I'm currently twenty turning twenty one next month so here in Florida I can finally carry. The problem is I'm lost as to which gun to buy
Cost: trying to keep below 500. Cheaper the better
At first I was almost positive I wanted either a j frame or a sp101, but then I considered ammo cost. It's going to be my first handgun so I want to get A LOT of practice in. This leads me to then deciding to get a 9mm semi
My next sure decision was a kel-tec pf9. After going to shops and doing research though I've detered away from it. All shop owners told me it wasn't a range gun and wouldn't hold up to the abuse of costant shooting. Also a gun that I have to break down and sand and polish almost every piece as soon as I buy it new, doesn't seem like a quality firearm to me.
Now I'm looking at anything from a cz p-01 to a Springfield xd9 sc. I'm basically looking at small double stacks now since those seem to be able to take a lot of range time. Since they are double stack though, that means thicker and I'm not sure how easy it will be to conceal.
I'm open to any and all input and suggestions!! Since it's my first gun I'm open to a 1911 style or even a DAO since Ill be starting fresh and practicing a lot
Main requirements: under 500, 9mm or another cheap but adequate caliber, easy to conceal.
Cost: trying to keep below 500. Cheaper the better
At first I was almost positive I wanted either a j frame or a sp101, but then I considered ammo cost. It's going to be my first handgun so I want to get A LOT of practice in. This leads me to then deciding to get a 9mm semi
My next sure decision was a kel-tec pf9. After going to shops and doing research though I've detered away from it. All shop owners told me it wasn't a range gun and wouldn't hold up to the abuse of costant shooting. Also a gun that I have to break down and sand and polish almost every piece as soon as I buy it new, doesn't seem like a quality firearm to me.
Now I'm looking at anything from a cz p-01 to a Springfield xd9 sc. I'm basically looking at small double stacks now since those seem to be able to take a lot of range time. Since they are double stack though, that means thicker and I'm not sure how easy it will be to conceal.
I'm open to any and all input and suggestions!! Since it's my first gun I'm open to a 1911 style or even a DAO since Ill be starting fresh and practicing a lot
Main requirements: under 500, 9mm or another cheap but adequate caliber, easy to conceal.