Hey guys. I'm new to the forums and to firearms, but from what I see I will be around very knowledgable people and I will be learning a lot. I'm 17 now and turning 18 in February. I have always been interested in firearms and now that I am getting to the age of legally purchasing one my interest has sparked even more.
I have been growing up around guns for most of my life. My parents were both never really into guns, but my uncle was/is. I always enjoyed going over his house and looking at his guns along with making the occasional trip to the firing range. Also, with the crazy world we live in today, anything can happen and you never know when a gun could save your life.
I have seen several videos on gun safety. My uncle always enforced safety as number one above all else. He made me watch videos before I even laid a finger on a loaded gun.
I need some suggestions on what pistol is best for me? I'm 5'8 170lbs and have been playing sports all my life and lifting weights seriously for 3 years so I have a pretty good base. I want something that is reliable, easy to use and maintain, does not have an overwhelming kick, ammo is not expensive and readily available and is the "best bang for buck" pistol. My budget is around $500. My plan is to use it for 50% sport and 50% protection. I will take it to the range regularly, but also have it at the house or car for protection.
Which pistol is right for me?
I have been growing up around guns for most of my life. My parents were both never really into guns, but my uncle was/is. I always enjoyed going over his house and looking at his guns along with making the occasional trip to the firing range. Also, with the crazy world we live in today, anything can happen and you never know when a gun could save your life.
I have seen several videos on gun safety. My uncle always enforced safety as number one above all else. He made me watch videos before I even laid a finger on a loaded gun.
I need some suggestions on what pistol is best for me? I'm 5'8 170lbs and have been playing sports all my life and lifting weights seriously for 3 years so I have a pretty good base. I want something that is reliable, easy to use and maintain, does not have an overwhelming kick, ammo is not expensive and readily available and is the "best bang for buck" pistol. My budget is around $500. My plan is to use it for 50% sport and 50% protection. I will take it to the range regularly, but also have it at the house or car for protection.
Which pistol is right for me?