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Hello,

I am looking at getting my first gun. According to my research, many if not most of you believe it is best to start off with a .22. So my question is, what in your opinion would be the best gun to start off with for a person with larger hands?

Thank you for any advice you can provide.
 
I think the Sig P226 chambered in 9mm is a great all-around first gun.

However, if you really want a .22LR, the Browning Buckmark and Sig Mosquito are good choices.
 
For your first gun, get something reliable, which is easy to take down, and in a calibre that won't break the bank.

I would say get a Sig P226 or HK USP, in 9mm. Good guns, large grips, reliable as anything, and pretty easy to re-sell. If you are really set on a .22, and you've got large hands, then you should go with the CZ75 Kadet.
 
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large handsm ge a ruger 22/45 mark III and get a houge slip on grip for it. economical at around $350 and another $10 for the slip on grip and it will more then suit you for a first firearm in .22 caliber.

for centerfire and economical choice is a ruger kp89DC or a kp90dc with the houge replacement grip, very comfortable for me and I have big hands.

the main problem for me with big hands is the hump of the backstrap most notably with beretta 92's and 1911 with curved backstraps.... I find them uncomfortable and unnatural to shoot. but I do like 1911's with flat mainspring housings and glock pistols so go figure eh.
 
How much money do you want to spend? .22 pistols are the best for a new shooter. If just for the ammo cost alone. They start at about $400 new and go a long way up from there. Don't discount used though. You really have to work at wrecking one.
Figure out your budget and go to your local gun shop to try a few on for size. A bit too small is no big deal as grips can be changed with no fuss. You should be able to try different grips in your local shop too.
 
Hi, Flight85, welcome to CGN!

The first thing I would recommend is get out to a range with some pals (or even arrange a meet-up with some of the folks from this very forum) and check out what they use and fire them and see how they feel in the hand. Your experience with each handgun will be, at the very least, slightly different from anybody elses. Get to handle them, get the idea of them and at least, use what yu learned as an indicator as to which direction you should go with your choice.

If you are able to, hit a range where they rent guns out and try them out as well in your quest for the right first gun.

Happy shooting and good luck!
 
the CZ75 Kadet is nice 22cal to shoot but if your looking for big gun for you big hands then try out the CZ 97-B 45 cal
 
I never believe that .22 is a good choice of first gun but it is my own thing. First gun should be very reliable to keep you interesting in the sport; should look very hot to make you feel good; should be affordable to make your wife happy.

Trigun
 
If you're set on a .22, S&W Model 41 is hard to beat. It should also fit large hands better than MKIII and Buckmark.
 
Okay, lets pretend cost isn't an issue right now. Is it better to go for the .22, or just try out all sorts of things and choose the most comfortable?
 
Flight I started with a Baretta Stampede which is a Colt SAA clone in 45LC, the price of ammo was 30.00 a box, so I had to start reloading when I bought a Pietta Colt SAA clone also in 45LC.

About a year later I found a great Ruger Mk11 Target used at my favorite gun store here in Calgary for 325.00.

Since then I found a barely used Model Blackhawk 50th Anniversary Flattop in 44 Mag.

My Little brother started with a used beautiful Colt 1911 in 45 ACP and I reload all his shells as well.

I just love how the Colt SAA Clones fit my hand and point, as well I hate chasing empties from an automatic. A lot of the fun is the shopping for a new gun so enjoy.
 
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I never believe that .22 is a good choice of first gun but it is my own thing. First gun should be very reliable to keep you interesting in the sport; should look very hot to make you feel good; should be affordable to make your wife happy.

Trigun
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I agree with Trigun.... .22 is not the best calibre to start with. For your first handgun, you want something that is rock-solid reliable. You will find that most .22 semi-autos are not super reliable. Get a Sig 226 or HK USP - you won't regret either one.
 
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Okay, lets pretend cost isn't an issue right now. Is it better to go for the .22, or just try out all sorts of things and choose the most comfortable?
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How about a two-in-one... Chose the Glock of your choice in the caliber your prefer and add a Advantage Arms 22lr conversion kit :D

Some people will argu that a 22lr pistol is not much fun to shoot when compare to a 9mm/40s&w/45acp and they are right, up to a point... I've seen sountless guys (big guys) buying the biggest meanest pistol they could get their hands on... and they can't hit a target past 5Y because of their poor shooting technic/flinch.

The 22lt will allow you to train to your hearth's content whithout breaking the bank and not have to worry about the noise and recoil.

Just my 2 cents ;)
Mike.


CZ also makes a nice conversion kit for their 75, and don't forget the 1911... plenty of kit available for them also.
 
I started out with a 9mm pistol and kind of went backwards into a .22LR as my second hand gun. If I had to start over, I'd get the 9mm and not waste money on a .22LR. If money isn't an issue i'd go with a Hammerli Essex. In my opinion it's the best handling and shooting .22LR pistol I've shot to date.
 
I'd skip the .22 as well. 9mm for sure. Hk if you got the cash.

When I was 14 and went out for the first time pistol shooting with my uncle, I ran through .22 , 9mm , .357 , and .45.
I was the most acurate with the .45. It kicked hard,(still have the scar on my thumb to prove it) so I took my time with it.
The .22...might as well shoot an air gun. I shot the 9mm pretty much all day.
9mm is the bomb.
 
It's not a starter handgun, but the biggest Restricted I've ever handled was a H&K USP. That is big, tall and long.

For starters, you really need to go to a store and handle a few of the suggestions. The 1911 is a particular shape, just as the Browning High Power has a different feel. As my dad says, handguns are like shoes, buy the one that fits.
 
When I was looking for my first handgun, I went through the same big hand issue also. My first one was a Ruger mkiii with a set of volquartson grips. If you have big hands like I do this set up would be perfect for you.

As for larger calibers, (if price is not an issue) I find the STI Edge or any other double stack 2011 or 1911 style (eg. Para Ordanance) fits me very well.

A more economical option is the Smith and Wesson M&P. Available in 9mm, .40, and .45 cal. It comes with interchangable back straps to adjust to different size hands.
 
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