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Tuna2o3 · October 10, 2010, 01:00 PM

After much thought I've decided to get a new sidearm for my daily carry, my 1911 just got to heavy, and I felt like i had a significant list to starboard after a few hours of walking around with it on my hip. So i decided that i wanted a smaller lighter pistol. (read polymer, fist one BTW) After much debate I'm down to four pistol choices and two calibers.

Glock 30 SF 45 ACP
Glock 33 357 SIG
S&W M&P compact 357 SIG
S&W M&P compact 45ACP

All the pistols feel good in the hand which surprised me because I have never held a Glock that felt comfortable in my hand before. So my question is what are the advantages/disadvantages of each caliber/pistol in terms of a defensive/CCW standpoint? I'm not worried about he price since they are relatively close here. Really at a loss at to which way to go with this one.

thanks

October 10, 2010, 01:00 PM	#1
Tuna2o3 Member Join Date: November 30, 2006 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 21	357 SIG or 45 ACP for CCW? After much thought I've decided to get a new sidearm for my daily carry, my 1911 just got to heavy, and I felt like i had a significant list to starboard after a few hours of walking around with it on my hip. So i decided that i wanted a smaller lighter pistol. (read polymer, fist one BTW) After much debate I'm down to four pistol choices and two calibers. Glock 30 SF 45 ACP Glock 33 357 SIG S&W M&P compact 357 SIG S&W M&P compact 45ACP All the pistols feel good in the hand which surprised me because I have never held a Glock that felt comfortable in my hand before. So my question is what are the advantages/disadvantages of each caliber/pistol in terms of a defensive/CCW standpoint? I'm not worried about he price since they are relatively close here. Really at a loss at to which way to go with this one. thanks