another first handgun thread...

Einhander13

Einhander13

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Went to check out some handguns with my newly acquired RPAL in Winnipeg. I only had time to check out 2 handguns (damn you Red Lobster ShrimpFest), a Browning Hi Power and a CZ75B. I do not have a membership at a restricted gun range and will only get one next year, so I have 2 months to decide which handgun. Here is what I have gleaned from the internet and from holding these guns for the first time yesterday:

CZ75B - black finish, plastic grips, fixed sights
- fantastic grip shape
- cheaper (best price I could find was 659 @ Canammo)
- more durable
- no chance of hammer/slide bite
- more durable finish
- cheaper magazines
- better trigger

Hi Power - Standard in 9mm with fixed sights, blued and walnut grips
- only $800 new @ Wholesale Sports in Winnipeg
- ###iest inanimate object in existance
- Canadian military heritage
- nicer three dot sights (I found the CZ's dots to be small and not as bright as the HP's large white rectangles)
- safety is hard to engage due to the wide grips
- very good grip shape, not as nice as the CZ due to wide grips

Please help me decide!
 
You need to check a few more models out before you decide. Try the Sig P226, as well as a (can't believe I'm saying this) Glock, and whatever else you can get your hands on. Then, make your own decision. I still can't believe I said that bit about the Glock. If you are set on the two that you mention....buy either. They are both fine pistols.

Edit. Also check out the Jericho. A friend has one, and its a nice shooting pistol.
 
I will check out the Sig next but it's definately on the top end of what I'm willing to spend, but the Glock is just a little bit too plastic-y.
The Jericho looks like a CZ clone with a Glock grip shape, but I guess you never know until you try it.
 
Einhander13 said:
I will check out the Sig next but it's definately on the top end of what I'm willing to spend, but the Glock is just a little bit too plastic-y.
The Jericho looks like a CZ clone with a Glock grip shape, but I guess you never know until you try it.
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Exactly, you don't know till you try. So try as many as you can. The Sig is pricier, but it is a fine pistol.
 
Einhander, I am moving back to the city soon, at least on a part time basis. I am a member at the firing line gun club in Winnipeg (indoor and heated :)) and I've got a few pistols you could try out. PM me if you'd like to go shooting some time. Always looking for new people to shoot with.
 
ianfroese said:
Einhander, I am moving back to the city soon, at least on a part time basis. I am a member at the firing line gun club in Winnipeg (indoor and heated :)) and I've got a few pistols you could try out. PM me if you'd like to go shooting some time. Always looking for new people to shoot with.
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Geeze I should move to Winnipeg...
 
Those are both very nice pistols.
I have a CZ and after trying a Hi Power recently it's next on my list.
You wouldn't regret either.
 
Einhander13 said:
I will check out the Sig next but it's definately on the top end of what I'm willing to spend, but the Glock is just a little bit too plastic-y.
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If you don't like the glock polymer then don't both looking into the S&W M&P, Springfield XD, or the Walther P99 lines.

As for Sig, if you MUST have new then yeah they are pricey. I just picked up a nice P229 with extra grips and 4 mags for a very decent price, less than what a Hipower is new by about $100 on our EE. Another $275 got me a used .22LR conversion kit with three mags from our EE as well.
 
Definitely try to get your hands on a few more handguns, but for sure keep an eye out for a decent priced Sig. Got mine brand spanking new with night sights a few weeks ago for an amazing price. Sometimes you just have to keep your eyes open, and have some luck. You will not regret getting yourself a Sig, that's for sure. But get your hands on as many guns as you can, not to mention try to fire as many as possible as well. I'm sure there are more than a few CGNers around that would be willing to let you shoot their handguns as long as you supply the ammo. As for the two you like so far, I haven't heard many bad things about either. I just don't like the look of the CZ, nor the feel of it. And the hi power, well the army turned me against that pistol a long time ago (I know ones you can buy in store are 1000x better but still). Good luck with your choice (go Sig).
 
I agree with all the posters saying go Sig. I bought a P226 as my first pistol and absolutely love it. Shoots well and feels great in my hand. I like my other guns (Glock, 1911, 1873 SAA), but always find myself shooting my Sig.
 
Thanks for your opinions guys. i will make sure to check out the 226 as well as some others such as the Remington R1 1911 and possibly a Ruger Vaquero. I know there are deals to be had with lightly used guns but I just like that new gun smell and feel, even if it's mostly psychological. As for the polymer guns, I guess I just like the weight of metal guns. The first and only time I have shot a handgun was 2-3 years ago with a Glock 9mm (probably a 17) and a 44 Magnum revolver. I only remember the Glock for being loud (indoor range) and very light, I don't remember the grip or sights. So I'm not against getting a polymer gun, just that I am attracted to the metal ones at this time. The Beretta 92FS is another option, but I have a few family members thinking about getting one, so I'll just "borrow" from them.
 
If you want new ten a P226 will be out of your price range.

Why not simply go a Norinco clone route? They are cheap and work pretty damn well! Order from Armco for instance and you can get one of their P226 clones redone by them for less than half of a real P226 and the clone will shoot just as well!
 
I already have a Norinco M-14 sooooo... I think one is enough for now. Currently I own 3 rifles, the M14, a Yugo M48BO which is basically a K98K clone and a Marlin 17HMR so a step up in quality would be nice.
 
If this is your first handgun, I would definately take a look at the Glock and the S&W M&P. Both are simple, easy to maintain, and very user friendly. No safety levers or decockers, just load, aim and shoot. I can't really recommend US Sig since I've had such bad luck with them, but if you can find a deal on a good used one, by all means check it out.
 
TK-Hryciuk said:
If this is your first handgun, I would definately take a look at the Glock and the S&W M&P. Both are simple, easy to maintain, and very user friendly. No safety levers or decockers, just load, aim and shoot. I can't really recommend US Sig since I've had such bad luck with them, but if you can find a deal on a good used one, by all means check it out.
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Sorry you've had bad luck but there's nothing wrong with US Sigs..every manufacturer has QC issues from time to time. Sig has a long standing reputation for reliability and quality..in my experience reported issues are typically blown massively out of proportion due to internet hysteria and misinformation. I'd also venture an opinion that if one can't master a safety or de-cocker I'd recommend they don't handle any firearm period.
 
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