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Someone recommended to me that I just pick one handgun platform that fit me best, and train extensively with that platform. That way I wouldn't have to deal with buying different mags and holsters for every handgun I had. + The money I spend on other guns could be spent on ammo and training. (I really want to go to one of Magpul, Clint Smith, or Larry Vicker's classes. I heard Front Site teaches a modified weaver, but I shoot iso)
Soooo I was debating between CZ P-01, Glock 19, and S&W M&P 9mm. I made my way to the local gun store and groped them all. The P-01 seemed solid, and pointed well, but I didn't like it so much that I could overlook the small slide and lack of aftermarket support. I've shot the G19, but something about the grip and trigger bothered me. The S&W M&P 9mm felt and pointed much better in my hands, so that ruled out the Glock.
But...
A case over I saw a Loaded Parkerized 9109 1911 calling to me.
I have always liked the 1911 platform, but had always assumed that they would be super expensive, maintenance intensive, and expensive to feed. (But I realized that the .45acp loads at the local range are only $2 more than the 9mm)
The 1911 also has 3 less rounds than the M&P.
Soooo...If my goals are to attend a bunch of training classes to git gud (after I build my AR, which I start after finish my first pistol platform), and to become extremely proficient, would you recommend a M&P 9mm or SA 1911? Which would be a better combat pistol? (I put more emphasis on shot placement than ballistics) Is the extra $200 I shell out worth the cost for shooting .45 and having a nicer trigger and all steel frame? What are the pros and cons for each gun?
I've been racking my brain for the entire day, unable to pay attention in class, and it's killin me
Soooo I was debating between CZ P-01, Glock 19, and S&W M&P 9mm. I made my way to the local gun store and groped them all. The P-01 seemed solid, and pointed well, but I didn't like it so much that I could overlook the small slide and lack of aftermarket support. I've shot the G19, but something about the grip and trigger bothered me. The S&W M&P 9mm felt and pointed much better in my hands, so that ruled out the Glock.
But...
A case over I saw a Loaded Parkerized 9109 1911 calling to me.
I have always liked the 1911 platform, but had always assumed that they would be super expensive, maintenance intensive, and expensive to feed. (But I realized that the .45acp loads at the local range are only $2 more than the 9mm)
The 1911 also has 3 less rounds than the M&P.
Soooo...If my goals are to attend a bunch of training classes to git gud (after I build my AR, which I start after finish my first pistol platform), and to become extremely proficient, would you recommend a M&P 9mm or SA 1911? Which would be a better combat pistol? (I put more emphasis on shot placement than ballistics) Is the extra $200 I shell out worth the cost for shooting .45 and having a nicer trigger and all steel frame? What are the pros and cons for each gun?
I've been racking my brain for the entire day, unable to pay attention in class, and it's killin me
You don't need a dozen handguns but I say buy the one that calls you the most and save up for the other. The two handle so close to the same that training for one will apply to the other.
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