Last week I shoot a hand gun for the first time. All I can say is I am hooked. And now I am looking for a gun to purchase. This will be my first gun, and I'm not sure what would be a good first gun. So far I have shoot the Glock 17, Glock 23, And a CZ P01. I loved the Glock 17. I am a big guy and it fit in my hand really well. As I said before I am new to the world of fire arms, and would like to know if there are any other guns I should try before committing to the glock.
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Texan Scott
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There's a lot to be said for that. If you'd found boots or pants that fit really well and you liked 'em, that's what you get. Unless you want to try a revolver first, just go for it. You'll be buying more soon anyway, trust me. We all do.
Dlowe167
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Im a big guy myself. I have the big brother of the CZ P-01,the CZ P-06. Excellent guns. U can get a Ruger cheap as well. Both great brands. I do like Glocks reliability,hate the look though,and everyone has one. Best advice I have too give. Most gun ranges rent guns out. Take advantage of that. Rent to u find a good fit,accurate shooting gun. Also most gun guys are cool,if u show interest in what they are shooting. They wil let u try it,if u ask.
ArchAngelCD
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Before you buy a semi-auto pistol try shooting a revolver. You never know, you might like a revolver even more than the Glock.
I'm a revolver guy and I really like a 4" S&W M686 in .357 Magnum.
I'm a revolver guy and I really like a 4" S&W M686 in .357 Magnum.
tightgroup tiger
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What Arch-Angle said,
I have semi autos but I'm a revolver guy also. I like my Model 28 Smiths.
We usually shoot better with one then we do with the other. You have to try them both to find out which is better for you.
I have semi autos but I'm a revolver guy also. I like my Model 28 Smiths.
We usually shoot better with one then we do with the other. You have to try them both to find out which is better for you.
MoreIsLess
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I would get the CZ of the ones you mentioned. Glocks are ordinary and ugly but reliable. Kind of the Chevy of hand guns. Most people that don't know much about guns have heard of Glocks and seen them on TV and the movies. Once you get hooked on guns you find out there is a whole other world out there beside just Glocks. Then you'l probably want a Sig or a Walther or a Beretta or something else.
Nothing wrong with Glocks, by all means, get what feels comfortable in your hand. I woudn't get a .40 caliber for my first gun, though and that is what a Glock 23 is, so if you want a Glock, I'd get the 17 (or, my preference would be the 19 but you didn't list that).
Nothing wrong with Glocks, by all means, get what feels comfortable in your hand. I woudn't get a .40 caliber for my first gun, though and that is what a Glock 23 is, so if you want a Glock, I'd get the 17 (or, my preference would be the 19 but you didn't list that).
I have to disagree Glock is like Honda of handguns. The 1911 is like Chevy of handguns.
Ramone
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I think you'd be remiss to not try a 1911 and a wheelgun or two first, but a GLOCK17 is a good pistol to start off with- as long as your next pistol is a model of 1911 in .45ACP ;-)
Vern Humphrey
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I hate to swim against the current, but a good .22 Pistol -- Ruger or Buckmark -- is ideal for a beginner. You can shoot a lot for cheap. I'd get the centerfire gun later.
Alternatively, if you have to have the centerfire, see if you can afford a .22 Conversion Kit to go with it.
Alternatively, if you have to have the centerfire, see if you can afford a .22 Conversion Kit to go with it.
mdThanatos
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Since you will more than likely end up with more than one firearm, I would also start with a .22 pistol or at least try a revolver. I shoot a glock 23 and it is ok (so far the best for me and my purposes) but I love shooting my Ruger GP100.
beatledog7
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My first gun was a revolver, and my second was a lever-action rifle chambered to shoot the same round. I got the hunting bug, so my third and fourth were shotguns. Next four were all rifles (3 bolts and a lever).
My first semi-auto centerfire handgun was my ninth gun purchase. Once I had my J-Frame, having another handgun just wasn't a priority.
I have more than one centerfire semi now, but I don't recommend them to most new gun owners as a first purchase. Instead, I usually urge them to get a .22LR and become proficient, then get a .357 revolver and become proficient with .38s before moving up to the long rounds. Even when they begin carrying something else, they'll never regret having the.22 around.
My first semi-auto centerfire handgun was my ninth gun purchase. Once I had my J-Frame, having another handgun just wasn't a priority.
I have more than one centerfire semi now, but I don't recommend them to most new gun owners as a first purchase. Instead, I usually urge them to get a .22LR and become proficient, then get a .357 revolver and become proficient with .38s before moving up to the long rounds. Even when they begin carrying something else, they'll never regret having the.22 around.
If you're a big guy and shoot the 17 well.....buy it! 9mm ammo isn't but a couple bucks more than CCI Mini Mag and a little recoil is good for the soul...
.22's get boring to me real quick these days, although I still own 4 or 5 and shoot them fairly regularly the thrill is gone or leaving pretty soon!
Give me a center fire and a few boxes of shells and I'm pretty happy for a while. Besides anything a .22 can do a Glock can do better.
