Damn guys, thanks for the info. I took a break today, plus most shops mare closed today anyways. Obviously I have alot to learn and try. I spent $64 yesterday to try 4 guns so this testing is getting exp but well worth it. I am going to try some revolvers as well. I think I am going to stick with the 9mm area.
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New guy here looking to buy his first gun
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pinetree64
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Once I started shooting 1911's that was it. I love 'em. I realize 45acp is more expensive, but I reload it. I have bought a Hi Power and buy 9mm in bulk for plinking.
Both are good guns. I just like single action and 45acp. If I could only have one semi centerfire it would be my fullsize Springfield.
Not sure where you live in Georgia; I've bought guns at Candler Road Pawn, David's Gun Room, Adventure Outdoors, Eastman Gunshows, Basspro and Forsyth County Pawn. Basspro, though I haven't been in a while had much better prices than the gunshows, unless you shop and know what prices should be and bargain. Adventure is good, very good for used guns. My favorite is Forsyth County Pawn, service, price and they will serve as an FFL. Ordered my Hi Power from CDNN had it shipped to FCP, $10.
Both are good guns. I just like single action and 45acp. If I could only have one semi centerfire it would be my fullsize Springfield.
Not sure where you live in Georgia; I've bought guns at Candler Road Pawn, David's Gun Room, Adventure Outdoors, Eastman Gunshows, Basspro and Forsyth County Pawn. Basspro, though I haven't been in a while had much better prices than the gunshows, unless you shop and know what prices should be and bargain. Adventure is good, very good for used guns. My favorite is Forsyth County Pawn, service, price and they will serve as an FFL. Ordered my Hi Power from CDNN had it shipped to FCP, $10.
Pinetree, I live in Smyrna and been to several places. Problem is the selection they have trying them out is very small. I would like to go to a gun show and buy a used gun but I have NO clue on value,what to look for ,etc. I have a good chance of getting screwed!
Waitone
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I highly recommend using the gunshow as a way to conveniently shop. Use brick and mortar when buying. Gunshows are not the place for a noobie to buy. The best of both worlds is to siddle up to a brick and mortar store that also exhibits at a gunshow.
greener
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gnfanatic: As if you need some additional advice after all this, but..
Most of my pistol-shooting for about 20 years was annual qualifications with the Army Reserves, and then I had a 10-year break after retirement. I decided a while back that it might be fun to shoot pistols again. Shooting .22lr was the least expensive way to relearn how to shoot. After trying a few pistols, I started with a Smith & Wesson 22A-1. Its a great gun to learn (or relearn) with and cost <$200. I liked it better than the Rugers I tried, and for $200, if I decided I really didn't want to shoot, I wasn't out much. Besides, you can get 550 rounds of .22lr for $9, less than the cost of 50 rounds of the higher calibers. I've since added a Ruger Mark III Hunter, instead of buying the 1911 I intended to buy. Shooting .22 pistols requires the same mechanics as larger caliber's and save $$$ in the learning curve.
All the recommendations above a good pistols. I'm surprised that no one mentioned a Sprinfield MilSpec. (A Kimber Custom II, .45ACP, makes one ragged hole at 15 yards, but then so does the Milspec)
For $800 you can start with something like an S&W 22A, Ruger or Browning Buckmark and get something like a Milspec or Springfield XD.
With the advice above, pick what you want to shoot, for what ever reason. Pick the model/style/make that feels comfortable and you like.
Most of my pistol-shooting for about 20 years was annual qualifications with the Army Reserves, and then I had a 10-year break after retirement. I decided a while back that it might be fun to shoot pistols again. Shooting .22lr was the least expensive way to relearn how to shoot. After trying a few pistols, I started with a Smith & Wesson 22A-1. Its a great gun to learn (or relearn) with and cost <$200. I liked it better than the Rugers I tried, and for $200, if I decided I really didn't want to shoot, I wasn't out much. Besides, you can get 550 rounds of .22lr for $9, less than the cost of 50 rounds of the higher calibers. I've since added a Ruger Mark III Hunter, instead of buying the 1911 I intended to buy. Shooting .22 pistols requires the same mechanics as larger caliber's and save $$$ in the learning curve.
All the recommendations above a good pistols. I'm surprised that no one mentioned a Sprinfield MilSpec. (A Kimber Custom II, .45ACP, makes one ragged hole at 15 yards, but then so does the Milspec)
For $800 you can start with something like an S&W 22A, Ruger or Browning Buckmark and get something like a Milspec or Springfield XD.
With the advice above, pick what you want to shoot, for what ever reason. Pick the model/style/make that feels comfortable and you like.
Which gun to buy
I have a Sig 220 in .45 that I would recommend to anyone. I also have a CZ 2075 in .40 that will shoot right along side the Sig. I stumbled upon the CZ while picking up a Sig 232 .380. I use the 2075 and the 232 as carry guns. Any of these 3 would be an excellent purchase. Thanks
I have a Sig 220 in .45 that I would recommend to anyone. I also have a CZ 2075 in .40 that will shoot right along side the Sig. I stumbled upon the CZ while picking up a Sig 232 .380. I use the 2075 and the 232 as carry guns. Any of these 3 would be an excellent purchase. Thanks
ronto
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KEEP IT SIMPLE
First of all, get some training on the safe useage of firearms.
Suggest you get a revolver as your FIRST handgun. But BEFORE you get a handgun, get a 12 guage pump action shotgun loaded with 00 buck for home defense. Since you are a first-time gun owner, I wouldn't suggest screwing around with semiautos now.
First of all, get some training on the safe useage of firearms.
Suggest you get a revolver as your FIRST handgun. But BEFORE you get a handgun, get a 12 guage pump action shotgun loaded with 00 buck for home defense. Since you are a first-time gun owner, I wouldn't suggest screwing around with semiautos now.
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