tax money= new gun, 9mm or 45?

[Mark-DuCo]

I would split the difference and go with a .40

 

[majew]

after doing some browsing I would really like to see and shoot the 19L but it would appear they are some what hard to find.

 

[MolonLabe7]

I would go with 9mm... cheaper ammo (if you can find it) both 9mm and 45 acp are getting scarce... but cheaper for target shooting and will still get the job done for personal defense. I'm thinking about getting a Glock 17 myself. its between that and an M&P 9mm

 

[Hohn]

IRS is holding back payment of them. But why would you have a tax return if you withhold the proper taxes throughout the year? I don't want the government holding onto my money!

Nothing like giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan of YOUR money, then having to jump through loopholes to get it back!

 

[Pinball81]

If you decide .45, just go for the a 1911! I realize your question was specific to Glock, but had throw it out there. In my mind, it's the "true" .45 experience. Just one man's opinion!

 

[majew]

My goal is get a kimber 1911 some time in the future but for right now a glock is more within my price range.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

My goal is get a kimber 1911 some time in the future but for right now a glock is more within my price range.

Have you found a specific Kimber you're interested in yet?

 

[majew]

Have you found a specific Kimber you're interested in yet?

No idea yet there are like 3 or 4 I'm interested in.

 

[Sniper 79]

I have converted to mostly all 45 shooting and reloading. I recently ran a match coarse with a barrowed gen 4 Glock and it was a great gun paired up with a serpa holster. I love my 1911 but that Glock would be my next choice. Nothing compares to a 45 round on steel targets.

 

[bob_dolemite]

The Gen4 Glock 21 is my favorite handgun (okay, maybe favorite autoloader). It's a big 'ol brick of a gun and I love it. I prefer its grip size over the 9's and I feel like I shoot it better as a result. I used to find .45acp on shelves more than 9mm but now I can't find anything. The low pressure .45 makes for a good reloading round. My next carry gun will be a Glock 30.

 

[Fletch]

Previous Glock was a model 19 in 9mm. Loved it, wish I still had it.

Currently carrying a 30 SF in .45 ACP. Love it, never getting rid of it.

Both are great guns, and I feel confident than any other variant in those calibers is also a great gun.

 

[baddyna96]

Have you thought about a .40 Cal? I have a Glock 27 and love it. Plus .40 isn't as hard to find these days.

 

[majew]

how many rounds is in a stand mag for a .40 glock?

 

[Bushwookie]

9mm, cheaper ammo if you can find it along with more practice time.

 

[waltherppk]

I just got a glock 30sf, and love it. The 9mm ammo is def cheaper if you can find it, but .45 ammo isn't priced outrageous. I can get a box of 50 fmj for around $28.

 

[Big Ram]

go with the glock 21. If you want a good carry weapon that's the way to go. if you want to have a new gun for the range go with the g19 but the stopping power of a 45 you can't argue with for a side arm. You might want to look into an xd 45 too. I own both a g22 and xd 45 tactical and I love them both however I like the trigger on the glock more.

 

[tackdriver47371]

Biggest difference I have found is size/feel. Go to a decent shop and put them in your hand. My favorite in a 45 for my hand is the full size XDM45 for the capacity and over all feel. Best fitting 45 I have handled is a taurus (I do not recall the model) only a 6+1 capacity. However I prefer a few more rounds. Best route is go physically handle several of various calibers. I have two favorites to carry. The XD or my old trusty PT940. Love them Both.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

how many rounds is in a stand mag for a .40 glock?

The standard factory magazine for a Glock 22 holds 15 rounds of .40. The Glock 17 factory magazine holds 17 rounds of 9mm.

 

[Hohn]

That'll take care of alot of bad guys right there.

One of the selling points for me of holding out for a Gen 4 glock was that it came with 3x mags instead of two. In this market, that easily makes it worth a little more cash.

Not too many factory .40s that let you load up 45 rounds straight outta the box.

This assumes no floor plate extensions, nor the 22-round "enhanced" capacity .40 Glock mags.

 

[Cowboy76]

I have a glock 19 that was my 1st carry gun, but I've always preferred a .45. I now carry a kahr cw45. Both are great guns. The kahr only holds 6+1, but it's a 45, it will take 1911 mags. I think it's a personal preferance. Remember your friends guns aren't their wifes go fondle their guns & see what you like.