I need some help picking out my new gun

[XR_1]

Well I am going to be shopping for a new gun to carry around (of course with my CHL)

I already have a SigSauer P250 9mm w/ sights
which I love but I am always scared its going to go off since there is no safety
I have it in my closet w/ the clip outside the gun

Well anyways I almost had to use it yesterday ....
I hated getting the gun and clip out of the holster putting it together and cocking it (took forever)

I prefer to have a gun that is loaded ready to use and press the safety and go (I think I will like to have it cocked but not sure)

I am by no means a gun expert, more like a gun rookie
I took many classes using rifles when I was in Boy Scouts but thats about it

Give me some thoughts and suggestions

[Josh.0]

I dont think you should worry about your sig going off

[Moose242]

I would recommend a 1911 commander/compact model. You can carry cocked and ready with the safety on, the trigger is crisp, they are very thin and hug the body well during carry, and they shoot damn good.

They also are pretty easy on the eyes






Also, story behind having to use it? I understand if you dont want to go into much detail.

[BERNIE MOSFET]

Unless you have other reasons for leaving the weapon unchambered and the magazine removed, like kids or something, there is no sense in doing that - and there are better ways to responsibly own a firearm. They simply don't go off on their own unless you point them at a something, like a mattress, and pull the trigger.

Chamber a round, use the decocking lever, keep it in a good holster that completely covers the trigger, and keep it accessible. Like you found out, you do not want to be dicking around with your handgun when you think you need it.


That said, I would also view this as a great excuse to go buy a new one.

EDIT: turns out the P250 doesn't have a decocking lever. Still, keep it in a holster. I run around with an M&P that has no safety and I don't worry about it so much. I'm mindful, but I don't worry.

[CJ]

I would recommend a 1911 commander/compact model. You can carry cocked and ready with the safety on, the trigger is crisp, they are very thin and hug the body well during carry, and they shoot damn good.

They also are pretty easy on the eyes






Also, story behind having to use it? I understand if you dont want to go into much detail.

every subcompact 1911 I've shot prematurely wears from the excess main spring pressure. I think they're kinda weird looking.

[LS1Goat]

My Sigma .40 doesn't have a safety. The heavy pull and trigger action is your safety. Keep it holstered and be responsible with it. You'll be fine. If it bothers you that much just don't chamber a round. Takes about a second to rack the slide.

[2000 vert]

My beretta .40 is double action only. so no need for safty. The trigger pull is the same as a revoler. You can also find some double/single guns that have a decocker that are very safe.

[XR_1]

Also, story behind having to use it? I understand if you dont want to go into much detail.

Basically, me and the wife were home around 6pm
When a guy broke the front door of neighbors house,
I didn't see It but the wife told me.
I then ran to the closet and put the gun together and cocked It.
I then headed to the door but the wife freak out and got infront of door
and begged me not to go.
I hated not doing nothing but I learned a lesson that I was not ready
if this was happenning to my house.
I called the cops and took some pics but I they didnt come out too good.
I was so mad at the wife but she had a point were she was looking out for me.

[XR_1]

My beretta .40 is double action only. so no need for safty. The trigger pull is the same as a revoler. You can also find some double/single guns that have a decocker that are very safe.

Not sure what single or dual action is

Also is a decocker similar to a safety?

[YALE]

I've had a kind of a hankering for a 1903 Colt lately. I think ever since CRASH posted that gun-drilled one his dad carries, it's just kind of stuck with me.

[propellerhead]

Consider the XD. It has a grip safety like the 1911. It greatly reduces the chance of an accidental fire.

[Nick M]

Springfield XD40sc

[Brandon-k]

Fabrique Nationale FNX-9 or FNX-45 would be some nice shooters to look at. The FNP-9 are an earlier model and can go for less than $500 if you can find them. Never had one issue with mine in the 1000+ round I've put through it. Also shoots +P and reloads like a dream.

If you get the USG model they have a Decocker, Ambi-safety, and you can carry condition one (cocked and locked).

[Chopped54]

Basically, me and the wife were home around 6pm
When a guy broke the front door of neighbors house,
I didn't see It but the wife told me.
I then ran to the closet and put the gun together and cocked It.
I then headed to the door but the wife freak out and got infront of door
and begged me not to go.
I hated not doing nothing but I learned a lesson that I was not ready
if this was happenning to my house.
I called the cops and took some pics but I they didnt come out too good.
I was so mad at the wife but she had a point were she was looking out for me.

You should look back and thank your wife!

[Machx2]

You should look back and thank your wife!

Pshhh, I would have gone out there guns blazing. Would have had my 45 on my side and shotgun loaded with buckshot in my hand. =P