Hey all, first I want to say that I stumbled onto this forum about a week ago and have read and learned quite abit, so thanks alot.
The reason I'm posting is because I'm currently in the market for a new 9mm autoloader. I used to fire afew different guns back in my college days but since getting married I haven't gotten much of a chance. On a whim I took my wife to the firing range one weekend and to my shock she loved it. We're now looking for our first mutual gun. It will mostly be hers, but I'll be using it too until we can afford to get a .45 for me down the road.
At the range she rented a Glock 17 and a Sig 2022 and she's fine with a 9mm, so I started researching the newest options available and was pretty overwhelmed. I think we've narrowed it down to these few, what do you guys think?
Glock 17 - Reliable, simple, easy to use, and not too expensive. I like the simplicity and ease. This is our baseline right now.
Sig P250 - Seems pretty solid and customizable. We both liked the Sig 2022(which is also a possible option) and saw this. While we haven't held it yet it seems like it would be nice. I've always liked Sigs, but I'm pretty open.
Ruger SR9 - Seems similar to the Sig but alittle cheaper. Have heard great things about this gun from friends. I really like the look of this pistol, but have never held it in person.
Springfield XD(M) - The XDM seems kinda expensive for afew extras but my wife likes the feel of it quite about. The regular XD is nice too, but it seems so much like a Glock that we may as well just go for a Glock. It does have nicer ergonomics and comes in some nicer finishes then the Glock so it may still be an option.
So those are our top choices right now. We also looked at the S&W M&P but it seemed kinda pricey for what it was, especially for being our first.
We want a new gun that can be used for both fun target shooting at the lanes and home protection if needed. We'd like to spend $500-$600 but can flex in either way abit(especially lower!).
Thanks for all the input.
The reason I'm posting is because I'm currently in the market for a new 9mm autoloader. I used to fire afew different guns back in my college days but since getting married I haven't gotten much of a chance. On a whim I took my wife to the firing range one weekend and to my shock she loved it. We're now looking for our first mutual gun. It will mostly be hers, but I'll be using it too until we can afford to get a .45 for me down the road.
At the range she rented a Glock 17 and a Sig 2022 and she's fine with a 9mm, so I started researching the newest options available and was pretty overwhelmed. I think we've narrowed it down to these few, what do you guys think?
Glock 17 - Reliable, simple, easy to use, and not too expensive. I like the simplicity and ease. This is our baseline right now.
Sig P250 - Seems pretty solid and customizable. We both liked the Sig 2022(which is also a possible option) and saw this. While we haven't held it yet it seems like it would be nice. I've always liked Sigs, but I'm pretty open.
Ruger SR9 - Seems similar to the Sig but alittle cheaper. Have heard great things about this gun from friends. I really like the look of this pistol, but have never held it in person.
Springfield XD(M) - The XDM seems kinda expensive for afew extras but my wife likes the feel of it quite about. The regular XD is nice too, but it seems so much like a Glock that we may as well just go for a Glock. It does have nicer ergonomics and comes in some nicer finishes then the Glock so it may still be an option.
So those are our top choices right now. We also looked at the S&W M&P but it seemed kinda pricey for what it was, especially for being our first.
We want a new gun that can be used for both fun target shooting at the lanes and home protection if needed. We'd like to spend $500-$600 but can flex in either way abit(especially lower!).
Thanks for all the input.