Looking For New "Plastic" Gun

[DaCoach]

I am calling on all INGO experts to help me with suggestions for a new 40 cal. "plastic" gun. I currently have a Sig P226, but I want something a little lighter and with a polymer frame. Please don't yell at me for this next statement, but I really don't want a Glock. I have owned a Glock 22 in 40 cal. in the past, but I just could not get used to it. I really dislike the grip angle, and the overall feel of a Glock. That said, I did handle an M&P and liked it, but what other suggestions do you guys and gals have? I want something with a full-size frame, and very accurate. As my dad always said, "I want to be able to shoot the hair off a fly's a**." Other than that, I am open to any manufacturer and model. Thank you for your help.

 

[CTC B4Z]

P99 is available in the .40. holds 11 shots, AS trigger system, etc. I just bought one, but in the 9mm version, holds 15 shots.

 

[eldirector]

Look at 5" or 4" Springfield XD or XDm, I dig my subcompact .40 cal. Shoots pretty well, and easy to maintain. The price is usually pretty nice as well.

 

[VERT]

Walther P99, Springfield XDm, S&W MP. Try them out and see which one you like. As far as accuracy, the P99 is exceptional. If you are close to Seymour we are having an INGO shoot on Sept. 14. I can bring my Walther and a Glock and let you compare.

Can't really comment on the XD and MP. XDs I have shot in the past were nice. Have not shot the Smiths.

 

[Bucko]

I've got the XDm9 and XDm 40. Both are in the 4.5" model. I love both of them. Buying the XDm45 soon. I'd highly recommend them to anyone.

 

[mammynun]

Start looking here:

 

[byford80]

M&p are nice but 40cal i do not like. nothing will really shoot the sig especially polymer freames

 

[wwdkd]

I like the CZ 75 P-07 Duty. It's a 12+1 capacity with your choice of safety or decocker.

CZ-USA -> CZ P07 DUTY

 

[mkelsey]

USP is always a good choice too IMO.

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

FNX. Definitely the FNX. The gun feels absolutely fantastic and is actually hammer fired, rather than striker.

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

Start looking here:

Yes sir. Get a 9mm version.

 

[JohnP82]

I would look into an XD

 

[U.S. Patriot]

The M&P is an excellent platform. The Xd/Xdm's are good guns, but a little heavy for guns that size. Compared to others of equal size. I also would recommend the FN line. I own a FNP and love it. They have a new line out the FNX, but I have read about some issues with them. Here is a pic of my FNP.

 

[Instant=.40cal=Karma]

DaCoach, you should have put up a poll with the guns you're leaning toward.

My vote is for the M&P series!

 

[steve666]

HK P30 in .40 S&W:

 

[x10]

I have to say the 40 cal S&W M&P is a great piece, in all fairness they have taken a piece of every proven design out there and built on it, the ones that I've been associated with are reliable and accurate, with the factory trigger being a factory trigger and the fine addition of Apex products you can't go wrong, you can put in different grip panels to fit your hand. I foresee in the future people will start offering other grip panels and other goodies for it, Holster selection is good,

There are plenty of good pistols on the market and depending on your likes and dislikes any of the mentioned guns will do the job, but for me I can't find a better defensive/carry gun on the market

 

[HICKMAN]

might want to handle a new Gen4 Glock before you dismiss them...

 

[kobra]

How about a SIGPRO SP2340? I have the SP2022 in 9mm and love this gun. Plus you're already used to the 226.

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

might want to handle a new Gen4 Glock before you dismiss them...

Did they change the grip angle? Because that is what he had an issue with.

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

How about a SIGPRO SP2340? I have the SP2022 in 9mm and love this gun. Plus you're already used to the 226.

This is basically the best advice posted so far. If you like gun A of brand X, then it stands to reason that when in the market for a similar gun, buy one of the same brand.

Also FYI, the SP2022 is the latest model number for Sig Pro guns.

One caveat though - being "used to" Gun A from brand X only matters if the grip angle, trigger mechanics and control positions are similar. In this case, they are pretty similar, but that will not always be true.