[Benny]

I'm a new pistol owner, actually just got my first one very recently. It's a compact, and I love it, but would like a little more accuracy. Now, in the next few months I would like to perchase a full size handgun. One with good accuracy, that i will feel comfortable holding and shooting for target practice. I would say im willing to spend around 800-1000 for it, but definately wouldnt hurt to spend less.

I would really appreciate some suggestions to help me look.

[orangelo]

The full size Sig P226 is nice. With the Certified Pre-Owned guns available you can pick one up for about $350-375 if you are lucky. I picked up a CPO that was marked 'Made in West Germany' but otherwise it looked and shot just like new.

[kansas45]

We all have our favorite's. You are gonna' get a lot of buy this kind or that caliaber ect. What you need to do is go to a place where they rent gun's & try a few out. That way you will have a better idea what you want. Maby some of your buddie's have a gun or two they will let you try. Anyway check out a few & see what some of the people in THR have to say. They won't lead you astray!;)

[kokapelli]

I have tried and purchased all kinds of pistols and I always end up going back to my Browning Highpower.

It fits my hand better than any other pistol and is more accurate than most.

[MCgunner]

I always tell new shooters to get a revolver, simple mode of operation, can learn DA rather easily, etc. Since this isn't the revolver board, I'll spare you the suggestions. Go play with rental guns, see if you like one of 'em. Get what you take a fancy to. There's tons of choices.

[rbernie]

I'd recommend a look at the CZ 75/85 and 97B.

[10-Ring]

What do you already own? Maybe a full size version of what you already own??? IF not, there is a world full of fullsize guns that will meet your criteria. From Beretta, SIG, HK, Glock, Steyr, CZ, Browning, etc. etc. Go rent a few diff't ones & get the one that fits & works best for you!

[bluto]

Full size doesn't alway mean more accurate. In fact, since you've mentioned that you're new to shooting I'd be inclined to think that practice will improve your accuracy more than a new pistol. Although I have my favorites, I think that most major gun manufacturers produce pictols capable of excellent accuracy in the right hands.

Having said that, there's nothing wrong with adding to your collection. We all do it. The best recommendation you can receive has already been mentioned: go and rent and shoot as many different types of pistols as you can. Become familiar with the calibers you like best then try pistols by different manufacturers. Get opinions, but remember, YOU'RE the expert on what works for you.

[spartacus2002]

go find a range where they rent pistols. Rent several and see what works best for you.

[Furncliff]

Fit is everything. The gun might be capable of astounding accuracy but if it's not comfortable to hold and natural to point FOR YOU...well you get the picture, you gotta try-'em on.... (like a pair of shoes??)

[Ala Dan]

Greeting's All-

I'm an old fart, and been shooting for many years. Lots of handguns have
come and gone; both revolvers and semi autos. And truthfully speaking,
I've owned some compacts that out shot their larger counterparts. It
comes to mind that my only SIG-SAUER P228 (a West German model)
out performed my full size SIG-SAUER P226; on more than one occassion.
As a matter of fact, the P228 shoots so well that its the only 9m/m in
my stable of fine firearms.:uhoh: :eek: :D