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BlackWidow wrote:

stroo wrote:I

I also think I'd like to try the Beretta 92fs and the Spring Field 1911, since they are in "metal" form rather then the "poly-plastic". Those are the two I'll be renting next to compare, from the Glock Vs XD 9 fight - the XD 9 wins for me.

Do you guys know if the Beretta 92fs and Desert Baby Eagle (both in 9mm) would be a better compare rather then the Beretta and SF 1911?

I have a 92fs and really enjoy it. Keep in mind though its a full sized gun. 5 inch barrel with a double stack. Its not so easy for some folks to keep concealed though. I carry mine inside the waist 6:00 small of the back, . Its comfortable as long a I'm not doing much driving. I also use it as my car gun. While it is mostly Steel and aluminum alloy there is quite a bit of plastic built into the newer models the grips, guide rod and trigger is plastic. One of the big advantages are the Mags are a commodity and good reliable ones can be bought for around $15.00.

WildBill wrote:

BlackWidow wrote:So I decided to try both the XD 9 and the Glock 19 - they asked for my ID and also gave me the XD 9 and told me to take the magazine out and pull the slide back and release one (i guess this was the test), I did so easily - this was too easy.

Any explanations? I thought the Glock 19 was a better gun no?

I'm perplexed guys, and very confused. What do you guys make up of this first outing of mine?

Blackwidow - Welcome to the forum.

First, I would advise you to listen to the forum members rather than someone who is trying to sell you something.

Second, don't base your decision on one outing. It's quite possible the next time out you would shoot the other gun better.

Third, there are other models and manufacturers than the two you tried.

Fourth - Either before or after purchasing your carry gun, buy a .22 pistol.

Fifth - Get some good basic pistol shooting instruction.

Sixth - Practice, practice, practice.

seventh Any gun is better than no gun.. Even Glocks