RadekSkylark
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Hallo guys.
I'm from Latvia and I'm currently in the process of getting my CCW license - I really hope I'll get it.
I've been thinking about what handgun to buy as my first handgun. It will be used as a self defense weapon - will try to carry it 99% of the time. As the process of getting CCW here in Latvia is quite expensive and as I'm not sure I want to invest a lot of money into my first handgun (as I have no experience with guns), I was thinking of going for some kind of budget handgun.
For now my options seem to be:
1) Makarov 9x18 - huge amount of used weapons - costs about 80$ for one in normal condition and around 100-120$ for one in really good condition;
2) Walther PK380 9x17 - used around 310$, new around 460$;
3) SigSauer P230 9x17 - used for around 230$;
4) S&W MP9 Shield 9x19 - new for 750$;
5) Walther PPX 9x19 - new for 670$;
6) Walther CCP 9x19 - new for 710$
7) Glock 42 9x17 - new for 680$;
8) Glock 43 9x19 - new for 785$;
9) Glock 19 9x19 - new for 785$;
10) Glock 26 9x19 - new for 830$.
9x18 and 9x19 ammo costs pretty much the same (maybe 9x18 a bit cheaper, but not much). 9x17 is a bit more expensive than previous two.
The main question is - should I even think about anything else that Makarov for my first CCW considering that I would like to stay on budget and also the differences in the prices of the guns available at local shops?
If I should, could someone please share their thoughts on which of the listed guns I should be looking for and why should I invest in it, when comparing the huge price point difference between Makarov?
Of course all good advice is welcome!
Thanks!
I'm from Latvia and I'm currently in the process of getting my CCW license - I really hope I'll get it.
I've been thinking about what handgun to buy as my first handgun. It will be used as a self defense weapon - will try to carry it 99% of the time. As the process of getting CCW here in Latvia is quite expensive and as I'm not sure I want to invest a lot of money into my first handgun (as I have no experience with guns), I was thinking of going for some kind of budget handgun.
For now my options seem to be:
1) Makarov 9x18 - huge amount of used weapons - costs about 80$ for one in normal condition and around 100-120$ for one in really good condition;
2) Walther PK380 9x17 - used around 310$, new around 460$;
3) SigSauer P230 9x17 - used for around 230$;
4) S&W MP9 Shield 9x19 - new for 750$;
5) Walther PPX 9x19 - new for 670$;
6) Walther CCP 9x19 - new for 710$
7) Glock 42 9x17 - new for 680$;
8) Glock 43 9x19 - new for 785$;
9) Glock 19 9x19 - new for 785$;
10) Glock 26 9x19 - new for 830$.
9x18 and 9x19 ammo costs pretty much the same (maybe 9x18 a bit cheaper, but not much). 9x17 is a bit more expensive than previous two.
The main question is - should I even think about anything else that Makarov for my first CCW considering that I would like to stay on budget and also the differences in the prices of the guns available at local shops?
If I should, could someone please share their thoughts on which of the listed guns I should be looking for and why should I invest in it, when comparing the huge price point difference between Makarov?
Of course all good advice is welcome!
Thanks!