The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: kmitch200 on April 28, 2014, 01:50:36 PM
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If you had a choice between:
A free standard Glock - Full size, compact or subcompact 9, 40, 357Sig gen 3 or 4.
One of the 45 or 10mm in their various sizes, (incl. SF) gen 3/4 for about $70.
One of the target models in 9, 40, or 45, gen 3/4 for about $110.
Which would you choose?
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I would suggest you send it to me. ;D
I have a 19, 26, & 20. Each has their merits.
I have a few questions to help you decide.
What is your intended purpose of the gun? Carry, range, competition, etc.
Do you concentrate on a select few calibers, like me, or do you want a big diversity?
Do you already own a Glock and want a compatible big or little brother for it?
Is it for urban or rural environments?
All of mine are gen 3; so, I can't make a suggestion between those two. Gen 4's are usually more expensive, though.
If it were me, I'd get another 19 in a heartbeat. I think it's the best overall frame size and offers the most versatility. The 26 is my standard carry gun and is a little lighter and more concealable. The 20SF is my woods gun.
Hope this helps.
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I'd go for a full size 10 mm.
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At first I was thinking .45 because I like the caliber and have a few .45s already so I have the ammo on hand. Then I thought, I don't have a 9mm and probably should, so a G19 would be at the top of my list. Until I change my mind. ;)
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I'm going with a 20mm Phalanx...
But that's just me... 8)
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I'm going with a 20mm Phalanx...
But that's just me... 8)
Can you CCW it though? ;)
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I got some really big pants, KM! :)
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I have a 19, 27, 23. (gen 3s)
Gen 3 or 4 isn't an issue as far as price goes, either is free if I stay in the basic models.
I thought about the 10mm because it's a hot round - downside is it's a hot round that can't be easily found.
I was leaning heavily toward the G-41 but thinking that I might be able to actually shoot a 34 faster due to it being 9mm.
I won this in a bullseye type competition using my Gold Cup Trophy.
It's a fun choice to have to make! ;D
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if you plan on venturing into the arena of USPSA competition, I would suggest a Gen3 G34.... Gen3 cause I like to fool with springs...9mm for me is not nearly as accurate as any of my .45acp pistols, but my G34 gives me acceptable accuracy to 35y or so...
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Not that hard to find.
http://ammo.net/10mm-ammo
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&N=0&fsch=true&Ntk=AllProducts&Ntt=10+mm+ammunition&x=19&y=10&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products
http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php/cName/10mm-hollow-point
http://www.ammunitiondepot.com/10MM-Ammunition-s/1924.htm
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At first I was thinking .45 because I like the caliber and have a few .45s already so I have the ammo on hand. Then I thought, I don't have a 9mm and probably should, so a G19 would be at the top of my list. Until I change my mind. ;)
What Tom said. The only reason to get a Glock-the only mainstream manufacturer game in double stack 10mm.
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Well I finally decided. Ordered the G34 Gen 4.
I was really tempted to get the G41 or 21sf but all my current ones are the small frame and the spare parts I have on hand are for that size frame.
Plus, the G41 is a brand new model...I don't like being a beta tester for new releases. Maybe after a while, if there are no teething problems and I win another one. ;D
Thanks for the input from the crowd!
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I'm going with a 20mm Phalanx...
But that's just me... 8)
Revolver.
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Revolver.
It’s what’s in me pocket!
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To be clear, what I was saying was: The Phalanx system is based on a revolver.
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To be clear, what I was saying was: The Phalanx system is based on a revolver.
I’m aware...
(Ex Navy)
:)
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Magoo, I think you can get the CZ 75 in 10 mm.
I carry a compact version of it.
ME LIKEE ;D
Alf, you will laugh, but the Phalanx, a motorized Gatling that was first attempted in the 1880's or 90's, was actually based on a seed drill, corn planter that Gatling's father had invented and got rich from.
He would go to farmers and GIVE them the "Seed drill" pre loaded with seed. He would challenge them to plant normally, but to do 1 acre with his drill and the charge was 1/2 of the increase on that acre.
He wound up being one of the largest grain dealers in the area.
Guess it worked ;D
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To be clear, what I was saying was: The Phalanx system is based on a revolver.
The wheel gun is alive and doing well. ;) ;)
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Magoo, I think you can get the CZ 75 in 10 mm.
I carry a compact version of it.
ME LIKEE ;D
Alf, you will laugh, but the Phalanx, a motorized Gatling that was first attempted in the 1880's or 90's, was actually based on a seed drill, corn planter that Gatling's father had invented and got rich from.
He would go to farmers and GIVE them the "Seed drill" pre loaded with seed. He would challenge them to plant normally, but to do 1 acre with his drill and the charge was 1/2 of the increase on that acre.
He wound up being one of the largest grain dealers in the area.
Guess it worked ;D
I never heard that about Gatling's father, but Jethro Tull (not the British rock band :))) was a real person who perfected a horse-drawn seed drill way back in 1700.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jethro_Tull_(agriculturist)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn9IyFLDtjk