I'm looking to take up IDPA next month, and am chasing some recommendations for a pistol. I've got a little (not much) pistol experience with .22s, but that's about it. In other words, I have next to no idea where to start!
I've held a Glock 17 but never fired one, and I seem to be one of those people for whom a Glock "fits"; I guess that comes from having big hands (no jokes, you ma**h***s). I would actually like to have something capable of doubling for home defence; but full-sized -- this isn't to carry. I don't have a preference for calibre, and I'm a reasonably strong guy so I don't think recoil will bother me too much.
In terms of Glocks, I guess I'm trying to decide between the 17 (9mm) or the 21 (.45ACP); though I could even choose a 34 (9mm) or 35 (.40) as they're the competition models. Can't go for a "C for Compensated" in IDPA, though!
So... who's got opinions? Thoughts, ramblings, whatever; all is welcome!
I've held a Glock 17 but never fired one, and I seem to be one of those people for whom a Glock "fits"; I guess that comes from having big hands (no jokes, you ma**h***s). I would actually like to have something capable of doubling for home defence; but full-sized -- this isn't to carry. I don't have a preference for calibre, and I'm a reasonably strong guy so I don't think recoil will bother me too much.
In terms of Glocks, I guess I'm trying to decide between the 17 (9mm) or the 21 (.45ACP); though I could even choose a 34 (9mm) or 35 (.40) as they're the competition models. Can't go for a "C for Compensated" in IDPA, though!
So... who's got opinions? Thoughts, ramblings, whatever; all is welcome!