Hello all,
Maybe I should have said "the Ruger 10/22 or Marlin 60 or Remington 700 or AK or FAL of handguns?"
Basically, I'm looking for this in a pistol: Something that is a classic, proven design, crazy reliable, still in current production, easily repaired/maintained and has parts easily sourced for it, in a common caliber, and is easy/comfortable to shoot. I suppose that last one depends on how it feels in my hands, but I'm looking for a pistol that meets the above requirements. I reaaaaly like how the Springfield XD9 feels in my hands, but kinda wonder if it is too complicated (little parts indicating this and that and showing this and telling you that) and would be better off with something dead simple. I'm a fan of "less is more" when it comes to engineering....simpler seems to often be better in life, so I'm leaning somewhat Glock despite the greater comfort of the XD.
I'm accumulating a "gun base" (no specific use other than covering the bases...pistol, small rifle, shotgun, large bolt rifle, etc..) and am trying to get the basics...hence the Remington 870/Ruger 10/22 reference, as those are kind of my benchmarks within their type/caliber. As it stands now I have an old Springfield .30-06 and a new Remington 870 Marine Magnum, but would like to get a pistol as well as a .22 rifle to fill out the bunch. I'm kinda leaning towards a pistol ...almost purchased a CZ 452 rifle this week as I don't have a .22 yet, but thought a pistol might be the smarter choice to get first.
Your recommendations are most welcome.
Thanks!
Maybe I should have said "the Ruger 10/22 or Marlin 60 or Remington 700 or AK or FAL of handguns?"
Basically, I'm looking for this in a pistol: Something that is a classic, proven design, crazy reliable, still in current production, easily repaired/maintained and has parts easily sourced for it, in a common caliber, and is easy/comfortable to shoot. I suppose that last one depends on how it feels in my hands, but I'm looking for a pistol that meets the above requirements. I reaaaaly like how the Springfield XD9 feels in my hands, but kinda wonder if it is too complicated (little parts indicating this and that and showing this and telling you that) and would be better off with something dead simple. I'm a fan of "less is more" when it comes to engineering....simpler seems to often be better in life, so I'm leaning somewhat Glock despite the greater comfort of the XD.
I'm accumulating a "gun base" (no specific use other than covering the bases...pistol, small rifle, shotgun, large bolt rifle, etc..) and am trying to get the basics...hence the Remington 870/Ruger 10/22 reference, as those are kind of my benchmarks within their type/caliber. As it stands now I have an old Springfield .30-06 and a new Remington 870 Marine Magnum, but would like to get a pistol as well as a .22 rifle to fill out the bunch. I'm kinda leaning towards a pistol ...almost purchased a CZ 452 rifle this week as I don't have a .22 yet, but thought a pistol might be the smarter choice to get first.
Your recommendations are most welcome.
Thanks!
