First Hangun?
- Thread starter Garsher
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So how much do you really want to shoot? I mean how many rounds per week? Is cost an issue? If it is then shooting a lot of center fire ammo is going to add up fast. Shooting bigger calibres is more fun but think of the .22 as a short term learning tool. Not only does it make the learning process easier it is also cheap to shoot. You can shoot five times as many shoots with a .22 as you could with cheap factory center fire ammo for the same money.
Take into consideration that you will be buying more handguns. You rarely only have one. Having a .22 get you on the range cheaply. While there talk to the other shooters and ask them about their guns. Tell them that you are looking to move to a bigger gun. Odds are that a lot of guys will let you shoot their guns. After you have shot a number of different guns you can make an informed decision on buying you next gun. Considering the cost of a lot of these guns it's a good idea to know what may be best for you before buying a more expensive gun.
Oh, it'll last all right. Built like a tank, nothing to break there, except maybe the plastic grips. But as noted earlier, it's a blaster without a lot of subtlety...if you go Norinco 9mm, I agree with the guy above and suggest the NZ-85B CZ clone - or (if you can get one) the Nork 1911 in 9mm.
I own a Norinco Np-28 9mm and a 1911a1 .45 i think they are well made and reliable for the price of them, you cant go wrong. Just remember the more that you spend the quality will go up and also the acuracy.
Very good, I am one of the member as well. normally you can ask people to try their gun, I always do that. Try a few to see which gun and what cal you like the best. Or we can meet there sometimes next month and you can try my toys.
Trigun
First handguns are such a personal thing, so don't listen to other people or fall into the "these people have that gun so I want one, too" syndrome.
You need to feel, touch and shoot different models to see which one fits your hand, feels the most comfortable and also falls within your budget plus has the look and features that you want. Everybody had bough at least one gun because they liked it before handling it or because everybody else has one and was just wrong. I admit I have done this, too, along with all the people I shoot with.
I started out with club rental guns and trying other members guns to see what I shot best with in both rimfire and centerfire. For me, it was the Ruger Mark II and 1911. Those aren't the best first rim and centerfire for a friend of mine and might not be the best choice for you. See? It's a personal thing. Didn't buy but kept on using the beat up old club guns. Mainly because I was scared of having them being stolen.
Several years later, I now have my personal favorites (except a Mark III instead of a Mark II) plus the ones I bought for IPSC (the two XD's) plus a couple of toys (Wheel guns) and a couple I just wanted to collect. The ones I bought because I liked them but turned out not the right gun for me are sold.
You need to feel, touch and shoot different models to see which one fits your hand, feels the most comfortable and also falls within your budget plus has the look and features that you want. Everybody had bough at least one gun because they liked it before handling it or because everybody else has one and was just wrong. I admit I have done this, too, along with all the people I shoot with.
I started out with club rental guns and trying other members guns to see what I shot best with in both rimfire and centerfire. For me, it was the Ruger Mark II and 1911. Those aren't the best first rim and centerfire for a friend of mine and might not be the best choice for you. See? It's a personal thing. Didn't buy but kept on using the beat up old club guns. Mainly because I was scared of having them being stolen.
Several years later, I now have my personal favorites (except a Mark III instead of a Mark II) plus the ones I bought for IPSC (the two XD's) plus a couple of toys (Wheel guns) and a couple I just wanted to collect. The ones I bought because I liked them but turned out not the right gun for me are sold.
The Tokarev question....
I can't speak from experience with the Norinco's but the price is nice. If they shoot anything like a real Eastern Bloc Tok, then go for it. But get the 9mm version or buy a spare 9mm barrel and mags and swap out the 7.62 barrel. Because 7.62x25Tok commercial ammo is hard to get as only two companies make it and not everybody sells it.
Since my Tok's are for the collection and not range guns, I might go for a Norinco just because Tokarev's shoot so nice and are really accurate. Plus at that price you can order cases of Marstar's bulk ammo and not care about the corrosive primers!
I can't speak from experience with the Norinco's but the price is nice. If they shoot anything like a real Eastern Bloc Tok, then go for it. But get the 9mm version or buy a spare 9mm barrel and mags and swap out the 7.62 barrel. Because 7.62x25Tok commercial ammo is hard to get as only two companies make it and not everybody sells it.
Since my Tok's are for the collection and not range guns, I might go for a Norinco just because Tokarev's shoot so nice and are really accurate. Plus at that price you can order cases of Marstar's bulk ammo and not care about the corrosive primers!
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- Maple Ridge, BC
I fired several mags though a Tokarev at the range today; some nice fellow was kind enough to offer. I actually like the way the gun felt in my hand and did not mind the sights either. For the price WTF? I think I'll pick one up along with a case of that cheap ass ammo just for kicks. I live less that an hours drive from Lever Arms so it's easy for to get one.
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BigDotGlock
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For what a pistol costs, get yourself to a range that rents them. Find the one that you like, go home, buy it.
My own, biased, opinion is that a Glock 17 with XS big dots is the best pistol to get in Canada.
More important than the pistol, get proper training. It sounds expensive, but weigh the the cost of the training against years of bad shooting on your own. Even if you have to fly south and rent a gun, the cost will be more than offset by the savings in ammo.
My own, biased, opinion is that a Glock 17 with XS big dots is the best pistol to get in Canada.
More important than the pistol, get proper training. It sounds expensive, but weigh the the cost of the training against years of bad shooting on your own. Even if you have to fly south and rent a gun, the cost will be more than offset by the savings in ammo.
