new gun?

[willpruitt]

I'm looking to buy another gun. I already have a ruger 45, and I am lookin for something just a little smaller. Anybody have any ideas on what kind I should be looking at? I'm open to all ideas. Thanx

 

[Cotillion]

Perhaps later I can help you pick out some undies too?!

Let me save a couple dozen people the trouble , get a glock

 

[Keykutter]

A Glock

See how much help you'll get here?

Asking that question will only give you doubts about something you may otherwise love.

For every 'this gun is great', you'll get three, 'oh, that gun sucks'.

It's hard for you to draw a conclusion by what you read here other than the conclusion that you need to go to shows and shops, follow what you know and hope for the best.

Good Luck!

I personally think a Sig is the way to go but just watch and see the following post's. By the way, I'm about to buy a Kimber for a change. Guess I'll figure out if that was the right choice too!

KK

 

[Supernois]

I like my Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm full frame. Sig is also a nice choice.

 

[cartisdm]

I recently purchased a Kimber Raptor Pro II and I love it. Still chambered in a .45 but very concealable if in the right holster. The 4" has a full sized grip so lots of time on the range is still very comfortable.

 

[aj's 40 cal]

pffft glocks are not the only gun one should look at, i say look at M&P by smith and wesson ( i have the .40) or springfield XD's (i carry a subcompact .40) or sig's. trust me look at glocks also cause they are great guns, just not the ONLY gun.

good luck!

 

[Cotillion]

Don't leave out the option of a nice revolver! A .357 snub is a thing of beauty. The ruger LCR is a nice piece

 

[ironmike86]

What's your budget? How much smaller? Pocket? What caliber same =.45? 9mm?
You like your Ruger? Look at a Lc9 or lcp 380. Or a Glock G27

 

[rifleshooter474]

Myself I just bought a S&W PPK/S .380 there are times when I need a much smaller carry then my Glock 23 or my HK USP.45acp. The PPK/S .380 fills the bill.

 

[JohnLM]

I'm looking to buy another gun. I already have a ruger 45, and I am lookin for something just a little smaller. Anybody have any ideas on what kind I should be looking at? I'm open to all ideas. Thanx

Try Ruger SR40 or a Ruger SR9c

 

[fudo]

There are so many good guns out there, you need to look around and see what appeals to you. I've got semi-autos, revolvers, single shots... different guns for different occasions.

 

[Shawn Jarman]

Well?, I wont suggest a glock, because, I'm not a fan, they are a good firearm, just not my style of firearm I like, As for size of firearm?, that can be tricky, for a carry firearm, I wont carry anything smaller than a 45, If it's for target shooting or ??, than, size really would'nt matter to much, not sure of your experience in firearm, you should try out as many as you can, to get the right fit for you, some ranges have rental's you can use, good luck with your search

 

[sourdough44]

H&K p2000sk LEM trigger, 40 or 9mm, take your pick.

 

[longslide10]

How about a Kimber Solo or Kahr MK9 elite for auto's and a lt wt snub in 357 for revolver and why not carry one as a backup to the 45

 

[BattleSwine]

You didn't say which Ruger 45..... They make several in 45ACP , 45LC, and 454.... Or what your intended purpose. Makes it hard to give you accurate recommendations.

 

[Grapevinebill]

Beretta 92 series is a wonderful platform. It goes bang the same as a glock, everytime you pull the trigger.

 

[Providence Ranch]

Beretta 92 series is a wonderful platform. It goes bang the same as a glock, everytime you pull the trigger.

The problem with a most guns isn't whether a bullet comes out when you press the trigger. It's with the dozen or so other operations that are SUPPOSED to happen AFTER each round is fired, where a lot of guns fall apart. The 1911 comes handily to mind here. I have fired several, and witnessed numerous more fired extensively, and they are notorious for "failure to feed" and "failure to eject" (stovepipe) malfunctions. I will never intentionally own one for this reason. (I think I stand to inherit one someday, at which point I will have to decide whether I keep it for sentimental value, or sell it.) 1911 owners, no offense here, just stating my own personal observations. I'm not hatin'.

Anyway, I choose Glock for the above reasons. No gun is flawless, but Glock is the top contender for it. Springfield XD and S&W M&P are two other excellent choices. I wouldn't look farther than that. Sig, by my estimation, has a little ways to go with reliability and ease of function. Plus, they feel bulky to me. And I'm a Glock owner!

 

[mrose41]

I won't deny that Glocks are nice weapons. However, there are many nice weapons like the Ruger SR9C and 40, several Sigs, the M&P series, and several nice Springfields (XD, XDM, and the sub compacts along with the EMP).