Another pistol newbie advice needed

Turkinator said:
Skip the Beretta and get a Girsan Regard if you like the looks of the 92. Spend the rest of the money on ammo...
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And, for as long as you own it, you'll enjoy telling others "It's just like a Beretta, but it's from Turkey" and telling yourself "I sure am glad I bought a Girsan instead of a Beretta because I saved money." And you'll have to remind yourself of that every time you see it.
 
The Beretta needs pretty big hands to hold it well. If you don't use L or XL gloves then I'd go with some other option.

As suggested stick with a 9mm or a .22. If you opt for the .22 as your first then the GSG is a great way to go if you want a 1911 platform. It'll be a great training gun and if you later decide that .22 is for pansies then you'll be able to sell it easily

Within your budget I'd also consider the CZ pistols in 9mm. You can get a Shadow for under $1k even with taxes. Or you can look at the basic but still excellent 75b and have enough money left to buy a case of 500 rounds of ammo even after taxes.

Someone mentioned trying some at a rental range. If you have such a place anywhere around you it would be money well spent. You've got two major differences that you need to try out before you decide on which gun to buy. Plastic vs all metal and hammer vs striker fired. Both of these major decision factors play a big part in how the guns feel when you shoot. You really owe it to yourself to find a way to try out a couple of such options.
 
Wendell said:
And, for as long as you own it, you'll enjoy telling others "It's just like a Beretta, but it's from Turkey" and telling yourself "I sure am glad I bought a Girsan instead of a Beretta because I saved money." And you'll have to remind yourself of that every time you see it.
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I have seen and shot both, i know why the Girsan is cheaper than the original :).....like mentioned it is a big gun but recoil is minimized because of this same feature.
If you are going to invest in something get the best you can at the moment.
 
I am also new to hand guns..i purchased a 9mm and love it, if the price of the gun is an issue i guarantee the cost of ammo will be as well, 9mm ammo is not badly priced and it will allow you lots of practice time. A friend of mine purchased a 45cal sig p227,i have a sig p226 9mm and we both shoot better with the 9mm,but this is your dream so Enjoy what ever you do.
 
dont get me wrong i will get them all eventually just wondering what to start with
as for cost i mean that in the sense i wouldn't spend 2 g on one firearm just not my tax bracket im realistic
doesnt mean i cant enjoy this sport
 
Get a .22 and shoot the heck out of it. The words 'cheap' and 'centerfire' don't really go together, expect to spend $75 or more per range trip on factory ammo if you actually want to get reasonably good with a centerfire handgun. $25 in 22 and you can shoot till the range closes.
 
I love my Sig 1911-22. Best $500 I ever spent (taxes in and shipped to my door). If you get another 1911 you can use the 22LR as a training pistol with cheaper ammo. I shoot hundreds of rounds ever range trip.

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For a .22lr pistol maybe something like a Ruger MkII or MkIII or GSG1911 .22.

For a centerfire, something in 9mm [cheapest to shoot if you don't reload].

Try to go for one that fits you best as opposed to 'cool factor'.... if you can get to a range & try out a few different ones first even better.


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been looking at the new sr22 pistol pretty ###y stuff
a 1911 is on the list in 45
and i think im obsessed with the beretta 92fs
yer im in for it i know
Just like i was with rifles multiplied on their own it seemed
 
EASY answer get a 2nd hand CZ shadow 9mm Hands down the best. You will be so happy. The buckmark is your best bet for .22 for sure. Pick up the buckmark and the CZ and you will see the others can't compare
 
I started with a GP100 and my own handloads my first day to the range... Talk about jumping in with both feet!

Revolvers are a great way to learn, and a lot of fun!. But if I were to do it all over... CZ75 any variant
 
I'd start with a pistol in .22LR. you shoot a lot of rounds with a pistol, so not hurting your pocket book as badly as 9mm would be something to consider.

lots of .22LR pistols to think about too. some to consider are:
- Ruger Mark III
- Ruger 22/45
- Browning 1911-22
- Browning Buckmark
 
ok i take it back on the sr22 liked the look ,,held one today ,,feels like a toy not for me
ill stick to a full size i need some weight
maybe a chiapa m9 or1911
 
Shooting a pistol accurately enough to hit paper at target distance is challenging. My advice as a relative noob ie 5 years of pistol shooting, find something that feels good in the palm of your hand. Some of the newer striker fired polymer pistols offer the convenience of adjustable back straps. This is a great feature especially for a novice shooter. Target pistol wise, it's nice to have a DA/SA pistol. Find friends and friends of friends with different pistols to get the feel for what fits best. Considering your budget, there is no shortage of previously enjoyed pistols on the EE. Good luck
 
I would suggest that a DA/SA pistol is a poor choice. Why work at mastering two totally different unrelated trigger pulls?

OP - get out to a range, and try as many different makes/models/calibers as you can.
 
Trying different pistols and revolvers is an excellent idea...from my fair amount of experience, I'd have to say that almost all new shooters learn to shoot a steel gun competently much faster than a lightweight polymer gun. I'd highly recommend looking hard at the CZ Shadow 2, (with a 13 pound hammer spring if it doesn't come so equipped)...which is the evolution of the 1911 format that's very intuitive, (and recently the 9mm versions are even easier to master). However, unless you're a huge fan of the 1911, why buy 100+ year old tech when the CZ Shadow 2 has taken all the best attributes and eliminated the negatives? Do yourself a favour and make it a prime candidate to check out. As far as revolvers go, for sharpshooting you can get a Smith and Wesson 686 with 6" barrel, or for a bit less money get the Ruger GP-100 stainless 6" and install the middle option from a Wolff hammer spring kit, and stainless shims on the hammer. Very cheap and available at triggershims.com. If you're after a smaller more nimble revolver, get the Ruger SP-101 and install the Wolff 10 pound hammer spring and shims, along with Hogue grips, and you've got a very nice wheelgun. The 4" barrel most likely won't match the tight groups you can soon obtain with the 6" barrelled guns, but it's lighter and nimble.
 
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