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Originally Posted by bonjing
well the XDM is out of the question because we live in California, and i don't think the XDM comes in 45 yet. However I have shot the XD-45 i love the the whole feel it has, but i just couldn't get used to the trigger. As i tell everyone, shoot one first, then you'll know if YOU like it.
I am a fan of the .45 in general. why because i shoot it better. with all the ammunition developments you can't go wrong with either. granted, the bigger the whole you make the better. the only thing 9mm offers is that the ammunition is cheaper.
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I tend to agree. The research shows that the bigger the whole the more effective the round. Muzzle energy plays in, but not at much as caliber.
I also agree with your advice to shoot before you buy. Do a little research and narrow it to 2-3 models, then try them out at a range that rents handguns. It's really worth it if you find a gun doesn't fit your hand or is hard for you to operate because you'll save a lot of time and money. You may find you like SAO 1911s, or that you prefer DAO XD/Glock/etc, or even DA/SA like Sig Sauer. I tried 3-4 before I settled on the 1911 design in .45ACP. Then I did more reaserch before choosing Kimber. My avatar is the stock photo of my Kimber.
BTW:
SAO = Single Action Only. This means the trigger does not **** the gun, only fires it. Most SAO handguns are carried cocked and locked (safety)
DAO = Double Action Only. This means the trigger cocks and fires the gun each time you pull the trigger. Most DAO handguns lack a real safety.
DA/SA = Double Action (first shot) then Single Action there after. These handguns usually have a de-cocking lever and a safety.
Many even prefer revolvers for their simplicity. They too come in DAO or DA/SA. The difference being to get SA on a revolver you have to manually **** back the hammer each time. There are SAO revolvers too. With them you have to manually **** the hammer each time before you can fire.
Edited to mention that the word *** out is not meant in a profane manner. LOL