Dionysusigma
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Well, I've begun the long countdown to my 21st birthday(still ~7 months away), and I think I've settled on some criteria for the three pistols for which I'm going to save my money:
1) One must be in .22lr
2) Must have at least one example of an auto and a revolver. I'm an auto fan, so the ratio would probably be 2:1 in favor of autos.
3) Fairly simple designs (no Matebas or Desert Eagles)
4) No bizarre, archaic calibers like 7.62 Nagant or 9x23
5) Decently reliable
6) Aesthetically appealing
7) Ease of concealability is a plus, but not required
8) Fit my hands (CZ-75Bs and Beretta 92FSs fit perfectly)
9) Cannot be a Glock. They don't fit me at all, though the guns themselves are perfectly sound.
So far, the ones I'm really leaning towards are a Beretta 92FS or Brigadier, Smith & Wesson 317 or 617 with a 4" barrel, a SA 1911A1 GI, and a CZ of some sort. Any recommendations? Input towards my choices?
My thinking is thus: The .22 revolver for practice and fun, the SA 1911 because it's a 1911, and a Beretta for carry and because it's cool.
The Beretta is the most expensive one I really want to buy, which is mainly why Sigs, HK P7s, Wilson Combats/Kimbers, etc. are not being considered.
Also, if I had a CHL and ever had to use it I'd like a Beretta 92 there for me... not some little mousegun that gets completely enveloped by my hands and has five severly underpowered shots. I want something I can wield, aim, and fire with confidence. Several times, if need be. The Beretta seems best for that.
The 1911 because it's... a 1911. It's in a good caliber with easy-to-find ammo and inexpensive mags. A lot of people know its mechanism, and replacment parts are plentiful. Also good for carry.
The S&W because everyone should have a revolver and I don't trust rimfire autos. Ammo is unbelievable cheap, recoil is low, no mags to buy, and they (revolvers) have a charm all their own. Reliable mechanism. Plus, it's shiny.
And I want to get three because I honestly don't know how much longer such things will be legal to buy. Hopefully they'll still be available when I reach that age... after I get those, plans are forming for a blued .38Spl.
And, of course, a little eye candy:
Beretta 92FS Brigadier
Smith & Wesson 617, 4" bbl
...and we all know what a 1911 looks like.
Any other opinions/recommendations? Nothing is cemented yet, as a lot can happen in 7 months...
1) One must be in .22lr
2) Must have at least one example of an auto and a revolver. I'm an auto fan, so the ratio would probably be 2:1 in favor of autos.
3) Fairly simple designs (no Matebas or Desert Eagles)
4) No bizarre, archaic calibers like 7.62 Nagant or 9x23
5) Decently reliable
6) Aesthetically appealing
7) Ease of concealability is a plus, but not required
8) Fit my hands (CZ-75Bs and Beretta 92FSs fit perfectly)
9) Cannot be a Glock. They don't fit me at all, though the guns themselves are perfectly sound.
So far, the ones I'm really leaning towards are a Beretta 92FS or Brigadier, Smith & Wesson 317 or 617 with a 4" barrel, a SA 1911A1 GI, and a CZ of some sort. Any recommendations? Input towards my choices?
My thinking is thus: The .22 revolver for practice and fun, the SA 1911 because it's a 1911, and a Beretta for carry and because it's cool.
The Beretta is the most expensive one I really want to buy, which is mainly why Sigs, HK P7s, Wilson Combats/Kimbers, etc. are not being considered.
Also, if I had a CHL and ever had to use it I'd like a Beretta 92 there for me... not some little mousegun that gets completely enveloped by my hands and has five severly underpowered shots. I want something I can wield, aim, and fire with confidence. Several times, if need be. The Beretta seems best for that.
The 1911 because it's... a 1911. It's in a good caliber with easy-to-find ammo and inexpensive mags. A lot of people know its mechanism, and replacment parts are plentiful. Also good for carry.
The S&W because everyone should have a revolver and I don't trust rimfire autos. Ammo is unbelievable cheap, recoil is low, no mags to buy, and they (revolvers) have a charm all their own. Reliable mechanism. Plus, it's shiny.
And I want to get three because I honestly don't know how much longer such things will be legal to buy. Hopefully they'll still be available when I reach that age... after I get those, plans are forming for a blued .38Spl.
And, of course, a little eye candy:
Beretta 92FS Brigadier
Smith & Wesson 617, 4" bbl
...and we all know what a 1911 looks like.
Any other opinions/recommendations? Nothing is cemented yet, as a lot can happen in 7 months...