First pistol???

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Hi everyone,
Im looking for my first pistol and need some advice. I like 1911's and want your opinions on weather I should buy a cheap one for my first to learn on or spend alot and get a higher end one?.
Thanks
 
Probably the cheaper one first unless you already know you like the 1911. Would hate to have bought a pricey gun to find after a range trip that it's not what you were expecting.
 
Get in the game. Start shooting, and sell later for nearly what you paid. I have. Colt and a Kimber 1911, however the Norinco 1911's are very good.
 
I know a few people who have given a Norinco a chance and all seem pleasantly surprised. A few of the dealers here will provide the warranty so your azz is covered. CanadaAmmo has a 1911 for a great price without the Norinco/Made in China on it...it's a nice buy, been thinking about one myself once work picks up.
 
Folks down at the local range will generally gladly let you try their guns. (We do around here anyway) Go down and talk with a few shooters, get some advice, and see what you like.
 
The 1911 has its own feel that you might or might not like. See if you can try someone's and if you like it, start out with a cheaper version (Norinco)before you start throwing out money as the higher end ones can hit some high dollars. Feel things out first.
 
If you're buying a 45 you may as well buy the gun that makes you smile. You're going to outspend the price of the gun on ammo pretty fast, or end up fondling it at home a whole lot ;)

Or is 9mm on your list? In which case SAM or STI I'd say. I have 9mm in both
 
Start with a .22! Always! Buy one case (CASE, not a brick, 5000 rounds) - and start shooting. If you aren't shooting well after that - buy another case. The Ruger and Browning .22 semiautos are the best bang for the buck in .22's.

Doing your homework with a .22 is fun, and it will make your transition to bigger calibers much faster and easier. Most of the old hands around here have been shooting for decades, with exotic guns in every calibre under the sun - and the vast majority of them still enjoy the .22 and bring one along on most trips to the range.

If you are going to use a 1911 hard - thousands of rounds a year - you can probably count on spending $1200.00 and up depending on the farkles, bells and whistles you want. If you are just dabbling in the sport one of the cheap Chinese jobs will do.
 
Cry once buy once.
If you start out with a name brand 1911 you probably won't feel the need to spend a bunch of money buying upgrades for it.
Buying junk for your pistol is it's own reward.
And if you decide you don't like it ,you will see more $$$ when you sell it.
 
I'm looking at buying my first pistol as well, Im trying to find a gun store that has a 1911 sig sparton full size. I seen a few places online but they all say out of stock. I also see they stoped making them at one point and im not even sure if they continued production?
 
One Lung Wonder said:
Start with a .22! Always! Buy one case (CASE, not a brick, 5000 rounds) - and start shooting. If you aren't shooting well after that - buy another case. The Ruger and Browning .22 semiautos are the best bang for the buck in .22's.

Doing your homework with a .22 is fun, and it will make your transition to bigger calibers much faster and easier. Most of the old hands around here have been shooting for decades, with exotic guns in every calibre under the sun - and the vast majority of them still enjoy the .22 and bring one along on most trips to the range.

If you are going to use a 1911 hard - thousands of rounds a year - you can probably count on spending $1200.00 and up depending on the farkles, bells and whistles you want. If you are just dabbling in the sport one of the cheap Chinese jobs will do.
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Totally agree.
Do yourself a favour and don't rush the learning curve. Starting off with too much gun will only teach you to flinch. Once learned, it's very hard to unlearn. A good 22 will also retain much of its value so when you're ready you'll have a nice trade-in. Or just keep it forever because they're just plain fun.
 
One Lung Wonder said:
Start with a .22! Always! Buy one case (CASE, not a brick, 5000 rounds) - and start shooting. If you aren't shooting well after that - buy another case. The Ruger and Browning .22 semiautos are the best bang for the buck in .22's.

Doing your homework with a .22 is fun, and it will make your transition to bigger calibers much faster and easier. Most of the old hands around here have been shooting for decades, with exotic guns in every calibre under the sun - and the vast majority of them still enjoy the .22 and bring one along on most trips to the range.
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If you are going to use a 1911 hard - thousands of rounds a year - you can probably count on spending $1200.00 and up depending on the farkles, bells and whistles you want. If you are just dabbling in the sport one of the cheap Chinese jobs will do.
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Great advice. I would only add that if you like the 1911, a GSG in 22LR is around the same money as a conversion kit
 
One Lung Wonder said:
Start with a .22! Always! Buy one case (CASE, not a brick, 5000 rounds) - and start shooting. If you aren't shooting well after that - buy another case. The Ruger and Browning .22 semiautos are the best bang for the buck in .22's.

Doing your homework with a .22 is fun, and it will make your transition to bigger calibers much faster and easier. Most of the old hands around here have been shooting for decades, with exotic guns in every calibre under the sun - and the vast majority of them still enjoy the .22 and bring one along on most trips to the range.

If you are going to use a 1911 hard - thousands of rounds a year - you can probably count on spending $1200.00 and up depending on the farkles, bells and whistles you want. If you are just dabbling in the sport one of the cheap Chinese jobs will do.
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+1 Good advice to start with
 
We offer a service where you can try out multiple different pistols. This often helps people find what works the best for them.

And it's a very reasonable fee ;)

Feel free to PM any questions.

Will
WGT Consulting
 
I started with M&P40 kit and right after a SR1911. I love it. only thing I changed on the SR1911 was the grip due to my hand size. otherwise, it's perfect in every way for me. It's a keeper.
depneding on what your interest is, if you eventually will have a collection, 1911 must be one of them, then buy something nicer. depending on your budget, it goes from $700 to a few thousands(wilson combat custom, 1 inch grouping guarantee @ 25 meters).
or, just want to keep switching toys, a Norinco is cheap and reliable for that.

kevin82 said:
Hi everyone,
Im looking for my first pistol and need some advice. I like 1911's and want your opinions on weather I should buy a cheap one for my first to learn on or spend alot and get a higher end one?.
Thanks
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What about the happy middle ground? From my reading posts by owners I'd start with the SAM guns from Wolverine and a few other suppliers. Going up from there slightly there's Ruger, Remington and the STI Spartan. Creeping up over the $1000 price tag opens up a lot more options from S&W, Sig and STI. I think there's a couple of Kimbers under $1200 as well.

The real sleeper in the mix if you can live with the external extractor might just be the S&W. Versions at around the $1K mark that I've handled and casually inspected in the stores look to be sweetly finished and nicely made with minimal slide shake.

On the other hand I know two folks in my shooting group now that got a Les Baer in the last year and no longer even take their other 1911's out of the safe. One is going to sell his Kimber and Sig just because he just isn't interested in shooting them any longer while there's a Les Baer so close to hand. I knew the LB's were good but really? I guess it's a sign of just how good.
 
First pistol? Probably a ruger mark 3 or browning buckmark. Get out to the range and shoot lots. When your good (and have chatted up guys at the range and had a Chance to shoot a few different guns) then spend a bunch of time holding guns and trying them out before you decide you want a 1911
 
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