well most of my extra fun money goes toward buying cigars, but ill be leaving the service soon and living on my own. So ive been thinking about and researching buying a pistol. What is every ones thought on this, Holding off on cigars to save for a pistol or just keep buyin cigars :-)

if pistol, what do you guys recommend? So far im looking at a .40
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I would buy a weapon, a weapon can save your life. Cigars won't.
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Springfield XD45... then cigars....it's much funner to have a weapon then smoke cigars...otherwise you're smoking without being able to shoot... = no fun.
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Get a pistol then you can rob a cigar store. solved. You're welcome.:-)
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Have you been drinking tonight, igmo?
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Not so you'd notice. I only drink one glass of wine on the advice of my doctor and that aint enough to impair my judgement.:-)
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Critical thinking skills aren't something that everyone has Peter.:-)
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igmo-lite. :-)
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Glock 23 then more cigars!
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I have a Glock 27 that I love.
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I had one of those and wish I hadn't gotten rid of it. Believe it or not I can shoot the 27 better than the 23 though.
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I have had a 23 for about 5 years now. My first was the 19, but it's way to big. I also have a 27, which is a great CCW, IMO.
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I'm looking into a HK USP Compact, also a P30s. We'll see what I end up with. I don't particularly like glocks I've shot a few ...not for me.
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Glock 30.
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I have a baby Glock that I carry off duty, but we (Detroit Police) were issued the new S&W MP 40 cal. It is so much more accurate than the Glock. I still own two Glocks, the 23 &27, but the SW wins hands down. Much better grouping with night sites. Great weapon, light weight, and deadly accurate.

My last qualifying score was 249 out of 250. Best score yet with the SW MP
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Sig Sauer .45. :-)
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I've got an XD40 with the 4inch barrel, I love it. about 500-550 retail. Great gun for the round
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Sounds like the standard issue for Illinois PD....My ex is the Deputy Chief in North Chicago PD, that's what they carry.
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Buy a proper safe that bolts into the ground. Then get a Glock.
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Devan I would look at a 9 or 45. Dont get me wrong I love the 40 but if you are not reloading I would consider the availability of ammo. Knowing you are in the army I am sure you are familiar with the 9mm. I would go to the gun shop and pick up a bunch of pistols and see what feels right. After the feel test then go shoot your top 3 or 4 about a mag each with a few rounds two handed on and off hand and then a few one handed shots in each hand to see how it shoots for you. Then you should be set on your choice. If the .40 is your choice its a good one dont get me wrong I just like knowing I can get ammo when I want it. On a side note I just bought my first revolver and it has opened a whole new world of shooting to me. You can find an XD, Glock, M&P for about the cost of 2 boxes of cigars and the gun will last a lifetime. The gun helps ensure you last a life time as well.
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