[TriLUG] OT: Guns

[Warren Myers]

I personally don't like the feel of the glock and would recommend the
Springfield XD - I have one in 45acp with the 5" tactical barrel.

WMM

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 2:22 PM, Robert Dale <robdale at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM, Jim Tuttle <jjtuttle at trilug.org> wrote:
> > I'm thinking about buying a Glock 22, but have never fired either a
> > Glock or a .40S&W pistol.  Anyone know where I can try one?  A couple of
> > larger questions I have are 1) are there any recommended ranges in the
> > area and 2) anyone ever take a pistol course in the area?
> >
> > I've got a very small 9mm and was thinking about a .45ACP, a caliber I
> > have experience with, but the Glock 22 seems pretty highly recommended.
> >  However, in a crisis (such as a zombie attack), it seems like a more
> > common caliber would be much more useful, thus recommending a .45.  I
> > was thinking of the Glock 21.
>
> I'd go with the .40 - the kick of a 9, the punch of a 45 (or
> thereabouts).  I've never liked Glocks much, the grip angle is too
> sharp for me and they're too light.  I prefer Springfield Armory XD
> compact.  Although my favorite is the Steyr M40.
>
> > Also, anyone have a concealed carry permit in the area?
>
> I looked at them several years ago.  There are so many restrictions on
> where/when you can carry it seems almost moot, unlike the free land of
> PA - have $19 + state ID, will carry.
>
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