Traded my EDC

[crinko]

So my Glock 33 (.357 sig) with night sites and all the goodies I bought for it was traded for a beretta px4 sub compact (9mm) Im wondering now if I made the right decision I just couldn't afford to practice with it anymore since being tight on cash any thoughts on the beretta ?

[spartakis252]

Just out of curiosity why didn't you trade for a Glock 26(9mm)? You could have used the holsters you already had. And shooting would be quite similar to what you had.

Not saying that the Beretta is a bad gun but I don't see why you would change platforms if ammo cost was your main concern.

I only know 1 person that has a PX4 (full size) and they love it. Personally it doesnt fit me well.

[crinko]

The shop I go to didn't have a Glock 26 it was either the beretta or add money for a walther pps

[HiredGoon]

The shop I go to didn't have a Glock 26 it was either the beretta or add money for a walther pps

You could have tried doing a trade here on the PAFOA classifieds

[Quigar57]

I feel your pain, I saw a really good deal on a Glock 29 the other day but i could not justify having to fork over an arm and a leg for 10mm ammo.

[DougX]

You could have bought a 9mm conversion barrel and mag.Shot 9mm to practice.I have a G22 in 40,9mm and 357 sig.I would say it was a bad trade.

[Neko456]

Ammo wise for practice and drills you made a good decision 9mm is far cheaper then 357 sig but performance wise you take a slight hit. Ballastic on paper the 357 sig seem superior then 9mm or 40 cal. But vareity wise the 9mm can be bought for under $10 some places and $25 can get you ammo that nearly rival your beloved 357 sig. Px4 is a nice gun I own one and really like it, I also own Glock and like them too.

Tell us what you think after a range trip, I know your pocket will be heavier with brass and dollars.

[orionz06]

Ammo wise good, gun wise bad.

[rmagill]

I can completely understand why you chose to go with 9mm. I have been contemplating going with 9mm myself, but I have too many firearms that I could use on any given day to swap them all to 9mm (and I find it much easier to look for only 1 type of handgun ammo than several types).

While it will take a few range trips to see how your Beretta works for you - and I hope it is a great fit for you - I tend to agree with spartakis252. If it was me, I would have looked around until I found the 9mm version of what I currently own and then try to barter so I'm not out any money in the exchange. I don't think you made a horrible decision, but I think there might have been better ways to get a comparable 9mm. I do, however, applaud your loyalty to your lgs.

[ShooterInPA1]

I feel your pain, I saw a really good deal on a Glock 29 the other day but i could not justify having to fork over an arm and a leg for 10mm ammo.

Reload! There is no reason not to......a single stage Lee press can be had for $25!