Which handguns to put away for the kids?

[Outlander Systems]

Phased Plasma Pistol in the 40-Watt Range

[fixit69]

If money is truly no object, a custom 1911. Parts, are plentiful and they would have an awsome family heirloom to pass to their kids from "Grampa".

Functionality, high mag capacity, general toughness... A glock 19 as others have stated. Hell, you could but them two or more depending on what one model 1911 you bought.

[MistWolf]

The firearms my sons appreciate the most are the ones they grew up shooting. Don't put them away, let the kids shoot

[SkiDevil]

HK USP 9mm
15 round mags/ polymer & not as costly as HK factory metal magazines
Reliable pistol with minimal maintenence
Capability of extended service with no Recoil spring or other small parts replacement
20,000+ round rated service life
Duty-size pistol/ hammer fired (less ammo sensitive)
rated for +p+ ammo
Concealable with appropriate attire

Other choice: Glock 17 Gen. 2 or Gen. 3, with suitable parts replacement supplies (recoil springs, extractors, etc.), magazines

[bighawk]

A buddy of mine is still shooting/carrying his dads old gen 2 g19 from the early 90's... Somewhere about 20 years old now and shoots just as well as my new Gen 3 19's. Its what made me go with the Glock 19 in the first place... All that aside the G19 also best fits all your requirements. I always recommend the 19

[Raivkka]

Not sure why you all want a glock to put away for a decade, those are throw away weapons.

A super nice Wilson combat, Nighthawk or a full on custom 1911 for me tyvm
They have been the same for a 100 years and they'll be here in another 100.

[moonshot]

I like your idea, and as long as the financial investment is within your budget, it can make a lot of sense. However, I would consider a few other issues as well, and therefore a few other guns.

You don't state if you have any girls, but girls frequently have smaller hands than boys. There are women in my family who cannot properly hold a Glock (at least not the Gen 3's). Additionally, you don't know how they will carry the gun. Longer grips are harder to conceal than shorter grips. There are plenty of times now when I need to wear a tucked in shirt, and a G19 will not conceal for me, but a G26 will. When I can conceal it, I just carry a G19 mag with an Xgrip adapter.

Young people do young people things, and wear young people clothes. No one knows what either of those will be in 14 years, but an uber concealable gun, suitable for deep cover, might be a sound idea as well. I would consider adding an airweight Centinial J-frame to the mix. Grips can be had to fit virtually any hand, they can be loaded with WC's if recoil is an isue up to +p .38's for better performance, and they can be carried in more locations on the body than just about anything else. I would avoid the all steel guns and the helium-filled lightweights due to the steels being harder to carry and the lightweights being harder to shoot. Especially if you have girls.

Finally, I would avoid any gun that is new to the market. I would not invest in a platform that does not have a solid history of success. If Glock can screw up the release of the Gen 4s, I wouldn't trust any manufacturer's recent introduction. Not for a gun that won't get wrung out for 14 years.

[Warp]

I might feel the same way about a pistol that fit my needs well for 9 years. But are the OP's kids going to feel that way about old-tech they have no connection with?

Wait...this is the logic offered for going with even-older-tech?

[JoeStrummer]

I have to agree with MistWolf, whatever you get them, get them started shooting early when they can safely handle the gun you got for them.

I would go with Glock 19, 10 mags, 1000 rounds in a ammo can, a couple simple holsters, and spare parts.

My wife is due in August and now ya all got me thinking , my 18 year old daughter has no interest in firearms and am hoping this next one has more of a interest.

[uffdaphil]

Wait...this is the logic offered for going with even-older-tech?

No, it's the logic of laying away a classic like a python or 1911 that is not likely to evolve versus a pistol that will incorporate new tech as it comes along. Imagine you are stashing a car for your kid. An older sports car might be appreciated. A 13 year old F-100, even with zero miles, not so much.