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 So, I'm thinking about a 9mm... 
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A thought from an old guy...before you buy, hold a Browning High power in your hand and if you can shoot it. I have never liked the feel of a glock in my hand, they are great guns, but to ME, they just do not have the feel of a Browning or 1911 Colt. They are reliable, high cap, shoot small groups, easy for a good gun smith to tune (remove mag lock, so you can pull the trigger without a mag in, lighten trigger pull ect) LOTS of grips, sights, mags, and extras for them to really make it your gun. Also it is slim and is a great carry gun. good luck in finding just the right gun for you!


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A thought from an old guy...before you buy, hold a Browning High power in your hand and if you can shoot it. I have never liked the feel of a glock in my hand, they are great guns, but to ME, they just do not have the feel of a Browning or 1911 Colt. They are reliable, high cap, shoot small groups, easy for a good gun smith to tune (remove mag lock, so you can pull the trigger without a mag in, lighten trigger pull ect) LOTS of grips, sights, mags, and extras for them to really make it your gun. Also it is slim and is a great carry gun. good luck in finding just the right gun for you!


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You are absolutely right about the Hi-Power, 32 years ago a gunnery instructor put one in my hand and I've loved them ever since.
I like the 1911, but John-Moses refined it into the Hi-Power.

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(remove mag lock, so you can pull the trigger without a mag in, lighten trigger pull ect)


What GLOCKs have mag locks? Is it a regional or custom-order thing?

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The first gun I ever bought was a 9mm Browning in 1971 NIB for $114.50, and yes, it felt THAT good like you said. I still have that gun, and will never sell it. :D

P.S. The only thing that feels close to that good is an EAA 9mm, which is saying something, and it's higher capacity and DA/SA to boot, which makes it particularly good for CCW.


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glock+ipod wrote:
gunnerbmg wrote:
(remove mag lock, so you can pull the trigger without a mag in, lighten trigger pull ect)


What GLOCKs have mag locks? Is it a regional or custom-order thing?


I've never heard of a glock w/a mag lock...kinda defeats how to disassemble...unloaded dry-fire.


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226 or 229.

Bet my life on either.


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glock+ipod wrote:
gunnerbmg wrote:
(remove mag lock, so you can pull the trigger without a mag in, lighten trigger pull ect)


What GLOCKs have mag locks? Is it a regional or custom-order thing?


I've never heard of a glock w/a mag lock...kinda defeats how to disassemble...unloaded dry-fire.


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I am pretty sure he was referring to the mag lock on the HP


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You gotten the standard replies so far Glock/XD, both are valid options and of the two I'd go Glock strickly based on the trigger feel out of the bx. But look at the other options available there are a lot of great 9's out there.

I shot an M&P last week, great gun. The PX4 is another solid choice in the plastic gun group.

If you go all metal a 92 is a very solid pistol, you could also consider a para or springfield

Revolvers offer some options also and although I've not shot one the Taurus seem to get god reviews.

Try a bunch and see what you can shot and what you like. Everyone has their prefrences but only you can pick the gun to bet you life on.


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