Thinking about buying a pistol

[Stonesoldier]

ive been looking at the sigs
p220 and the p226

but cant decide

guess its the old .45 vs 9mm problem
capacity or stopping power

 

[KK]

good

 

[KLin]

Don't shoot yourself when you get it.

 

[Stonesoldier]

naw that wont happen

but it has been a few years since ive shot regulary

 

[notfred]

I got a 9mm. I plan to do pretty much all of my shooting at the range. 9mm ammo is cheaper and the gun is easier to shoot.

 

[Orsorum]

I compared a Sig Sauer P220, a Glock 21, Glock 30, and a Springfield 1911A1 this afternoon; I'm sold on the Glock 30. The Springfield had the most kick, the Glock 21 and the Sig were decent but all three were so large I didn't feel I could grasp them comfortably. The Glock 30 fit comfortably, had less recoil than the other three, and overall resulted in better groupings. In any event, the 9mm v. 45 debate has been rehashed often here, so there should be a wealth of archived threads.

 

[PAB]

Originally posted by: Stonesoldier
ive been looking at the sigs
p220 and the p226

but cant decide

guess its the old .45 vs 9mm problem
capacity or stopping power

Both calibers will do the job if you do yours.

The 220 is a nice gun, mags are expensive. The 226 is a nice gun, mags are still expensive. But, you can find trade in 226's generally pretty easier than 220's, so if you're not looking to buy new you can do better. Trade in 226's are in the $400 range.

The other thing to consider is that the weight of 15 rounds of 9mm is going to be greater than that of 8 in 45.

 

[MBentz]

Dont the Navy SEALs or Delta Force use the 9mm? I remember seeing it on Discovery or TLC. They said something to the affect of ".45 or 9mm wont matter, both will kill a tango when we shoot him in the head."

Go with what you're more comfortable with.

 

[bob4432]

currently i have a glock 17(9mm) and held a friends 1911, man that is one nice feeling gun in your hand. i like 9mm and especially glocks because their are so many parts and ammo is everywhere same with the 1911 but the 9mm is just less $$$.

that being said, my next handgun would be a 1911 but it is just a matter of personal preference.

 

[Kilgor]

Originally posted by: Stonesoldier
ive been looking at the sigs
p220 and the p226

but cant decide

guess its the old .45 vs 9mm problem
capacity or stopping power

The P220 is a nice pistol, built like a tank and accurate. To tell you the truth magazine cap doesn't mean that much to me. If I was in the military or police where I might get into a drawn out fight and need the extra capacity it would be different. But I just like having something for the range and to use for personal protection. I use a P220 for my house gun and a P239 for carry neither holds more than 8 rounds. The .45 or 9mm will both put someone down for the count with some good JHP ammo. The main thing is to practice IMO shot placement is more important than caliber.

 

[buzzsaw13]

I have a thing for the Browning HP MKIII, comes in 9mm and .40 cal flavor

 

[sao123]

best of both worlds... get a glock .40

 

[Specop 007]

Lets be honest here.

At the end of the day theres not much difference on the side that goes bang.
I'd take the 9mm. More capacity on the mag, cheaper ammo, less recoil.

 

[Fiat1]

Picked this up for my birthday present for my self on Monday SWWWWWEEET!!!!!

Read the reviews one of the best guns out right now. I know the GLOCK fan boys will disagree but screw them.....

 

[hg321]

Check out a glock 19 or a springfield XD-9

 

[Slappy00]

You'll shoot your eye out kid!

 

[pontifex]

i'd love to have a GI model Springfield 1911 but right now i'm waiting on a Bersa Thunder for concealed carry.

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: pontifex
i'd love to have a GI model Springfield 1911 but right now i'm waiting on a Bersa Thunder for concealed carry.

Don't buy the GI model, you'll hate yourself for it. At least spring for the Mil-Spec model. The GI Model is cheaper yes, but the Mil-Spec's upgrades are well worth it.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: pontifex
i'd love to have a GI model Springfield 1911 but right now i'm waiting on a Bersa Thunder for concealed carry.

Don't buy the GI model, you'll hate yourself for it. At least spring for the Mil-Spec model. The GI Model is cheaper yes, but the Mil-Spec's upgrades are well worth it.

I like the way the GI model looks. I want one that looks like a WWII model.

 

[K1052]

P226

Cheap for plinking, handles +P+ defense loads with ease, and high capacity.

 

[Quasmo]

S&W 500 FTW!!!

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: Quasmo
S&W 500 FTW!!!

Thats a big damned pistol. Its expensive as all hell, costs more then another child to feed and is like trying to shove a volkswagon in your pants if you want to carry it.
FTL.

That said, its a damned hoot to shoot. FTW.

 

[franksta]

Have you shot both of these pistols before? I was really close to going with 9mm until I shot a 45. My marksmanship was much better and I find it more comfortable to shoot. Try them both out if you haven't and go with the one that appeals to you. Those SIGs are really nice, you can't go wrong with either.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I'd go with the one with the cheapest ammo. Prices only seem to be going up these days and I expect that they're not getting any cheaper.

 

[pontifex]

Dick's Sporting Goods seems to have ammo sales every weekend. i think a box(50) of 9mm is normally like $8 or $9 and they have them on sale for like $5 or $6. I know they do the same with some of the other calibers but not sure on prices because I only have a 9mm atm.

winchester brand i believe