Expert: Jim Pastore - 2/12/2007

Question
Hi Jim,

After visiting a few forums comparing HKs & Sid Sauers, I decided I would choose a Sid because of their accuracy & trigger action. I will be using this as a concealed weapon with a handgun permit/training. I might go to the range & fire a box maybe once each month. The Sid I desire would be ss lightweight as possible & easily to fairly concealable, of the .40 or .45 caliber size. I realize that handling/firing one will also help refine one's choices. I read that the P 239 is concealable.

Could you assist my gun selection decision by relating which model of Sid Sauer semi automatic in a .40 or .45 caliber you would prefer to carry as a personal defense concealed weapon, if you're only choice in a gun would be a Sid?

Should I examine any things closely or in particular regarding these Sid handguns while shopping at gunstores?

Thank you greatly,

Mike E.  

Answer
Mike,

 Let me start out by saying I'm not a gun expert. I have heard good things about sig's, haven't heard much about HK's. I own a glock 40 cal and love it. We carried them on the job and they are very accurate and a very good gun. We carried Smith 45 cal prior and they were like carrying a tank, especially concealed. Whatever gun you chose I would take a 40 cal over a 45 cal any day. Especially for concealed carry. Hope this helped somewhat.

Jim