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If you only have 500 to spend on a polymer 40 which would you choose and why?

Glock 22/23
Smith & Wesson M&P
Springfield XD40
Sig Pro 2022/2023
HK USP
Some other polymer 40

$500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol. (Read 12521 times)

Kingkeoni

$500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« on: December 08, 2011, 01:00:24 AM »
You can only choose one.

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myanmar1

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2011, 01:57:14 AM »
I voted Glock, and i own an XDM40.
I like the trigger on the glock better, the
trigger on the XDM doesn't break as crisp
As the Glock.
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Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2011, 04:36:05 AM »
I chose Glock jus cuz I'm lookin for another one. :)
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sirkaiks

$500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2011, 05:11:21 AM »
glock

Heavies

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2011, 05:54:11 AM »
If I were to get a plastic pistol, glock gets my vote.
I like simple things, less things for me to break.

Inspector

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2011, 06:18:27 AM »
I like my Gen 1 Glock 17. Hard to beat the original!
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clshade

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2011, 06:52:40 AM »
XD - because the grip angle on the glocks never felt right to me.

I own one in 45. Fun gun.

Kingkeoni

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2011, 07:22:26 AM »
I also chose Glock.

I have fired and tested all of the above pistols and for me, the Glock feels perfect in my hands and points straight for me.
Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.

Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.

GZire

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2011, 08:01:57 AM »
I'm going with S&W M&P.  Grip is smaller and better suited for me.  The overall gun is nice and sleek.

vooduchikn

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2011, 08:13:53 AM »
glock.

If you don't like the grip angle on the Gen3, get a Gen4.
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Pit808

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2011, 08:17:02 AM »
I'm going with S&W M&P.  Grip is smaller and better suited for me.  The overall gun is nice and sleek.
+1
I shoot my m&p way better than my old glock.
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onfloat

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2011, 03:48:49 PM »
Beretta PX4 Storm. The grip feels good, low recoil, and accurate. DA/SA or DA only.

Ganksti59

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2012, 08:58:17 PM »
Just bought a xd40sc :shaka:

Cougar8045

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2012, 09:05:44 PM »
I voted XD, because I like the grip safety for a carry gun.
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Dblnaknak

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2012, 09:38:00 PM »
At the current prices in hawaii, youre going to need more then $500. I have a glock 23 and a H&K USP. Id say H&K because, im my opinion, is more accurate than my glock 23.

Cougar8045

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2012, 10:53:05 PM »
Beretta PX4 Storm. The grip feels good, low recoil, and accurate. DA/SA or DA only.
I looked at one a while back and didn't like the cut of it's jib, but I looked at some more reviews tonight, and I'm changing my vote.  I have a Beretta Cougar (surprise, surprise), and it's awesome, so I think the direct descendant of that pistol would be grand.  Plus, the thing I don't like about Glocks is that they have no manual safety, which is why the XDs have appealed to me, they seem like a good compromise between a tupperware gun and the type of service pistol I prefer.  However, why compromise at all, if I can get the action type I like (DA/SA), safety I trust, from a manufacturer I've been nothing but tickled with? 
I'm just a fluffy white bunny rabbit who lost his way. 

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Kingkeoni

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2012, 11:09:54 PM »
Beretta PX4 Storm. The grip feels good, low recoil, and accurate. DA/SA or DA only.
I looked at one a while back and didn't like the cut of it's jib, but I looked at some more reviews tonight, and I'm changing my vote.  I have a Beretta Cougar (surprise, surprise), and it's awesome, so I think the direct descendant of that pistol would be grand.  Plus, the thing I don't like about Glocks is that they have no manual safety, which is why the XDs have appealed to me, they seem like a good compromise between a tupperware gun and the type of service pistol I prefer.  However, why compromise at all, if I can get the action type I like (DA/SA), safety I trust, from a manufacturer I've been nothing but tickled with?

Do I sense a purchase coming up?
Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.

Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.

Cougar8045

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #17 on: January 26, 2012, 11:32:23 PM »
Beretta PX4 Storm. The grip feels good, low recoil, and accurate. DA/SA or DA only.
I looked at one a while back and didn't like the cut of it's jib, but I looked at some more reviews tonight, and I'm changing my vote.  I have a Beretta Cougar (surprise, surprise), and it's awesome, so I think the direct descendant of that pistol would be grand.  Plus, the thing I don't like about Glocks is that they have no manual safety, which is why the XDs have appealed to me, they seem like a good compromise between a tupperware gun and the type of service pistol I prefer.  However, why compromise at all, if I can get the action type I like (DA/SA), safety I trust, from a manufacturer I've been nothing but tickled with?

Do I sense a purchase coming up?
There's always a purchase coming up, but I still haven't gotten around to selling the bike.  Or doing my taxes...  Hey!  I need to do my tax return and get my refund check!   :geekdanc:
I'm just a fluffy white bunny rabbit who lost his way. 

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DonRow

$500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2012, 06:27:30 AM »
I've shot the Glock, it was nice. I shot Berette's good guns. I shot the XD and liked it a lot, more for the safety features but I thought it was a nice firing gun also. I guess it's a matter of preference.

Kingkeoni

Re: $500 to spend on a .40S&W polymer pistol.
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2012, 08:56:05 AM »
I don't mind the XD but I feel like the grip safety is more of a "feel good" gimmick than anything else.

Most people that can hold a gun properly will disengage it without even knowing.

But I do like the way it feels and shoots.

I don't really like manual safeties on SD guns.

The biggest reason why is that I shoot many different guns and having to think about where the safety is (because murphys law says it will he engaged when I need the gun in an emergency) is not an option for me.
Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.

Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.