looking for a pistol
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You can start by reading the FAQ and rules regarding the EE (Equipment Exchange), ask to join the EE, then browse all the for sale ads.
With regards to opinions, there's about a thread a week on "what first pistol to buy".
I don't mean to be rude, just saying there's tons of info at your fingertips if you'd only bother to delve a little deeper.
With regards to opinions, there's about a thread a week on "what first pistol to buy".
I don't mean to be rude, just saying there's tons of info at your fingertips if you'd only bother to delve a little deeper.
A pistol for what?
You have to identify your primary intended use.
Firearms are very specialized tools. PPC, bullseye, casual plinking, IPSC, hunting, ISU, CCW, or IHMSA, each are very different applications. To know the correct tool one first must know what job the tool is to be used for.
Once you identify your primary intended use, the process of choosing a suitable firearm will be fairly easy.
You have to identify your primary intended use.
Firearms are very specialized tools. PPC, bullseye, casual plinking, IPSC, hunting, ISU, CCW, or IHMSA, each are very different applications. To know the correct tool one first must know what job the tool is to be used for.
Once you identify your primary intended use, the process of choosing a suitable firearm will be fairly easy.
International Harvester
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- Republic of Saskatchewan
Unless you're into historical guns or military guns (or any other genre for that matter) buy a Ruger Superblackhawk in .44 Rem Mag. It's big, solid, and fun to shoot. No sense in getting something puny-this is Canada. Meaning you don't need it small enough to fit in your glove box or under your coat. Shooting and gun collecting is expensive so you might as well go big early and save yourself the cost of constantly trading up-you'll end up with a big bore eventually either way. That's only my personal opinion.
Actually stating small with .22 (unless you already know how to shoot handgun which would make the query redundant) will let you learn good habits and technique and shoot a lot without it costing a fortune for either pistol or ammunition.
A good starting .22lr revolver is a Ruger Single Six (accurate, fun, inexpensive, comes with an extra cyinder for .22 magnum). A decent autoloader is Browning Buckmarks. Neither are prohibitively expensive new and usually reasonable used. And it doesn't get much cheaper than shooting .22lr.
If you want to start with a heavier calibre options abound in both pistol and revolver from 9mm to .50 calibre. And prices to match
A good starting .22lr revolver is a Ruger Single Six (accurate, fun, inexpensive, comes with an extra cyinder for .22 magnum). A decent autoloader is Browning Buckmarks. Neither are prohibitively expensive new and usually reasonable used. And it doesn't get much cheaper than shooting .22lr.
If you want to start with a heavier calibre options abound in both pistol and revolver from 9mm to .50 calibre. And prices to match
International Harvester
CGN Regular
- Location
- Republic of Saskatchewan
I agree about the affordability in shooting rimfire ammo. However it leaves out experience with any form of recoil.
International Harvester
CGN Regular
- Location
- Republic of Saskatchewan
whatever blows yer hair back sunray.
i have my Rpal i dont own a pistol yet i only have a russian sks. im looking for a good pistol to bring out and shoot and just practice i have shoot hand guns before (ex 9mmberretta storm, .22 browningbuckmark) i would like a good 9 mm i was thinking a glock? or maybe even the .45 colt 1911 ?
.45 ammo is pricey if you plan on shooting a lot. Probably better to stick with 9mm for your first handgun.
Go Glock if you wish but if there's any possible way for you to get to one of the Rent-A-Gun ranges that we have in the major centers I'd suggest you do so and get to try out as many as you can. Look at things like how they fit in your hand, how well you shoot with them, how nice to use the controls are and which puts the biggest smile on your face when you shoot it. In the end you may find, like many of us, that Glocks are not your prefferred handgun.
While you're at it try out some revolvers as well. You may just discover that you like those as well.
Either way take along a note pad and camera to record your observations.
Getting to one of these ranges may well involve an overnight trip but in the long run the extra cost and effort is well worth it. Combine it with some other shopping or visiting to help justify the trip.
Shooting paper gets a bit boring after a while. Look at what sort of handgun matches your club hosts and plan on getting something that fits in with that scene so you've got options.
Go Glock if you wish but if there's any possible way for you to get to one of the Rent-A-Gun ranges that we have in the major centers I'd suggest you do so and get to try out as many as you can. Look at things like how they fit in your hand, how well you shoot with them, how nice to use the controls are and which puts the biggest smile on your face when you shoot it. In the end you may find, like many of us, that Glocks are not your prefferred handgun.
While you're at it try out some revolvers as well. You may just discover that you like those as well.
Either way take along a note pad and camera to record your observations.
Getting to one of these ranges may well involve an overnight trip but in the long run the extra cost and effort is well worth it. Combine it with some other shopping or visiting to help justify the trip.
Shooting paper gets a bit boring after a while. Look at what sort of handgun matches your club hosts and plan on getting something that fits in with that scene so you've got options.
