Newbie 1st Post! Need advice on a .40 Cal

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Hey guys...I have done lots of research on which is a good first shooter, and it looks like its going to be a .40 Cal. So, I looked around and I like this Taurus 24/7. What do you think...for 329.99? I also looked at these:Glock 19 and 22..Springfield XD-40...Beretta 8040, 96, and a 92. But they were all $430 and up. The only thing I hears about the Taurus, is the it isn't the easist to disassemble. Overall good deal though? Thanks....B
 
There was recently a thread on the Taurus 24/7, and it looks to have gotten a good review.

The Glock 19 is the 9mm version of the .40 counterpart, the Glock 23.

For a first pistol however, I'd go for the lower recoiling, cheaper shooting 9mm. The .40 S&W round is a love it or hate it round. But I'm sure you've shot a pistol chambered in .40 already. :)

For an all around .40 pistol, I like the Glock 23 the most. For the full size version is the Glock 22.

I've also heard good things of the XD line of pistols. I've never shot one in .40, but I have shot the 9mm version. Its accurate, easy to shoot and comfortable.

My vote is the Glock 23 however.
 
A lot of these posts means a totally new shooter. For those cases I recommend a .22lr because basics MUST be learned and the .22lr is the perfect learning tool.
If a certerfire pistol is chosen then the 9mm is the better choice. Recoil is lower (which helps in learning) and ammo is cheaper. The cost of the firearm is nothing to the cost of the amount of ammo that will be used. You can always move up the caliber scale later.
Too many shooters today buy too much gun for the first time and slow down their learning curve.
 
A Beretta 96 was my first gun and I love it. Accurate and reliable, I've tried making it malf and it just wont do it. (excepting bad mags/ammo) I've shot the springfield XD 40 and liked it alot. Hopefully getting one soon. Glocks I don't care much for but form your own opinions of those. It's been mentioned here that getting a .22 as your first pistol is a good idea and I absolutely agree. Low recoil and cheap ammo allow for lots of practice. As for the .40 caliber round I like it alot. With practice recoil is quite manageable. However commercial .40 is more expenive than 9mm but not by a whole lot. (I reload too which helps). Can't speak to the Taurus 24/7 but I'd say see if you can find one for rent at an indoor range or find someone who will let you shoot theirs.
 
Thanks guys.....Yes, I am sorry, I have been around guns growing up, but now I need someting that wasn't my old man's. I have fired a .40 Glock and I liked it but I have not fired this Taurus. I have fired many 9mm's including a Taurus PT111 Mil ed. and it was really nice. I think thats what got me looking at the Taurus .40Cal. I just seem to like feel of this. I looked at Ruger a bit, but there are SO MANY GUNS and SO MUCH AMMO!!! Still looking......
 
I also have a Beretta 96 (along with about forty five others, I really have to get a handle on this gun thing), is a well made excellent shooter. I have not had a single malfunction with the ten magazines I have for it, keep it loaded at home and shoot the loaded magazine first when I go shooting. Sometimes several weeks between trips, it has never failed.

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These are all first hand experiences:

Taurus 24/7 is quite nice. I don't like the trigger pull but the weapon seems well made and it is user friendly. I like the 3 dot sights designed for self-defense and the rubber style grip. Good handgun for the money. Holster selection at this time (in my experience) is limited until more holster makers get online with this model.

Glock 23.....my absolute favorite .40 so far. I love my 23 and regularly use it as my carry piece. My main ccw is a 1911. I like everything about the G23. You can not go wrong with a Glock, but Glocks seem to be that type of firearm that you either love or hate. I trust my life to mine.

Glock 27 is also a really great little carry piece. I really hate the trigger pull, but it could be b/c I have fired only brand new 27's. I do not own one of my own and have not had the opportunity to fire one that has been broken in. The compact design is a tad bit too small for my hands as it would be for most men I would guess. However, the concealability is a big gain for a small grip problem that can be overcome by using a mag extension.

Beretta.........nice handgun, shoots well, better service as a duty weapon than a concealed carry weapon. It can be concealed and lots of guys use them.......in my opinion, there are better choices out there for concealed carry pieces. It is a quality firearm in any respect.

That's my first hand info. on .40's............for what it's worth.
 
I generally like Ruger autos but my one 40cal example example was quite inaccurate. Take a look at the CZ line of 40S&W autos. I have a IMI clone of one as well as a real CZ75 an a CZ40 an they are all quite ecent though the CZ75 is probably my favorite.
 
Well, I recently purchased a 24/7 in 9mm, and I love it so far, although it is something of a P in the A to take down. I also own a Ruger P90 (.45 ACP) that I really, really love. To be honest, I have never shot the .40, and probably never will (only because I can't see adding yet another caliber to my arsenal), but my experiences with those two particular breeds of gun has been very positive. Cost is also a consideration for me, so I strongly suggest looking at the used guns in your area. Pawnshops can turn out some great deals, as can gun shows (if you get there early), although if your not confident in your ability to tell a POS from a good used gun, you might want to bring along a buddy or something. Case in point, I recently bought a Taurus PT99 (for those not in the know, the PT 99 is the adjustable sight variant of the Beretta 92 copy that Taurus makes) for 165.00. It also came with a Fobus holster. If you like the Ruger, that makes it even easier since they aren't all that pricey new, and because of that tend to pop up in Pawnshops fairly often. Plus, they are built like brick outhouses, so the chances of getting a malfunctioning gun are reduced somewhat. Good luck in your search, and welcome to the High Road, man!
 
My first pistol was a Ruger P94 in .40S&W. With the right ammo is reasonably accurate. I've found it likes the 165 and 155 grain bullets best, followed by 135 and the 180 gr. I think the 135gr is at the edge of having enough surface area engaging the rifling to stabilize, and the 180gr is on the edge of being too heavy for the Ruger's twist rate unless loaded fairly hot. Plus, the 165's especially seem to hit, vertically, closest to point of aim of all the bullet weights.

If you do buy the Ruger, don't get a Fobus Kydex holster. The bluing on the slide and slide release lever will thank you if you skip that holster.
 
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