Strap assassin
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I am just days from turning 21 and still can't decide what kind of handgun I want to buy . What is a good handgun for someone like me?
I know this goes against common wisdom, but I started out with a .357 magnum. At the time I really only planned on buying one hand gun for home and personal defense. That of course turned into a collection of handguns. Be aware, starting out on a magnum revolver sort of ruined my interest in .22's. I bought a .22 pistol because it would be cheap to shoot. It turns out it is really cheap to shoot, because it sits around unfired most of the time.
If you plan on getting one handgun, evaluate the use. Defense? Then get a centerfire. Plinking: Then get a .22.