First Handgun

find something that owns a few different ones and offer to pay for the ammo if they will let you join them at the range, see what fits, see what calibre you like shooting, some say 22 is the best to start with, some say 9mm, theres tons of options out there, , my first was a cz 75b 9mm, still own it , have since upgraded , but it will always be there, NP 29 is a good pistol, i just sold mine was a great pistol, although i found it a bit heavy for my liking
 
ian745 said:
find something that owns a few different ones and offer to pay for the ammo if they will let you join them at the range, see what fits, see what calibre you like shooting, some say 22 is the best to start with, some say 9mm, theres tons of options out there, , my first was a cz 75b 9mm, still own it , have since upgraded , but it will always be there, NP 29 is a good pistol, i just sold mine was a great pistol, although i found it a bit heavy for my liking
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Agreed. It's like buying a car, what some people love, others hate. Shoot different calibers to find out what you prefer, then try out different guns in that caliber. Your budget will weed out the ones you can't afford, then choose your favorite amongst the choices you are left with.

HK SFP9 9mm was mine.
 
Welcome to the darkside
careful it will consume you
i got my rpal last week and have three pistols in transfer lol
I took advice and got sig1911 22
and a norc 1911 45
threw in a tt33 just to keep my mosin company and they are so cheap
looking for a 9mm now prob a np22
and have my heart set on a bereta 92fs if i can find a good deal

safe shooting
 
My NP29 is a great 1911 to shoot , quite accurate and reasonably priced . sights were bang on out of the box and the fit and finish were very good too. I would not hesitate get one .
A np22 is also a good 9mm choice.
 
Think bigger picture... I say, break your budget and go for your dream gun as your first gun and if it is an NP-29 then it is an NP-29. 40 years ago, when I was 18, I bought my first car on the recommendation of my dead beat moron of a father. The know it all idiot suggested a used Honda Accord. Back then, Honda's were not as reliable as they are now but in the true nature of Honda's they are still cheap and boring as they were in yester years. 3 years later, I grew a set of balls (late puberty) and said screw it and screw you dad and bought a 911C4 with my student loans. Reckless yes but the point is that after all these years, I still have the 911. It has been a perfect car but my only regret is that it was not my first car.

With the philosophy of "buy once, cry once" I have taught my kids and wife to not let anyone determine what they should buy and to buy what they like. Now the whole damn family drives Porsches, wife has an Anshultz as her first rifle and a Browning Hi power as her first pistol and S&W 10 as her first wheel gun. Daughter has a Black Lable as her first pistol and Son is sporting a pair of Beretta's 92s. Point is, life is short, buy what you like and enjoy... there is a lot of different 1911s out there so make your first, something you could brag about and not ashamed to to pass on to your kids.
 
Any indoor ranges in your area where you can rent handguns? I would suggest you try out a few before you buy. You may be surprised what fits & feels good in your hands. Don't let the cost of the gun be the deciding factor. Its the cost of the ammo that is ongoing.
 
The best thing you can do is buy a previously owned pistol. There are so many great deals on proper pistols to be had on the equipment exchange.
 
mcwalther said:
Do some research into the Canik tp9sa. Great price, quality and reviews.
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Couldn't agree more...just bought one...it's a mighty impressive pistol at any price point...build quality is very good...and it shoots too...it's getting serious range time right now...best 500$ I've spent in a while...try one..
 
My first was a Uberti El patron .45 LC. Then a few 9 s and a .40. I had a few .22,s also. My two keepers so far are my CZ Shadow and my S&W 686. I'll definitely be adding another SAA, only it'll be the genuine Colt this time. I'll also be getting a 1911 45 ACP , Colt as well. Sometimes you have to try a few out , just to see what you like.
 
Don't feel bound to the .22lr training wheels mindset unless you're absolutely trying to save as much money as possible. A 9mm or .38 special revolver is a perfectly fine start to your collection. IMHO I can't stand semi-auto .22lr handguns and rifles, it just seems to me like you spend more time loading those dinkie rounds into a magazine than you do shooting. Loading a .22 revolver such as the S&W 617 on the other hand is just so much more satisfying to me. There are great values in any price range, it just depends on what you want to spend.
 
Turkinator said:
Don't feel bound to the .22lr training wheels mindset.
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I agree with this statement but for a wholly different reason. .22lr does not equate to training wheels. Take a look at what gets shot in the Olympics, ISSF, & CISM. You need to define what type of shooting interests you to find the proper pistol. If it's just for putting holes in paper for fun every other Sunday anything will do, buy what you like and can afford. Which is the other aspect, money. If you're trying to save cash by buying the NP-29, realize that ammo cost is substantially more expensive than the gun, even for rimfire shooters.

I personally started with a used Ruger Mk2, though I had used Browning HP's and SIG P225's at work prior to shooting on my own time. I don't think starting with a .22 would have made my fundamental skills any better, but when you're paying for your own ammo it certainly lets you shoot more and that is important, especially at the beginning.
 
Import said:
Couldn't agree more...just bought one...it's a mighty impressive pistol at any price point...build quality is very good...and it shoots too...it's getting serious range time right now...best 500$ I've spent in a while...try one..
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Love mine too. Built like a tank and feels great in the hand. Nice trigger too. Great first pistol that doesn't break the bank.
 
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