The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Help me decide on a handgun. I've narrowed it down.

scottycoyote · October 7, 2012, 11:34 AM

out of your list i think id lean towards the 1911 in 45. I have a rock island and its a great gun, probably my most accurate large caliber pistol and a lot of fun to shoot on the range while also being a good home defense gun (too heavy for me for carry).

im just not a revolver guy (other than maybe a snub for carry).

I would shoot a 40 first and then make your call on the recoil. I picked up a g27 in 40 and was worried about the snappiness of the round, and i cant tell the difference between it and a g26 in 9mm.

October 7, 2012, 11:34 AM	#26
scottycoyote Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: southwestern va Posts: 830	out of your list i think id lean towards the 1911 in 45. I have a rock island and its a great gun, probably my most accurate large caliber pistol and a lot of fun to shoot on the range while also being a good home defense gun (too heavy for me for carry). im just not a revolver guy (other than maybe a snub for carry). I would shoot a 40 first and then make your call on the recoil. I picked up a g27 in 40 and was worried about the snappiness of the round, and i cant tell the difference between it and a g26 in 9mm. __________________ "i got the most powerful gun in the world........an .88 magnum. It shoots thru schools......"