New gun

[steven0150]

Okay thinking on a new handgun. Went to the LGS and was messing with some handguns. I have a m&p 40c, ruger sr22, and a smith wesson 625-2 5 inch barrel.

I'm thinking on for a 9mm:
Cz USA sp-01 9mm
Smith wesson m&p 9 full size

For 357 magnum:
Smith 66 or 686. My LGS has a nice 66

And a 1911 for a 45
I like the rock island armory 1911 but if I pay 1000 it would be on a smith wesson


What are you guys thinking? The m&p 9 full size might be the pick. My LGS is having smith and wesson day on Saturday and thinking on buying that.

 

[Smith357]

Tough call, you have picked some very fine candidates in full sized handguns. While the M&P9 is a fine gun, I'm not a big fan of striker fired pistols, even thought I own a full sized M&P45. Striker fired guns just have horrible triggers, you can make them better, but never as nice as a CZ, 1911, or a wheelgun trigger comes out of the box. Since I already have K and L framed wheelguns, and I have never owned a reliable 1911, I would go with the CZ, I've always had a hankering for one of those fine Czech firearms, but then your not buying it for me.

 

[Rastoff]

Everyone should have a 1911. I have a Rock Island Armory 1911-A1 Tactical. It is not fancy, but it's been 100% reliable. In fact, it's been more reliable than my M&P 45. I say get that.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Quite simply, there is nothing like shooting a full size 1911. And there are many fine guns for well under $1000.

Ruger SR1911
Desert Eagle 1911
Springfield Loaded
Rock Island
Sig Sauer

 

[Ranger514]

Since the LGS is having a Smith and Wesson Day, I vote for the 66. I have the snubby version, and it's one of my favorite carries. I also have a six-inch 686+ that I use for targets, and hope to use for hunting next fall. You really couldn't go wrong with either model. I hope what they have at your LGS is in good shape and reasonably priced. Happy shopping, and please let us know how it works out.