Gun Recommendations

[Crossfire]

Oy, men and their vanity. Do not ever choose a firearm for a woman - period

No kidding! I would no more let my husband pick a firearm for me than I would let him buy a pair of shoes for me. It doesn't matter how "cute" it is. If it doesn't fit, it still doesn't fit!

[Pawpaw]

I love my 229 in .40. Needs a trigger job (not because its a bad trigger, but I like great triggers).

Shoot it a bunch more. My P229 (9mm) is 14 or 15 years old and has been fired thousands of times. I don't think any gunsmith can possibly make the trigger any better and still be safe.

[jdlott74]

Well we went to the gun range tonight and my guns selection have narrowed.

Taurus 24/7 Pro in 40 or 45
Ruger SR9C (REALLY REALLY) like, or in 40
Springfield XD Subcompact 40

Any thoughts, pros vs. cons of each?

[Hoi Polloi]

I like the .45, but the problem I'm running into is not being able to effectively conceal it. Size is an issue.

[Zoomie]

Shoot it a bunch more. My P229 (9mm) is 14 or 15 years old and has been fired thousands of times. I don't think any gunsmith can possibly make the trigger any better and still be safe.

Thats good to know! I've only got about 2500 rounds through it, but its less than a year old. about when did you notice the trigger getting better? I don't mind the weight at all, I just wish there was less travel and a shorter reset.

[Pawpaw]

Shoot it a bunch more. My P229 (9mm) is 14 or 15 years old and has been fired thousands of times. I don't think any gunsmith can possibly make the trigger any better and still be safe.

Thats good to know! I've only got about 2500 rounds through it, but its less than a year old. about when did you notice the trigger getting better? I don't mind the weight at all, I just wish there was less travel and a shorter reset.

First off, I just noticed I made a typo. Mine is a P239.

I can't say I really "noticed" the trigger getting better. It's always been great. I have recently purchased several new pistols and have been paying a lot more attention to the trigger pull.

Sig will do the SRT (Short Reset Trigger Package) for $99.95. http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomShop/SpecialCTU.aspx

[Hoi Polloi]

I like the .45, but the problem I'm running into is not being able to effectively conceal it. Size is an issue.

It's a big pistol, yup.

Something like this, perhaps?

I really thought that was going to be the place I could hide it. I used someone's (PawPaw's?) short-handled police version .45 (Kimber?) and someone else's shoulder holster (whose actual name I remember but whose forum name I do not know--please PM me if you're reading this and it's you!), and there was NO way I was hiding anything bigger than a .380 there, and that was pretty iffy.

Unlike the lady in the photo, my body doesn't curve in such a way that the butt of the gun is blending in with other projections when held there. I think the only naturally available spot is along the flat of my back, behind my hip. The problem for me with carrying there is that my pants are too low and the .45 therefore too large and heavy to carry on the waistband. I do not wear my pants there for style, but necessity, and it would require either switching to beltless dress pants or making my own jeans to be able to fit in higher rises.

I wonder if a belly band could be used like a smartcarry for the back of the hip... How tall is a typical belly band?

[Zoomie]

First off, I just noticed I made a typo. Mine is a P239.

I can't say I really "noticed" the trigger getting better. It's always been great. I have recently purchased several new pistols and have been paying a lot more attention to the trigger pull.

Sig will do the SRT (Short Reset Trigger Package) for $99.95. http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomShop/SpecialCTU.aspx

I've looked at that, and will probably end up going with that option, but first I need another handgun to carry while its away (Its going to be a Springfield TRP), and don't get me wrong, the trigger on the My sig is much better than just about any other gun I've shot, but I still long for something closer to the clean-as-glass 4lb trigger on an issued 1911 I shot for a long while.

[Pawpaw]

First off, I just noticed I made a typo. Mine is a P239.

I can't say I really "noticed" the trigger getting better. It's always been great. I have recently purchased several new pistols and have been paying a lot more attention to the trigger pull.

Sig will do the SRT (Short Reset Trigger Package) for $99.95. http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomShop/SpecialCTU.aspx

I've looked at that, and will probably end up going with that option, but first I need another handgun to carry while its away (Its going to be a Springfield TRP), and don't get me wrong, the trigger on the My sig is much better than just about any other gun I've shot, but I still long for something closer to the clean-as-glass 4lb trigger on an issued 1911 I shot for a long while.

Maybe we can get together at a DFW range one day. I can let you try my P239, Kimber (U CDP II), RIA compact, and a RIA FS with a trigger job. As far as trigger break, my Sig gives up nothing to the others. It is the proverbial "glass rod breaking".

[CC Italian]

Out of those 3 (Taurus, Ruger and Springfield) I would go with Springfield. Here are my personal reasons why.

In the past I owned a Taurus Millennium Pro and I had several problems with it jamming. I sold it and have never bought another. That doesn't mean they all have problems but you get what you pay for. My father in law has a Taurus semi auto in .45 and has not had any problems since the break in period, just a few jams the first 500 rounds.

I love Ruger revolvers and my SP-101 has been flawless. I also liked the SR9C but when I was looking at one when they first came out I was told by several ffl holders that I know that initially they had some problems but now for the most part are running smoothly. Also, I like the way it goes from a compact to a full size grip.

Well several of my friends own Springfields and none of them have had any problems. They are good guns and fit well in my hand, better then my Glocks but then again I love Glocks for the lack of external safeties and the fact that it goes bang and never jams (knock on wood). One of the main reasons the LEOs I have talked to like Glocks is no external safety. It has been documented in many police shootings that many officers forgot to turn off the safeties before firing. From what I have been told by officers this is a common problem when your adrenaline is pumping, remembering that safety. Just my 2 cents.

1. Springfield
2. Ruger
3. Taurus

[Dave2]

Unlike the lady in the photo, my body doesn't curve in such a way that the butt of the gun is blending in with other projections when held there. [..] I wonder if a belly band could be used like a smartcarry for the back of the hip

Ooh, this just popped into my head... I haven't thought about practicality or any of that stuff yet... What about a belly band pulled up high so that the gun is immediately under your, um, "other projections"?

[Hoi Polloi]

Unlike the lady in the photo, my body doesn't curve in such a way that the butt of the gun is blending in with other projections when held there. [..] I wonder if a belly band could be used like a smartcarry for the back of the hip

Ooh, this just popped into my head... I haven't thought about practicality or any of that stuff yet... What about a belly band pulled up high so that the gun is immediately under your, um, "other projections"?

Yeah, those are the ones that aren't hiding anything.

I've got to go low.