Though I’m a long-time lurker, this is actually my first post - at least that I can remember. I’ve hesitated to post much previously, because it’s obvious to me that the level of knowledge of folks here is way above my pay grade. I just haven’t felt that I had anything of substance to add, and it can be a bit intimidating. But I do have a question I’d like to ask in order to tap into some of the knowledge that’s here.
A brief background. I’m 51 years old but only got into handguns about 5 years ago. In that time I’ve run the gamut looking for the “perfect carry gun” for me. I’ve been through striker-fired guns, 1911s, and DA/SA guns. I see advantages/disadvantages to each platform and like them all. From reading and listening to Ernest Langdon’s material, though, I’m beginning to lean more firmly toward DA/SA. He makes a pretty good case.
A while back I got a Sig Legion p229 9mm and have been carrying it quite a bit. Though not perfect for me (I can’t easily manipulate the mag or slide release), it’s a fantastic gun that has a lot going for it. I’ve recently considered getting a Beretta 92 Elite Compact directly from Langdon Tactical (trigger job, spartan sights, maybe np3 - not sure). I’ve gone back and forth about it, and I’m still not sure. It looks like a fantastic handgun.
My question is, for those with experience with both, how would the LTT compact compare to the Legion? Are there advantages or disadvantages to the Beretta decocker, etc? Is there anything specific I need to be thinking about?
I’m really close to ordering one, but before I spend that kind of money, I thought it might be good to pick the collective brain of Pistol Forum. I really have learned a lot from hanging out here, and I’m sure that will continue. Thanks!