hello all,
I am new to the forums, was referred to here by a friend and I am relatively new to the world of pistols as well. Let me first thank you in advance for any and all suggestions or tips you have for me. Here's a quick introduction about me: I am currently attending college at the University of Texas, my family owns a few revolvers (38 specials and a Sig Mosquito), I used to go shooting about once a month, not a whole lot but haven't shot any pistols in over a year now. I am committed recently to buy a pistol, or two, or three over the next year or so as well as obtaining my Concealed Weapons License. I've read a few forums as well as visited a few gun shops in search of a list of guns I'd like to try out before finalizing my purchase. I am aware that I need to go to the local range (which I will) and test out the guns that I am thinking of purchasing before deciding on the one.
So for my first purchase, I'd like to buy a compact pistol, 9mm, preferably DA/SA for under $500, it doesn't have to be new. I don't have the largest budget, but I do plan on getting a full sized pistol for the range some point in the future, 9mm is just the most economical for me. Of course, being new to all of this any and all suggestions are welcome. In fact, I'd love it if you guys posted links to threads that I should read as that will be of tremendous help to me. Thank yall for your help and for reading this long intro.
I am new to the forums, was referred to here by a friend and I am relatively new to the world of pistols as well. Let me first thank you in advance for any and all suggestions or tips you have for me. Here's a quick introduction about me: I am currently attending college at the University of Texas, my family owns a few revolvers (38 specials and a Sig Mosquito), I used to go shooting about once a month, not a whole lot but haven't shot any pistols in over a year now. I am committed recently to buy a pistol, or two, or three over the next year or so as well as obtaining my Concealed Weapons License. I've read a few forums as well as visited a few gun shops in search of a list of guns I'd like to try out before finalizing my purchase. I am aware that I need to go to the local range (which I will) and test out the guns that I am thinking of purchasing before deciding on the one.
So for my first purchase, I'd like to buy a compact pistol, 9mm, preferably DA/SA for under $500, it doesn't have to be new. I don't have the largest budget, but I do plan on getting a full sized pistol for the range some point in the future, 9mm is just the most economical for me. Of course, being new to all of this any and all suggestions are welcome. In fact, I'd love it if you guys posted links to threads that I should read as that will be of tremendous help to me. Thank yall for your help and for reading this long intro.