Getting A First Gun

[Moose242]

Get an HK. Finest pistols on the planet.

[pHILSANITY07]

price range?

500-600

[GSXRK5]

Get an HK. Finest pistols on the planet.

I really want to shoot a P30 .40cal.

[Stephen]

500-600

probably a barely used taurus.. mine shot incredible!

[CJ]

well 500-600 is kind of out of the quality 1911 range, you'll be looking at a rock island or a taurus. For that kind of money, a good reliable pistol would be a glock or XD.

[GSXRK5]

well 500-600 is kind of out of the quality 1911 range, you'll be looking at a rock island or a taurus. For that kind of money, a good reliable pistol would be a glock or XD.

Did CJ just say a Glock was reliable!!??!?!?!?

[ThreeFingerPete]

Did CJ just say a Glock was reliable!!??!?!?!?

Reliability is undeniable. It's pretty apparent that he doesn't like them though.

[BadGN1]

500-600 will get you a nice used Sig p229 or p226, but if it's only for home protection you should be looking for a shotgun.

[bottlerocket]

a handgun
something for home defense, im moving out and getting my own place.

thats pretty much the purpose for it. I live with my uncle and there are times where I have the house to myself for periods of time.

Have you considered a shotgun at all? Just a thought, it being your first weapon and all its a little safer as far as over-penetration goes. Also easier to hit your target (lots of little bullets instead of one big one, and yes im aware they are not called bullets).

Otherwise just do what I'm shocked nobody on here has suggested you do. Go to one of the local ranges and rent a few to see what you prefer. Its all about the groups YOU can put down. My friend has a Kahr CW40 and loathes it, cant group with it for shit but he is a pretty good shot. I picked it up and was keeping them in a couple inches at 7 yards my first mag through. Not stellar, but acceptable IMHO. Granted it is your first weapon so you're just getting your feet wet, but why not do it right the first time? Its your life.

Get an HK. Finest pistols on the planet.

This. But not for 500-600 I'd have more if that were the case. But then they would be called Glocks

well 500-600 is kind of out of the quality 1911 range, you'll be looking at a rock island or a taurus. For that kind of money, a good reliable pistol would be a glock or XD.

Cant go wrong with M&P either.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Have you considered a shotgun at all? Just a thought, it being your first weapon and all its a little safer as far as over-penetration goes. Also easier to hit your target (lots of little bullets instead of one big one, and yes im aware they are not called bullets).

Otherwise just do what I'm shocked nobody on here has suggested you do. Go to one of the local ranges and rent a few to see what you prefer. Its all about the groups YOU can put down. My friend has a Kahr CW40 and loathes it, cant group with it for shit but he is a pretty good shot. I picked it up and was keeping them in a couple inches at 7 yards my first mag through. Not stellar, but acceptable IMHO. Granted it is your first weapon so you're just getting your feet wet, but why not do it right the first time? Its your life.



This. But not for 500-600 I'd have more if that were the case. But then they would be called Glocks



Cant go wrong with M&P either.

You can buy fullsize USPs for 500-600 if you're in the right place at the right time. I passed on a few USP .40s for less than 500$.

[pHILSANITY07]

i actually havent considered a shotgun, but it is a thought.

[soap]

glock 23. or XD,

[Big A]

i actually havent considered a shotgun, but it is a thought.

If home defense is truly your only reason to get a gun, then a shotgun may be your best first gun. Still take it to the range or some land and practice with it though.

As for hand guns, I came across a Glock 19 as my first, and it was a good entry level and uncomplicated pistol to learn with imo. The XD's have a slightly different grip angle and feel, which may be more comfortable to you, so try them both (or any comparables) if a polymer is your goal.

As Matt (03trubluGT) said, it's still just a tool, your familiarity and proficiency with the weapon is what will make it effective. Handle and shoot any and all guns that you're considering, and pick the one that you are most comfortable with. I personally shot 50 or so rounds through the Glock 9mm, and bought one that day.

I also bought a Kimber 1911 because it's pretty, and a helluva lot of fun to shoot, but the Glock (.40 at this point) is what stays loaded and by my bedside.

[ceyko]

I think Big A made the post I would've made, minus the Kimber part cause I'm poor.

You could buy an 18" shotgun cheap, and then a used Glock or XD a little cheaper and be around a 600-700 dollar range. Just basic 18" shotguns can be had for under 300 dollars though.

[futant]

your kind of dim , so im not goingto waste my time. a bb gun is your best bet.

rather than ask stupid questions, try going and shooting a few guns .... of any kind.