New "Security System" for the store.

[Shorthair]

All right fellas I want to get a new "security system" for my store. I needs to a semi-auto in either .40 S&W or .45 ACP. I really like the the Kimber 1911 or I especially like the new Sig 1911 but I'm wide open and not afraid to add another Taurus to the family.
I always said I would get the Glock compact .45 for a concealed carry weapon but I have shopped for a pistol in ten years.

[Markwhiz]

well I guess you just need to know how secure you want to be and how much you're willing to pay.

for the Money, a Springfield 1911-A1 Mil-Spec would make a great "static" security system for a store front- although maybe a little bulky for a carry piece (as is any full-size 1911 frame). I picked up one of these little gems 4 months ago, and I'm real happy with it. Very reliable and much more accurate than the $399 I paid for it would have you believe.

If it's gonna be a full CCW piece, a smaller framed .40 is probably a better choice. But unless you REALLY want to pay a premium price for a target gun like a Kimber - there are a lot of options for less expensive pistols that will serve well as a CCW piece.

[deerslayer11]

Come shoot my Springfield XD-40 before you buy one! The thing is BAD.

[hunt4fun1]

Lots of good product out there without breakin the bank.

Llama Maxi-.45, Taurus makes a slew of carry revolvers from .357 to .45 LC including a .44 SPL all for less that $400.

I got my last gun from a pawn shop for $200. A Taurus M66 in .357. Best gun value in my safe.

[Brithunter]

Hi All,

Are the Witness pistols still available? there really Italian Tangfoglio's and are nice pistols, I used to have an Tangfoglio Ultra in .41AE, I believe they were available in .40 S&W as well.

There is also the Spanish Firestar whihc looks a good cncelaed carry gun! Good luck on you quest! ;D

[benhuntin]

If we lived closer I would give you one for free. I have a CZ 52 semi auto that cant hit the broadside of a barn past 15 ft. but it'll sure scare the crap out of them.
.45 S&W is a good choice. Personally I'd use the ol Dirty Harry long barreled .44 mag. You wouldnt have to shoot them. They'd slip on their own crap trying run away.

[Shorthair]

I'm gonna go with the Glock 30. It's the .45 ACP compact with a 10 round clip. I had Glock 17(9mm) back in 89 and I hated the fact that it had no traditional safety. But now I want something that when I pull it out it is ready rock, like a revolver but with more horse power and capicity.
Now I just need to get the American Sportsman to open before 10:00am so I can buy the the gun and open the store.