What would you Purchase?

[Bad Voodoo]

USPc .45, very well built, lasts a long time if you take care of it and holds resale value very well. The USP is also the original polymer pistol.

+1

Or jump up to the more recent version HK45 Compact.

[tziggs]

Here is another vote for the M&P45. I've really liked mine.

[M1Atdk]

I always tell people buy what fits you best in the caliber you want.

[DDRH]

P2000 SA/DA .40 SW is awesome to shoot...i love it. MP45 i have one w/o safety, and it took awhile for me to get used to it, but she's a great shooter...accurate (although, it took me a while to get used to her...heavy trigger, and newb).

I've tried a G21C...recoil's very soft...even softer than the MP45...i was able to shoot it much more accurate than my MP45...but i don't like the grip as much

HK45 /c are awesome lookin' handguns...but never shot one, so i can't say...although i want one of each reeeeaaaaalll baaad.

get what u like and what u want. i have small/medium hands, skinny fingers (7.5 inches from thumb to pinky), Glock21 grip was a lil big...but it's a good grip too for my lil hands. at 1st i kinda regreted the MP45...but now, i can't part with her...ahahaha.

My next purchase will prbably be a P2000 or G19

[comandante costello]

If it fits your hand well, and you can afford it, nothing compares to the USP.

Edit: In terms of polymer .45s that is..

[InvictusManeo]

The Glock feels godawfull in my hand as well, and my .02 is on the XD. I have not had the opportunity to try an M&P in .45, and generally prefer a full-size over compact, so my opinion may be useless to you.

This I will say: do NOT get a gun that you can't hold/shoot comfortably based on rave reviews and peer pressure. It will make you enjoy shooting less altogether, so you won't go to the range as often and you won't be as prepared if (god forbid) you ever have to use the gun as intended by the designer.

[N6ATF]

USP

In a world of compromise: Glock.

[ojisan]

HK VP70 was the first plastic pistol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_&_Koch_VP70

For me, the Glocks point high.
For me, the HK USPs point low.
XD comes from Europe.

S&W M&P points like a 1911 and is US made. They now have one with a thumb safety that works like a 1911.

I would just get another 1911. Maybe a Para double stack (10+1) if you want more capacity. In a couple years, you should be able to buy full-cap mags for it (12, 13 or 14+1, depending on model).

[rodog]

+1 hk45 since you are le, you have that as an option that we mere mortals don't. I like the Glock 30 over the 21 and with the extended magazine, surprisingly comfortable and shoot better.

[randy]

HK had the first plastic pistol not glock.

I've shot the 2x4 of pistols that costs a ton to fix HK, the way too tall send it back if it breaks XD, the gun with the most parts available G21 and the new kid on the block the M&P.

I like the Glock because I'm old and have fat mags for it. If I didn't I'd buy an M&P hands down it shoots better for me.

[walter]

wanna sell your 1911? I may be interested

[biscuitninja]

Well I own two, both rock islands a officer and a basic 5". Both have tritium sights and updated triggers.... they both shoot well. I think I just talked myself out of it.... LOL...

[TonyKat]

Glock, M&P, XD

That's a HARD choice! No matter which you choose you won't be loosing out on anything. Just hold all three and go off of grip feel, one handed and two. Keep in mind though that Shot Show is just around the corner. Buying a pistol now kinda feels like buying a Mac right before MacWorld, but I'm such a hypocrite because a G19 is on my christmas list :-)

[windsheer]

If you are the type to take your gun apart and fix it yourself, the glock and the M&P are the only way to go. You can buy a dvd and parts and fix it without voiding your warrenty . Try orderng part for H&C ask you ocal range gunsmith these type of questions.

[N6ATF]

HK VP70 was the first plastic pistol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_&_Koch_VP70

Holy crap, not just the first plastic pistol, it was also an optional stock+select fire pistol.