Perfect Gun for Carry and Beginners Competition

[pikid89]

^I concur

only YOU can tell what gun feels right for YOU,,,which makes you the ONLY one thats actually qualified to make that decision...dont let anyone tell you otherwise, be it a salesman or an anonymous THR poster...

i would never carry a .22 magnum for CCW, but my mom adores her S&W 351PD, so I say more power to her

If you get a gun just because someone told you it was a good gun, but if your not 100% into it...youll resent it in the long run.

Find a range that rents handguns and shoot every single one that catches your eye, then maybe you be another step closer to knowing what YOU want

 

[Pilot]

I agree with the choice of 9MM. The CZ-75D PCR, and P-01 are both the size of the GLock G19, and are lightweight, aluminum alloy framed pistols for ease of carry. They are both great, range, home defense, and carry pistols being very accurate, reliable, and with great ergos. Others to consider:

Sig P229/P228
HK USPc
HK P30
Springfield XD series
Walther P99/PPQ

And of course the wonderfull Browning Hi Power.

 

[71Commander]

Originally Posted by 230therapy View Post
Yet, as a new shooter, you're unqualified to say that.

Can you possibly be more condescending if you try?

The OP is not qualified to know what feels right and doesn't?

SHEESH!!!

 

[230therapy]

pikid89 restated it for me:

"Find a range that rents handguns and shoot every single one that catches your eye, then maybe you be another step closer to knowing what YOU want."

The truth isn't condescending at all. It's certainly not intended in that way.

However, I do understand how folks will take it as such. People have become very sensitive and cloaking truth with kind words has become a social necessity. I also qualified what I said quite clearly, though folks fixate on their interpretation and feelings regarding what was said and lose the message.

I hope the OP reads those words and understands their meaning in the context of his or her limited experience. I made it clear that the first gun does not matter; it merely needs to be a reliable gun capable of reasonable accuracy. The OP will come to understand what he or she needs over time as proficiency increases.

 

[greenlion]

G19 for sure.

 

[Ghost Tracker]

This is exactly the kind of arrogant attitude...

So, calling another poster's opinion BS somehow ISN'T an "arrogant attitude"? Handgunning is the same as everything else. Wisdom comes from Good Judgement. Good Judgement comes from Experience. But unfortunately, Experience often comes from...Bad Judgement. New female shooters buy S&W Airweight j-frames because they use bad judgement in listening to chuckle-headed, hamster-brained, know-it-alls about their "ideal" CCW. IMHO, rookie shooters should ALWAYS buy a CCW that's easier to shoot than it is to hide/carry. Than means they're more likely to train & PRACTICE. And THAT is MUCH more likely to SAVE THEIR LIFE. Which is why we carry concealed handguns to begin with!

 

[rob i]

I'll say Glock 19 as well. It was the first handgun I ever purchased back in 1999 and has been flawless from day one, with thousands of rounds through her.

I've sold quite a few handguns over the years to fund other handguns, but will never get rid of my early gen 3 glock 19.

 

[needmorecowbell]

My top 2 would be:
CZ P01
Ruger SR9
But get whatever you like best. The great part about this is there is no wrong answer.

 

[cskny]

I made it clear that the first gun does not matter; it merely needs to be a reliable gun capable of reasonable accuracy. The OP will come to understand what he or she needs over time as proficiency increases.

I disagree. The choice of first gun can easily be good or bad and IMO you want a "standard" choice with flexibility as the first one. For example, a platform like the G17 or G19 can evolve with the shooter. Easy and cheap to work on, easy to customize parts like triggers, sights, and barrels. Accurate and reliable, and a kindergartener could take it apart and clean it. It gives a new shooter a much better chance of growing with the gun for a bit as capabilities and interests change. Especially one that's talking about competitions too.

A bad first choice pretty much means you'll be back in the shop, trading it in for a 50% loss and getting something else an awful lot sooner IMO.