im torn and need help!
 

so I'm buyin my first pistol on Tuesday and I'm having a hard time choosing the pistol. I've had my eye on glocks but idk if I should buy a G19 9mm gen 4 or G23 .40 gen 4. its my first pistol and I've never shot both, I don't have a shooting range anywhere close so I can try them out. if you think I should go with a 9mm, I'm also considering a springfield XDM 9mm compact. just saw them online and they seem wonderful. so please help..

Im a Dlock hater. Id say the SA would be a whole world better weapon

God didnt make all men equal colonel Sam Colt did

Are you brand new to shooting? The .40 is usually preferred but for some its a bit too much of a kick. That's usually just people who are not comfortable with a handgun though. Personally I love my m19 GLOCK 9mm. As far as the xd's are concerned I can't really give you input as they cannot be purchased in store in my state and I haven't found anyone that has one yet.

yes I em new too shootin, I took a safety class on gun handling and all we got to shoot were little .22 walther pistols

I agree. I'm more if an XD guy. But whatever feels better in your hand wins is what I've always been told. As far as 9mm vs 40, I like 40.

You may want to go to your local gun range as try shooting a 9mm and a .40 if possible.

Read his original post and you will see he doesnt have this option

God didnt make all men equal colonel Sam Colt did

Lol guess I'm doing too many things at once. I was the first to respond. Since trying one out is not an option I would recommend picking up a used 9mm and if you decide you want to go bigger you won't be out as much $

9's are cheaper to buy,, and ammo is cheaper,, also less recoil than a 40. But there are a few variables to keep in mind.
What is it going to be its primary function? Range/fun? Self/home defense? How big are your hands/frame?
For fun you might go with the 9, ammo cheap so you can shoot a lot.
Self/ home defense I would go with the 40, double tap center mass most likely to stop threat better than 9.( although I'm sure 9's can get it done too )
Single stack magazines are slim inthe hand, double stacks are fatter so it may make a difference if you have small hands.
Either way, get one and practice, practice till you know that perticular weapon inside and out. ..have fun!!!

Ge a XD ;)