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Hey iam looking to buy my first gun, i really like the M1911 colt .45's, but aside from that i was just wondering what different peoples opinions are and what is a good first time gun to buy, thnx in advance for your feedback

P.S. im not looking to spend an obscene amount of money either
 
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Hey iam looking to buy my first gun, i really like the M1911 colt .45's, but aside from that i was just wondering what different peoples opinions are and what is a good first time gun to buy, thnx in advance for your feedback

P.S. im not looking to spend an obscene amount of money either
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If you really like Colt .45's why not get a tuned Norinco 1911A-1 either full size model or commander via Armco on the board here. ;)

That Springfield 9mm is an okay pistol if you have to go for the 9mm pussy round... :p
 
I'ld start with a .22 first. That's the cheapest way to get into our sport, then once you have some more cash to spare start looking at .45ACP if you want to get into centre fire.
 
hey,

OMG what is it with that damn 1911 .45!!!

Everywhere I look I see one! I mean it was invented in 1911 ! Get something more modern! like USP (lol maybe not a USP but something similar).

This is driving me nutz...might just buy one...just for the hell of it...a norinco...
 
Try as many as possible first!

An Armco Norinco wont set you back much more than a decent quality ruger .22 pistol. Sure it will be much more expensive to shoot, but a .22 just isn't the same. If you have any experience with guns, I wouldn't bother with a .22 pistol unless that's what floats your boat.

I would recommend you find a gun club, go to a range, try to meet people nearby that will let you try out as many different pistols as possible before you spend any money. The 1911's are great, but so are Glocks, Sigs, H&Ks, even revolvers are fun.

The best pistol for you will be the one that fits your hands well and that you enjoy shooting. It's not something you can easily describe by email but you'll know what you like when you feel it.

I have a revolver that I don't like to shoot. I have a double stack 1911 that I love but it's hard for me to get a consistent grip. I've shot single stacks that I really enjoy. I don't like the trigger pull of a glock and with the H&Ks I always pinch my palm when inserting a mag. Everyone's different, and some people are really passionate about a particular model, but hate another like you wouldn't believe.

Only buy a used gun from someone you trust. Read lots of reviews about different models. Stick with a quality name, or have a professional customize it for you. Try try try before you buy, then shoot shoot shoot till you run out of money!:D
 
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Not sure what your budget will allow you but how about a Kimber 1911 in .22lr? I echo getting a .22 first. Cheap to shoot and its low recoil and muzzle blast will help you develop your technique. 20 bucks will let you shoot 500 or more rounds of .22lr but you'd be lucky to pay that for a box of 50 .45 ACP factory rounds. IMHO, quality trigger time is very important when learning to shoot and a .22 will allow you to do that without going broke. When you become consistent with your .22 then go for your 1911..........
 
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Not sure what your budget will allow you but how about a Kimber 1911 in .22lr? I echo getting a .22 first. Cheap to shoot and its low recoil and muzzle blast will help you develop your technique. 20 bucks will let you shoot 500 or more rounds of .22lr but you'd be lucky to pay that for a box of 50 .45 ACP factory rounds. IMHO, quality trigger time is very important when learning to shoot and a .22 will allow you to do that without going broke. When you become consistent with your .22 then go for your 1911..........
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Great Advice.

.45 ACP is not cheap to shoot.

Start with a .22lr and get familiar with shooting handguns.

Then maybe look at a 9mm pistol.Pretty cheap to shoot and recoil is easily managed.

After you have the basics down and are pretty comfortable with shooting handguns, then maybe look at getting your 1911 if your budget allows.

SKBY.
 
I'd say go with a 9MM. 22 is fun and cheap to shoot but after awhile you will want something with a bigger bang. CZ75's are good guns and can be had cheap, G17 is always a good gun to start with. I have fired a XD9 and much prefer it over a G17/19 because I find the grip angle better for me. Again YMMV as everyones hands are different. XD9 is great because its a cheap gun at 750 or something like that, with 2 mags a belt and a holster + whatever else it comes with. After that you are into the Sigs, H&K's , Kimber, ect and those get pricey. However with the cost you save from going from 9MM or .45 you could buy a nicer gun.

Thats just me, I enjoy having a few nice guns all accessorized out rather than 15 guns plane jane bottom end, thats just me.

FWIW I am thinking of getting a USP or 226 in 9MM as my first handgun (or an Armalite AR15A4) :rockOn:
 
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If your going to go for a 1911 go for a kimber of sorts. Or better yet a modern 9mm(cz, sig, glock, usp, even the springer). For 22lr you can't realy beat the ruger mk2 or the new mk3 for a durable reliable and economical gun.
 
I just bought my first handgun, i went with a browning buckmark .22 and i also am investing some money in at least one training session with a shooting coach.

A .22 is not what i wanted to start with but with the overwhelming number of suggestions to start with one, i decided it would be worth it. The cheap cost of cartridges really will enable me to practice a lot of gun technique and when i feel like i have that down i can move onto another-bigger- gun.

Another bonus with starting with a .22 is that it just means you will end up with more guns to shoot! Good luck with whatever you decide.
Andre
 
With CZ you can get a conversion kit so you can shoot .22 and 9mm from the same pistol, and it's not hard to do, just takes a minute - an economical way to get into shooting IMO
 
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If your going to go for a 1911 go for a kimber of sorts. Or better yet a modern 9mm(cz, sig, glock, usp, even the springer). For 22lr you can't realy beat the ruger mk2 or the new mk3 for a durable reliable and economical gun.
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This is the best advice you will get. All the brands mentioned here are top notch and you will keep them forever.
 
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