New Gun for a new member

A_Gun_IS_A_Tool · November 3, 2008, 08:10 AM

Hello to all. I have enjoyed the discussions on this forum and the insight into the many realms of gun ownership and usage. I am now a member and would appreciate some input into my current situation.

I am buying a new hand gun within the next few months and I had some questions.

The use of the gun will primarily be for target shooting, as my friend is getting me interested in USPSA as well as home defence.

I have narrowed my list down but this is definitely not definitive. I am on a slight budget; under $650 or so (I am aware that the Kimber and Sig are right about there)

Kimber Custom II

Sig P220

Baby Eagle

CZ 97

I am the current owner of a Nighthawk .357 magnum, but I would like a Semi auto in the .45ACP caliber.

Any thoughts on these guns or similar ones that may peak my interest, please don’t hesitate to put in your two cents.

Thanks

-Jake

cnutco · November 3, 2008, 08:17 AM

I enjoy my Kimber Raptor very much, but my custom was over your $650 price.

I believe that SPRINGFIELD TRP .45 ACP is great 1911 and not as pricey. I do not have one yet and it is not on your list, but I am sure you will here a lot about it from here.

Happy shopping!

WESHOOT2 · November 3, 2008, 09:42 AM

S&W M&P / Ruger P90/P345 / Springfield Armory XD / Glock 21 / Springfield Armory as-much-as-you-can-afford 1911, and same goes for S&W 1911.

Keltyke · November 3, 2008, 12:55 PM

Steyr M-A1 at around $400-$450. 9mm or .40 S&W. Great gun. Tight, comfortable, and accurate.

Smaug · November 3, 2008, 02:58 PM

CZ97 if you have large hands. If not, P220.

OnTheFly · November 3, 2008, 03:17 PM

Have you considered the Beretta PX4 in 45ACP. It lists for $650.

Fly

A_Gun_IS_A_Tool · November 5, 2008, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. That PX4 has given me something to look at. In case I want to carry, it would be nice.

vytoland · November 5, 2008, 11:10 AM

welcome to the firing line..........enjoy shopping for and learning about your firearm

Smaug · November 5, 2008, 11:21 AM

Yes, PX4s are also very nice. They are not popular because they don't have that classical gun look. But they have very nice triggers, great ergonomics, are accurate, have a great finish, the list goes on.

I've shot a laser-equipped one in 9mm, and it was just great. Kind of hard to miss if I did my part.

WESHOOT2 · November 5, 2008, 11:33 AM

Explore what folks use for USPSA; find out if appropriate gear is readily available, same with parts for personalizing.

(The CZ97 was designed to feed ball only).

Often, guns are not "popular" for good reason.......

November 3, 2008, 08:10 AM	#1
A_Gun_IS_A_Tool Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2008 Posts: 3	New Gun for a new member Hello to all. I have enjoyed the discussions on this forum and the insight into the many realms of gun ownership and usage. I am now a member and would appreciate some input into my current situation. I am buying a new hand gun within the next few months and I had some questions. The use of the gun will primarily be for target shooting, as my friend is getting me interested in USPSA as well as home defence. I have narrowed my list down but this is definitely not definitive. I am on a slight budget; under $650 or so (I am aware that the Kimber and Sig are right about there) Kimber Custom II Sig P220 Baby Eagle CZ 97 I am the current owner of a Nighthawk .357 magnum, but I would like a Semi auto in the .45ACP caliber. Any thoughts on these guns or similar ones that may peak my interest, please don’t hesitate to put in your two cents. Thanks -Jake

November 3, 2008, 09:42 AM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	guns are personal S&W M&P / Ruger P90/P345 / Springfield Armory XD / Glock 21 / Springfield Armory as-much-as-you-can-afford 1911, and same goes for S&W 1911. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

November 3, 2008, 02:58 PM	#5
Smaug Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,210	CZ97 if you have large hands. If not, P220. __________________ -Jeremy "Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." - Eric Hoffer

November 3, 2008, 03:17 PM	#6
OnTheFly Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2007 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 859	Have you considered the Beretta PX4 in 45ACP. It lists for $650. Fly __________________ I told my wife I was scheduling a mid-life crisis. It was either a Harley or guns. Secretly, I've already decided on guns. :-) Bang... Bang... Bang...

November 5, 2008, 08:16 AM	#7
A_Gun_IS_A_Tool Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks Thanks for the replies guys. That PX4 has given me something to look at. In case I want to carry, it would be nice.

November 3, 2008, 08:17 AM	#2
cnutco Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2008 Location: NE GA Posts: 189	I enjoy my Kimber Raptor very much, but my custom was over your $650 price. I believe that SPRINGFIELD TRP .45 ACP is great 1911 and not as pricey. I do not have one yet and it is not on your list, but I am sure you will here a lot about it from here. Happy shopping!

November 3, 2008, 12:55 PM	#4
Keltyke Junior member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 2,933	Steyr M-A1 at around $400-$450. 9mm or .40 S&W. Great gun. Tight, comfortable, and accurate.

November 5, 2008, 11:10 AM	#8
vytoland Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 614	welcome to the firing line..........enjoy shopping for and learning about your firearm

November 5, 2008, 11:21 AM	#9
Smaug Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2004 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,210	Yes, PX4s are also very nice. They are not popular because they don't have that classical gun look. But they have very nice triggers, great ergonomics, are accurate, have a great finish, the list goes on. I've shot a laser-equipped one in 9mm, and it was just great. Kind of hard to miss if I did my part. __________________ -Jeremy "Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." - Eric Hoffer

November 5, 2008, 11:33 AM	#10
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	new worlds Explore what folks use for USPSA; find out if appropriate gear is readily available, same with parts for personalizing. (The CZ97 was designed to feed ball only). Often, guns are not "popular" for good reason....... __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"