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I need a good first pistol, any advice?
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<blockquote data-quote="Clampett" data-source="post: 1377747" data-attributes="member: 10316"><p>My advice on a first hangun is to:</p><p></p><p>1) Buy a cheaper, no frills, medium sized gun, from a good manufacturer (S&W, Taurus, Ruger). I would also stay with 9mm since they are the cheaper to shoot. (or buy a used handgun).</p><p></p><p>2) Shoot it alot over a few weeks/months, until you become more proficient, and can figure out what you like and don't like about it, maybe rent some others too.</p><p></p><p>3) Read about Actions: Single Action, Single Action/Double Action, Double Action Only. Youtube has some good videos.</p><p></p><p>4) Try lightweight Poly guns and also heavier traditional metal guns.</p><p></p><p>5) Remember most CCW handguns are for emergencies. They are not fun to shoot.</p><p></p><p>Basically I disagree with many of the earlier posts telling you to just go rent a buncha guns. If you don't have alot of trigger time on any handgun, I don't think you'll be able to distinguish which one you like best.</p><p></p><p>If it turns out you don't like the gun you bought in step 1, you can sell it later and probably get most of your money back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Clampett, post: 1377747, member: 10316"] My advice on a first hangun is to: 1) Buy a cheaper, no frills, medium sized gun, from a good manufacturer (S&W, Taurus, Ruger). I would also stay with 9mm since they are the cheaper to shoot. (or buy a used handgun). 2) Shoot it alot over a few weeks/months, until you become more proficient, and can figure out what you like and don't like about it, maybe rent some others too. 3) Read about Actions: Single Action, Single Action/Double Action, Double Action Only. Youtube has some good videos. 4) Try lightweight Poly guns and also heavier traditional metal guns. 5) Remember most CCW handguns are for emergencies. They are not fun to shoot. Basically I disagree with many of the earlier posts telling you to just go rent a buncha guns. If you don't have alot of trigger time on any handgun, I don't think you'll be able to distinguish which one you like best. If it turns out you don't like the gun you bought in step 1, you can sell it later and probably get most of your money back. [/QUOTE]
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