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big_kamo83 · May 24, 2018

I am in the market for a new firearm for carry, but can not make up my mind. I have narrowed my selection down to the 4 pistols....

SIG SAUER 1911 EMPEROR SCORPION 45 ACP

SIG SAUER P220-10 EMPEROR SCORPION 10MM

GLOCK G21SF 45 ACP

SIG SAUER 1911 WE THE PEOPLE 45 ACP

RoadRunner · May 24, 2018

Your list contains 3 different action types, single, single / double, and striker. You may want to decide the action type that you prefer first and that will narrow your list to 1 or 2 guns.

Welcome to the forum.

big_kamo83 · May 24, 2018

i kinda like the single/double action- single. since i already have a striker fire with my ruger 9E, wanna go different route for once.

and thank you.

easy rider · May 24, 2018

There is no single gun that everyone will agree is the best carry gun, it's a personal choice. The best advice I can give you is to try them out and imagine as your shooting them "is this what I wouldn't mind carrying around all day?". Personally, I don't have a single gun that I carry exclusively, depends a lot on the time of year and whether I'm open carrying or concealed.

Go with what you like, not what everyone else likes.

Toni77 · May 24, 2018

No revolvers?

big_kamo83 · May 24, 2018

Toni77 said:
No revolvers?

not a big carry revolver guy, if i got a revolver, it would be a .44 or a 357/38 but for home defense only.

big_kamo83 · May 24, 2018

easy rider said:
There is no single gun that everyone will agree is the best carry gun, it's a personal choice. The best advice I can give you is to try them out and imagine as your shooting them "is this what I wouldn't mind carrying around all day?". Personally, I don't have a single gun that I carry exclusively, depends a lot on the time of year and whether I'm open carrying or concealed.

Go with what you like, not what everyone else likes.

true, i agree with that response. just pretty much getting an idea on caliber difference. yeah ive fired the .45 many of times and there easier to buy, but the 10 mm not so experience with at all. wasn't really sure if anyone would recommend that as a carry caliber. actually heard it more as a hunting round.

pronstar · May 24, 2018

Do you currently have any handguns, perhaps some smaller ones? I can't imagine carrying such a large gun on the regular.

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big_kamo83 · May 25, 2018

pronstar said:
Do you currently have any handguns, perhaps some smaller ones? I can't imagine carrying such a large gun on the regular.

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I could, but ive been caring a Ruger 9E 9mm for a while, and it time for me to upgrade, .40 yeah is ok, .380 is to small for my hand, as well is .22 ( which is wife's gun till she upgrades) and ive always wanted a 1911 since i lost my grandfather Colt 1911 in a home robbery with other firearms.

pronstar · May 25, 2018

If you've always wanted a 1911 then why not now...which eliminates two from your list.

I'd go with the Scorpion in this case.
I think the We The People gun would be a better safe queen.

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big_kamo83 · May 25, 2018

pronstar said:
If you've always wanted a 1911 then why not now...which eliminates two from your list.

I'd go with the Scorpion in this case.
I think the We The People gun would be a better safe queen.

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yeah that "We the People" is a nice looking one aint it.

Jigo23 · May 25, 2018

Of those mentioned, the Emperor Scorpion wins my vote hands down. The “We the People” Sig definitely not one I would consider a carry gun but I’m sure some have probably done it

ZX9RCAM · May 25, 2018

big_kamo83 said:
true, i agree with that response. just pretty much getting an idea on caliber difference. yeah ive fired the .45 many of times and there easier to buy, but the 10 mm not so experience with at all. wasn't really sure if anyone would recommend that as a carry caliber. actually heard it more as a hunting round.

If you go the 10mm route, just be aware that for true "full power" loads, you pretty much can't buy off the shelf. Otherwise you may as well buy .40S&W.

Moonpie · May 25, 2018

Silly person.
The correct answer is ALL of them.

TheMailMan · May 25, 2018

I've carried a 1911 for going on 38 years.

A full sized 1911 is HEAVY. Also I have a problem with the pistol riding up when I sit down. That 5" barrel is just a bit too long.

My preference for EDC is a LW Commander sized 1911. This is pretty much what I've carried for all of those 38 years.

I've got three 10mm 1911 pistols. Two full sized and one Commander sized. The Commander is NOT a lightweight.

I load all my own ammo and for me 10mm is a bit much for EDC. There's a lot more muzzle flip and rise with full house 10mm loads as compared to full house .45 ACP loads.

big_kamo83 · May 25, 2018

Moonpie said:
Silly person.
The correct answer is ALL of them.

i know right, but im only allowed 1 right now lol

oldag · May 25, 2018

Sig is making an excellent 1911. I am very pleased with all of mine.

For EDC, personally I use either a 1911 CCO or compact. However, over the years I have known of a number of people who carried the full size.

I don't worry about the weight of a 1911. Heck, a person's weight can vary 2-3 pounds throughout the day. Just get a good steel reinforced belt (which is the same advice I would give for any handgun). A good belt is hugely important to a good draw and comfortable carry.

big_kamo83 · May 25, 2018

TheMailMan said:
I've carried a 1911 for going on 38 years.

A full sized 1911 is HEAVY. Also I have a problem with the pistol riding up when I sit down. That 5" barrel is just a bit too long.

My preference for EDC is a LW Commander sized 1911. This is pretty much what I've carried for all of those 38 years.

I've got three 10mm 1911 pistols. Two full sized and one Commander sized. The Commander is NOT a lightweight.

I load all my own ammo and for me 10mm is a bit much for EDC. There's a lot more muzzle flip and rise with full house 10mm loads as compared to full house .45 ACP loads.

ok, thank you very much for the info on the 10 mm.

big_kamo83 · May 25, 2018

oldag said:
Sig is making an excellent 1911. I am very pleased with all of mine.

For EDC, personally I use either a 1911 CCO or compact. However, over the years I have known of a number of people who carried the full size.

I don't worry about the weight of a 1911. Heck, a person's weight can vary 2-3 pounds throughout the day. Just get a good steel reinforced belt (which is the same advice I would give for any handgun). A good belt is hugely important to a good draw and comfortable carry.

right, im not a small person at 6'2 320 lbs built husky (not fat) and steel lined belts is all i usually wear anyways.

Moonpie · May 25, 2018

big_kamo83 said:
i know right, but im only allowed 1 right now lol

Meet half way.

TWO of them.

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