.

 

[Chevusa]

SIG Legion 229 .357Sig

I would buy one today if I could find one. I’d take a .40 also. They only make them in 9mm now so those are impossible to find. Buds had them in .40 a month or so ago but they sold out before I could get one.

 

[Airborneguy]

For some reason, .380 and .40 just don't interest me at all. I've considered both in the past but it just never "clicked".

 

[kev74]

Desert Eagle!

Bonus points if its gold!!!

 

[spat]

For some reason, .380 and .40 just don't interest me at all. I've considered both in the past but it just never "clicked".

.40 always seemed like a caliber that was out of place to me.

Either go 9mm or step all the way up to 10mm.

I suppose for some people it's "goldilocks", but I don't get that.

.380 is only when you need max concealability (or maybe absolute minimum recoil in a defense caliber). Not much need for .380 in anything big enough that you can get a 9mm in its place.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Sounds like you want a really nice 10mm in the 1911 pattern.

If not I would also suggest 357 to go along with your 38?

 

[Saltwater60]

I’d buy a Dan Wesson 10 mm 1911. Nice gun and great value for the $$. The springfields are nice and are substantially cheaper.

"10mm" - Dan Wesson Firearms

danwessonfirearms.com

 

[Elwood]

 

[dsdmmat]

S&W 610

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[Airborneguy]

S&W 610

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That is really nice.

 

[dsdmmat]

That is really nice.

I have one got it in 2000 really like it. Shoots 40s like the 357 shots 38 specials

 

[kev74]

S&W 610

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Anyone else have that saved in their watch list?

 

[MilesTeg]

RD-9 8.3'' 9MM PISTOL MIDNIGHT BRONZE

www.tactical-edgearms.com

 

[libertysnake]

SIG Legion 229 .357Sig

Absolutely a wonderful handgun and round.

If not...

Maybe a Dan Wesson .357 Revolver? Colt?
What about a Wilson Combat?

I've been thinking about a 229, but in their cherrywood / alloy finish. Looks gorgeous. I want to see if I can fire one first before I commit, so I can feel the double action on the first round to see if I hate it or not. Maybe when I'm down in Texas next time.

 

[Criticalt]

I think my next handgun will be a G29.

About as much punch as you can get and still be easily concealable.

Good luck finding one available right now though.

I looked at one several months ago, and now I'm kicking myself for not getting it.

I checked out the 29 when I bought my g20. It was a tough choice but I wasnt planning on carrying it so I went with the 20. And im glad I did.
The 20 is a handful.....literally fills your hand.....but extremely accurate.
Accurate to the point that I laugh everytime I shoot it. Putting 20 rounds in a 4 inch group at 25 yards makes me laugh. Mostly because im not even close to that with any other handgun I own.....not even close. I swear I am wasting targets when shooting the 20.....I only use the middle.....such a waste. And this is not bragging, im genuinely surprised I can shoot so good.
Then to top it off, the 20 is easy to carry with a IWB Kydex holster.
When you cimpare the 2 in person, the 29 is not much smaller.
However the grip is shorter so it may be better for some to carry....I wear loose tshirts.

 

[dwa12479]

For some reason, .380 and .40 just don't interest me at all. I've considered both in the past but it just never "clicked".

Because they're both useless calibers for the most part looking to fill a demand that doesn't exist.

 

[nortatoga]

Are you thinking about any competitive shooting? (USPSA/Steel Challenge) If so a gun for that maybe?

 

[Marine Cpl]

.380 shines when you absolutely cannot print in a place like your job where they will fire you if ever discovered. The smallest 9mm is still way bigger than the smallest .380 like an LCP or Seecamp.

.40 on the other hand does absolutely nothing that other service calibers do not do. What it will do is penetrate when in a Hard Cast load for hunting than a 9mm Hard Cast due to the extra weight but it’s marginal. Just a few inches.

 

[GOPerfect]

I am a huge fan of the 1911 platform. Best of both worlds if you want a 10mm gun, get the all steel platform...

 

[Xae289]

I was torn between a 10mm 1911 and a .44 mag revolver. Spent a lot of time considering splitting the difference with a 10mm revolver. Ended up going with the S&W 629 .44 magnum 5". It's the same frame size (N-frame) as the 10mm 610, but something about 10mm in a revolver didn't sit well with me. I feel like it wastes both the caliber's potential and the revolver's potential. Because of the cylinder gap, the 10mm won't be as powerful out of a revolver as out of an autoloader of the same barrel length. Also, most revolvers big enough to handle 10mm can handle way more powerful rounds meant for revolvers. The exception to that is the Ruger GP100 in 10mm.

That said, a 10mm revolver can shoot .40 S&W the same way a .357 can shoot .38s and a .44 Mag can shoot .44 Special, so you'd get 2-in-1 calibers.

In the end, my decision to go for a revolver was mainly because I enjoy them more than autoloaders and secondly because I reload and hate chasing brass. The two 10mm 1911s I really liked and was considering were the Springfield Armory 10mm Chevusa linked to or the Kimber Camp Guard 10mm.

 

[meketrefe]

Get a 10 mm glock or sig and then get a barrel in 9x25 Dillon that way you can have both form the same cases.
Both are hammers, one heavier and the other one like shooting a rifle round from a pistol.