In the market for a 1911, Glock 26, 21, or 19, and a defensive shotgun

[massgrunt]

Any comments on those? I can get the Glocks, I'd just like some input on them.

Also, could anyone recommend a shotgun and a decent 1911? The guy has S&Ws in stock, but I seem to remember they're not that great.

Thanks.

[rdp]

Wilson Combat for the 1911 is my choice.

I am also a Mossberg fan.....need the 590A1 and not the cheap 500 series.

You sure have a wide variety of guns, what is your real preference?

[USNusp9]

Shotgun...

Benelli M4
http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/m4.tpl

When the U.S Marine Corps went shopping for a combat shotgun they bought a Benelli.


The super dependable Inertia Driven™ system was a natural choice, but to fully equip a combat shotgun with night-vision scopes and other specialized equipment would add a lot of weight and could compromise the Inertia Driven™ system. To ensure reliability, Benelli engineers developed the ARGO system. With the ARGO system dual stainless steel, self-cleaning pistons mounted just in front of the chamber drive the action. It’s a simple and dependable system that eliminates the complex linkage, springs and heavy parts most other semi-autos depend on.

The M4 comes standard with a Picatinny rail for optics, a ghost ring fully adjustable rear sight and fixed blade front sight; there is also a collapsible stock and extended magazine tube available as accessories.

The M4 is combat proven and U.S. Marine Corps tough;
why would you depend on anything less?

[Dan]

If you're still in mass, all of those glocks will have to be made before 10/21/98 due to the AG, so good luck finding a 3rd gen. Check Four Seasons for glocks, they usually have a decent selection http://fsguns.com/glocks.html . You're gonna be kinda limited on 1911's too, Springfield's, Paraordinance's, Colt's, Baer's, and Kimber's are all out(unless there made prior to 10/21/98.

[Rad Diver]

shotgun: remington 870, I have a g27 and I wish I stayed with the g23 (it is not that much bigger than a g27).

45's, I keep looking at paraordinance. But, my wife says look in the baby section for clothes and toys instead of another gun ;)

I told her, I'm getting a kel-tec p11 as a off-duty weapon and that's final. She gave me "the look", I'm taking that as a yes!

[kels]

If you can swing it, the Remington 870 Police model.

I like the Glock 19/23 size. Big enough for work, but can
be carried off duty if needed.

If you want a 1911 and plan on carrying it a lot,
look at a lite weight one. 10 to 12 oz makes a lot of
difference.

I recently looked at a Colt LW Commander. :cool:
But I dont have the 900.00 the FFL wants for it. :eek:

[TX-LEO]

Any comments on those? I can get the Glocks, I'd just like some input on them.

Also, could anyone recommend a shotgun and a decent 1911? The guy has S&Ws in stock, but I seem to remember they're not that great.

Thanks.

Springfield 1911 UC, Glock21, Remington 870.

Easy :D

[tpd_six]

IMO Springfield is your best bang for your buck in a 1911. For the shotgun I'd go with the 870, great reputation and endless modifications and accessories available.

[massgrunt]

If you're still in mass, all of those glocks will have to be made before 10/21/98 due to the AG, so good luck finding a 3rd gen. Check Four Seasons for glocks, they usually have a decent selection http://fsguns.com/glocks.html . You're gonna be kinda limited on 1911's too, Springfield's, Paraordinance's, Colt's, Baer's, and Kimber's are all out(unless there made prior to 10/21/98.

Actually, that's exactly where I'm going.

I should have mentioned the Massachusetts limitations, but there's only just so much time. The Glocks, he has in stock.

Benelli's out, at least with a collapsible stock. I fired one in the Marines, it was sweet. I hear there is some Winchester that's a cool defensive shotgun. Don't know anymore than that.

Can anyome recommend a good Mass-legal 1911?

fsguns has a whole page listing great guns, with notes saying "and you can't buy them here!"

Our gun laws are beyond petty.

[massgrunt]

You sure have a wide variety of guns, what is your real preference?

Well, I'm definitely getting the 26, and then either the 21 or the 19, not both. I have never held a 21, so I need to check it out. I understand it has a pretty big grip. I have largish hands, but who knows.

I want a 1911 because every kid should have one, and the shotgun because, well... I don't have a shotgun.

[massgrunt]

If you want to see just about every pistol you guys like, check out this "guns you can't buy in Massachusetts" page.

http://www.fsguns.com/fsg_information.html

[Johninaustin]

I recently looked at a Colt LW Commander. :cool:
But I dont have the 900.00 the FFL wants for it.

DANNG!! Glad I bought mine when they were 350$ :cool:

Go with the 870 in a pump, though the Winchester is good too. Benelli or the Remington 1100 police in a semi. I'd stay away from the Mossberg. You can have either of the above pumps for close to the same price.

[Dan]

Actually, that's exactly where I'm going.

I should have mentioned the Massachusetts limitations, but there's only just so much time. The Glocks, he has in stock.

Benelli's out, at least with a collapsible stock. I fired one in the Marines, it was sweet. I hear there is some Winchester that's a cool defensive shotgun. Don't know anymore than that.

Can anyome recommend a good Mass-legal 1911?

fsguns has a whole page listing great guns, with notes saying "and you can't buy them here!"

Our gun laws are beyond petty.

Smith & Wesson make a whole line of awesome 1911's. I know one guy(former USMC, now AFR) who has one and loves it, and I know a kid who is at the top of the list for his age bracket in IDPA and IPSC who also highly recomends S&W's 1911s. Although I have heard that the 1911PD's(which were called the 1911SC) aren't mass compliant, because when they switched the name, they didn't send the atty general 5 more pistols for testing. :rolleyes:

Remington makes a nice shotgun, the 11-87P. Check 'we are guns' over in Norton. http://www.weareguns.com/rem1187p.html

[Dan]

If you want to see just about every pistol you guys like, check out this "guns you can't buy in Massachusetts" page.

http://www.fsguns.com/fsg_information.html

I've also heard a rumor that the atty general is considering doing a thing with ammo similar to the 1998 Gun Control Act. That, combined with the bs politics here, is why I am getting out to a free state after college(Virginia is lookin nice).

[MOCOP]

Why all the hate for Mossbergs? I love my 590.