You can only own ONE handgun

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Ditto. If I could only have one hand gun, it would be a 4" .357 revolver. Use .38s at the range. Much as I like Smiths, it would probably be a stainless Ruger GP100. If it HAD to be a semi-auto with a 10 or less round capacity, I'd probably opt for a 1911.
 
Under the "one gun" scenario you posted, and assuming that NYC follows the same rules as Federal Law, I would seriously consider the Sig P250. One Serial numbered frame will accommodate 9mm, .357 SIG, .40, and .45 conversions and can be converted from a compact to fullsize. I have no personal experience with the P250 specifically, but I would trust a Sig any day.

http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=54&productid=183
 
To the OP, I have some good news for you, you're not limited to one gun in NYC- there is no limit restriction. The only restriction is that you have to get a safe for your 5th gun and have to wait 3 months after your first purchase to qualify for a second gun and then submit a purchase order and wait another 3 months or so for it to be approved etc. It's a pain but there's no limit. Good luck in getting your permit- I know it takes awhile.

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Here's a link to a nice compilation that someone did at the HK Pro forum: http://hkpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78835

It's a very informative and well written thread, check it out.
 
Thats why you just get some 38 special to shoot in it.
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i thought about this, and i decided that i did not want to spend all my time practicing with one cartridge only to load up a different one for hd and then have to use something i have zero training with in a shtf scenario.

the Sig P250
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i definitely like the idea, but i only saw the compact version on their web site? i don't want a compact since this is never ever going to be carried.
 
it's 'do you just want to pick it up and it goes Bang?'

... then get a 4" S&W K-38. With the frangible & near-so HP loads you won't shoot your neighbor's kid or dog through 2 or 3 walls like with a magnum, and it will sure discourage anybody you shoot with it on purpose. And you can use it for target shooting, to get good - and comfortable - with it. On the other hand, if you want to learn about pistols and how to defend yourself and yours with the sidearm chosen for simplicity and performance by the military and constabulary elites, get a very basic Colt 1911a1 or clone that's terrifically slicked up inside. And shoot it a lot. Say, Colt Gunsite. Not a fine-tolerances target pistol, but one that'll always, always work - and has been tuned at the factory to hit as far out as you can hold. While most gunfights occur at conversational distance, there's something to be said for the confidence that you can knock a man down at 75 yards if you had to. As a top police instructor said to me, "Don't think of it as farther away, just think of it as a smaller target". That works the other way: Capability at range = greater capability close up. $3-500 for the K-38, $1000 for the Gunsite & $15-1800 for the clones.
 
To the OP, I have some good news for you, you're not limited to one gun in NYC- there is no limit restriction. The only restriction is that you have to get a safe for your 5th gun and have to wait 3 months after your first purchase to qualify for a second gun and then submit a purchase order and wait another 3 months or so for it to be approved etc. It's a pain but there's no limit. Good luck in getting your permit- I know it takes awhile.

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Here's a link to a nice compilation that someone did at the HK Pro forum: http://hkpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78835

It's a very informative and well written thread, check it out.
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that's a great link, but there's a difference here- you can own more than one firearm, but only one handgun. maybe i should've been more specific. once i get a handgun, i'll be posting about what rifles to get! but seriously, this is from the nyc statutes:

"(d) Number of handguns allowed on a handgun license...(vi) Premises Residence -- One handgun."

here is the link: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/permits/title38-rcny.pdf

now, it is POSSIBLE that i'm misreading this, i had assumed that "one handgun per license" means one handgun per person, but maybe i can get more than one license, and then get more than one handgun?? yet another question to ask at my interview...
 
The Sig P250 is readily available in non compact and you could always purchase the compact and just get the full size frame
 
Caliban,

Glock has by far the most conversion kits than any other make of weapon. If you picked up a Glock 22 (the fullsized 40) and in adition to the ceiner 22lr conversion you can get the lone wolf barrel and mag conversions to shoot 9mm and 357sig. Trust me! you will save alot of money by practicing with a lot of 9mm then switch out the barrels for your 40 for "personal protection" (if New York is like California saying I shot a guy because he broke into my house will git your arrested...You shot the guy because you felt your life was in danger!). as far as you worring about shooting different calibers the recoil is not that different and that wont make that much difference anyway because you probably wouldn't be any farther that 5-7 yards at the most in your apartment if the event were to arrise.

Glock 22-23 or sig p250 these are your smartest choices
 
only one gun id go with a 357 mag probably if you wanted at least 4 inches of barrel otherwise
glock 19
 
I just read the link that FLA2760 posted... wow. You must be in one HELL of a job to want to live under those kind of restrictions.

"An "on premises" license permits the holder to possess a handgun in his home or place of business. The holder may obtain 2 authorizations a year to transport his handgun(s); unloaded and in a locked container, to and from an authorized shooting range."

So you will only get two range trips to become proficient with your new weapon?

And what exactly makes a person of "good moral character"?
 
I just read the link that FLA2760 posted... wow. You must be in one HELL of a job to want to live under those kind of restrictions.

"An "on premises" license permits the holder to possess a handgun in his home or place of business. The holder may obtain 2 authorizations a year to transport his handgun(s); unloaded and in a locked container, to and from an authorized shooting range."

So you will only get two range trips to become proficient with your new weapon?

And what exactly makes a person of "good moral character"?
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i don't know where that two trips a year thing is from, i'm pretty sure i can go to a range whenever i want; however, the "good moral character" thing is very clearly so that they can deny you a permit if they feel like it. which is garbage, but hopefully won't be a problem for me.
 
Caliban,

I don't know what to make of the regs from that link you posted, it doesn't make much sense to me. I'm in NYC and many people in my range as well as people I know own more than one. My guess is that the regs are there to give NYPD the discretion to limit it to one or I'm reading it wrong and it means something else- I don't know. When I got my permit, they actually told me that I could have as much as I want. So at least in practice, I'm sure you could have more than one. :)
 
It would be 9mm, hands down.

Plenty of HD power with +P rounds. Much more economical than the other calibers in range shooting.

I would handle several 9mm models and make the judgment call.

The new Springfield XDm soon to be released in 9mm would be a good call. I would also look at Glock and Sig models as well.
 
Caliban,

I don't know what to make of the regs from that link you posted, it doesn't make much sense to me. I'm in NYC and many people in my range as well as people I know own more than one. My guess is that the regs are there to give NYPD the discretion to limit it to one or I'm reading it wrong and it means something else- I don't know. When I got my permit, they actually told me that I could have as much as I want. So at least in practice, I'm sure you could have more than one.
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fascinating. good to hear from a gun owner who is actually in nyc. where do you shoot?

boy, apologies to everyone who posted here if it turns out i can own as many as i want! the info and opinions will still help me buy my first handgun...
 
i think the BHP meets all of your requirements quite nicely.

you can pick one up for about half of your max price, and the remainder will buy a lot more ammo than you'd get in .40 S&W or .45 auto. reliable, accurate, and a classic design.
 
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