At some point believe me you will own a .22 pistol and revolver but if recoil doesn't scare you, that there Glock you like will do you proud plus you can go right into CCW with the 9mm.
So I say hee haw have some fun before you get all serious about handguns and shooting.
.22's get boring to me real quick these days, although I still own 4 or 5 and shoot them fairly regularly the thrill is gone or leaving pretty soon!
Give me a center fire and a few boxes of shells and I'm pretty happy for a while. Besides anything a .22 can do a Glock can do better.
At some point believe me you will own a .22 pistol and revolver but if recoil doesn't scare you, that there Glock you like will do you proud plus you can go right into CCW with the 9mm.
So I say hee haw have some fun before you get all serious about handguns and shooting.
My first gun was a glock 19. I went with the 9mm because ammo is cheap, but will still have enough punch with he right bullet. I have since bought 2 sigs, 1 ruger, a smith&wesson, bersa, and a taurus. All of which are great guns, but the glock 19 remains my ccw.
Arkansas Paul
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I also would suggest trying a few more before making a purchase if you can. Like ArchAngelCD said, you may fall in love with revolvers.
There is certainly nothing wrong with a Glock. They're plenty accurate and tough as any on the market. And the 17 is a good choice because 9mm ammo is cheap, so you can get a lot of trigger time in.
There is certainly nothing wrong with a Glock. They're plenty accurate and tough as any on the market. And the 17 is a good choice because 9mm ammo is cheap, so you can get a lot of trigger time in.
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Welcome Ryan, just one bit of advice. Make sure you have someone (wife, family, friend, etc.) to keep you in check as you're spending money on guns. It's something primal to us guys. Just be warned. I bought my first two years ago and now I'm up to nine
I would recommend a Browning Buckmark. Great auto pistol, cheap to shoot, and accurate. Cheaper to buy and shoot than a Glock.
I am a revolver person also, but I love to shoot my XD9. Although it takes a backseat to my .44 Mag SBH. Revolvers are much more versatile of a handgun than any auto pistol.
I am a revolver person also, but I love to shoot my XD9. Although it takes a backseat to my .44 Mag SBH. Revolvers are much more versatile of a handgun than any auto pistol.
TAKtical
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17 is a good choice. Any glock is a good choice for your first gun. I carry a 17 every day. I have $2000 1911s and the 17 is by far my favorite gun. I have a black one an FDE and an OD green.
You may want to check out some revolvers, too, just so you have a good sample of different types. Many ranges have rental guns you can shoot.
I'm a Single-Action revolver guy...Ruger Vaquero "Sheriff's Model" 3-3/4" barrel .357, Ruger Blackhawk .357, and a Ruger Single-Six "Convertible" .22LR & .22Mag just by swapping cylinders.
I'm a Single-Action revolver guy...Ruger Vaquero "Sheriff's Model" 3-3/4" barrel .357, Ruger Blackhawk .357, and a Ruger Single-Six "Convertible" .22LR & .22Mag just by swapping cylinders.
Kyle M.
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My first handgun was a 1911 I still have it and 4 others. I've owned nearly every other popular handgun out there and many of the less popular ones and none of then fit me as well or were as accurate for me as the 1911. Oh and if anyone tells you you have to spend $3,000+ to get a good 1911 it's simply not true. I have a RIA tactical made in the philipines I bought it new for $450 and have 5,000 rds through it without a single malfunction. I can shoot it just as good as my $1500 kimber ymmv.
I can't argue with any of the choices, but what we're missing is what you plan to do with it. Is this for just pleasure shooting? Home defense? Daily carry? Hunting? Other?
Pleasure shooting - .22, like the Buckmark, Mark III, or similar
Home defense - G17 or similar
Daily carry - G30 or compact 1911 - you should probably avoid pocket guns until you gain experience, they're harder to shoot accurately, particularly with big hands like yours and mine
Hunting - 686 or similar
There's also the cost vs. quality issue, particularly if you want to shoot it either a lot, forever, or both. I'd shy away from the cheap versions of more famous guns if you plan to put a lot of rounds through it.
Pleasure shooting - .22, like the Buckmark, Mark III, or similar
Home defense - G17 or similar
Daily carry - G30 or compact 1911 - you should probably avoid pocket guns until you gain experience, they're harder to shoot accurately, particularly with big hands like yours and mine
Hunting - 686 or similar
There's also the cost vs. quality issue, particularly if you want to shoot it either a lot, forever, or both. I'd shy away from the cheap versions of more famous guns if you plan to put a lot of rounds through it.
Can't do much better for a starter pistol. My only other suggestion would be to buy a .22LR pistol, as you can shoot many hundreds of times more rounds of that than 9mm for the same price. If the money is not much of an issue for you...LUCKY YOU...then get the Glock.
BrotherFrankie
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all the above are good advice.. welcome to the high road..
This was my target I saved from my first time shooting. I'm kind of proud of it. this was both from 7 yards and 15 yards. I'm leaning towards the glock 17. I will get a bonus check from work next month that's when i'm going to buy a gun. until then I plan on trying more guns.
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