Next Purchase?

[MolonLabe7]

I'm starting to look around a little bit for my next purchase. I already have 2 9mm guns (sig p226 and a glock 19 for EDC). Im looking for my next firearm, and I don't know if I should go with a .40 or .45 acp. I really like my glock and my sig. So my question is this

1.) What caliber would you go with

2.) What firearm in that caliber

Please give specific reasons why. Thanks a lot for the help INGO.

This firearm would not be for EDC, but could be used for home defense. I don't need it to be compact.

 

[Que]

If you don't have a 1911, there you go... .45, but only a 1911!

 

[MolonLabe7]

If you don't have a 1911, there you go... .45, but only a 1911!

If I went with a 1911, what brand would you recommend?

 

[Mackey]

Higher capacity .45 - other than 1911.
Like the Springfield Armory XD45
Just to get under Que's skin.

 

[MolonLabe7]

Higher capacity .45 - other than 1911.
Like the Springfield Armory XD45
Just to get under Que's skin.

Yeah, I have been looking at those and glock 21s

 

[deo62]

This will surely be runaway vote. I didn't know other calibers existed. Que speaks with wisdom. Mackey what is this other than 1911 you speak of?

 

[TopDog]

Everyone should own at least one 1911.

 

[worddoer]

Another vote for a 1911. I just like holding a sense of history. After the first 100 years it is still going strong.

The longer I have mine the more I like it. If you can, try one out before you buy. I am sure you will enjoy it. It is the measuring stick that all other pistols are compared to.

 

[WebSnyper]

Just curious, why does it have to be a different caliber?

Why not pick up another Glock 19, or a 17?

I guess I don't necessarily see the reason to have a ton of very different guns. Having several guns is good, I just see the benefit in having similar weapons/same platform for sharing mags, ammo, holsters, and for ease of training/operation.

 

[schick84]

Got to go with a 1911

 

[MolonLabe7]

Just curious, why does it have to be a different caliber?

Why not pick up another Glock 19, or a 17?

I guess I don't necessarily see the reason to have a ton of very different guns. Having several guns is good, I just see the benefit in having similar weapons/same platform for sharing mags, ammo, holsters, and for ease of training/operation.

I just want a little variety.

 

[katfishinking]

I feel just the opposite, I want a handgun in every caliber made. why limit yourself to only one? I have an XDs, .45. I would really like to get a colt 1911. maybe someday. until then, I will be quite happy with my XDs. oh, im happy with my sig. 9mm also. and the wifes bersa .380. also my FIL S&W .357. just my 2 cents though.

 

[WebSnyper]

I just want a little variety.

Not an issue, just curious when people say they want to buy a new gun, but don't know what they want, just something different.

 

[aaron580]

I agree everybody should own at least 1 1911. Im a HUGE glock person but I bought a remington R1, though I think it is going to be replaced with a kimber soon...

 

[ModernGunner]

I just want a little variety.

Just make sure you never tell your lady that!

Well, IF you go with a 1911, isn't there only one 'real' 1911? Colt.

I like shooting 1911's and their various clones, but not sure if I'll ever actually own one. I like my P-45. 1+ 14 / 15 (depending on *CLIP* used)

 

[guns and groceries]

Just curious, why does it have to be a different caliber?

Why not pick up another Glock 19, or a 17?

I guess I don't necessarily see the reason to have a ton of very different guns. Having several guns is good, I just see the benefit in having similar weapons/same platform for sharing mags, ammo, holsters, and for ease of training/operation.

Bingo! I just bought a G21sf yesterday for home defense to go along with my G30s for EDC. The G17 is the SHTF gun and I am looking for a beat to death G17, 19, or 26 to round out the party. Mags and platform were my thoughts too.

 

[terrythegamer]

Definitely have to say get a 1911 I only have a colt tho but would like to get others so i know what to compare against but you cant go wrong with the original a Colt

 

[DIRTROAD]

Combat 1911 lots of fun and a big bark

 

[You'll shoot your eye out]

I expect that my next purchase will be this afternoon at the grocery, We have nothing in the house for dinner.

 

[Que]

If I went with a 1911, what brand would you recommend?

That's another discussion entirely. Besides, I'm sure you wouldn't want to ruin your thread with a bunch of guys arguing over what's the best 1911. But, since you asked I will say that you get what you pay for. That's not to say a $500 1911 isn't a good gun, but it's certainly not as good as a Ed Brown or even a Springfield TRP. Just go to the LGS and look around. I'm certain you will find something that grabs you.