Been looking for a non concealed carry sidearm for a while now. This unit seems to fit the bill, 40 calibre, high capaciy clip, SA/DA trigger....and the price is right. I like the way the gun feels in my hand and the way i fires. The accuracy is awesome and it one of the better mid range priced guns out there....(I dont like glocks feel, thoguh they are a geat gun, that was my other choice) http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=100&category=Pistol I carry a gun most everywhere, but the current gun I carry is a S&W 30 airweight, and my ol lady wants it back!!!! So this oughta take its place just fine. Open carry is legal in my state (MO) and i do practice my right to carry at all times!!!
Well then maybe where I live is different. I don't have to worry about stuff like this. Most I have to worry about is tornadoes and thunderstorms.
Well at least your NOT looking at small bore weapons. The only reason for a small bore weapon that I can think of, is that you cannot shoot straight and you need the additional ammo. (Then you shouldn't own a gun anyway). So because your looking at a Large Bore weapons, I'm gonna assume that you can shoot straight. But lets go a little bigger. I own four Colt 45's, Great weapons. The Combat Commander has an 8+1 capacity and with a 4-1/4-inch barrel is the shortest of my 45's. The Double Eagle is also an 8+1 but with the traditional 5-inch barrel. The Double Eagle is my only Double Action Colt ACP The next 2 are traditional Colts. The M1911A1 and the Gold Cup. Both have a 7 round capacity with the traditional 5-inch barrel. Test fire a Combat Commander. You'll fall in Love.
I will try out the colts one day. They are good weapons. I dont own any or know anyone who has one at this time however....the 1911 design is an awesome and time tested gun,,,well worth owning.... The reason i like this Taurus is due to the size, accuracy and feel of the gun. I dont need 50 rounds in a clip to hit a target. I am rather well educated in the use of a side arm. i practice quick draws in various positions and techniques every week with a few different handguns.....Those of which are too large to comfortably carry on my side at all times. Those are both 44's I am fairly accurate in a quick draw situation....30 feet, 6-9 inch grouping when drwn from the holster and shot at hip level....that wil put a Bad guy down everytime I always aim for center mass, then head shots secondary in my trials. The taurus has a nice size that is easily carried wherever I go, without interfiorening in a seating position whether in a car or restaruant chair. the reliability is also paramont...it works...at least from everyone i have talked too..... I have looked at less expensive weapons. They may do well most of the time, but i want a gun that WORKS wheni need it. My life or someone elses may depend on it. I do want to make one thing clear here though...I AINT lookin to shoot anyone....That is NOT my goal. I want to have the means to prevent harm to me or others if the situation dictates it. I would rather just "show " my gun and have the situation diffused as opposed to drawing down on a person.....It woulsd be hard dealing with the taking of a life...but i would do it in a second if needed....
here ya go viking some info for ya http://www.hkpro.com/uspc.htm highly recommend them for the type of gun you are looking for. I mean your variant choices are endless. 9 Style varients with 4 different ammo varients. You can do 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, or .357 SIG (one of my favorites). Its small, packs a punch, and very reliable.. H&K quality at its finest.
Interesting. I have seen these before. Never looked too close at them. I have never heard anything bad about them either. The taurus I am looking at can be had for around 400 bucks, what is the price rrange of the HK's?
here is another review of it http://dhimmification.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/hk-usp-compact-9mm-a-review/ I am going to check to see what the current prices are for these guys and post again once i find out. Its been a few years since ive been handgun shopping.
Well from what I can see the MSRP is around 800 bucks. Most gun stores will sell under the MSRP though I am sure you know. They do offer a USP Tactical Compact which was designed for the special forces but they cost around a grand to get. So you are looking at spending more money than the current pistol you are looking at. Although, if you can, call around to some places and see if you can test one out to see just how good it really is.. and if it warrants the extra price. To me they do.. but that's just my opinion. You need to feel one and squeeze off a few rounds to really understand why they are that expensive.
Good points dave. I haver held many -a - guns in my hand. Alot of them feel "smallish" to me. The glocks dont feel right, although they are useable. The S&W didnt work for me at all, the kel tecs are not my style, and the Hi points and jennings...ya right!!!!! Those guns are a bit over my price range!!! The Taurus has an excellent reputation for accuracy and reliability form everyone I have discussed this with. I would like to spend more on a gun, but the fact of the matter is i have to feed my family besides protecting it!!! LOL!!!!! Now, With that said, a few things to consider with the HK's....what is it with them that makes them so high dollar?
If you can't afford it then you can't afford it lol.. no problem there. It's like buying a camaro vs a vette. Both can get you around town. Both go pretty fast. The vette is just built a bit better when it comes to that high performance. Is it worth the extra money? Some say yes .. some say no. With the H&K.. you are buying just that.. an H&K .. the same people who built the MP5 and countless other excellent weapons. You know the quality is there. Reliablilty.. Accuracy? I figure if the special forces use USP pistols.. it's prolly good enough for us. If money is tight than the gun you were looking at should work. Plus maybe the wife won't be as mad when she sees the price tag.
