DeadByDawn
Platinum Member
Glock Fo-tay. But you have to be very professional to operate one of these.
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What handguns do you recommend?
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GuitarDaddy
Lifer
I like 22 long rifle Ruger myself. Prefer heavy non-tapered barrel with the target sights.
I recommend you try shooting a gun if you can before you buy it. Some double action pistols are hard to shoot with any acuracy.
If you want something more powerful try a 357 magnum or a 40 cal.
There is always a classic colt 45 or 38 six shooter.
The 38 is a good round with a lot of versatility. The 357 is really designed for higher loads.
Look at both the gun and the ammunition. If you have to buy the ammunition the cost of the ammo may be important. Some people are into loading their own ammo, but I just like to shoot targets. It is fun to try to hit a 50 yard target and find out you almost always miss. Some guns are more accurate because the trigger pull and action is easier. With the 22 I could shoot 100 rounds and have 90% within the #8 target ring.
I recommend you try shooting a gun if you can before you buy it. Some double action pistols are hard to shoot with any acuracy.
If you want something more powerful try a 357 magnum or a 40 cal.
There is always a classic colt 45 or 38 six shooter.
The 38 is a good round with a lot of versatility. The 357 is really designed for higher loads.
Look at both the gun and the ammunition. If you have to buy the ammunition the cost of the ammo may be important. Some people are into loading their own ammo, but I just like to shoot targets. It is fun to try to hit a 50 yard target and find out you almost always miss. Some guns are more accurate because the trigger pull and action is easier. With the 22 I could shoot 100 rounds and have 90% within the #8 target ring.
Chloraseptic
Senior member
What size do you want? (Full size, compact, subcompact?)
What caliber do you want?
Semi or revolver?
Will you use it exclusively for the range only?
Like a previous poster mentioned, you can't go from with Sig, HK, and Glock in terms of reliability...
What caliber do you want?
Semi or revolver?
Will you use it exclusively for the range only?
Like a previous poster mentioned, you can't go from with Sig, HK, and Glock in terms of reliability...
Chloraseptic
Senior member
Only if he likes gripping what feels like a 2x4 🙂
I have to disagree with that. The DA/SA or DAK triggers from Sig are the best feeling trigger I've ever felt aside from a Browning Buckmark. But, to each his own.
AmericanRebel
Member
There's nothing like a good 1911, especially a Kimber.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
If you like those then get one. They are both excellent choices.
Edit-You might try a SIG or HK USP.
I love my CZ-85 (9mm), but it's hard to beat Glocks as a first / utility pistol. Glocks are easy to take care of, they're reliable, accurate, and they only do one thing when you pull the trigger. The downside is, they'll never be considered as sexy as another pistol. 🙂
For a first pistol, you should stick with a 9mm or a 45 (ACP or GAP). Since it's your first pistol, you'd might want to stay with ACP since you'll have to shoot a lot to get used to it, and GAP ammo is still cheaper.
Do not, DO NOT consider a power weapon like a .50 for your first weapon. You really need to get used to a normal weapon before you "graduate."
A real benefit of a Glock or a CZ is they're not expensive at all. No reason to waste a lot on your first weapon.
For a first pistol, you should stick with a 9mm or a 45 (ACP or GAP). Since it's your first pistol, you'd might want to stay with ACP since you'll have to shoot a lot to get used to it, and GAP ammo is still cheaper.
Do not, DO NOT consider a power weapon like a .50 for your first weapon. You really need to get used to a normal weapon before you "graduate."
A real benefit of a Glock or a CZ is they're not expensive at all. No reason to waste a lot on your first weapon.
Colt45
Lifer
CZ99 isn't czech, its serbian. CZ75 etc and cz99 are completely unrelated
nice gun though
http://www.zastava-arms.co.yu/english/civilni.htm
CZ in CZ99 stands for crvena zastava rather than czech or whatever in CZ75.
Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
I prefer the 19C over the Baby Eagle. Feels better in my hands...
AlienCraft
Lifer
I own two Taurus pistols, a .40 and .357 mag. They are very nice guns, imo, although the pull on the .40 is a bit longer than I like.
The .357 is excellent.
The .357 is excellent.
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