Looking to buy handgun...

[njhunter24]

I should be getting receiving my pistol permit in the next week or so. Just curious to see what's out there before I commit to buying brand new. Mainly looking for 45acp (Glock 21, M&P 45), but will entertain other calibers for the right price. 

 

Let me know what you have! 

 

[NotJust22s]

Are they even legal in the Communist State of NJ?

[1563621]

The scum are pushing for 5 rd mags!

[Tbryant]

The scum are pushing for 5 rd mags!

 

Ironically I just picked up this guy the other day. Don't miss NJ at all

[BowInvader13]

Just bought a Glock 20 last week

[Haskell_Hunter]

Is this your first pistol?

[njhunter24]

Is this your first pistol?

 

No sir 

[Haskell_Hunter]

No sir 

 

Okay, then you probably don't need that advice (first pistol purchase).

 

I was at the range the other day test-firing a few pistols.  Shot a Sig P320 in 9mm that was like magic in my hands.  At about 20' I had overlapping groupings during the first 10-20 rounds out of it.  Felt good in the hand, didn't notice any recoil, easy to get back onto target.  The other shooter I was with picked one up at retail for $650, and on gunbroker.com they were going for $700+.

 

I have a Glock 23 Gen 4 in .40 S&W that I love, and a Glock 42 in .380 auto that I don't think at this point I'd recommend.  It is a fussy (the 42) ammo eater that likes to stovepipe and on a rare occasion not eject the casing.  The spring is really tight and may be the issue.  Glock had a great idea, it was poorly executed.

 

I personally am looking at larger calibers now, something in the .45 or 10mm range.  I swore I'd never get a 1911, but I spoke with a competitive shooter, and he said the weight of the 1911 and a .45 was a great match.  The weight of the pistol works well in managing recoil.  I may have to go to the range and rent a couple to see how I like them, but that could be my next one.

[njhunter24]

Okay, then you probably don't need that advice (first pistol purchase).

 

I was at the range the other day test-firing a few pistols.  Shot a Sig P320 in 9mm that was like magic in my hands.  At about 20' I had overlapping groupings during the first 10-20 rounds out of it.  Felt good in the hand, didn't notice any recoil, easy to get back onto target.  The other shooter I was with picked one up at retail for $650, and on gunbroker.com they were going for $700+.

 

I have a Glock 23 Gen 4 in .40 S&W that I love, and a Glock 42 in .380 auto that I don't think at this point I'd recommend.  It is a fussy (the 42) ammo eater that likes to stovepipe and on a rare occasion not eject the casing.  The spring is really tight and may be the issue.  Glock had a great idea, it was poorly executed.

 

I personally am looking at larger calibers now, something in the .45 or 10mm range.  I swore I'd never get a 1911, but I spoke with a competitive shooter, and he said the weight of the 1911 and a .45 was a great match.  The weight of the pistol works well in managing recoil.  I may have to go to the range and rent a couple to see how I like them, but that could be my next one.

Thanks, good info there. I also looked into the P320 but ultimately steered away from it since larger mags are expensive and hard to come by. I’ve shot several glocks in various calibers and always liked the feel of them. I also shot my friends M&P 45 that I loved (minus the trigger). I heard the 2.0 has a much better trigger so that is definitely a gun I will look into if I end up buying brand new.

[BowInvader13]

Okay, then you probably don't need that advice (first pistol purchase).

 

I was at the range the other day test-firing a few pistols. Shot a Sig P320 in 9mm that was like magic in my hands. At about 20' I had overlapping groupings during the first 10-20 rounds out of it. Felt good in the hand, didn't notice any recoil, easy to get back onto target. The other shooter I was with picked one up at retail for $650, and on gunbroker.com they were going for $700+.

 

I have a Glock 23 Gen 4 in .40 S&W that I love, and a Glock 42 in .380 auto that I don't think at this point I'd recommend. It is a fussy (the 42) ammo eater that likes to stovepipe and on a rare occasion not eject the casing. The spring is really tight and may be the issue. Glock had a great idea, it was poorly executed.

 

I personally am looking at larger calibers now, something in the .45 or 10mm range. I swore I'd never get a 1911, but I spoke with a competitive shooter, and he said the weight of the 1911 and a .45 was a great match. The weight of the pistol works well in managing recoil. I may have to go to the range and rent a couple to see how I like them, but that could be my next one.

1911 are too jam prone in my opinion. Although I have one. Trade the 42 in for a 43. 43 is 9 mm and I love mine. Ammo is cheaper too.

 

Glock 21 manages recoil well, as does the 20 in 10 mm. Never lose that 23, you have the potential of 3 calibers from 1 pistol

[Haskell_Hunter]

1911 are too jam prone in my opinion. Although I have one. Trade the 42 in for a 43. 43 is 9 mm and I love mine. Ammo is cheaper too.

 

Glock 21 manages recoil well, as does the 20 in 10 mm. Never lose that 23, you have the potential of 3 calibers from 1 pistol

 

I absolutely love the G23!  For me it is a fantastic pistol.  It's my primary CCP (when I am in freedom-loving states), and the 42 was intended to be the backup.  I might have to shoot the 43 and see how it feels.  Good advice.

[1563621]

1911 are too jam prone in my opinion. Although I have one. Trade the 42 in for a 43. 43 is 9 mm and I love mine. Ammo is cheaper too.

 

Glock 21 manages recoil well, as does the 20 in 10 mm. Never lose that 23, you have the potential of 3 calibers from 1 pistol

I have been shooting 1911s for 20+ years and the only one I ever had trouble with was a SIG. I shoot 38 Super in a custom Colt and probably have 4-5K rds. thru it & never a hiccup! Same with any of the higher end 1911s. Only problem with some might be with HP rds. get hung up on feed ramp. Or a shitty mag spring or lips.

[1563621]

https://imgur.com/a/q0gRA

 

 

Colt 9mm converted to 38 super.

[HeadedWest1]

njhunter24, I have an MP 40 with night sights. Lightly used and well maintained. If you are seriously interested, shoot me a PM and we can talk and work out something. Pics. will be sent upon request.

[TroutandBucks]

I love my Sig .40 shoots great and wont break the bank too much and my other gun shoots great and its a sub compact Beretta 9mm PX4 storm 

both great guns