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Title: rate these handguns
Post by: madarcher427 on February 23, 2009, 01:14:13 PM
as far as accuracy dependability & durability

s&w m&p ,glocks ,sping field xd & xd m tarus 24 /7 oss ( i think thats right )

iam considering it in a .40 or .45

i didnt get to shoot them but i did get to check them out today ,the sales man said the glock eats up his hand
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: tombogan03884 on February 23, 2009, 01:24:13 PM
I'd put the Glock at #1.
But that is not relevant as all the guns on your list have VERY good reputations.
The only thing to choose between them is which one feels better in your hand, then which one do you shoot the best.
Don't go by what the sales man tells you, he's just trying to sell a gun.
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: shooter32 on February 23, 2009, 01:28:11 PM
Shoot them then you'll know. As far as accuracy,dependability & durability they're all about the same. You take the chance in getting a lemon with anything you buy.

.40 or .45 that too you will know when you shoot them..

It's what you like and what feels good in your hand.

Good luck, happy hunting ;D
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: jnevis on February 23, 2009, 01:31:36 PM
s&w m&p ,glocks ,sping field xd & xd m tarus 24 /7 oss ( i think thats right )


i didnt get to shoot them but i did get to check them out today ,the sales man said the glock eats up his hand Then he isn't holding it right and you should be wary of his comments

I shoot a Glock all the time but the M&P feels better in my hand.  I've shot a few differnt XDs and they were pretty nice.  I don't know enough/haven't shot the Taurus so I'll take a bye.  But like Tom said, it's personal preference at that point as all of them have proven that they are good guns.  

The Glock has been around longer followed by the XD with the Millenium Pro and M&P being relatively new to the market.
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: ericire12 on February 23, 2009, 02:10:17 PM
Cant go wrong with any of those guns....... I carry and recommend Glock
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: Pathfinder on February 23, 2009, 07:05:21 PM
as far as accuracy dependability & durability

s&w m&p ,glocks ,sping field xd & xd m tarus 24 /7 oss ( i think thats right )

iam considering it in a .40 or .45

i didnt get to shoot them but i did get to check them out today ,the sales man said the glock eats up his hand

I personally would go with .45 in the Taurus if money is an issue - they run less than $500. The M&P feels very nice, can't get warmed up to Glocks or the XD. Or a 1911 like the RIA that used to be less than $400.

Good luck, post porn.
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: 2HOW on February 23, 2009, 07:17:45 PM
I would rate them even, the best one is the one that fits you .
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: twyacht on February 23, 2009, 09:23:26 PM
I would rate them even, the best one is the one that fits you .

+1

My M+P .40 felt like "the one" as soon as I picked it up. Accuracy is better than I am. However, I don't own a Glock (yet), but have shot many; and as far as target acquisition, ease of use, and accuracy it did just fine,..

With all those good choices, it's your hand and comfort level that will choose "the" one.

My M+P kinda chose me.  ;D
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: bikerfella1982 on February 23, 2009, 11:14:06 PM
I have the xd in a .45acp      i dont consider myself to have natural shooting talent/ability   but i key hole most the time with the xd.   The angle on the glock didnt sit well with me.  Good gun...but just not for me.


You cant really put one over the other... just comes down to  what you like and what your better with.
Title: Re: rate these handguns
Post by: madarcher427 on February 23, 2009, 11:44:46 PM
thank you for all honest replys ,iam glad i found this site