Handgun question?

Question

I'm looking to buy my first gun and don't know what to get....What would you reccomend and why?

Answer 1

If your over 21 years old you can get a handgun.

Do you have a preference to a revolver or pistol?

.22 LR is always a good start. Some people think they outgrow a 22 in a few months. I disagree, you may progress in your training to get something bigger or different but the 22 is a great handgun to always come back to.

38 Special snub nose, 357 /38 4" revolver (always a champ), 9mm semi-auto pistol. Is there anything in particular you wanted to try?

One of the most important factors to good marksmanship and safety is getting professional instruction not just watching Rambo I, II & III then going to the range. That is a waist of time and ammo.

Answer 2

It really depends on what you are looking to use it for.

If you are just getting familiar you may want to consider a .22 as other's have said. Whether that is a pistol or revolver is up to you.

What is important to you? Do you want a manual external safety? Do you have a place to shoot?

Some gun ranges will rent to you so you can try out different models.

That being said I will tell you my favorite all around handgun is the Glock 19 in 9mm.

It's a semi auto double action only pistol and I really enjoy shooting it. It's an easy gun to shoot well with. Depending on how you feel about a manual safety it may not be the gun for you.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Q: Handgun question?

I'm looking to buy my first gun and don't know what to get....

A: What is the purpose for your handgun?  Target shooting, plinking?  Personal defense?  Home defense?  Hunting backup?  Hunting?  What level of experience do you have with a handgun?  What do you prefer, revolver or auto-loader?

Please edit your question for better answers.

Good luck.

H

Answer 4

springfield xd 9mm try to find a range that rents pistols

Answer 5

I disagree with a lot of the folks who've answered.

If this is your first firearm, it doesn't make a lot of difference what your ultimate intention is, you need a good .22 for your first firearm.

And I agree with Judicator, your first firearm should be a .22 bolt-action, or lever-action rifle.

You need to learn the basics of safe gunhandling, and marksmanship right off the bat.  And nothing is better for learning those skills than a good .22 Rifle.  Marlin, Savage, and Remington still make good quality .22 LR manual repeating rifles in a number of different styles and price ranges.  There are also numerous Winchester .22 bolt-action and pump-action rifles available on the used gun market.

Another reason to start with a .22 is expense.  For less than the cost of 20 rounds of most centerfire rifle cartridges, or 50 centerfire handgun cartridges, you can purchase 500 rounds of .22 LR ammo.  There is only one way to become a good marksman, and that is to fire thousands of practice rounds.

The best of all reasons to start with a .22 are the facts that recoil is negligible, and the report is very mild, in rifles.  This will help prevent development of a flinch caused by loud blast and sharp recoil.

I recommend a manual repeater or even a single-shot over semi-automatics for several reasons, among which are simplicity, increased reliability, and the simple fact that the novice shooter won't be distracted by flying brass, nor will a shooter using a single-shot or manual repeater be as likely to get carried away with rapid firing.

If you insist on starting with a handgun, you still need a .22 LR to start, for all the same reasons.  I recommend revolvers over semi-automatics for the same reasons I recommend manually repeating rifles.  The top of the line .22 LR revolver is the Smith & Wesson Model 17 or 617, followed by the S&W M-63.  Taurus Model 94 revolvers are adquate substitutes.  And if you like single-action revolvers, a Ruger Super Single-Six is hard to beat.

If you've read other posts from me, you've probably read it before, but it bears repeating.  In over 40 years of shooting and hanging out with gun cranks, I've never known a good marksman who started with anything other than a .22 LR.

Welcome to the wonderful world of gun cranks.

Doc

Answer 6

Can't really give a recommendation however, if there's a' chance of ya' addin' some extra details to your post as in, what your wantin' it for and or is it just the purpose of havin'/ownin' one? Maybe then I/we could throw some suggestions your way ;)...

Know that this be completely outta' context from the question but, I luv my last investment ie., a' 1911 .45 Cal. ;). Yup', that's right friends ~ IIII's a' braggin' on it ;)...

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Answer 7

Your very FIRST gun should be a bolt-action .22 rifle.  For reasons of simplicity, accuracy, and cost effectiveness.  If you already have a rifle and know how to shoot it, then your first handgun should also be a .22, maybe a Browning Buckmark.

1.  Cheaper to shoot than anything else.

2.  Practice is easy on the hands, you can learn to shoot well before moving on to something larger.

3.  Starting slow will make you a better shooter in the long run.

Answer 8

It all depends on what you are going to use it for.* Edit your question so we know what you are going to use it for, self-defense, Target, Plinking, WHAT?

Answer 9

Hand guns are a like a tool and just like any tool; you need to use the right one for the job. So with out knowing what you will be using it for it’s difficult to advise you.

So please let us know what you will be using it for, defense? Plinking? Hunting and what kind of game? CCW? Target shooting? etc

I also noted on one of your questions that you are 16. If you are not 21 you can not buy any handguns in the USA.

NOTE TO LOGAN;

Logan I am aware of private sales, but any licensed gun dealer can not sell a hand gun to a minor, that is what I meant. However private sales to a minor are placing the seller in a very risky situation.

And you said, I quote; “Private party sales exempt if the purchaser is 18 or older.” He is 16 NOT 18.

Your insult to me was not necessary and reflects your type of persona.