So I'm looking to purchase my first handgun and there are sooooo many options out there. This weekend I went to the range and shot a few different guns. Here is a list of the guns that I have shot. S&W M&P Shield 9mm and .40, S&W M&P Compact .40, Springfield XD .40 Service and Compact Service, Sig Sauer SP2022 .40, and Sig Sauer P229 9mm. I think that's about it.
Ideally, I would like to spend less than $600 and I am leaning towards a 9mm. I am still very new to shooting but I seemed to be more accurate with the 9mm's. Yeah the .40 are fun to shoot as well cause they pack more of a punch but I'd rather have a 9mm cause I feel more confident with them.
I really like how the Sig P229 shot but it's way out of my price range and a little too big to carry. I will be getting my handgun carry permit eventually so that is why I want a more compact gun.
Right now I am leaning towards the
S&W M&P 9mm Compact. The
Shield is a bit small in my hands but it would be great to carry because it is so thin. And the Shield is quite a bit cheaper than the Compact, but you get less rounds than the Compact.
This is a hard decision to make. Any hints or tips on deciding which to get?
Do you have a handgun that you carry? What kind? How do you like it?