Originally Posted by
pangloss
My first defensive pistol purchase was a Gen 2 G17 that I bought in the early 90s. I didn't decide to start carrying until 2009, at which point I bought a Gen 3 G26. Except for my J-frame, I think I've only ever carried Glocks. I bought 19.3 and later a couple of 19.4s. Sold the 19.3. Then I bought a 19.5, sold the 19.4s and bought a second 19.5. Sold the second 19.5 to a friend after vetting and bought a replacement for myself. My bedside pistol is a 17.4 with a Surefire on it. I carry the 26.3, the 19.5 (one for carry one for practice), or the 43 (all outfitted with SCDs). I haven't carried the J-frame much since I bought the 43. In summary, I guess the thing that drives my decision to change carry pistols is the release of a new of a new generation of Glocks.
However, I've come close to changing brands. I have two PX4c's (one of which is a compact carry) and an AIWB holster. I have a P30 and a P30SK and an AIWB holster and a field holster. I have one APX centurion and an AIWB holster on order. I purchased these pistols because I found them for ridiculously low prices on Gunbroker and I was curious about them and I heard the term "gun library," which is a beautiful juxtaposition. I really like all these pistols, but usually after I shoot them I end up thinking something along the lines of "that's a nice pistol, but it's not a Glock." When I order holsters, I have the best intention of carrying whatever pistol it's for, but I just don't follow through. I have several metal-framed service pistols with hammers, all quality pistols, but I've never ordered holsters for any of them. The only real downside I see to trying to support redundant systems like this is the compulsion it creates to buy magazines and trying to cram that many magazines into my safe. Glock mags are cheap and I've bought a lot of them. Beretta and HK mags are not cheap. Right now I want to buy a bunch of standard capacity P07 mags and M&P mags just in case one of those pistols (or the P10c!) turns out to be perfect for me, but then what if the APX is really the perfect choice for me? Or the M92 compact? Or the CZ75 compact? Need more mags! I had only two G17 mags when the Clinton AWB went into effect, so I feel a very strong desire to buy ALL the mags NOW just to keep options open for later (assuming some legal options would continue to exist after major new gun legislation). I have mags for at least three models of pistol that I don't own, two of which I've never owned. It's a sickness, doubly so given my affection for Glocks which I've been happily carrying for a dozen years now! Thank you for listening. I didn't meant to rant.