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08-30-2015, 03:52 PM
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Glocks are actually pretty good guns. They even have models in .45 ACP. Polymer guns are legit, be it Glock, Sig, Springfield, or S&W M&P. The old standards of Colt, Ruger, and S&W aren't the only ones to go by anymore. I'm still apprehensive of anything made by Taurus though.
Here's some fun stuff about the 9mm vs. .45 ACP debate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomps...3LaGarde_Tests https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_FBI_Miami_shootout http://www.defensivecarry.com/forum/...hard-data.html http://www.tactical-life.com/gear/45.../#bsum-buffoni (dubious source) http://looserounds.com/2014/09/21/fb...ning-division/ http://backwoodshome.com/blogs/Massa...4/01/20/memes/ http://blog.cheaperthandirt.com/9mm-...y-replace-9mm/ http://www.grandviewoutdoors.com/gun...-pistol-round/ Something tells me this debate won't be settled anytime soon, barring the introduction of phased plasma weapons in the 40-watt range. In general, loading 9mm +P in 127-147 grain hollowpoints (if even an option in your state) will do a pretty good job against a person. .45ACP +P in 230 grain is generally overkill. Being able to stop a dude cranked out on meth and PCP with either in one or two shots is dubious unless you've trained properly and extensively or get really lucky. Even then, not so much. If you're shooting cheap ass Blazer rounds out of either, your mileage may vary. | ||
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08-30-2015, 05:41 PM
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08-30-2015, 07:06 PM
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I agree, glocks are solid guns. They just never really caught my eye, not a fan of their design. But I have read they are very rugged and can withstand a good amount of abuse. If I ever catch a good deal on one though I'll pick one up, just out of curiousity.
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08-30-2015, 07:21 PM
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08-30-2015, 07:24 PM
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08-30-2015, 08:50 PM
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I used to dislike the Beretta 92, but later came to realize that my dislike was largely due to the ones I had experience with being beaten up ill maintained pieces of military junk. Then again, I served in a unit that had some of the worst firearms and firearm-maintenance I had ever seen (or ever saw after). It was downright appalling. I could write a book about it. Heard an IG inspection eventually ironed it out.
Recently for a security gig, I got a chance to mess around with a Taurus PT92 SS, which I got on loan from a colleague of mine (this was before they changed the state law about that). At first I was pretty apprehensive about it (heard a number of Taurus horror stories in the past), and I normally carry a very different piece, but this time I had to go to 9mm for the job due to insurance and logistics concerns (which were rather pointless anyway, as the gig was very uneventful). After getting to familiarize myself with it (and put some rounds downrange), it wasn't bad at all. I was given advice that, if I ever got one myself, to get after market magazines for it though. Apparently the factory ones were awful. Not sure what brand of mags my friend had. I forgot to ask. | ||
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08-30-2015, 09:55 PM
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I got a 40 caliber taurus in a trade. The gun was actually pretty decent but the magazine sucks ass. It was literally painful to even load cartridges in. The metal edges are not erginomically friendly and it hurts to load rounds. I traded it off for another nice pistol.
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08-30-2015, 11:38 PM
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