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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Napoleon II on January 29, 2008, 04:25:25 PM
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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.
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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.
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You can pick up a Taurus .40 cal for around $400 new. I like mine. :aok
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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
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.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.
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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)
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Springfield XD .45 ACP.
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If you don't practice that much, you're better off getting a wheelgun. I recommend a .357 MAG.
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38s are not that cheap around here.
9MM is the cheapest but nothing but 22 is really cheap anymore.
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I don't know why,....but
(http://www.camdenny.com/oneidalake/fishing.jpg)
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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.:D
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Originally posted by Xargos
Learn to reload your own ammo then.:D
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.
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Make sure the room is not carpeted, and don't use a vacuum cleaner on spilled powder.
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Originally posted by Halo
Springfield XD .45 ACP.
What he said.^^^
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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.
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Originally posted by Russian
I don't know why,....but
(http://www.camdenny.com/oneidalake/fishing.jpg)
Indeed.
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this our least favourite Middle-Aged Chav?:huh
:cool:
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Try a Ruger 9mm...
Very practical..
Pretty high quality, at a good price....
A good starter, to see what direction you'd like to go.....
If you only want a pistola for target shooting?
Then a .22 is mighty easy on the wallet....
TH
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Thanks guys. Yeah I figure on range shooting to stay in practice. How little can I get away with? I donīt want have to be down there week after week, got things Iīd rather do. Itīs a means to an end more than for fun. Need to stay protected, what with all the packing hoods we get around here.
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50 rounds a month, at least.
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Originally posted by Halo
Springfield XD .45 ACP.
While I love my XD45, he is not looking for home protection.... just plinking at the range. I'd suggest a 22 pistol.
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Go out shooting with a friend who has a lot of handguns and is into them. or... go to a range that rents out guns and try some different types.
Try some revolvers in say 38/357 and some semi autos in 9mm/40/45.
You need to try out some different guns... every time I take someone like you out (little experience with handguns) I guess wrong about what handgun they will bond with.
It just seems that everyone does better with something different. No ryme or reason to it.
lazs
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Originally posted by Napoleon II
Thanks guys. Yeah I figure on range shooting to stay in practice. How little can I get away with? I donīt want have to be down there week after week, got things Iīd rather do. Itīs a means to an end more than for fun. Need to stay protected, what with all the packing hoods we get around here.
If you have allot of hoods packing hear around your should look into some Body armor too. With trama plates, those are the best. ;)
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Originally posted by GtoRA2
If you have allot of hoods packing hear around your should look into some Body armor too. With trama plates, those are the best. ;)
Especially your back, use 2 trauma plates, but dont use duck tape, it'll make you sweat ;)
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and don't forget to carry a couple of plates in a briefcase to shield your head with.
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Land of the Free - LOL - and Iīm having to get into all this chit. :huh
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Glock 17,19,34 for the price is a great start. I purchased a lady smith in 38/357 for my GF a couple weeks ago. After four trips to the range she cant put down my glock 19. Sounds funny but her hands dont fit the lady smith and she is grouping twice as good with the glock.
What she has shot to compare
Glock 19/34
XD 45
STI .40
Smith and Wesson Model 29 .44magun "hand loads"
Lady Smith
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(quote) While I love my XD45, he is not looking for home protection.... just plinking at the range. I'd suggest a 22 pistol. (unquote)
Yeah, but lately I'm big on BOOM instead of bang. I'd rather shoot 50 rounds of .45 ACP than 500 of .22.
However, with the relentless rise of ammo cost, I may soon be shooting nothing but .22.
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I second the .22 for plinking. My ruger III hunter gets the most love than any other gun in the safe. The OKO red dot is a blast to shoot and at $8 for a brick of 500 you can shoot all day. We had so much fun bowling pin racing one day we went and purchased a second one. We call them the "The Twins" (: