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Gele Donut

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Not a huge handgun guy I only own a single Tokarev but I've been kicking around the idea of getting another one. I was leaning towards the Walther PPQ I don't shoot competitively (or even well) but something more modern in an easier to find calibre would be nice and it feels okay in my hands. Any other suggestions in that price range for a relative handgun novice I should be looking at? The shop didn't have much in stock for handguns so if anyone has a suggestion I'll source one out and take a look.

Might also just breakdown and get a new lever gun... So many choices and never enough money.
 
Can’t go wrong with a Glock 19/17.
Very easy to work on and customize.
Glocks aren’t for everyone but I would suggest getting one as you can pick up a used one for a decent price.
 
9mm is a must for your needs.
SW SD9 is the cheapest good 9 you’ll find. Glock, M&P 9, SR9 are good boring choices.
Remember that how a handgun fits in your hand is 10 times more important than all other considerations.
 
I suggest a good 9mm pistol.

I own 20+ of them and cans say that the Norinco 1911 clone and the CZ75 or 85 clones are excellent shooters.

Moving up in price, a real good and safe choice is a S&W MP9 on EE. The seller's forum her on GunNutz has used ones for sale in the $400 to $500 range. Excellent gun at a good price. These come with 3 grip panels, so it will fitr your hand.

The other real good gun is the Canik TP9. Also on EE for $350 to $400.
 
Price range is around $800. I considered a Glock but it felt kind of clunky. Not that it matters I guess since the limiting factor is going to be me.
 
Historically, the usual reply to a question like this is to suggest a .38 Special/.357 mag revolver or a .22 rimfire pistol. Ammo is cheap, you can buy light loads and have fun with hotter .357 Mag loads in a .38/,357 revolver. Now though, with 9mm ammo being so cheap, maybe that doesn't apply.

It is imperative that you find a pistol that fits you. Try what you can get your hands on.

Don't forget that this is supposed to be a "fun" pastime.
 
Another vote for something that feels good in hand. I don’t have the biggest hands so I have a hard time getting comfortable on most double stack magazine guns. I found the dog P226 with e2 grip was a great compromise. It’s a double stack for the grip has a smaller circumference that allows me to still work the controls.

S&w MP9 2.0 also gets a vote for me in terms of budget, adjustability, and performance.
 
I have shot many 9mms and the CZ 75 - shadow is one of the more comfy and accurate ( for its price range ).
Of course experiences may vary...
Gilbert
 
I've got a couple modern .22's - a Beretta 92 and a Sig 1911. Both are mostly steel so virtually no recoil, are reliable and as mentioned by others cheap to feed. Only issue for me is the holes they leave are kind of small to see where Ive hit. 9 mil its more important how they fit your hand, but again I like the heavier all steel frames to absorb recoil. For any, test out the gun to see how the sights read to you.
 
To the OP:

I'm a 1911 guy, so I may be a wee bit biased :p - however, I would suggest looking at a 1911 pattern pistol chambered in 9mm. Reliable as a claw hammer, decent trigger, accessories out the wazoo and easily upgradable. Prices can go from ridiculously cheap to ridiculously expensive.

The one thing I dislike about the striker-fired pistols such as the Glock, S&W M&P series, Ruger SR9, etc, is the trigger on them. I came from a hunting rifle background and just don't like heavy triggers.
 
shredder said:
To the OP:

I'm a 1911 guy, so I may be a wee bit biased :p - however, I would suggest looking at a 1911 pattern pistol chambered in 9mm. Reliable as a claw hammer, decent trigger, accessories out the wazoo and easily upgradable. Prices can go from ridiculously cheap to ridiculously expensive.

The one thing I dislike about the striker-fired pistols such as the Glock, S&W M&P series, Ruger SR9, etc, is the trigger on them. I came from a hunting rifle background and just don't like heavy triggers.
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I'd like a 1911 but if I got one it would be in .45 I'm not too crazy about striker fired pistols either but that seems to be all I can find.
 
Gele Donut said:
Not a huge handgun guy I only own a single Tokarev but I've been kicking around the idea of getting another one. I was leaning towards the Walther PPQ I don't shoot competitively (or even well) but something more modern in an easier to find calibre would be nice and it feels okay in my hands. Any other suggestions in that price range for a relative handgun novice I should be looking at? The shop didn't have much in stock for handguns so if anyone has a suggestion I'll source one out and take a look.

Might also just breakdown and get a new lever gun... So many choices and never enough money.
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You have answered the most important question already. You'll have to go to the gunstore and handle as many guns as you can to understand what you like and don't like.

Years ago I was dragged into running the testing table at an IPSC match. I got to handle every competitors' guns. The H&K was massive. The 1911s were too skinny in my hands. The CZ was very pleasant for my Browning HP-trained reflexes. The Glocks were unremarkable. And so on. No one failed the tests, and I was very careful with the expensive tools of the game.
 
maple_leaf_eh said:
You have answered the most important question already. You'll have to go to the gunstore and handle as many guns as you can to understand what you like and don't like.

Years ago I was dragged into running the testing table at an IPSC match. I got to handle every competitors' guns. The H&K was massive. The 1911s were too skinny in my hands. The CZ was very pleasant for my Browning HP-trained reflexes. The Glocks were unremarkable. And so on. No one failed the tests, and I was very careful with the expensive tools of the game.
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Yeah you're probably right. I think I'll go with a Walther for pistol #2 and then I'll have a better idea of what I like or don't going forward for pistol #3.
 
Gele Donut said:
Yeah you're probably right. I think I'll go with a Walther for pistol #2 and then I'll have a better idea of what I like or don't going forward for pistol #3.
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PPQ is an amazing pistol. You made a right choice. Fantastic trigger, great styling and ergonomics.
 
ppq great gun, PPQ M2 Navy, Q4, Q5 even better - or even a P99AS.....
buy a Girsan MC28 - cheap right now. Buy a Tara even cheaper. Worry about the higher end guns later. And since you own a Tok, buy a Norinco Np762 - more fun and like a SIG but with the heaviest DA trigger pull in the world (but once you actually learn to shoot it you will like it even more)
 
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