Hello , I'm obviously new to these boards and somewhat new to the handgun world. I've had a Walther P22 for about 6 months now and was looking into getting something larger in caliber as I will be getting my carry license in the near future.
With quality, price and being a lefty in mind, I'm almost dead-set on getting a springfield XD , but open to any suggestions for something else under $500.
Anyway, I had a few questions for anyone familiar with that line of handguns, or even not.
1. I was considering the sub-compact, with one extended mag for target shooting, and a regular -compact mag for carry purposes. I've held the sub-compact a few times and it feels great. Is this a decent gun for carry purposes?
2. Also , I prefer the blued look, but I've heard stainless is much easier to maintain ... if they cost the exact same, would I be sacrificing much by not getting the stainless?
3. Last but not least, I've shot a 9mm a few times and a .357 magnum also ..
I've never shot a .45acp (or gap for that matter) or a .40 S&W .. would a 9mm with a specific type of round suffice or should I look into a larger caliber? And if I did go with a 9mm and was going to carry more expensive rounds (Not too familiar with 9mm rounds or pricing) should I only shoot those rounds at the range , or find a type that shoots well then use a less expensive 'regular' round when firing many rounds at the range .
Thanks a lot in advance, I think you all are great and appreciate any advice!
With quality, price and being a lefty in mind, I'm almost dead-set on getting a springfield XD , but open to any suggestions for something else under $500.
Anyway, I had a few questions for anyone familiar with that line of handguns, or even not.
1. I was considering the sub-compact, with one extended mag for target shooting, and a regular -compact mag for carry purposes. I've held the sub-compact a few times and it feels great. Is this a decent gun for carry purposes?
2. Also , I prefer the blued look, but I've heard stainless is much easier to maintain ... if they cost the exact same, would I be sacrificing much by not getting the stainless?
3. Last but not least, I've shot a 9mm a few times and a .357 magnum also ..
I've never shot a .45acp (or gap for that matter) or a .40 S&W .. would a 9mm with a specific type of round suffice or should I look into a larger caliber? And if I did go with a 9mm and was going to carry more expensive rounds (Not too familiar with 9mm rounds or pricing) should I only shoot those rounds at the range , or find a type that shoots well then use a less expensive 'regular' round when firing many rounds at the range .
Thanks a lot in advance, I think you all are great and appreciate any advice!