The issue is what gun and when to buy.
Situation: I am a poor college student getting ready to graduate in a semester. I learned on Ruger Mk II's and S&W 41's and bought my first last year (Colt 1991A1 w/ new rollmark). Can't carry on campus nor the job I will have (80 hours in 9 days), so carrying right now is not a big issue for me. The 1911 is great, but eventually I would want something lighter for the real hot summer time carry.
Like many of you I want many, many guns! So I am trying to decide once I get out of school, which gun to get first (before I start the long process of paying off my student loans).
Here are my options:
1. Compact 9mm carry gun (Sig 225/239, S&W 3913, Kahr K9/P9)
2. Full/medium size 9mm (Glock 19/17, Beretta 92FS, CZ75/P01)
3. Used .357 wheel gun 3"-4" (S&W 19/65 or Ruger SP101/GP100)
4. Ruger 22/45 4"-5" bbl
Reason for option one is previously stated (light weight carry).
Reason for option two is to get more familiar with the 9mm round with a full grip, full size auto (sight radius and recoil absorption).
Reason for option three is to shoot .38 cheaply and for possible carry (3" only). Seems like the most affordable 'utility' weapon.
Reason for option four is the obvious cheap a$$ .22 round and they are just plain fun!
Well, I know there are a million posts like this, but each one is personal and different!
Have fun with it! Justify your answer.
Thanks.
Random extra info: I am 5'11'' 150 lbs., Cost is a major concern!, Also eventually want a Snub 2" or less but will cary a compact auto before a snub. Carry rig for my 5" 1911 is a Don Hume J.I.T with a Don Hume belt. It is pretty good, but still needs some breaking in. Also if you ever order a belt from them, get 2"-3" more than your pants size!
Situation: I am a poor college student getting ready to graduate in a semester. I learned on Ruger Mk II's and S&W 41's and bought my first last year (Colt 1991A1 w/ new rollmark). Can't carry on campus nor the job I will have (80 hours in 9 days), so carrying right now is not a big issue for me. The 1911 is great, but eventually I would want something lighter for the real hot summer time carry.
Like many of you I want many, many guns! So I am trying to decide once I get out of school, which gun to get first (before I start the long process of paying off my student loans).
Here are my options:
1. Compact 9mm carry gun (Sig 225/239, S&W 3913, Kahr K9/P9)
2. Full/medium size 9mm (Glock 19/17, Beretta 92FS, CZ75/P01)
3. Used .357 wheel gun 3"-4" (S&W 19/65 or Ruger SP101/GP100)
4. Ruger 22/45 4"-5" bbl
Reason for option one is previously stated (light weight carry).
Reason for option two is to get more familiar with the 9mm round with a full grip, full size auto (sight radius and recoil absorption).
Reason for option three is to shoot .38 cheaply and for possible carry (3" only). Seems like the most affordable 'utility' weapon.
Reason for option four is the obvious cheap a$$ .22 round and they are just plain fun!
Well, I know there are a million posts like this, but each one is personal and different!
Have fun with it! Justify your answer.
Thanks.
Random extra info: I am 5'11'' 150 lbs., Cost is a major concern!, Also eventually want a Snub 2" or less but will cary a compact auto before a snub. Carry rig for my 5" 1911 is a Don Hume J.I.T with a Don Hume belt. It is pretty good, but still needs some breaking in. Also if you ever order a belt from them, get 2"-3" more than your pants size!
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