First hand gun- suggestion/opinions needed.

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Okay so I am looking ta getting my first hand gun. I have come down to three models of choice.
Beretta 92fs Inox.
S.A.M. 1911.
or a Glock 17.

I have always wanted the 92, but with the price and my limited budget I just can't afford one yet, although if I have some patience i probably could. I have searched other forums about the 92 and have been curious about parts replacement if need be. are there alot of dealers that sell the parts or upgrades? Are they easy to disassemble and clean? (how complicated is the gun)

I have looked and handled a SAM 1911 and I liked the feel, the fit and the finish and love the price. Something I can afford and also something I don't feel guilty about if I don't shoot it as much as I think I will.
I know 1911's are the big rage right now so I assume parts are easy to come by, or not?

On the other hand I looked at a Glock 17 as well. Not bad to look at, I know they are great guns and decently priced mid way between the 93 and the SAM, and very easy to clean and get new parts for.

I am stuck though. I would love to have some others opinions on these three choices. maybe some advice that owners would have wanted had they known before buying their guns.

This is a gun that I wont be doing a lot of upgrading with once I have it.

Anyones thoughts would be great.
 
You may want to consider ammo cost as well. 9mm is definitely cheaper to shoot than 45.

CZ 75B is a great one too. 9mm and similar in price to a G17.
 
1911 all the way. your assumption is accurate, parts are easy to come by. Also highly customizeable, should you ever choose to go down that road.

I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a SAM 1911 in 9mm if i were you.
 
sewktbk said:
1911 all the way. your assumption is accurate, parts are easy to come by. Also highly customizeable, should you ever choose to go down that road.

I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a SAM 1911 in 9mm if i were you.
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i did get the sam in 9mm and really glad i did very good gun for the money
 
Im going to go against the grain and say go with G17. Simple to use, good trigger roll on, quick sight picture and quick drills.

I would try and shoot all three and see which one shoots best for you, I tend to shoot better with the Glock, I like double action only and I have shot it a lot. The pistol world is usually split between Glocks and the 1911's, you cant go wrong with either ideally I would like to have a few of each but that is only a dream until lottomax pulls through.
 
If the OP is limited to his three listed choices (for whatever reason), I'd suggest going with the Glock 17.

No need to upgrade and the cost of 9mm is significantly cheaper than .45 ACP.

Accessories such as holsters, mag pouches, magazines are everywhere for all 3 pistols, but if you can't find a holster to hold a Glock, you aren't trying.
 
I just want to add that it is harder to learn to shoot a Polymer gun than a full metal gun. My first gun was an XD-9 (polymer) and i struggled for a year with it then i bought an all metal gun and finally learned to shoot... using a metal gun...

For some reason the lighter gun amplifies your faults and makes it frustrating trying to learn... Those that can shoot a glock well have my respect!!!! My advice.. get a full metal gun (1911 or Beretta).. then get a glock.. or just realize learning to shoot a glock well will take some practise...

RDG
 
rdgietz said:
I just want to add that it is harder to learn to shoot a Polymer gun than a full metal gun. My first gun was an XD-9 (polymer) and i struggled for a year with it then i bought an all metal gun and finally learned to shoot... using a metal gun...

For some reason the lighter gun amplifies your faults and makes it frustrating trying to learn... Those that can shoot a glock well have my respect!!!! My advice.. get a full metal gun (1911 or Beretta).. then get a glock.. or just realize learning to shoot a glock well will take some practise...

RDG
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Is this common for glocks or other polymer guns?
 
If money is a bit tight then you may want to consider a .22 instead. That way you can afford to feed it on a regular basis.

My first handgun was a 9mm. I shot far more than the value of the gun in ammo through it in the first year. And being a CZ Shadow this means I put over $1000 in ammo through it. It would have been more than that but I quickly saw the light and decided that a .22 was still fun to shoot and got one. It's not AS fun as the bigger stuff. But all trigger time is good time and it taught me much about shooting.

I've actually added to my .22 collection and still enjoy a goodly amount of rimfire shooting between bouts of 9mm, .38Spl and .44Mag.

As for that list they are all fine guns. Get whichever stirs your juices. I'm more of a hammer fired gun fan so I don't see myself ever having a Glock, M&P or other striker fired gun. So I was a little surprised to see your list since you've got two hammer guns and one striker gun. But whatever.
 
Thanks for the input guys. I have actually thought about getting a .22 handgun, but seeing as i have gotten kind of bored with the other .22's that I have (rifles) and wanting to try something a little different and not so rifle like, I was actually thinking of getting a 9mm and then (assuming I decide on a 1911) picking up a .22 conversion later on.
I'm still definitely on the fence and I think I will take some time and do more research before I pick a final choice.
I would still like more opinions as well so keep them coming.
 
Woodeneye said:
Is this common for glocks or other polymer guns?
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I think it is the same for all polymer .. its the weight... the heavier guns are easier to learn to shoot... In light guns like any polymer gun i have shot ... problems with your grip or trigger pull are amplified when compared to a heavier all metal gun...

RDG
 
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