First Pistol Shopping
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With those three models, you're off to a great start (in my opinion). Based upon what you've said thus far, I wouldn't look any further than these three.
Are there "cheaper" guns? Yes. Will any of these "cheaper" guns be less expensive in the long run? No they will not.
Don't think about price at all, yet. Focus on these three models, get these three models into your hands, and shoot them if you can. Once you decide upon which (of the three) you're going to buy (to start with, at least), then and only then should you start shopping around for prices, and other considerations (that will help you decide from whom you should buy it).
My two cents...
I'd start with a .22; but for a first center fire pistol, go all steel, not plastic. Go 9mm, ammo everywhere, and reasonably priced. My preference for an all steel 9 is a CZ; great trigger, reliable and beautifully made. I started with a Norinco NZ85 (a CZ clone) as my first 9mm, with the intent that if I liked it, I would "upgrade" to a CZ. 4 years later, and having tried a few CZs, I am still shooting the NZ85; it is accurate, reliable, and a pleasure to handle and shoot. Very well finished as well.
My first .45 was a lightly used Nork 1911 in satin chrome with adjustable sight; I still have it too. It is also well made, tight, accurate, reliable and comfortable. However if you don't reload, you won't shoot it much unless you have lots of money for ammo.
I also shoot .40 S & W with an all steel Jericho (really nice CZ Clone), and as with the .45, if you don't reload, ammo is expensive.
I had a Nork 9mm 1911 for a short while, and it worked well, but did not shoot as acurately as the NZ. Nice pistol though, and very low recoil.
Sigs are nice too, best decocking system ever, and accurate. The ones I have shot are a bit big for my hand.
Lots of choices, handle them and figure out what you like; and get it.
I'd start with a .22; but for a first center fire pistol, go all steel, not plastic. Go 9mm, ammo everywhere, and reasonably priced. My preference for an all steel 9 is a CZ; great trigger, reliable and beautifully made. I started with a Norinco NZ85 (a CZ clone) as my first 9mm, with the intent that if I liked it, I would "upgrade" to a CZ. 4 years later, and having tried a few CZs, I am still shooting the NZ85; it is accurate, reliable, and a pleasure to handle and shoot. Very well finished as well.
My first .45 was a lightly used Nork 1911 in satin chrome with adjustable sight; I still have it too. It is also well made, tight, accurate, reliable and comfortable. However if you don't reload, you won't shoot it much unless you have lots of money for ammo.
I also shoot .40 S & W with an all steel Jericho (really nice CZ Clone), and as with the .45, if you don't reload, ammo is expensive.
I had a Nork 9mm 1911 for a short while, and it worked well, but did not shoot as acurately as the NZ. Nice pistol though, and very low recoil.
Sigs are nice too, best decocking system ever, and accurate. The ones I have shot are a bit big for my hand.
Lots of choices, handle them and figure out what you like; and get it.
Get what fits. Unless you have small hands, the G19 may not be the best place to start. Buy a G17 if anything. More forgiving in all ways. But only if it fits. For that, the M&P 2.0 is hard to beat. As an alternative, the CZ 75 will also offer a lot for the new and advanced shooter. Either way, any major brand will carry you well for years.
I'm pretty new to shooting too.
If you've got a local gun club, reach out and join up. I've got a ton of offers in my club where people are willing to let me run a couple of mags through a few different things, especially since I offered to buy a box of their prefered ammo.
Also rental ranges, or even going to your local shop to handle a few are a great too. I made the trip to Wild West a couple of times and put 150 rounds through 6 pistols to get a fell for them. So far it looks like I'm future Sig P320 owner.
If you've got a local gun club, reach out and join up. I've got a ton of offers in my club where people are willing to let me run a couple of mags through a few different things, especially since I offered to buy a box of their prefered ammo.
Also rental ranges, or even going to your local shop to handle a few are a great too. I made the trip to Wild West a couple of times and put 150 rounds through 6 pistols to get a fell for them. So far it looks like I'm future Sig P320 owner.
My advice (for what it's worth) be sure to try a revolver before you buy a pistol. I worked my way through 4 or 5 pistols before trying a 686 and found I really prefer the experience of shooting a revolver. Of course everyone will have a different opinion on this but I'd say at least try one before you make your final decision.
Well wise words would say a 22 to learn is the best in which case i would suggest sig 1911 22
But then you will have the opinion of no get a caliber with more boom so 9 mm in which case i would suggest Glock 17 gen4
safe shooing
But then you will have the opinion of no get a caliber with more boom so 9 mm in which case i would suggest Glock 17 gen4
safe shooing
For $600 for the M&P 2 Range Kit is a great buy. You will get a gun you can run in IDPA and with two more mags a good set up for IPSC as well for example and need never spend another dime on your set up. I sold my FS M&P Gen 1 a year ago and have regretted it ever since. The gun is as reliable as tomorrows sun set, relatively inexpensive to shoot, makes a great plinker and an even better Competition pistol. Well made and great support. From my recent experience the CZ entry level 75B's have heavy gritty triggers that for extra money can be made much better and cost more. My sense is you probably don't want to have to spend money jut to get where the M&P starts at. The Glock is a good buy as well if you go with the Gen 5 version. I would go with the G 17 over the 19. Just personal preference.
Take Care
Bob
Take Care
Bob
Could happen. I home load and am getting sick of chasing brass around the range. I recently bought a Ruger GP100; loaded a bunch of ammo (not interested in hyper-velocity loads) light for accuracy, and took it to the range for the first time today. I am so impressed with the accuracy! Loading with 3.4 gr HP-38 behind 158 gr. DRG lead semi-wadcutters. Much milder shooting than my 9mm, .40 and .45 semi autos. I shoot as well double action as I do single with my semi autos. The revolver is a lot pickier when it comes to primer seating though.
Love at first shoot. Should be able to pick up a used GP11 in 4.2" for $600.00 used or 850-900 new. Very robustly build
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Buy whatever fits your hands the best. Try to handle and shoot as many guns as you can before you make up your mind. Your hands size meters in this regard
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Well i went in to Tenda today and played around with pistols and ended up grabbing a Norinco Np34 for $259 plus tax. I was very close to purchasing the Glock 48 but have a baby on the way and could use the extra change for baby items. Anyways i wanted something to keep me busy over the winter, so at least this will get me into the range and shooting. I went with the smaller NP34 rather than the full size NP22 as it fit my hand a bit better.
I will make a separate post about some plans I have for it as i wont mind messing with it for the price i paid.
thanks to everyone who chimed in , cheers.
I will make a separate post about some plans I have for it as i wont mind messing with it for the price i paid.
thanks to everyone who chimed in , cheers.
Congrats, not a bad way to go with a baby on the way, nice and affordable,, and by all accounts a reliable gun, I've owned a couple of Norc AR's and they were excellent, hope your pistol is as impressive. Oh yeah,, welcome to the addiction
Excellent pistol for the price! About all you will need to "mess with" is better grips. Nork hard plastic grips leave a lot to be desired; the checkered hard rubber on their 1911s are excellent; to bad they did not take a lesson from that for some of their other pistols.
