I'm looking for some advice on which new pistol to purchase. I know, everyone and their dog posts a similar question, but I've done LOTS of searches and haven't come up with a good answer to my specific situation. Any and all input is greatly appreciated.
I'm looking for a pistol for, in order of prioroity, 1. Home defense 2. Range use/fun 3. Wife can shoot this pistol as well 4. (low on the list) potential carry weapon once I leave this state. 5. potential IDPA pistol. Above all the pistol must be out of the box reliable as heck!
Though I love 1911's, the look, feel in my hand bar none, balance, potential for a carry pistol in a compact or commander size, and options for a lower maintanance SS finish, I'm concerned about the 1. out of box reliabilty, 2. high initial cost for a good 1911, and 3. High ammo cost (relative to 9mm), as I don't reload and don't plan to reload (I don't have a lot of extra time on my hands, and what I do have, I want to spend shooting).
The 9mms I'm considering are the BHP (love the feel, balance, and pointability, as well as a SA trigger). The downside is increasing cost of the MK IIIs and difficulty in finding one in my state (hard to ship to as well due to new laws). Also I'm not sure how much smithing needs to be done to make this thing -reliable- to the hilt.
The other 9mms are the CZ's, both the full size 75 and the PCR. Advantage full size: 15 round mags for cheap, inexpensive initial cost, built like a tank, great out of box reliability, good grip, and aftermarket accessories (grips, sights). I don't particularly care for the feel of the safety lever (relative to a BHP or 1911), and it's bulkier than a 1911, definately not concealable (though see 4. above).
Advantage PCR: lighter, smaller, good potential carry pistol, tacky as heck grip with the rubber/serrations. Downside: the funky novakish sight (should have milled from the dovetail BACK to mate evenly with the frame edge (I know, picky picky)). Also a downside is probs I've heard with the castrated (10rd) mag, and inavalibility of full cap mags. Also downside is a potential wearing out of the alloy frame over time?
As far as the other brands, incliding SIG, HK, S&W, Ruger, Glock, none of them fit my hand well or have acceptable triggers (for one reason or another). I love slim grips, which is why these keep calling to me.
So, with all of that in consideration, what would y'all suggest or buy yourself?? 1911, ammo costs be damned? The sleek and stylish classic P35? A durable larger CZ75B, or the compact alloy PCR? Anything important I'm not looking at? THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!
Cedric
I'm looking for a pistol for, in order of prioroity, 1. Home defense 2. Range use/fun 3. Wife can shoot this pistol as well 4. (low on the list) potential carry weapon once I leave this state. 5. potential IDPA pistol. Above all the pistol must be out of the box reliable as heck!
Though I love 1911's, the look, feel in my hand bar none, balance, potential for a carry pistol in a compact or commander size, and options for a lower maintanance SS finish, I'm concerned about the 1. out of box reliabilty, 2. high initial cost for a good 1911, and 3. High ammo cost (relative to 9mm), as I don't reload and don't plan to reload (I don't have a lot of extra time on my hands, and what I do have, I want to spend shooting).
The 9mms I'm considering are the BHP (love the feel, balance, and pointability, as well as a SA trigger). The downside is increasing cost of the MK IIIs and difficulty in finding one in my state (hard to ship to as well due to new laws). Also I'm not sure how much smithing needs to be done to make this thing -reliable- to the hilt.
The other 9mms are the CZ's, both the full size 75 and the PCR. Advantage full size: 15 round mags for cheap, inexpensive initial cost, built like a tank, great out of box reliability, good grip, and aftermarket accessories (grips, sights). I don't particularly care for the feel of the safety lever (relative to a BHP or 1911), and it's bulkier than a 1911, definately not concealable (though see 4. above).
Advantage PCR: lighter, smaller, good potential carry pistol, tacky as heck grip with the rubber/serrations. Downside: the funky novakish sight (should have milled from the dovetail BACK to mate evenly with the frame edge (I know, picky picky)). Also a downside is probs I've heard with the castrated (10rd) mag, and inavalibility of full cap mags. Also downside is a potential wearing out of the alloy frame over time?
As far as the other brands, incliding SIG, HK, S&W, Ruger, Glock, none of them fit my hand well or have acceptable triggers (for one reason or another). I love slim grips, which is why these keep calling to me.
So, with all of that in consideration, what would y'all suggest or buy yourself?? 1911, ammo costs be damned? The sleek and stylish classic P35? A durable larger CZ75B, or the compact alloy PCR? Anything important I'm not looking at? THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!
Cedric