the 1911 is becoming less and less popular. It seems things like Sig, walther, glock and HK being the new buzz on the block. 9mm is very popular for these high quality arms.

Now I have several 1911's and still carry them. There's a lot to be said for many of the modern designs but a good 1911 is just a thing of beauty and will perform great I got a Mark III Ruger for my boy mainly because it is like shooting a 22 cal 1911..heh

I've been waving back and forth on this topic.... I want to make a 9mm my first purchase but I have others telling me to go 40. caliber....

You guys are all making great points.....

But I think for all the reasons pointed out I will go with the 9mm .... I'm leaning towards a Sig226 as my first pistol but that is till up in the air...

Originally Posted by funkypunk97

But I think for all the reasons pointed out I will go with the 9mm .... I'm leaning towards a Sig226 as my first pistol but that is till up in the air...

A good quality 9mm, like the Sig226, will handle +P 9mm just fine, and with quality self-defense ammo, that's a good 'stopper,' if you can hit where you aim.

You can practice with lighter loaded FMJ's that are much cheaper and more pleasant to shoot, and you will practice more, enjoy it more, and likely become a better shooter, as a result.


Just my opinion.