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For those of you who have personally owned sidearm or sidearms. What is your favorite sidearm and why? What do you like about YOUR sidearm? Please refrain attacking the choices of others.
My favorite is my S&W Model 19 with 4" barrel. I like it because it is versatile and accurate. I can take a new shooter and have them shoot relatively well using .38spl +P, using full power .357 JHP rounds it has plenty of "stopping power" against the most determined of aggressors. Using 158gr JSP rounds I could take a deer out to about 100yds. If needed, and I never have to worry about magazine springs wearing out. Yes it has limited capacity, but I'm not trying to take Fallujah with it either.
My favorite is my S&W Model 19 with 4" barrel. I like it because it is versatile and accurate. I can take a new shooter and have them shoot relatively well using .38spl +P, using full power .357 JHP rounds it has plenty of "stopping power" against the most determined of aggressors. Using 158gr JSP rounds I could take a deer out to about 100yds. If needed, and I never have to worry about magazine springs wearing out. Yes it has limited capacity, but I'm not trying to take Fallujah with it either.
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I am a retired NYPD Police Officer. While I was on the job I carried a five shot SW Chief .38. Just before I retired we were finally authorized to carry 9mm off duty. I purchased a Glock 26 and have carried it almost everyday since 2001. I've tried the Ruger LCP but it's too small and my hands are just too damn big.
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SGT Charles Vernier
Nothing wrong with a .38 if you know how to use it. As an aside just before I left my Dept last year we got in a sample of M&P 9s with triggers designed to meet NYPD specs...WTF it's a wonder you guys hit anything!
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My preferred handgun is a full sized M&P 9mm. M&P series handguns feel good in my hand, simple to use, I shoot it well, and I have 18+ 1 in the mag.
In the warmer months I switch to an M&P Shield 9mm.
In the warmer months I switch to an M&P Shield 9mm.
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SGT Charles Vernier, good choice. Mine is stainless steel, but otherwise the same sidearm for the same reasons. My next favorite is my stainless Taurus Judge car gun.
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Glock 23 4th Gen. Great caliber, .40; Good size for CC, Compact; Good Capacity, 12+; fun to shoot and ammo is relatively inexpensive.
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Agreed on all accounts. My first Glock from the late 90s. Never had an issue and still carry it off duty.
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Nice Choice.. Very dependable, Limited Capacity ?? I figure if you don't hit target with 6 rounds.. maybe you better use a Grenade !!
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I carry a para ordnance 1911 hi cap .45 acp and love it the weight the grip feel frame size and everything fits me perfectly.
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