New Gun?

I meant cheap ammo.

 

Ok, but don't shoot just any ammo through a Glock or bad things can happen.

 

I just got an HK P2000 .40 2 days ago. LOVE that gun. but it's pricey. as far as entry level gun thats decent quality for cheap, i'd look at the Smith and Wesson Sigma. 9mm is cheaper ammo than .40. They've got a great sale on those country wide right now. I just shot one and its decent and a great price. They're really similar to glocks. actually glock lost a suit against them for stealing their design.

 

Just lettin u know that u opened up a can of worms when it comes to weapons, this post will never end especially if u ask us country boys from the south, or just TEXANS

 

Haha... I'm happy for as much information as I can get... Kind of new to this... So any suggestions is welcome....

 

Like some have said on here, it is whats best for you and if you have the option to shoot some from renting it or from friends just go out and shoot them. Revolvers are a very good start to shooting as like some have said they are easy to shoot and less moving parts, I own a couple in .357 and .22 cal. Semi auots are great to and are easy to shoot as well. I have one in a 9mm glock and its fun to shoot. Ammo is cheap and it has a 15 round Mag as well.
Best thing is to try as many as you can and get a feel for shooting pistols. They are different from shotguns but can be just as fun and rewarding. Once you start buying some guns you are addicted to them like we are addicted to buying stuff for our trucks.
ENJOY. AND shoot safely.

 

Glock 19 (it's a 9mm) and probably the most sold Glock. Tons of spare parts available, and 9mm ammo is cheaper than .40, and .45

 

cheap guns dont always work, john browning designed the 1911 for colt. he was the greatest designer the world has ever known...the same gun is produced by f.n., walther and sig; also good choices..they all are made off brownings design. with these brands you always get your money out of them in case you want to trade or sell at some point.

 

.38 and 9mm are both cheep to shoot. .22 are a blast to shoot. Don't discount a .22. You can pick up a box of 500 .22's for around $12 to $20 dollars. I have three, one revolver and two pistols, all are tack drivers.

 

What about a Bersa thunder .380? I can get one for $225. What you think? Yes/No?

 

As mentioned above, Kimber is an excellent weapon. Match grade components and accurate/reliable right out of the box. Expensive and has a learning curve due to being single action only, cocked and locked carry. TRAINING IS A MUST WITH ANY SINGLE ACTION ONLY PISTOL!!

XD's are very good pistols.

For those with little/no handgun experience, my first choice would be a revolver in .357. As VECTORIT stated; easy, cheap (relatively speaking) to shoot, many options for ammo/grips/sights/etc., easy to clean, ultimately reliable.

Find a trusted friend who is an avid shooter and has training to assist you with EVERYTHING. There's lots of ways to make a bad (possibly fatal) error when dealing with handguns. Training and CORRECT practice is the only way to lessen that possibility.

ALWAYS REMEMBER......don't EVER stop ANYTHING H I G H V E L O C I T Y>>>

 

A 380 wouldn't be a bad first gun, but I'm not sure the price of ammo vs 9mm or 38. If this is your first handgun, I wouldn't get anything above that for power, if you start with a 40 or 45, it could lead so flinching. I don't care how big and bad a person is, a flinch is a flinch and starting too high on the power scale will lead to it. Really, before you buy something I'd try to find a rental range that you could at least shoot the following catagories: wheelgun, single-action semi, standard double action semi, and a double-action only semi. Try all 3 in a light caliber, decide which you like the feel of most, and go from there. I'll say it again, of all those choices the revolver offers the widest range of possible ammo types. People get hung up on ammo capacities and sometimes overlook a six-gun, but it'll work for 99% of the things you'd need it for.

