Looking to buy my first pistol!!

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I went to the Sheriffs office today and filled out my permit to buy.I was wondering what would be a good beginners pistol?I ain't looking for nothing fancy and spendy,all I'm looking for is a good and reliable pistol.I was thinking of a Taurus 92 9mm.I also do a lot of trapping and was wondering what kind of pistol I should get for that also?I always carried a .22 rifle when I come upon beaver or muskrat that aren't dead and the .22 always does quit a bit of damage to the pelt(even though I shoot them in the head).Would a .17 hmr Vmax do the job at point blank range(in a pistol)?I would be very surprised and upset to not get my permit to buy from the Sheriff!!I kind of forgot to answer a few questions on the form(but the officer behind the desk x off the questions I forgot to answer),but I never have been convicted of any violent crimes in my youth or as an adult!!I was in a hurry today.But they took the form after they corected me.I'm very happy because I know I ain't done nothing wrong enough to have my rights taken away!!
 
.357 Magnum...

The .357 Magnum is probably one of the most versatile handgun cartridges there is and honestly from what I hear from your post it sounds like this cartridge could be loaded to fit your needs and situations. If all loss fails shoot .38 Special’s out of it to suit your needs. I would suggest a Ruger GP100 or Smith and Wesson 686 4" or 6" in Stainless Steel since it's rust resistant and ready to go up against harsh weather. Hope this helps...this is only my 2 cents. Take care, and good luck with your choice ;).

-Tre
 
I would 2nd the .357 recommendation, but since that has been put out there already...the PT92 is a good one, I literally just got one today. This is a pic of the one I got 36912.jpg .

I havent cleaned it or shot it yet but I have handled others..they are great and easy to maintain...good luck
 
^^Yeah I also want a pistol for taking deer also!!I don't have a lot of money either,would a tuarus raging bull in either 357mag or 44mag do?I won't be useing it very often for target shooting or home defense..I'm not looking for somthing fancy!!
 
Don Lu!!Is it as bad as they say about the quality of taurus 92s?I ain't going to take the T 92 into combat or anything.Just looking to get a pistol to take to the sand pit and rang once and a while..
 
Go to the range and shoot a couple of guns before making a decision. I personally wouldn't buy a Taurus or a .357 for my first pistol. Get a Glock 17 or 19 in 9mm or a sig or HK. I'd get the Sig or HK in .40.
 
I second glockman. I don't think you need formal training before you buy. In fact, if you have some common sense you may never need formal training. It would be nice, and could even come in handy, but NEED it? I don't think so. I would venture to say that many of us, maybe MOST of us on this board have not had any, or much, formal training.
 
^^Yeah I also want a pistol for taking deer also!!I don't have a lot of money either,would a tuarus raging bull in either 357mag or 44mag do?I won't be useing it very often for target shooting or home defense..I'm not looking for somthing fancy!!
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You probably shouldn't worry about taking deer with a handgun for a while.
It takes A LOT of shooting before you get good enough to do that.
Heck, I've been shooting a while and I still don't trust myself to shoot a deer past 10 yards with a handgun.

If you want a first gun that you can use for deer then get a 357Mag...but be aware that many people consider a 357 as marginal for deer.
A 44mag would be great, but not as a first gun.

I think you're on the right track when you mention the PT92.
A 9mm would make a great first gun.
Recoil is low and ammo is cheap and plentiful.
I wouldn't get a 40S&W...I've seen quite a few people get those as first guns and never learn to shoot them well due to recoil.

As far as dispatching game animals goes, a centerfire handgun will do more damage than a 22LR out of a rifle. Your only option for less damage is a 22LR, 22 short, or 22 CB out of a handgun. A 17 would do more damage because they expand and fragment too easily.
A 22LR would make a fine first handgun. If you get a 22LR revolver then you can shoot CBs and shorts without feeding problems.

I think you're trying to do more things than a single pistol can do.
Focus on getting that first gun and learning to shoot it. More handguns for special purposes will follow ;)

I agree that you should shoot as many different guns as you can before buying.
Here's a list to start:
-357 revolver (with 38 specials) such as a Ruger GP-100 or S&W 686
-9mm semiauto like a model 92, Glock 17/19, Sig 226/228, S&W M&P, XD
-22LR semiauto such as the Ruger MKIII or 22/45, Browning Buckmark
-22LR revolver such as a Taurus Model 94 or 970, S&W 617, Ruger Single Six

If you end up getting a gun for deer then the taurus revolvers are fine. However you will have to shoot them a lot before you can expect to hit a deer with it.

I started with a Sig 228 (got a good deal on it) and recently got a Ruger Super Redhawk in 480 Ruger to shoot deer...there's no way I could shoot a 480 accurately without starting with the 9mm then moving to heavy loads in my 357.
 
Tauri are great. I only have one S&W .357 and one Taurus .357...The taurus actaully has a better trigger and I love it (may not be typical but it is my personal expirience). The pt 92 is one of the tauri except for the 24/7 and 605 that I have hear way more good than bad. To take deer, no, but for plinking and self defernce the pt 92 will fit the bill, and they are so damn pretty.
 
Just as I was getting ready to say, "I get to be first" xd9fan stole my thunder. ;) I, too, would recommend the XD.
 
I have been through the firearms training and passed(rifle and pistol),but that was when I was in the sixth grade...I have had some experince with a few pistols but they that was a few years ago.I'm mostly looking for good small not to expensive .22 revolver for checking my traps.
 
Find a range and go see what other shooters are shooting. Tell them you're there to try and figure out what you want to buy. 9 times out of 10, someone will offer to let you shoot their handgun. I would suggest that you disregard caliber concerns until you get your hands on as many handguns as you can, until you find a few that feel "right". Regardless of what you buy, if it doesn't feel right in your hands, you'll never shoot it enough to become proficient with it. Several manufacturers make different calibers in the same (or very similar) frame.

A hit with a .22 beats a miss with a .45.......
 
You’ll get a full range of input to your question...My only input is to go to a gun show then over to a vendor with a LARGE selection of guns then without looking too hard at the gun feel them in your hand...I've always found that if a gun doesn't fit you well it doesn't matter how big the cal or type of gun in the end you wouldn’t like it.

Then AFTER you find a few that feel real nice go home and do your homework on the particular guns that felt the best in your hand...Google the makes and models for reviews.

In the end, everyone who recommends a gun to you has a bias…They like it and think it’s the best. Maybe for them it is but it may not be right for you.

That’s why I like the blind fit test
 
I am pretty partial to my Ruger P89. Not expensive to get, not expensive to shoot, and will take a licking and keep ticking, not to mention pretty accurate.
 
Gun Lover, you specifically mentioned a 22 revolver and you are low on cash. The Taurus variety would be just the ticket. Good revolver, good price. I have had good luck with Taurus revolvers and don't know that there is a better deal out there for a new pistol in that category.
 
I say get yourself a good GI spec 1911A1. I have had several Springfield GI issue 1911A1's and have been pleased. Or if you have the money the TRP is great as well.
 
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