I'm looking to purchase my first handgun, but have some limitations to work around. I'm trying to find out which manufacturers or guns fit my needs. Most likely I'd be getting a 9mm or .40
I'm looking to pick up a gun for both target practice (recreation) and home defense. This gun is going to be used by myself and my fiance. Originally I was looking into getting a Glock, but I've heard people say not to use lead bullets in a Glock. The range I belong to has two ammo rules for the indoor pistol range - lead bullets only (max 1000fps), and no jacketed ammo. Apparently someone shot a jacketed bullet a few months ago and something bounced back, hitting one of the lights, or so I'm told. I also want a gun that can be reasonably used ambidextrously during shooting (no right hand only grips). I'm a lefty she's a righty. So from what I've heard, a Glock wouldn't fit the bullet requirements, or at least it wouldn't be recommended. What major manufacturers does this leave me with? Would Sigs, Colt or S&W be okay?
Requirements
1) Lead bullets okay
2) Non jacketed ammo okay
3) Works for righties or lefties
4) Isn't junk
5) Shouldn't be overly heavy
I'd be willing to do a revolver, but I prefer the higher capacity of a semi. Thanks for the help all!
Edit: My price range is $600 or less. I was previously looking at Glocks 17,19,23 which go for about $500 give or take.
I'm looking to pick up a gun for both target practice (recreation) and home defense. This gun is going to be used by myself and my fiance. Originally I was looking into getting a Glock, but I've heard people say not to use lead bullets in a Glock. The range I belong to has two ammo rules for the indoor pistol range - lead bullets only (max 1000fps), and no jacketed ammo. Apparently someone shot a jacketed bullet a few months ago and something bounced back, hitting one of the lights, or so I'm told. I also want a gun that can be reasonably used ambidextrously during shooting (no right hand only grips). I'm a lefty she's a righty. So from what I've heard, a Glock wouldn't fit the bullet requirements, or at least it wouldn't be recommended. What major manufacturers does this leave me with? Would Sigs, Colt or S&W be okay?
Requirements
1) Lead bullets okay
2) Non jacketed ammo okay
3) Works for righties or lefties
4) Isn't junk
5) Shouldn't be overly heavy
I'd be willing to do a revolver, but I prefer the higher capacity of a semi. Thanks for the help all!
Edit: My price range is $600 or less. I was previously looking at Glocks 17,19,23 which go for about $500 give or take.