The time has come for me to purchase a new semi-automatic. The only problem is I can't make up my mind.
I want something in .40S&W or .45ACP (prefered), around $600-700, and reliable (will NOT be used for Concealed Carry). I don't care about looks. I don't care about how I can dress it up. I just want something that is great for recreational shooting and will do the job when it comes to self defense. I am open for any and all suggestions and criticisms, and please don't turn this into an "XD sucks, get a glock" post, I just want your honest opinion on what is the best you have experienced for the criteria I am looking for. And yes, I know I won't know which is right for me until I can shoot each one, I just want your opinion on what has proven itself to you and why.
Here is a short sample of some of the guns that are on my "Interested In" list:
S.A. XD.45ACP
S&W M&P.40SW
Taurus PT1911 (I like 1911's but am not willing to pay more than $700 at this time)
I want something in .40S&W or .45ACP (prefered), around $600-700, and reliable (will NOT be used for Concealed Carry). I don't care about looks. I don't care about how I can dress it up. I just want something that is great for recreational shooting and will do the job when it comes to self defense. I am open for any and all suggestions and criticisms, and please don't turn this into an "XD sucks, get a glock" post, I just want your honest opinion on what is the best you have experienced for the criteria I am looking for. And yes, I know I won't know which is right for me until I can shoot each one, I just want your opinion on what has proven itself to you and why.
Here is a short sample of some of the guns that are on my "Interested In" list:
S.A. XD.45ACP
S&W M&P.40SW
Taurus PT1911 (I like 1911's but am not willing to pay more than $700 at this time)