New RPAL

[2006outback]

Hey everyone,

My RPAL is approved and i'm just waiting for it to show up in the mail. Any suggestions for a first Restricted Firearm? I'm on the fence whether to go rifle or pistol.

Thanks

 

[SuperOstrich]

I already had an SKS and a 270 win. when I got my RPAL, so I bought a pistol. It's a Glock 19 and I've put probably 600 rounds through it since December 20.

On the other hand, I just picked up a Daniel Defense V5 AR15 last week, and have a couple hundred rounds through it. It is also a lot of fun.

I'd say it depends on your budget. Take your ammo into consideration as well. 5.56/.223 is more expensive than 9mm. I got my Glock, 3 extra mags, case and 1000 rounds of 9mm for under $1000.

 

[TrekNyne]

I already had an SKS and a 270 win. when I got my RPAL, so I bought a pistol. It's a Glock 19 and I've put probably 600 rounds through it since December 20.

On the other hand, I just picked up a Daniel Defense V5 AR15 last week, and have a couple hundred rounds through it. It is also a lot of fun.

I'd say it depends on your budget. Take your ammo into consideration as well. 5.56/.223 is more expensive than 9mm. I got my Glock, 3 extra mags, case and 1000 rounds of 9mm for under $1000.

Where did you score this deal?

 

[4n2t0]

Where did you score this deal?

Must have been used.

 

[Kojax21]

Go with whatever you will shoot more.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Pistol you'll have more options generally if you have a indoor range

 

[SilentRadar]

Go with a pistol. More opportunity to shoot it over a restricted rifle. I went with a HK USP 9mm for my first restricted.

 

[SuperOstrich]

Must have been used.

Calgary Shooting Centre. New and unfired. I guess 'under $1000' makes it sound like a lot less. It came out to $980 plus change.

 

[4n2t0]

Calgary Shooting Centre. New and unfired. I guess 'under $1000' makes it sound like a lot less. It came out to $980 plus change.

The ammo must have set you back at least $240. That means you got a Glock 19 and 3 extra magazines for $740? Did I miss a Black Friday sale? I don't see anything special in their forum.

 

[2006outback]

Thanks for the help and suggestions everyone!

 

[Steve2121]

Pistol. Start 9mm. Build up.

 

[okshooter]

Would it make sense to get a .22lr pistol to get lots of practice? Or is it better to just buy a 9mm and practice with that (despite the higher cost of ammunition)? Assume that you don't have funds to buy pistols every few months.

 

[4n2t0]

Would it make sense to get a .22lr pistol to get lots of practice? Or is it better to just buy a 9mm and practice with that (despite the higher cost of ammunition)? Assume that you don't have funds to buy pistols every few months.

The key to getting better is practice! Whether that's accomplished with a .22 or a 9mm is a matter of personal choice. I would start with a 9mm and only get a .22 if you plan on shooting bullseye.

Remember, you only buy the firearm once but every time it goes bang = $$$.

 

[Beegwally]

My first was a CZ Shadow and I still love. You may also want to consider a handgun in .22 cuz you will want to shoot lots at first

 

[Matty308]

everyone says get a 22 but I never did and wouldn't recommend it unless that's what you want.. Shooting 22 is much much different then shooting 9mm or bigger. 22 has no recoil and is much easier to shoot. You might as well buy whatever you want and practice dry firing it ar home, basically the same as a 22 lol.

The only bonus is cheap ammo, if you can find it now.