buying my first handgun
- Thread starter tednick
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I'm told they are good value for money. I've never owned one, but I've seen one and it seemed pretty well put together.
That said, why a 1911? Here's some recent experience of mine and some thoughts on how to go about buying you first handgun.
I have an old Browning Challenger I (it only came in .22) which I really like. My wife tried the Berretta Neos and didn't like it at all, nor the Ruger. We both disliked the S&W 22A (422). She bought the Browning Buck Camper for $319 brand new and loves it.
Truth is if your not experienced as a pistol shooter, they'll all perform about the same for you, so it comes down to feeling right in your hand (grip, balance etc), sights, and confidence. If you feel good about your firearm, it'll work for you.
Also see another thread on this subject in this forum with a number of good posts including some today. Don't remember the thread title I'm afraid but you should find it easily in the nearest 10 or 15 threads to your post.
I just found the thread. It's called "I want to buy a handgun ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page)' started by "dynapig".
BTW, although I usually use my Browning Challenger, I have several other .22 pistols which I enjoy shooting including a Browning Medalist
(when I bring her out of the safe on special days!).Key message is try the FEEL of several. Don't get seduced by looks (unless it's a Browning Medalist -- the most beautiful handgun I've ever seen
). Buy what feels good and fits your price rangeOK, if you've settled on a GSG 1911, the only thing I've seen are a couple of informal reports, no reviews. But both said it functioned great with no problems with about 4-500 rounds of varied ammo.
Take a look at these:
http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=83929&page=2 and look at the post by "rafsob" on 7th July 2010.
and also
http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?p=2792251 first post by "Nakano"
Looks like you should get good reliability.
Ok...
I have 1...
with 4000 rounds down range.. some wear on the slide on the bottom on the paint... (minor)
2 Failed to feed from the mag... (didn't chamber)
2 Failed to fire (was bad grip on the grip safty)
So.. out of 4,000 rounds 4 no fires.. that's 1/1000rds
I shot
CCI
Federal Champion
Remingon Thunder bolts
Windchester Target (Dx i think)
It chewed through all types of ammo it did shoot high low to the left or right depending on the ammo...
Went from the box too the range 2000 rds cleaned it next day 2000 more.. So I would say it works great.. (Ive almost spent more on ammo then the I paid for the gun ;p )
I have 1...
with 4000 rounds down range.. some wear on the slide on the bottom on the paint... (minor)
2 Failed to feed from the mag... (didn't chamber)
2 Failed to fire (was bad grip on the grip safty)
So.. out of 4,000 rounds 4 no fires.. that's 1/1000rds
I shot
CCI
Federal Champion
Remingon Thunder bolts
Windchester Target (Dx i think)
It chewed through all types of ammo it did shoot high low to the left or right depending on the ammo...
Went from the box too the range 2000 rds cleaned it next day 2000 more.. So I would say it works great.. (Ive almost spent more on ammo then the I paid for the gun ;p )
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario
i bought markIII target and loved it
There's a GSG out at DVC Ventures in Coquitlam you can rent to try. I know it's already seen more than a few thousand rounds of use and so far it has been as reliable as their two Rugers. Not to say that NOTHING goes wrong with it or the Rugers but not much else is as good and runs as consistently as those two guns under the conditions they see.
I've shot it myself and it seems accurate enough but it's begging for a trigger job to both lighten the release as well as reduce the travel. The gun LOOKS great and handles well and feels very 1911 in the hand for weight and balance. All in all I think it's a great deal and would be totally golden if someone could massage the heavy and long creep of the trigger feel.
I've shot it myself and it seems accurate enough but it's begging for a trigger job to both lighten the release as well as reduce the travel. The gun LOOKS great and handles well and feels very 1911 in the hand for weight and balance. All in all I think it's a great deal and would be totally golden if someone could massage the heavy and long creep of the trigger feel.
