Thread: Help me pick my 9mm

After a couple of years of research I have decided on a 9mm. A 9mm HydroShock will stop an individual as well as a 40 or 45 but without the kick and gaping wound cavity. I guess I should say that my objective is to incapacitate rather than kill. Its just easier on the karma. If I need to kill I have the option but incapacitate first.

Anyway here are the choices.

Glock 19

Springfield XD9

If you have pros and cons let me know.

I guess that my point is that 40 and 45 do more damage, have more penetration, and are just too much for me.

I live in an apartment and at least with a 9mm it may go through a wall, but not nearly as far as it would with a 40 or 45. I'd rather have the option of putting a third round downrange when the first 2 did not work.

Always keep searching for that bullet that works.

I think the XD-9 is a far better choice, but since they have different grip angles I would say you should check out both and see which one points more naturally. Hold eyes closed and point, open eyes.

If you have no intention of carrying; the Glock is a great choice.

I have the intention to carry and both fit real well. I have not tried the eyes closed thing but I will.

Why not carry a Glock? I know that they are huge and I have thought about a 1911 style 9mm for a single stack instead of the double stack.

Glock model 27 in .40S&W caliber.

Glock's are alright. Of the 2 you have listed, I think I would pick up the Glock.

When I have the means ($$) I intend to pick up the Sig 229 DAK (LINK)

Also, it's available in 9mm, 357SIG, and .40S&W, and holds 13 rds in 9mm, and 12 rds in 357/.40.

The DAK system is also REALLY nice as well. You might have already seen it, but if not, I would advise checking it out.

I'm a Glock fan but I'm also an odd cookie by liking the .357 Sig round. The Glock 32 would be the G19 equivalent and is a nice fit where as the 33 is too small.

Really, though, I'd worry more about carry style first. I used to carry a G31 easily concealed but I had a lot of advantages with my carry method. On the occasion I couldn't carry such a large frame I had to use something else that was more of a compromise like my Walther PPK in a pocket holster.

You might find that one suits you more than other based off of such factors. If you're looking only to have one firearm, finding the one that suits you in the most situations and is prefered the most is going to be tougher than just contemplating the pros and cons of stopping power.

A good revolver is always a nice choice too. I don't know why people don't like them so much. A Ruger SP101 or something like it in .357 Magnum (can always use .38s in it when you don't want to use the magnums) is another way to go.

I think you should go with a .44 Automag.

Sorry, I was supposed to explain the reason for my choice, wasn't I?

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