.40 cal recommendations

[IndyGlockMan]

Get a Glock 22 police trade-in. You can probably find one at the Indy1500 for $400 or less.
Buy a couple extra mags and you are set.
I have a Gen3 Glock 22 with a factory 22 round mag in the 'ole night stand.

 

[1861navy]

The Indy 1500 is definitely a place I plan on going, but more like towards the beginning of the new year when I can spend the money. I've been before and saw a lot of good handguns at a decent price, and will be going again.

 

[church]

Walther pps 40 would be a great option.

 

[WeeJ]

S&W M&P 40
Ruger SR40
S&W Sigma 40

 

[seedubs1]

S&W M&P 40
Ruger SR40
S&W Sigma 40

Take the sigma out of that list...what a turd. It doesn't deserve the s&w name stamp.

 

[Birds Away]

How about something a bit different? Try a CZ P06 or CZ 40P.

 

[WeeJ]

Take the sigma out of that list...what a turd. It doesn't deserve the s&w name stamp.

I would disagree. The originals were not so good, the updated ones worked reliably, but you needed strong fingers to fire it. The latest model has more improvements. For $300 you get a reliable gun with a lifetime warranty and it does not have Taurus stamped on the side. Not a bad choice for a non enthusiast who wants a utilitarian gun.

 

[Hohn]

Actually you can get a new Gen3 Glock 23 at the high end of that range. You wont regret it. Problem solved.

For home defense, step up to the G22. The extra size will help you shoot it more effectively. The ability to quickly get a 2nd round on target with a G23 can be a challenge with Gen 3s and hotter ammo.

JMO

 

[1861navy]

How about something a bit different? Try a CZ P06 or CZ 40P.

after a lot of research and some coonfingering, I been thinking of going with a cz or an eaa witness. I'm leaning more towards the cz, the reviews on cz-USA and their products are solid, pistol reviews, solid. As of what model, still undecided. But I figure drop a little more and get cz's solid quality, reliability, service. Plus I am not really a glock fan, shot them several times and, too uncomfortable and blocky, kind of awkward trigger I thought.