 

Nothing wrong with a Bersa .380 Just be prepared to hunt for ammo, and when you do find it get ready to pay. I have .380 ammo on backorder. I suggest you first get a set amount of money you want to pay. Then see what is in your price range. Take into account ammo price and availability. Google .380 and see if you can find it in stock. I suggest a 9mm Glock for a first handgun if its gonna be a nightstand gun.9mm is cheap and can be found easier than some other calibers. Try and find a gun store that will rent you a gun to try out. Nothing worse than buying a gun you don't care for. Remember you get what you pay for. Search the web for reviews, but remember what one loves you may not. Take your time and don't rush. Lots of folks are dumping the .380 because ammo is hard to find. This will change over time always does. A gun is useless without bullets.

 

If this is your first handgun I would get a revolver. A 357 mag is a
good choice with either a 4" or 6" barrel. Don't go shorter than a 4",
you will need the longer sight radius. After you master a revolver you
can get a pistol. I carry a Ruger

$14 SP101 CRL "Sparkle" Cleaner and Stain Remover - 8 oz. Bottle

SP101 with a 2" barrel, I love it because
it goes bang everytime I pull the trigger. Try to find a gun range where
you can rent a couple of guns and see what you like best, because
your decision could mean life or death. You have to have a gun that
you can depend on and you feel 100% confident with. Get good training
on what ever you decide on and please join the NRA.

 

I'd have to second/third/etc. the comments of going to a gun range, handling and renting as many pistols as you can. Then once you found what you like, get some quality instruction and some consitant practice. I'd encourage you then to try some of the handgun sports to keep you engaged with some trigger time like IPSC, IDPA, etc. Find an active gunclub in your area, and shoot regularly.

Everyone you end up meeting will have their own preferences on guns and calibers. Personally, I shot Open IPSC with a heavily modifed 38supercomp 1911 style gun that weighed 4x more than the trigger pull(18 ounces) ...and at the same time in Limited with 3 different Glock pistols, a M20 in 10 mm, a M22 in .40 and when they came out a M35.

I have owed and shot many handguns in 9mm starting with a Jerico 941, Sig P225, several Glocks, 19, 17 and 26, even owned a CZ-99( the other CZ factory...) a few revolvers in .357/38, 4 inch and 6 inch Python, and a S/W 36, 3 inch barrel-a sig 220 in .45, a few 1911 style guns in .38 super, .38supercomp, .45 ACP, 10mm and one in 9x25mm, lol who here remembers that caliber?? More Glocks in .40 sw, 10mm and .45( notice a trend?) and a bunch of .22 handguns.

I'm 6 ft tall n love Glocks, my sister is 5'1 n loves Kimbers, my best friend is left handed n swears by his HK USP. My other friend must own stock in STI. In the end it will come down to preference, so I again suggest you test drive as many as you can before picking one. Look for reliability, accuracy and what feels good in the hand. Start with a 9 mm for auto or a 38/357 for revolver to keep ammunition cost and recoil low. Stick "full" size or "duty" size barrel lenths-4 inches or so to start so as the more sub-compacts can be harder to control and the long barrel revolvers tend to be more specialzed for target shooting or hunting. Then get to some shooting

 

You should really consider a Sig Sauer! I have five Sigs and haven't had any issues with any of my Sigs! If you are considering a 9mm or .40 I would either get a P226, P229, or P239! They are all great guns! What is you budget and what caliber are you wanting?

 

Not really to sure on the budget nothing to expensive under $500. Caliber 9mm, .38, .40.

 

I think as a first handgun you should go with a revolver. If the gun misfires in an automatic what do you do? Alot of moving parts in an automatic pistol, a revolver is simple and straightforward. You need to crawl before you walk.

 

I would not want to count on a cheap gun to protect me or my family. A Smith and Wesson 357 revolver mentioned above is a good gun to have around, and can be found used for a good value. I have carried my P220 Sig 45 for about 20 years, never had any issues and it is a great firearm today. I like my odds with the 45, 92% of the time the subject will die if shot placement is good, with just a standard, off the shelf round. Remember, most gun fights are 3-4 rounds between both parties, at less then 10 I believe the stats illustrate. Do some research, go to shops and handle guns, talk with the gun shop owners and you will find what will suit you best.

 

You can get a Sig Sauer CPO (certified pre owned) for around the $500 range in either P229, P226, or P239.