First Handgun

Do not sell yourself short on a purchase based on your kid's
you will find they will adapt very quickly to almost any pistol.
Grip size and caliber will become a non issue and if they develop
a love for it throw out the beer budget you will need a second
job. My son at 13 is on # 3, from 9mm to .40 to 38 super but
we do have a blast. Also thumbs up on the Sig.
Good luck
 
I have a Beretta 92, but it is not a good idea for the kids. I find the grip is just small enough to handle, but anyone with smaler hands would find it difficult to shoot. I found one of the nicest guns to handle was a 1911 style, although others may disagree. The main reason I am shooting a 92 is that I got a wicked deal on it ($500 with 150 rounds through it) and I do not have the heart to sell it since it was my dad's buddy's gun.
 
IM_Lugger said:
FYI both SiGs and HKs are distributed by FN sports, and I heard HKs are pretty tought to get parts for. And if don't like Glock/plastic guns I guess Steyr and XD are out....

take a good look at Beretta 92FS

it's reliable, parts are easy to get, and has that bad ass look you're looking for ;) and if you shop around you can pick one up for $899 (Bruniton finish) or wait for the new 90-two.
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Yes indeed:D A 75B is about $620 tax included, and a C17 is a little close to $800. CZ SP01 is about $780 tax included. Both great toys. But where I can find one 92F at the price that you mentioned?

Trigun
 
Thanks again for all the feedback. This is what I am leaning towards doing. A factory refurbished Sig 226 and a new Sig Mosquito. I know the kids will be able to shoot the Mosquito and there is the cost advantage with it too, plus there are 2 kids so they can swap back and forth. I figure this won't break the bank and it gets us started.
 
how about a Smith and Wesson M&P with the adjustable grips? Cheap, polymer and probably good enough on parts..

the Sig mosquito is a piece of jammo matic ####..

Get a Ruger .22 instead
 
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As another HK owner, I'll put in another vote for a USP. Reliable, accurate, extremely simple to use and light. Only drawback I could see for your kids using it is because of it's light weight polymer frame, there might be a bit more kickback that an all-steel frame like the SIG.

Also, before you spring for a SIG, you might want to look at the CZ SP-01. I know others have spoken about it, but it's a fantastic firearm and contends with the big name pistols that are almost double it's price.

Good luck, and I'm sure you and your kids will have a great time with whatever pistol you buy.
 
USP said:
how about a Smith and Wesson M&P with the adjustable grips? Cheap, polymer and probably good enough on parts..

the Sig mosquito is a piece of jammo matic s**t..

Get a Ruger .22 instead
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It's interesting that you would say that. I looked at a Ruger but I thought it might be a little heavy. (My son's on the small side) Definitely better priced.

Any other Mosquito owner's users out there? Feedback?
 
look at it this way..you want the kid to have fun...you also want one of the best .22s out there, so its hassle free shooting.. You get both with the Ruger. Get the 22/45 its grip angle is designed so it works as a trainer for 1911 or similariy grip angled guns USP included. The Mosquito does not have a solid trouble free reputation like other Sig products.

Check out the M&P its got good pointability and is fairly cheap. I think its a better buy then the XD. I would say reconsider the Glock, it might seem cheap, but its very very reliable and simple to use and for the money extremely well priced and durable.
 
I'd agree with USP - with a Ruger .22 your kids will learn gun control and accuracy (although it might not have the 'cool' factor of a 9mm). A Browning Buckmark is also a good choice. For the best of both worlds, you can pick up a CZ 75/85 (no, I don't work for them), and get the conversion kit which allows you to shoot .22 and 9mm from the same gun.
 
I don't own one but I had the chance to try a 9mm STI Trojan last week and was really impressed with the feel and accuracy. I think that Freedom Ventures' price would work with your budget, too. A single stack 1911 is also a good bet if you're trying to find the best fit for smaller hands as well.
 
Well I bought the Sig 226 after all. It ultimately came down to the Berretta 92fs and the sig. They both felt really good in my hand but I've shot the sig and that was what clinched it for me. Would have loved to save the money and bought more ammo but I would have been pissed if I didn't like the way the 92 shot. Thanks to all for your input.
 
I would have been pissed if I didn't like the way the 92 shot.
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I think you would've loved it, very smooth shooting pistol... it has a lower bore axis than the Sig, so it'd have a little less muzzle jump. But Sig is a great gun too...
 
Get a Ruger 22 to actually learn to shoot. $200-$400 depending on MK and condition..


Get a Ruger P85 in 9mm. $250-$350 depending on condition. You can drop it in the dirt and feed it whatever 9mil you come across and it will work reliably. This is key as most people have to switch bullet weights to figure out their tollerance for recoil.

THe XD series are spectacular, but why buy one gun right off the bat when you can buy two and have both kids practising while you supervise?

Hell, you might learn something from them. Kids have a wicked learning curve.
 
Spend all your money at one time:

Walther P88

If you can get a new, or quality used P88 you will have a pistol with exceptional accuracy, top quality, and it's rare enough it'd make a great "hand me down" heirloom for your kid(s)... You'll NEVER lost money on it.

I want one, just can't afford one.

I don't have a CZ, but I want one. CZ's seem to be excellent pistols, and have a large, loyal, following in the U.S. The CZ75 series I like a lot, and Crimson Trace makes a set of their fine lasergrips for the CZ75 models WITHOUT ambi-safety's.

For a 22, you can't beat a Ruger.. :dancingbanana:

Best Wishes,

J. Pomeroy

P.S. I still have my Galesi, but it's still not for sale, sorry...

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