[DWARREN123]

I am looking for a new handgun, I want the following;

All metal, no polymer/alloys
.40 cal
Would like stainless but blue will do
Double stack mag
Accurate and reliable

What brands and models should I be looking for.

Thanks to all who reply

[Big Dog]

Browning Hi-power - best all-steel .40 I ever shot!

A good steel SIG would be good too.

[just_a_car]

I'd suggest a Sig P226, P229 or P239. Full-size, Compact, and Sub-Compact, respectively.

[lefty o]

i agree with the browning hi power, great pistol. the sig's come in a distant second.

[Dave Sample]

I can't help because I gave up on the .40 short and weak about 16 years ago.

[knightRider]

why not 357 or 45 ?

[lefty o]

why not a 50bmg?

[knightRider]

lol

[Uncle Red]

Hi-Power Mark III
CZ 75 B
Sigarms P229
Para:Pistol P & LDA Series Handguns
Product: Model 410S Pistol
Taurus International Manufacturing Inc

Take your pick. Hope this helps.


-UR

[DWARREN123]

Thanks for the replies.
I have been looking at the CZ 75B and Compact. I like the looks and feel.

[utahvarminter]

Browning Hi-Power is a great gun, one thing is the trigger - hate it, not a quick reset.

Sig seems to be the way to go for me. Like you I don't like polymer pistols. Glock isn't ergonomic to me, I can't hit spit with it - grip swell, angle, etc. Springfield XD isn't all too reliable in my experience.

Beretta 92/96 is another idea. Solid gun, high cap mags, ergonomic as anything.

[Pumpkinheaver]

If your looking for a single action then the Hi Power is a great choice. Double/Single action it's hard to beat a CZ-75.

[Jay1958]

+1 on the CZ-75. Awesome gun, you will NOT be sorry! I love mine. A little big and heavy for carry though... at least for me. Holster and belt make all the difference, though, so it might work for you. Don't know if you're looking to carry or not?

Jay1958

[utahvarminter]

The CZ is a product improved Hi-Power with a better trigger.
CZ-75 (85 is ambi) or Sig P226.

[BattleRifleG3]

Think I don't like about the 40 hi-powers is that their slides are so dang stiff. Maybe it was just that model. The 45 ACP Springfield XD felt the same way. I'd be inclined to go for 40 caliber handguns that are designed for 40 cal, not stretched up to take it. Even if they are safe and reliable.

CZ, Para Ord, Beretta, Taurus, all seem like decent choices. CZ would be my cup of tea if I was sticking to your criteria. Para Ord if price wasn't a factor.

[Deep13]

There are not too many 0.40 models that do not have either polymer or "alloy" frames. The only one I know except for specialized target pistols is the Browning Hi-Power. Even the Beretta 96 has an alloy frame. Still, it is a pretty tough gun. Same with the Sigs.

[Down South]

There are a lot of S&W 4006 police trade in's right now at great prices. they are all stainless steel. CDNN has some great deals on them.

[gandog56]

Sig is good, as well as having the ability to change to 357 Sig with just a barrel change. Hard to beat a Ruger stainless if you want a gun that is cheap, and you could drive a tank over and it would still shoot

[roscoe45]

I love my Baby Eagle semi-compact, all steel and very accurate plus those grips feel like they are custom matched to my hand

[ezearln]

Lefty O I must admit that the M2HB .50 BMG makes an excellent CCW but I've found the SOB holsters for them diffult to find....