Author Topic: looking to get a hand gun (Read 793 times)

Napoleon II · « **on:** January 29, 2008, 04:25:25 PM »

Looking to get a Handgun
I'm looking into getting a Hand gun for some range shooting and such. I've been looking around at various calibers, and a 9mm looks like the best bet, but I haven't ruled out anything just yet. I don't want to spend too much, 400 or so.

The weight of the gun doesn't matter to much, just don't want something that will break my wrists with the recoil. Anyone have any recommendations?

I already have an antique .22 rifle, and a .22 pistol isn't out of the question, but I'd like to shoot something a little larger.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2008, 04:27:47 PM »

Have you had any training with firearms?

If not go get some before you buy anything, go rent guns and see what you enjoy shooting.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2008, 04:27:52 PM »

You can pick up a Taurus .40 cal for around $400 new. I like mine.

BiGBMAW · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2008, 10:39:35 PM »

price of bullets...

9s 40s 45s..

9-45 are the most mass produced

9s are the cheapest....that makes a big decision in choice..they will all work for defense

AKIron · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2008, 10:40:00 PM »

.22 is the cheapest to shoot but you could also buy a .357 and practice with .38 rounds which cost about the same as 9mm I believe. Then you would still have some real stopping power if ever needed.

Airscrew · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2008, 10:43:15 PM »

What Iron said. Also as far as a first gun goes a .357 is a good first gun... lots of choices, lots of ammo choice, fairly inexpensive (at least back when I had mine, 357s were slightly less expensive than 44s and 45s)

Halo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:10:32 PM »

Springfield XD .45 ACP.

Xargos · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:36:09 PM »

If you don't practice that much, you're better off getting a wheelgun. I recommend a .357 MAG.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:42:32 PM »

38s are not that cheap around here.

9MM is the cheapest but nothing but 22 is really cheap anymore.

Russian · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:43:28 PM »

I don't know why,....but

Xargos · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:46:51 PM »

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Originally posted by GtoRA2
38s are not that cheap around here.

9MM is the cheapest but nothing but 22 is really cheap anymore.

Learn to reload your own ammo then.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:48:22 PM »

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Originally posted by Xargos
Learn to reload your own ammo then.

I plan on it.

Just as soon as we are in the new place and I have a spare room to set the stuff up.

Xargos · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:55:10 PM »

Make sure the room is not carpeted, and don't use a vacuum cleaner on spilled powder.

acfireguy26 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2008, 11:57:34 PM »

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Originally posted by Halo
Springfield XD .45 ACP.

What he said.^^^

Xargos · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2008, 12:10:07 AM »

You guys really need to consider on how often the person is willing to Go to the Range before you recommend a handgun. I have seen inmates escape because the officer did not practice enough.