Springfield Armory XD 40 is an excellent gun. Almost no recoil, field strips in seconds, easy to conceal, and the gun and its bullets are very affordable. I cannot speak highly enough about this weapon.
With regard to Taurus, I own Taurus Tracker .44 magnum, and I love it. This is one badass weapon. Taurus is the only gun company with a lifetime warranty on all of its weapons. I have never fired a Taurus semi-auto pistol, but I would say that its revolvers are not only better than Smith & Wesson, they are also quite a bit cheaper. I would imagine that the only people pooping on Taurus guns are the sales reps from other gun companies.
If you are looking for an excellent .40 cal handgun for concealed carry, take a look at the Taurus Millennium .40 cal. I just recently purchased the .45 cal edition, and I love it! It was a hard choice between the .40 and the .45, but I am just partial to the .45 myself... It is light, low profile and has excellent accuracy at the range... I recently looked into getting the .40 cal also... It is reasonable too... This past weekend, I saw it for $325 at a local gun show...
Good luck!!
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Oh, yeah... and the Sig Sauer P220 is another winner!! The Sig and the Taurus are my two carry sidearms... you can’t go wrong... Many people will not recommend Taurus because of the bad press it gets from Glock owners, but as an owner of both, I like the weight, grip, kick, and accuracy of the Taurus just as much as the Glock... I just didn’t have to pay as much for it! :) Also, I personally like my Millennium just as much as my Sig... They are both very reliable firearms... So, don’t let anyone sway your opinion before you have to opportunity to decide for yourself if Taurus is for you... :)
I have the Sig P229. Great piece, but hard to conceal. Nothing better than the trust 12 guage for home defense.
I have a Kimber Ultra Carry for warmer times of the year when thinner clothing won't totally conceal the Glock. The Kimber is a bit pricey for most people, but it's a great firearm. The best thing you can do, IMO, is go to a range where you can rent the types of guns you are looking at purchasing. Most of them will be in conditions of obvious use, so you can get an accurate idea of the weapon's performance after significant wear.
If you ever get into a self-defense situation, the gun you want to have in your hand is the one that feels right in your hand, and that you've practiced with so much it's practically all reflex.
If it’s for home defense only, I recommend a pump shotgun loaded with 00 buck.
For carry, your options are good. I like the Glock 23 but I usually carry a 38 snubbie.
I own a .40 Taurus PT100 in stainless I bought 16 years ago. I’ve fired at least 2500 rounds through it and have yet to have a misfire or jam with either FMJ’s or hollow points. It’s also been quite accurate and easy to disassemble and clean. It’s a spinoff of the Beretta 92 (both were produced in the same factory in Brazil). I also have a SigSauer 220 which is an excellent piece but a little more pricey. Taurus’s warranty makes it a win/win situation.
1. Most accurate at 20 feet.
2. Single shot kills perp.
3. Easy concealed carry in shoulder holster or on hip.
4. Smooth action.
5. Easy load. Reload.
6. Can handle load variations.
7. Price NO object.
Your thoughts?
Look at the S&W M&P models. I think you’ll like them a lot better than the Glocks. Glocks aren’t bad, but the M&P is replacing Glocks in many police departments around the country.
I’ve got the Glock 20 (10-mm). It is comparable to a .40 cal. However, the ammo cost is considerably more than a 9-mm or .38 cal. If you are looking to do a lot of target practice, go with the smaller caliber. If you are looking to stop a home invader, go with the higher one.
No and no.
The Springfield Armory XD is probably what you want. Think about it like a second generation Glock.
I love guns but Glocks are my last and bottom choice.
Glocks don’t fit my hand, and I don’t like their triggers, but would I trust my life to one? Yes.
Taurus... don’t get me started.
I suggest the glock 23. I have one and have carried it at times and it is comfortable on the skin, clothing and upholstery in home and automobile. And having carried the 40S&W in the form of a Glock 22 as a deputy I can say the caliber is real uncomfortable for bad guys. Was a deputy when a number of shootings were made by other officers in our department and most if not all to the best of my memory were one shot stops using speer lawman ammunition. Sorry I do not remember the specific load or bullet used.
Another feature of the glock is it’s resistance to sweat and other acidic oils that humans ooooooze during daily tasks. Thus unlike a really nice blue or so called stainless finish the glocks tenifer finish is tops for this utility PDW.
Highly recommend the Glock 23. Anything small IMO is subject to mini induced failure for quick double tap or failure drills. I don;t like the mini glocks. Compact 19/23’s are as small as I like for a glock.
For strictly home defence go with a .357.
If you want both home and carry, look for a “compact” .45.
And “compact” is subjective to each individual..
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