Hi all. One of the young guys that works with me turned 21 years old a few months ago and has saved up $600 (+/- a few bucks) for his first handgun. He asked me what is the best all around handgun for his budget. He's looking for sd/hd and range fun. No plans to carry (yet). I immediately said a Glock 19. He said he rented one at the range and was not a fan. He wants new or very gently used. I'm trying to help him out so any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm thinking stay 9mm to keep ammo cost down.
My short list is the HK VP9, HK P30, CZ p01, CZ p07, maybe a Beretta m9/92. I'm thinking MAYBE, if he looks hard, I've seen Sig p229s/p226s (plain models) right around $600-$650.
So what do you guys think? I know I'm missing a bunch of candidates, but I wouldn't recommend something that I don't have first hand knowledge and experience of.
Thanks!
My short list is the HK VP9, HK P30, CZ p01, CZ p07, maybe a Beretta m9/92. I'm thinking MAYBE, if he looks hard, I've seen Sig p229s/p226s (plain models) right around $600-$650.
So what do you guys think? I know I'm missing a bunch of candidates, but I wouldn't recommend something that I don't have first hand knowledge and experience of.
Thanks!