Hello all!
This is my first post on this forum, but I've read a lot of threads from here over the past couple of years. Anyway, I'm looking at buying my next handgun with the focus of it being my HD handgun and SHTF sidearm should that need arise. I've pretty much decided on a striker fired 9mm, as that is what I have shot a lot of, and my current gun is of that category (shield 9mm for ccw).
Anyway, my question for you all is this: What size handgun should I be looking into? Many posts and videos I have seen favor the larger guns such as the glock 17, full size m&p, and the like. I've also seen a lot of favor for the 5 inch models for the extra velocity and sight radius. How do you all feel about this idea?
I'm curious because while many seem to like the larger handguns, it seems as though the mid size models would possibly be a better option. The glock 19 and new m&p 2.0 compact seem like very viable options. Also, special operations groups such as the Rangers and the SEALs have adopted the glock 19 for their hard-use lifestyles in that profession. Given this, why do many still seem to prefer the longer-barreled options?
I am just trying to narrow my focus for my next handgun and gather as much information about it as possible. I would really appreciate your input. Thanks in advance!
This is my first post on this forum, but I've read a lot of threads from here over the past couple of years. Anyway, I'm looking at buying my next handgun with the focus of it being my HD handgun and SHTF sidearm should that need arise. I've pretty much decided on a striker fired 9mm, as that is what I have shot a lot of, and my current gun is of that category (shield 9mm for ccw).
Anyway, my question for you all is this: What size handgun should I be looking into? Many posts and videos I have seen favor the larger guns such as the glock 17, full size m&p, and the like. I've also seen a lot of favor for the 5 inch models for the extra velocity and sight radius. How do you all feel about this idea?
I'm curious because while many seem to like the larger handguns, it seems as though the mid size models would possibly be a better option. The glock 19 and new m&p 2.0 compact seem like very viable options. Also, special operations groups such as the Rangers and the SEALs have adopted the glock 19 for their hard-use lifestyles in that profession. Given this, why do many still seem to prefer the longer-barreled options?
I am just trying to narrow my focus for my next handgun and gather as much information about it as possible. I would really appreciate your input. Thanks in advance!