I definitely don't have the biggest hands in the world. But I have shot a Glock 17 Gen 4 and it felt fine in my hands. But I'm lucky I have a few buddies who own pistols, so I'll maybe see if I can test out what they have.
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I definitely don't have the biggest hands in the world. But I have shot a Glock 17 Gen 4 and it felt fine in my hands. But I'm lucky I have a few buddies who own pistols, so I'll maybe see if I can test out what they have.
Test as many as you can. I have a buddy who has 20 or so pistols so I had a pretty good idea what I was looking for when the time came. It's always fun going to the range with him cuz you just never know whats on the shooting menu that day.
That sounds deadly man. Maybe one day I'll own that many haha
Gun nut buddy is the best resource for info. The one I know ended up making my purchases far easier. Most of all, having someone around who wasted money on top end gear was perfect for showing me how unnecessary that actually is. Saved a lot of money on his mistakes. Lol.
I was talking more about "premium" stuff that makes no real world sense, like the Barrett Rec-7 or Wilson Combat 1911s. You can get great stuff of high quality without breaking the bank if you do the research first. If you're a target competitor, that P210 makes sense. For everyone else? Not so much. YMMV.
I'm lucky I have a few of those lol. But seeing what people say on here is very helpful too ��
Based on these I have afew comments:
Sig 226 : Own one, awesome firearm. Unbelievably reliable. Never a problem. Just load and shoot. I clean occasionally but it never seems to make any difference. If you get one make sure it has the SRT trigger.
Sig 320: I like this one. Have shot them a bit. I believe it has the best trigger of the polymer striker guns I have tried. US army chose it so it should be reliable. It is certainly accurate an d easy to shoot well.
Glock 17 & 19. Good solid accurate reliable firearms. The grip angle is a non-issue. You get used too it but I really don't like the trigger. The newer models are reputedly better but they would have to be WAY better to interest me.
https://youtu.be/MyLLvuB6fP0
They are $719 and come with holster as well.
Watch for them to go on sale for $620 or so at times.
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They are $719 and come with holster as well.
Watch for them to go on sale for $620 or so at times.
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My new pistol just showed up in the mail yesterday from Tenda. It’s a CZ P-10 C and I’m really happy with it. The reviews on this pistol are extremely good and more than 1 review said Glock should be worried. Tenda has awesome pricing on these now as well. If it shoots as well as it looks, I’ll certainly be happy.
I'd recommend a browning buckmark .22 and a cheap pistol (read as norinco 1911 .45acp). then you are under budget, you have something to shoot and have something that you can learn to shoot with. I personally don't care to shoot 9mm but that's why there are choices.
good luck!
good luck!
We all have our favourites. For a first handgun I am a great believer in DA/SA pistols. They are plentiful and measurably safer than striker fired pistols for new shooters.
From my experience there is not much difference in results for a new shooter shooting a $700 CZ 75B with a 13# Main spring and a Shadow2 costing $1,500 tax in.
I think the Beretta 92FS is a very safe, reliable and accurate pistol as any mentioned above. It's fixed barrel system adds to it's accuracy. The decocker system the gun uses is idiot proof. I good used one can be had for $700 regularly on the EE. It has enough weight to absorb some of the recoil of the 9MM yet not so heavy to feel like a brick in your hand.
There are some excellent pistols in the DA.SA category none really separate themselves apart. They are all good, tested over time reliable and capable of excellent accuracy. You just have to find the one you like.
75B/SP01 series from CZ
SIG 226 series from SIG
Beretta 92 Series from Beretta
Prices range from $700 to $1800. Your budget your preference.
For what you want a (Range Plinker aka casual target shooting), I would get a used 75B or 92FS off of the EE for no more than $750 and enjoy the pistol for the rest of your life and then some. Spend your extra cash on a kydex holster and as much 9MM ammunition as you can afford to buy. Either of these guns are always in demand should you decide handgun shooting is not for you.
Take Care
Bob
ps Eventually you might want to take a trip down to your local IDPA/IPSC match and join the fun. You don't need a $1,500 master blaster to be competitive in either sport. You sure don't need one to blast away at 81/2 x 11 inch paper targets either.
From my experience there is not much difference in results for a new shooter shooting a $700 CZ 75B with a 13# Main spring and a Shadow2 costing $1,500 tax in.
I think the Beretta 92FS is a very safe, reliable and accurate pistol as any mentioned above. It's fixed barrel system adds to it's accuracy. The decocker system the gun uses is idiot proof. I good used one can be had for $700 regularly on the EE. It has enough weight to absorb some of the recoil of the 9MM yet not so heavy to feel like a brick in your hand.
There are some excellent pistols in the DA.SA category none really separate themselves apart. They are all good, tested over time reliable and capable of excellent accuracy. You just have to find the one you like.
75B/SP01 series from CZ
SIG 226 series from SIG
Beretta 92 Series from Beretta
Prices range from $700 to $1800. Your budget your preference.
For what you want a (Range Plinker aka casual target shooting), I would get a used 75B or 92FS off of the EE for no more than $750 and enjoy the pistol for the rest of your life and then some. Spend your extra cash on a kydex holster and as much 9MM ammunition as you can afford to buy. Either of these guns are always in demand should you decide handgun shooting is not for you.
Take Care
Bob
ps Eventually you might want to take a trip down to your local IDPA/IPSC match and join the fun. You don't need a $1,500 master blaster to be competitive in either sport. You sure don't need one to blast away at 81/2 x 11 inch paper targets either.
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Well reasoned Bob. Good advice for a newbie and good choices of DA/SA guns. A decocker Beretta is a good choice over the safety version.
A DA only polymer gun works also but most new shooters tire quickly with the trigger pull.
A DA only polymer gun works also but most new shooters tire quickly with the trigger pull.
