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Originally posted by: pontifex
Originally posted by: QuantumPion
I'm surprised hardly anyone has mentioned a 1911. You can get a Springfield WW2 GI for ~$450, they are known for being very reliable and accurate right out of the box.
its his 1st gun, so a .45 might be a little too powerful for him? also, 9mm is cheaper than .45 ammo.
1911s are not great starter guns IMO because of their design and power (unless you enjoy flinching). I really don't want to get into a reliability debate about the 1911 (I happen to like the guns) but many modern semi-autos do surpass it in this category. The sights on the Springfield GI also suck complete ass.
$450 puts you solidly in the Glock and SIG range, among others.
Also, as you said, it is certainly cheaper to practice with 9mm. Important to consider when you're going to be spending a lot of time and ammo practicing.