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Hi everyone,
I'll have my RPAL and I would like some advice on the type of handgun (pistol) I should buy. I want something under 1K$ and not too expensive on ammo. I'm not considering a 22.. I was looking at some 9mm but to be honest I'm a lil lost regarding what I should get...

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Handle some at a gun store no one will be able to make the choice for you..

There are plenty of posts on here, as to what people think is best.

If you haven't handled a handgun or developed the skills I still say Ruger MKII/II or Browning Buckmark is where you should start even if you want bigger /bader one later
 
Opinions are like (_*_)'s - everyone has one! Usually a recommendation is subjective, based on their pet gun. Handle a shoot a few. Would you buy a car and not test drive it?

A .22 will make you a better handgunner faster than a 9mm. But - if it's a 9mm or nuthin', have a good look at the Ruger SR9. My wife bought one and the more I handle it and see her shoot it (She won't let me!), the more I'm impressed. Probably the best bang for the buck, but others may not agree.
 
There's no absolute best, all modern guns work well. Make a short list of the ones that make you feel warm and fuzzy to look at them, and go try them all. (good starting point for the list: Beretta 92FS, Glock 17, M&P9, CZ 75 shadow, STI Spartan 9mm)
 
If you are a total newbie, .22LR is probably a good idea. If you want bigger, look at something that is cheap to shoot, .38 SPL or 9mm Luger. I would also suggest a revolver and leave one chamber randomly empty - it will help you overcome the flinching reflex.
 
Beretta 92fs and cz75 shadow are the Best 9mm too begin, i don't recommend glock, to much snapy recoil for entrance gun.

You don't consider a .22, well...don't buy one then, you make the choice!!

I recommend a full metal gun for first gun
 
tazik said:
Beretta 92fs and cz75 shadow are the Best 9mm too begin, i don't recommend glock, to much snapy recoil for entrance gun.

You don't consider a .22, well...don't buy one then, you make the choice!!

I recommend a full metal gun for first gun
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Find someone to take you out. I just took out friend's kid, let him try GSG 1911, Glock 17, S&W 686, 1911 and finally a S&W 629. Ended up liking my WC load on 686 best.

22LR is cheapest on ammo, NO recoil. box of 50 for several bucks.
9mm nice compromise on "real" gun feel. box of 50 for ~15 bucks.




Learn to grip the gun properly, don't learn bad habits with heavier guns or 22LR. Agree G22 in 40S&W is snappy but that is def. NOT a beginner firearm.
tazik said:
... i don't recommend glock, to much snapy recoil for entrance gun...
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Handle a bunch of them and pick the one that feels good in your hand. There are some handguns that I wanted to hate but feel too good in my hand not to like.
 
My 1st handgun was a Ruger MK 1 with the longer tapered bull and the factory muzzle brake
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After shooting it for years, I can understand the old rumour about some hitmen favouring .22 target pistols.
It's very cool to pick up a pistol and be able to aim at hit the target well; with no experience.
After it , all others fall short.
Maybe after 1000 rds you can make your 9mm de jour hit where you want.
But it's somewhat disheartening up to that point, IMO
Get a .22 target pistol.
Get good.
Then get bigger, tactical...whatever you want
But get good 1st
 
all popular brand names are good, and best to start with because you most likley wont be dissapointed with quality or reliability..,
even if you find out later, that its not the best fit for you, at least it will most likely function properly and thats still more fun than a crappy, cheap piece of junk that dont work.
thats all we can help you with . the rest is up to you . because guns are subjective to the individual user .
can tell you what i like or what he likes or she likes but that might mean crap to you .
do you really want us to spend your money for you .
no right .
the decision is yours alone .
i would recomend try holding, aiming, funtion test, (rack the slide)-or open the cylender, inspect closley, even ask to take close up pics and post them heer of the ones you like then we can tell you the advantages or dissadvantages of each one .and give you tips on quality control.
buying guns shoud be fun, especially your first hand gun, and we love to help
 
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