Are you dead set on a revolver?
Not really; I had been considering a 1911 auto or a P220 previously. It's just a few gun owners recommended a revolver.Originally Posted by Ezekiel25:17
I've never owned a handgun. I've handled a few at a gun show and in the stores.
Pretty much a babe in the woods, sir
What calibers have you shot? You should go with one that you feel comfortable with.IMO. It's your choice though. Many friends I took shooting for the first time don't like the .45ACP.Not really; I had been considering a 1911 auto or a P220 previously. It's just a few gun owners recommended a revolver.
I've never owned a handgun. I've handled a few at a gun show and in the stores.
Pretty much a babe in the woods, sir
Honestly, most of my firearms experience has been with shotguns.
I was favoring a .45 caliber, mainly due to my perception of it having greater stopping power and the fact that ammunition should be readily available.
A few I spoke with suggested a .38 but I don't know about how much stopping power it has.
The 9mm Beretta M92 felt very nice in my hands, but then again so did the Kimber 1911.
Feel free to correct any of my misconceptions or oversimplifications.
What is your recommendation or what do you prefer to shoot?
Go 9mm for your first. Cheaper ammo, less recoil, easier target re-aquirement.
Get a less expensive Springfield XD or something and see how you enjoy it. Then go for the gucci stuff and heavier calibre.
Interesting. Thank your sir!
It all comes down to personal preference, however 9mm is a good round to learn on. Because it will take lots of rounds and as a result lots of cash to master it.
It's all about shot placement.IMO. I use a Sig or an HK for my carry. Sig is 9mm and the HK is .40 S&W. I lean more towards capacity.
If you go 9mm, check out Glocks. They aren't pretty, but they are reasonably accurate and just won't quit. I do think it's a good idea to become proficient before you jump into a .45, unless someone else is paying for your training.
Glock...Smock.
Not a fan. lol.
A cop lived next door to me for a while, and before he left he tried to sell me his Glock .40
I'm not sure why I didn't take him up on it.
I didn't mind the Polymer frame of Glocks, but the ones I've held recently weren't comfortable in my hand.
I know, it's just what I categorize as a "tool". If I could choose, it would probably be a Browning HP for me, or even a 1911 in 9mm...
If it isn't comfortable, I'd really look for something else.
I shot an STI GP6 in 9mm last Saturday. I'm in love.
For 9mm, nothing beats a Sig 226 for me. I am suprised about your browning HP comment.
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