Need advice on gun #2

[Gomez93]

As mentioned, 22 pistols can be finicky but they are a blast to shoot and inexpensive. If you end up going that route, just find a ammo it likes and keep it clean. In my experience, the 22 rounds rated in the 1400fps range will cycle most any pistol.

 

[coachcash86]

Thanks for all the input. It's going to be a xmas gift so my wife and inlaws would halve the $350 ish of the new 22C if I go that route, or my wife would pay her half ($175 ish) to my FIL for the Sig which is still a steal. I'm leaning Sig, but want to handle it a little before I decide. I'm know I'm comfortable with the MP platform, but I don't have experience with the 1911 style. Bottom line, the Sig is a better gun with regards to quality and value and is where I'm leaning. But like somebody else said, I know I won't stop at 2.

 

[Roadie]

Definitely take the Sig at those prices. Then be like everyone I know and try a Glock 19 - seems everyone I know has one (except me). For things that go bump in the night at home get a 12 gauge.

 

[shutupdata113]

If you don't carry, then why don't you sell the shield and buy a full size service pistol. Way more fun at the range. I recommend a SIG 226 or a Beretta 92 fs....I could go on...

 

[wwit]

I had the same sort of question in my head. I already had a 9mm Shield 9mm Performance Center, but wanted a full size as well.

I decided on the full size Performance Center 9mm Shield with ported barrel and a threaded barrel. I found it on sale for $659.00 delivered to my FFL on slickgun.com. Picked it up this AM.

 

[Cardboard_killer]

I'm know I'm comfortable with the MP platform, but I don't have experience with the 1911 style. Bottom line, the Sig is a better gun with regards to quality and value and is where I'm leaning.

If your wife is going to shoot it, be sure to include her in on the decision. As the gun isn't new, go out and shoot the sig first to see how you like it. You may not like it. If possible, I'd recommend going to a range that rents pistols and rent a few. It will cost some money, but will be worth it so you don't buy something you end up disliking. This isn't a recommendation or a warning, just my personal preference: I don't care for the 1911 platform (although the removal of the grip safety takes away one of my gripes) especially for a new shooter, and I don't care for the 380 round (I'd rather have a 32, but prefer 9mm).

For home defense, if you don't want a long gun, I'd go with a full sized or compact pistol, like the M&P 9 or 9c. Personally, I don't like the trigger on the M&Ps, but I am a trigger snob. The best trigger on a striker fired pistol is the Walther PPQ, which also has similar ergonomics as the M&P, but is $100 more.

It's the golden age of handguns in the US. The choices are endless, whether it be a used S&W wheel gun, to a Swiss copy of a CZ, to a Korean take on a S&W auto, there is a handgun for everyone. And prices are quite low--M&P 9 on sale for $386 shipped at grabagun.

 

[greerstyl]

FS M&P9 same caliber keep it simple. Great all around fun for target, HD, my wife's favorite gun too. Best of all worlds IMO. can customize over time for one reason or the other.

 

[bigwheelzip]

..... wife could shoot it easy if she ever wanted to start....

If your wife is going to shoot it, be sure to include her in on the decision.
The choices are endless.....

For a novice female, the number of semi-auto slides that she is able to rack may be limited. Until I developed more hand strength and better technique, the P238 was the only semi-auto I tried, that I could operate without great difficulty.

If the decision includes her ability to operate the firearm, it may narrow the field, especially if she's not going to dedicate a fair amount of time in practice.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

I have large glove size hands and the p238 is difficult to hold in that it's small. Hold it first. The mag release WILL pop mag out if you pocket carry without a pocket holster.

.......and now you need a revolver!.....

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[coachcash86]

I'd say I did pretty good. Santa-in-law had all kinds of extras I didn't know about. (Wife chipped in $200 for her "half")

 

[Hawker800]

Nice!

 

[hkcavalier]

A couple rules:

1) There are no great .22LR defensive semiauto pistols. The Berettas are about as good as they come, and that's not saying much. Before all the S&W rimfire fans come out and say great things about their 41 or Victory, those are not defensive guns!

2) Never turn down a free gun! Particularly one as nice as a P238!

3) Home defense handguns can be as big as you want them to be. Carry guns, not so much. So if it's not going to be a carry gun, get a larger handgun that's easier to grip and control. Not necessarily a larger caliber, particularly if you live in a complex and/or have a lot of people in your home. A .50 Desert Eagle will be intimidating but will punch through a lot of 4x4 studs and interior walls!

 

[shawn mccarver]

Your SIG Sauer is a copy of the excellent Colt Mustang. One word of caution, however.

Upon reassembly, mind the ejector. Be very careful to follow this advice from the SIG Sauer 238 owner's manual:

"4. Guide the slide assembly onto the frame rails from the front until the barrel lug is aligned with slide stop pin hole in frame and partially insert slide stop pin.

- note: depress the ejector "A" to clear slide.*

The ejector should be depressed only far enough to provide clearance for the slide during assembly. Depressing the ejector beyond the point required for reassembly may cause the ejector to bind in the frame. Should this occur, the ejector will not return to the normal position. This condition is not correctable at the operator level - the pistol will have to be returned to SIG SAUER® for repair."

 

[FLS&W]

I hope you understand that the P238 is a SA and carried cocked and locked with the safety on. If you feel comfortable for you or your wife to carry it cocked and locked, then it's a great gun. I had a P938 that I sold because I didn't like the SA cocked and locked platform.

For HD, like it has been suggested, get the biggest caliber you are comfortable shooting. I have a Glock 21 45ACP in my night table. A FS M&P 9/40/45 will also work if you favor the S&W platform. There are many options out there. Shoot as many as you can before making your decision.

 

[kyle36]

I just traded my Shield 9 for a 380 BG. I wanted something smaller that I could tuck into my leather vest when I'm on the bike. Indeed, some of the biker bars that I've wandered into can be a little suspect. I've decided to go with a shotgun for home defense.