Mathias Jones
New member
Brand new member with a question about safeties, toddlers, and weapon selection.
I’m looking for as subcompact .40 caliber. This will be my first automatic handgun; therefore I’m a little unsure in what features I want. I spend a lot of time in the woods and on the water and would like a small lightweight sidearm with respectable firepower I can tote along. Also to note, when not in the field, the weapon will serve for home defense.
Considerations: Safety is a big one. My 3 year old accompanies me on some trips and he’s bad about getting into things. I’m a responsible gun owner and safe, but I’m not sure if a particular safety or lock would provide an advantage and peace of mind. Is there anything in particular I should look for in a weapon? At home, I can easily keep the gun out of his reach, but on back country trips...
After some research I got settled on a Taurus Millennium Pro, but said research also brought up questions about the weapon’s reliability. What I liked about the Taurus was the light weight (18.7oz), the thumb safety and the proprietary lock system that renders the weapon inoperable and the price is nice. BUT, after much reading on 3rd gen Millennium’s reliability, I don’t completely trust that I’ll be satisfied with the weapon’s function. I’m starting to look at other pistols, but I’m not sure how comfortable I am with their safety features or lack of safety features. My next choice would be Springfield’s XD subcompact. Should I get over not having a thumb safety available and go with the XD? & if I go with the XD and don’t have a lockable weapon, what do you do with a weapon when sleeping in the backcountry with a 3 year old? If I go with the XD or Glock, I’d have to have to carry a separate trigger lock when sleeping in the tent.
Suggestions?
Thanks for any help in the matter.
I’m looking for as subcompact .40 caliber. This will be my first automatic handgun; therefore I’m a little unsure in what features I want. I spend a lot of time in the woods and on the water and would like a small lightweight sidearm with respectable firepower I can tote along. Also to note, when not in the field, the weapon will serve for home defense.
Considerations: Safety is a big one. My 3 year old accompanies me on some trips and he’s bad about getting into things. I’m a responsible gun owner and safe, but I’m not sure if a particular safety or lock would provide an advantage and peace of mind. Is there anything in particular I should look for in a weapon? At home, I can easily keep the gun out of his reach, but on back country trips...
After some research I got settled on a Taurus Millennium Pro, but said research also brought up questions about the weapon’s reliability. What I liked about the Taurus was the light weight (18.7oz), the thumb safety and the proprietary lock system that renders the weapon inoperable and the price is nice. BUT, after much reading on 3rd gen Millennium’s reliability, I don’t completely trust that I’ll be satisfied with the weapon’s function. I’m starting to look at other pistols, but I’m not sure how comfortable I am with their safety features or lack of safety features. My next choice would be Springfield’s XD subcompact. Should I get over not having a thumb safety available and go with the XD? & if I go with the XD and don’t have a lockable weapon, what do you do with a weapon when sleeping in the backcountry with a 3 year old? If I go with the XD or Glock, I’d have to have to carry a separate trigger lock when sleeping in the tent.
Suggestions?
Thanks for any help in the matter.