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Fairly new on this site and new to pistols. Looking to buy a 9mm. Was looking at the M&P but after lots of reading on here a Glock is also an option.I’m also looking at putting a red dot and possibly a light. Which is the best red dot and light? Are the lights easily removed? Which gun is the easiest to find stuff for? Which holster is the best? Just looking for something to carry it in at the range and to protect it during storage and transport. Thanks
 
For upgrades and parts availability Glock is hard to beat but not the easiest to shoot for new shooters as it is light weight and the trigger takes some time to master.. For me red dots on pistols don't last long if you buy a cheap one best to learn to shoot the old fashioned way before moving to options IMHO. A range bag is a better option for transport as the pistol needs to be locked while in transport and some ranges don't allow carrying in a holster.

Good luck check the forums here as there will be lots of opinions on what's best
 
Have you shot enough different guns to know you prefer polymer pistols over steel? I'd say that's the first decision you need to make before thinking about specific makes or models.
 
sailor723 said:
Have you shot enough different guns to know you prefer polymer pistols over steel? I'd say that's the first decision you need to make before thinking about specific makes or models.
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.....ah yep. Wish I had figured this one out before jumping into the pool. Not always an easy or inexpensive way to find this out but if you know enough people that shoot, get some time in on as many pistols as you can before making a decision. Once you decide, buy, shoot, shoot again, and then shoot some more.
 
Fair questions. No I can’t say I’ve shot enough guns. I did try the M&P at a range. Unfortunately I don’t have a range close by that I can rent/try different guns.
 
wolf1340 said:
Fair questions. No I can’t say I’ve shot enough guns. I did try the M&P at a range. Unfortunately I don’t have a range close by that I can rent/try different guns.
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Any friends you know of that can assist with their guns? Or a pistol club that you can visit to refine your choices

Most fellas I know would be more than happy to help out if they know your just getting going and you should offer to pay for the ammo..
 
I am new to this as well, my first 9mm gun was a Smith and Wesson sd9ve 9mm and I had never owned or shot a 9mm and thought hmm this isn't bad, then I traded that for a Girsan MC-28 9mm which is a direct copy
of a MP9 but with a better trigger and way better gun than the sd9ve. But in the end those are both gone and I now have a Smith & Wesson model 14-2 38 special revolver and I wouldn't trade it for both of those guns I had, this
gun is awesome, the way the trigger feels, the way it shoots and the way it fits the hand. Don't get me wrong I like the semi auto 9mm's and I will get one again but it will be a Colt or Smith & wesson in a 1911.


This is my post on my experience.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1682997-Out-With-The-New-In-With-The-Old
 
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Bart68 said:
I am new to this as well, my first 9mm gun was a Smith and Wesson sd9ve 9mm and I had never owned or shot a 9mm and thought hmm this isn't bad, then I traded that for a Girsan MC-28 9mm which is a direct copy
of a MP9 but with a better trigger and way better gun than the sd9ve. But in the end those are both gone and I now have a Smith & Wesson model 14-2 38 special revolver and I wouldn't trade it for both of those guns I had, this
gun is awesome, the way the trigger feels, the way it shoots and the way it fits the hand. Don't get me wrong I like the semi auto 9mm's and I will get one again but it will be a Colt or Smith & wesson in a 1911.
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Welcome to enlightenment. ;)
 
silverfoxdj said:
For upgrades and parts availability Glock is hard to beat but not the easiest to shoot for new shooters as it is light weight and the trigger takes some time to master.. For me red dots on pistols don't last long if you buy a cheap one best to learn to shoot the old fashioned way before moving to options IMHO. A range bag is a better option for transport as the pistol needs to be locked while in transport and some ranges don't allow carrying in a holster.

Good luck check the forums here as there will be lots of opinions on what's best
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I do agree with learning to shoot without the red dot. Just wanna make sure I get a gun that I can upgrade. And, also don’t plan on cheating out when the time comes.
 
wolf1340 said:
I do agree with learning to shoot without the red dot. Just wanna make sure I get a gun that I can upgrade. And, also don’t plan on cheating out when the time comes.
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What you learn with may not be your dream gun, having every possible upgrade also is a fools errand..start small learn to shoot and don't think you can't learn with a 22 just because others may think it's not cool. Enjoy
 
silverfoxdj said:
What you learn with may not be your dream gun, having every possible upgrade also is a fools errand..start small learn to shoot and don't think you can't learn with a 22 just because others may think it's not cool. Enjoy
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I myself have 3 .22 handguns and I don't go to the range without at least one and that's what I shoot the most.
 
red dots and lights are both interesting but novelty items to me. I had a red dot on my. 22 but prefer shooting with sights. and I found the light on my Glock just useless.... I don't shoot in the dark.. lol...
 
To the OP's question, buy a stock Glock, and shoot said stock Glock. When starting out, dont waste money on upgrades. Buy ammo and learn to shoot straight. Once you start out-shooting your stock gun, then start looking at upgrades.
 
wolf1340 said:
I do agree with learning to shoot without the red dot. Just wanna make sure I get a gun that I can upgrade. And, also don’t plan on cheating out when the time comes.
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Upgrades should be the last thing on your list. If you can not shoot well without them, having them will not make you any better (With maybe the exception of grips that fit, and a good trigger), but even at that, shoot until you are as good as you can be, then start refining.

Best plan is to start with a .22; cheap enough to shoot a lot; easy enough to not make you develop a flinch. When you know you can shoot well with it, move up to centrefire. Too many people buy a pistol for the cool factor, never learn to shoot, and abandon pistol shooting. Grow into the sport, and if possible get some expert instruction!
 
Meroh said:
Upgrades should be the last thing on your list. If you can not shoot well without them, having them will not make you any better (With maybe the exception of grips that fit, and a good trigger), but even at that, shoot until you are as good as you can be, then start refining.

Best plan is to start with a .22; cheap enough to shoot a lot; easy enough to not make you develop a flinch. When you know you can shoot well with it, move up to centrefire. Too many people buy a pistol for the cool factor, never learn to shoot, and abandon pistol shooting. Grow into the sport, and if possible get some expert instruction!
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That's an idea I would support as well
 
Meroh said:
Upgrades should be the last thing on your list. If you can not shoot well without them, having them will not make you any better (With maybe the exception of grips that fit, and a good trigger), but even at that, shoot until you are as good as you can be, then start refining.

Best plan is to start with a .22; cheap enough to shoot a lot; easy enough to not make you develop a flinch. When you know you can shoot well with it, move up to centrefire. Too many people buy a pistol for the cool factor, never learn to shoot, and abandon pistol shooting. Grow into the sport, and if possible get some expert instruction!
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Good advice. My message my original message may have come across wrong. My plan is to buy a gun and practice with it. I just want to make sure I buy a gun I can upgrade in the future. So, I’m not wasting my money on a gun that I’d want to sell later on to upgrade to something better.

And, I actually thought about buying a .22 just to practice with.
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