Choosing My First Handgun

Halrath said:
I want to thank everyone who posted so far who's helped me with valuable information. Just been looking into Glocks so far and the Glock G21 (Gen4) stands out, comes in 9 mm and .45 ACP and is within my price range. I think that's the closest so far I've come to finding something I'd really like. Are their any other polymer framed semi-autos that are a little more ergonomic than a Glock?
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Glock makes basically 3 models for each calibre. The Glock 21 is .45ACP. In 9mm there is the full size Model 17 with 5 inch bbl, than #19 with 4.25" and the Model 26 that has 3.5 inch bbl. The Glock 20 and 21 are larger than the other Glocks due to being 10mm and .45ACP calibre. The thee 10mm guns are Model 20, 29 & G30, there is also G20SF, G29SF and G30SF. In .45ACP there is the G21, full size than G31 and G36 and there the SF which are smaller grips. The shorter bbl Glocks we cannot get and the shorter guns are really hard to shoot if we could get them.
I think what your referring to is the Glock 17 and the Glock 22 are basically the same gun but one is 9mm the other is .40S&W. If you were to buy the G22 you could put G17 parts in it or convert it to 9mm fairly easily.
The Glock 17 was the origional Glock and is still the best followed closely by the G19 which is a little smaller all round. You cannot fire lead bullets in the Glock due to it's bbl design and the Glock kicks more than a steel gun due to it's light weight. It might be worth your while to buy a good book about the Glocks and read up on them.
 
Jump on the Can Am deal, it's a cheap pistol and comes with lots of ammo, if you don't like it, you can always flip it later and not lose too much money on it. In fact, with a budget of $1000, you can buy two combos! It's a decent shooter, and you'll have two, one to keep stock, one to customize to the way you like it (good to learn on as well).

I got myself a Remington R1E for my first pistol, about the same budget as yours (tax in). Lucky for me, I loved it right away, but I really didn't have much money left over to shoot it much. What would be crappy is if you spent $1000 on your first pistol and decided you didn't like it afterall. You'd lose hundreds right away if you decided to flip it. I would never sell my Remingotn, but if I did, I doubt I could get more than $600 for it.
 
Hi, Halrath.
Welcome to the forum .
I noticed your in Sault, Ste, Marie .I live in the Sault too.
Just wondering if you have been out to the Rod and gun club yet.
We have pistol action shooting on wed evenings at 5PM,and pistol league is starting up very soon in the indoor range dnstairs in the club house.
I don't have a glock for you to try .
But I have a Walther P99, A Jericho 941, and a Brownig hi-power all in 9mm,
Your welcome to try enytime , if you want to meet me out there some time .
I also have 2- 1911 45 ACP's, 3- 22lr pistols and a revover in 22lr,
and 3 smith and Wesson 357 magnum revolvers ..
most people out at the club will also let you try their stuff if you just strike up a conversation and let them know that your new and thinking about joining the club.
 
black sunshine said:
I don't have a glock for you to try .
But I have a Walther P99, A Jericho 941, and a Brownig hi-power all in 9mm,
Your welcome to try enytime , if you want to meet me out there some time .
I also have 2- 1911 45 ACP's, 3- 22lr pistols and a revover in 22lr,
and 3 smith and Wesson 357 magnum revolvers ..
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Wow... any chance of you moving to Barrie?

In all seriousness, anyone in the Barrie, Ontario area that is anywhere near as helpful (and well armed) as Black Sunshine? I've contacted 3 of the local clubs and have yet to hear back from any of them!
 
Mister Donut said:
Jump on the Can Am deal, it's a cheap pistol and comes with lots of ammo, if you don't like it, you can always flip it later and not lose too much money on it. In fact, with a budget of $1000, you can buy two combos! It's a decent shooter, and you'll have two, one to keep stock, one to customize to the way you like it (good to learn on as well).

I got myself a Remington R1E for my first pistol, about the same budget as yours (tax in). Lucky for me, I loved it right away, but I really didn't have much money left over to shoot it much. What would be crappy is if you spent $1000 on your first pistol and decided you didn't like it afterall. You'd lose hundreds right away if you decided to flip it. I would never sell my Remingotn, but if I did, I doubt I could get more than $600 for it.
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Oh I think you would do better then $600.They are going for roughly $900 all in shipped..
 
What about a used pistol? Most of the guns on EE have under 1000 rnds shot! That's nothin! You can buy a G21 for approx 600$ shipped. Even if you abuse the gun you can always resell for around 500$.
 
I guess I need to get my range membership as soon as I can and just get out and see what there is available and learn what I like to shoot. At least, just to find my first starter handgun.
 
Had a similar issue; got my rpal last week, my decision was that I ordered a canam 1911+ammo deal, AND traded a rifle for a Glock 21SF... To bad I waited a week to call the cfo as they were waiting for me to fax them my club membership card.. after that 3 hours later both transfers were approved. Now the wait for them in the mail and Back to CFO for ATT
 
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halrath said:
i want to thank everyone who posted so far who's helped me with valuable information. Just been looking into glocks so far and the glock g21 (gen4) stands out, comes in 9 mm and .45 acp and is within my price range. I think that's the closest so far i've come to finding something i'd really like. Are their any other polymer framed semi-autos that are a little more ergonomic than a glock?
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--springfield armories xd9, xdm9, xdm45
--m&p range kit 9mm, core 9mm, 45 acp
 
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