What to buy?

Splash2304 · March 4, 2009, 06:18 PM

I am looking for a little help. I am looking at purchasing my first semi-auto handgun. I am looking for something that will be #1) durable, #2) light, #3) accurate, #4) fun to shoot (2&3 are pretty evenly ranked) . The number one reason for my purchase is to carry some extra protection while backpacking (mainly Oregon & Washington areas). I am also looking at getting my CWP in the next few months, so I would like it to fill this roll as well. After a few weeks of trolling handgun forms, talking with friends, & visiting gun stores. I keep coming back to HK, Kimber, & Springfield. My top two choices of these are the HK45C and HK45. I am looking for more input and maybe a few other options to look at. Any comments would be appreciated.

BLUEZ4U · March 4, 2009, 06:44 PM

Backpacking is a pretty loose subject. Depending on your hike, duration etc... the situation would dictate your choices.

I'm pretty sure there is a ALDHA west, that would have a forum on what they usually carry. (tree huggers aside).....

If your going for a few days, like I usually do, it's a 380 with some hollow tips.

I usually worry more about the strange people I meet.....

My experience is that people are bigger threat than animals. (nuts..goof'balls, etc...)

If it's a day hike.. I'll take the XD40 Sub.... .40cal.. deadly accurate...

If it's longer than a week...I'll take the NAA Guardian 380. ..

I love stainless...............

ElectricHellfire · March 4, 2009, 06:49 PM

If it were me I'd go with the Hk.

Splash2304 · March 7, 2009, 09:52 AM

I am heading to a gun show tomorrow. I have heard that prices usually arent very good at gun shows. Does anyone have any tips to getting the most for my money at one of these shows?

March 4, 2009, 06:18 PM	#1
Splash2304 Junior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 3	What to buy? I am looking for a little help. I am looking at purchasing my first semi-auto handgun. I am looking for something that will be #1) durable, #2) light, #3) accurate, #4) fun to shoot (2&3 are pretty evenly ranked) . The number one reason for my purchase is to carry some extra protection while backpacking (mainly Oregon & Washington areas). I am also looking at getting my CWP in the next few months, so I would like it to fill this roll as well. After a few weeks of trolling handgun forms, talking with friends, & visiting gun stores. I keep coming back to HK, Kimber, & Springfield. My top two choices of these are the HK45C and HK45. I am looking for more input and maybe a few other options to look at. Any comments would be appreciated.

March 4, 2009, 06:44 PM	#2
BLUEZ4U Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 138	Backpacking is a pretty loose subject. Depending on your hike, duration etc... the situation would dictate your choices. I'm pretty sure there is a ALDHA west, that would have a forum on what they usually carry. (tree huggers aside)..... If your going for a few days, like I usually do, it's a 380 with some hollow tips. I usually worry more about the strange people I meet..... My experience is that people are bigger threat than animals. (nuts..goof'balls, etc...) If it's a day hike.. I'll take the XD40 Sub.... .40cal.. deadly accurate... If it's longer than a week...I'll take the NAA Guardian 380. .. I love stainless............... __________________ Freemason 1988 Colt & Springfield Browning North American Arms

March 4, 2009, 06:49 PM	#3
ElectricHellfire Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,271	If it were me I'd go with the Hk. __________________ *Texas, the only State to Have Ever Kicked Another Country's Butt*

March 7, 2009, 09:52 AM	#4
Splash2304 Junior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 3	Heading to the gun show I am heading to a gun show tomorrow. I have heard that prices usually arent very good at gun shows. Does anyone have any tips to getting the most for my money at one of these shows?