there have been a bunch of breakins around our neighborhood, and now this past week there was a double murder just a block away.
i worry about my wife being home with my son and me at work, and then at night.

ive been looking into getting a handgun and have narrowed it down and was wondering if anybody has any advice or has used either.

H&K USP-40
SIG P226-40

id like to keep it at a 40 cal as my wife might have to shoot it, but i want more stopping power then the 9mm.

i have been around guns all my life and know how to shoot comfortably and accutatly, but this is the first hand gun ive owned.

thanks in advance

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eclipse982nrRST "its actually lightish red"
RoninEclipse2G "yeah, they already have a color for that... it's called PINK"

I did a little searching, but if it were me I'd choose the SIG. It would serve its purpose without a doubt. My old man has a P226 and I've never fired a handgun that felt as good as this one. It just feels completely right to me. Thats just my opinion however.

http://www.remtek.com/arms/sig/model/226/226.htm

http://www.remtek.com/arms/hk/civ/usp/40/usp40.htm

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I own a USP 40, It is by far the most reliable handgun I own; Next to my 1911's of course. It has good stopping power and low recoil; making it ideal for the wifey too. It is easy to break down and clean as well. Ammo is a little pricey; (especially right now) but as more law enforcement agencies are adopting the .40 S&W over the the 9mm parabellum, prices should start to drop. It's too bad you're not local or I'd take you to the range and let you shoot it.

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"Don't fear the weapon, fear the soul of the warrior using it."
"My CEL only goes off when i remove my battery."

Best sum up of working on a 2GNT
DR1665- "#5. Spike that motherfucker on the garage floor and grab a beer. You deserve it."


Ahhhh Priceless . . .
eclipse982nrRST "its actually lightish red"
RoninEclipse2G "yeah, they already have a color for that... it's called PINK"

Out of your choices, sig.

I would go to the local range with your girl and rent a bunch of guns in .40cal and see which ones you like. They usually charge a reasonable hourly rate for as many guns as you want to try, plus ammo, and you don't have to clean them afterward.

The handgun my g/f chose was nothing like what I expected her to want. For example racking the slide on a semi-auto Glock or Springfield XD was too difficult, and she liked larger steel frames because they had less recoil.

Also consider an 18" shotgun instead of a handgun. Far easier to use, about half as expensive, and safer indoors.

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"Don't fear the weapon, fear the soul of the warrior using it."
"My CEL only goes off when i remove my battery."

Best sum up of working on a 2GNT
DR1665- "#5. Spike that motherfucker on the garage floor and grab a beer. You deserve it."


Ahhhh Priceless . . .
eclipse982nrRST "its actually lightish red"
RoninEclipse2G "yeah, they already have a color for that... it's called PINK"

I'd suggest you check out the JUDGE by Taurus. This is the next weapon on my list to purchase. I think it'd be easier for you wife to handle as well since it's a revolver. I watched a little lady at the range fire one and she had no problems at all. I expected much more recoil from it. I wouldn't want it as a carry weapon but it would be a great home defense weapon. Check out this vid.

Jeez, if you're gonna go that route, you might as well get a BFR from Magnum Research. http://www.magnumresearch.com/BFR.asp
I fired a .454 casull from my buddy's Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan (Meant for personal defense against polar bears) It bucks your second hand off everytime.

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I hate hipsters.

How do you like the para 1911's? Both of mine are Colts, but I've only heard good things about the para-ord's.

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

This is what a buddy of mine in the army just texted me: "H&K hands down."

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I don't own firearms, and the g/f probably won't ever let me, but from what I've heard from the local police agencies, they've all gone over to the .357 SIG and they all love it. Good stopping power, easy to use, nice modern handgun. The other nice thing about the .357 SIG is you can swap out the barrels for, correct me if I'm wrong, .38 special for cheap target practice.

The other thing I've considered for home defense, and once again I'm not allowed to own firearms, is 12 guage shells packed with rock salt. I don't know how the law stands on this, but I consider it a less than lethal weapon, which means you're doing your part for humanity right? That and once you shoot the first thug, word will spread that you don't want to screw with the guy down the street, for some reason the thought of 72 hours of excrutiating and unending pain scares people off

Representing the Central Cali chapter of 2GNT!
(I think I'm the only member )

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1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

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"Don't fear the weapon, fear the soul of the warrior using it."
"My CEL only goes off when i remove my battery."

Best sum up of working on a 2GNT
DR1665- "#5. Spike that motherfucker on the garage floor and grab a beer. You deserve it."


Ahhhh Priceless . . .
eclipse982nrRST "its actually lightish red"
RoninEclipse2G "yeah, they already have a color for that... it's called PINK"

Originally posted by noboost
Must be nice to have a CCW They're impossible to get in CA.

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its ok i just got a new security system . . .



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"Don't fear the weapon, fear the soul of the warrior using it."
"My CEL only goes off when i remove my battery."

Best sum up of working on a 2GNT
DR1665- "#5. Spike that motherfucker on the garage floor and grab a beer. You deserve it."


Ahhhh Priceless . . .
eclipse982nrRST "its actually lightish red"
RoninEclipse2G "yeah, they already have a color for that... it's called PINK"

When Dale types, I think of this man:

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The HK USP is a wonderful weapon. I had a USP 45 for a while, now I roll with a Springfield XD .40 Tactical. If you are intent on deciding between the HK and SIG, take your wife with you and go to the store and handle both of them. They both feel very different. SIGs have smaller grips as opposed to the HK. I dislike the feel of SIGs despite great performance. I have big hands...

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"Don't fear the weapon, fear the soul of the warrior using it."
"My CEL only goes off when i remove my battery."

Best sum up of working on a 2GNT
DR1665- "#5. Spike that motherfucker on the garage floor and grab a beer. You deserve it."


Ahhhh Priceless . . .
eclipse982nrRST "its actually lightish red"
RoninEclipse2G "yeah, they already have a color for that... it's called PINK"

Damn you.

All we can get is semi auto

I dont have $850 laying around to pay for one either.

The gf and I want a matching set but i dont think the two of us should own firearms together....

However, i found a steal on an ak47 or one of it's clones/variants for $475. It's so tiny and antique-looking. Every time i walk into that pawn shop, i have to hold it.

Chances are good i'm just going to buy a compact 9mm for personal protection to keep in the car. Low budget. I dont care what it is as long as it flings lead and keeps whoever from trying to do me or my loved ones harm to back the f-ck off.