Which to buy...

[smousefam5]

I am going to be buying a new autoloader that will be a house gun, sometimes CCW, but mostly just a shooter. The only autoloader I currently own is a Browning Hi-Power .40 but have shot many others (Ruger P series, XD's, Glocks, CZ75, 1911's, etc.). I am looking at either a .40 or a .45 as I really have no interest in a 9mm.

I am also not looking to add another revolver at this time as I already have a decent assortment ranging from .22 to .44 mag.

 

[smousefam5]

I am going to be buying a new autoloader that will be a house gun, sometimes CCW, but mostly just a shooter. The only autoloader I currently own is a Browning Hi-Power .40 but have shot many others (Ruger P series, XD's, Glocks, CZ75, 1911's, etc.). I am looking at either a .40 or a .45 as I really have no interest in a 9mm.

I am also not looking to add another revolver at this time as I already have a decent assortment ranging from .22 to .44 mag.

 

[briarjumper12]

I would go with the M&P or a good 1911.

 

[ldp4570]

S&W 4566!

 

[M29since14]

I would throw my vote in the other category. Have you considered an S&W 1911?

 

[smousefam5]

I should have been more general in regards to the 1911's. I have shot an S&W 1911sc and loved it. My dad has a Kimber and my brother has the S&W.

 

[PeterBergh2]

I would add my vote to that of LDP4570: a third-generation gun in .45 ACP. The only difference is that I prefer a shorter barrel and lighter weight. Thus, I would vote for the 4513TSW, preferably the early one with a six-round magazine, or the Shorty 45.

 

[Stockhouse14]

A Walther P99 AS in .40. Same caliber as your other gun, rail and it is a Shooter !!! A very nice bedside gun. Or, maybe a G21.

If money is not an issue, an Ed Brown Bobtail or Les Baer Stinger or Concept VII.

 

[MSgt G]

Since you want "mostly just a shooter", and you're not worried about the money, I'd buy a S&W 1911 or a Les Baer. The LB Premier II is a fine shooter!

 

[smousefam5]

Ok...a little clarification on the "money isn't an issue" thing...when you get into a Les Baer or Ed Brown level gun, money does become an issue! Between the guns I listed money isn't an option.

I am also looking at the sub-compact Para 1911's. Probably should have listed a Sig in there somewhere, too!

 

[bwh]

I have personal experience with both the XD and the Kimber. Both are great guns and both will serve you well. If your plan is to hang a light at the end of whatever gun you buy then the XD is the better choice.

 

[40SX]

I've had great success with my S&W 1911s, my S&W M&P compacts and also my H&K USP compacts. The others I have no experience with.

Dennis

 

[LuddhaBuddha]

I voted other because I would go with a 1911 made by S&W, SA, Dan Wesson, STI, Wilson, Les Baer, or Night Hawk.

 

[epj]

Either a Kimber or S&W 1911. Whatever suits your pocketbook and tastes.

 

[craigcpa]

Sig 229. The best of all worlds!

 

[sar4937]

Voted other, Pass on the Kimber 1911, go for one of the 1911's Luddha Buddha suggested. Go for a high end used one that has not tinkered with by it's previous owner, probably will cost less than the Kimber new would.

 

[rdmadison]

Has anyone done any research to show the effect of noise from various calibres fired within a house environment? Obviously you can't practice in your bedroom, nor would you want to experiment at an indoor range without hearing protection.

What does it sound like to pop off a .45 or 10mm in a small room? Who does it shock most, you or the intruder? Anticipating that might affect your choice, especially with a spouse asleep next to you . . .

 

[smousefam5]

I bought the Kimber Pro Carry II. Just kept going back to it no matter what else I picked up. Something about that 1911 feel...

 

[diggerv]

Buy an American Made pistol! I have the M&P 40 and love it. My Redhawk is a lot of fun as well.

 

[sw44spl]

get a colt series 70 1911.