First pistols for newbies?

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Allright, I know this has been probably posted before (or something along these lines), but here it is again: what three pistols would you recommend for a newbie as being absolutely essential for this hobby?

I just got my first three (on my RPAL) after waiting 3 weeks for the ATT. Just picked them up today. They are:

-Ruger Security Six in .357
-Astra NC-6 in 22LR (8 shot)
-Glock 17 in 9mm

I hope everyone agrees that they were a good choice. The revolvers are like-new (especially that spanish Astra .22LR Smith-copy) whereas the Glock is brand new in the box (unfired) and came with 3 mags. A $1700 investment in total. :)

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Your choices were terrible, seeing as I feel sorry for you I will take all 3 off your hands for $500 :)
 
From everything I've learned the revolvers are essential to learning the basics, proper technique etc... especially the .22, I really like the Glock 17 - used it a few times at the range myself (I'm also new to the sport) - check out the Colt anaconda in .44 if you get a chance, nice shooting magnum
 
I have to agree, a 1911 would be the classic all steel gun to sit alongside that classic .357. It would also be the steel that contrasts with the plastic of the GLock as well as being the old that contrasts with the new.

And then perhaps a nice .22 semi to partner up with the Astra. And don't let them talk you into ditching the Astra if it turns out to have a sweet single action pull. Well.... as long as it shoots nice groups with the right ammo that is.
 
A better spread of calibres than I went for (also being a handgun newbie).

My first three are: S&W 625 (.45 ACP/Autorim), SA 1911 A1 (.45ACP) and a Ruger MkII .22 with a bull barrel. I'm a happy camper so far.

:) Stuart
 
My first three guns are Ruger Mark II govn't target, Springfield XD9 and a Taurus .357 revolver. Similar to yours except a semi-auto .22lr instead of your Single Six. Not bad for 1,700 investment. Revolver is good to improve your skill by eliminating flinching. (put dummy rounds and live rounds in the chamber randomly and watch your movement)
 
Thanks for the feedback guys! I'm glad most of you approve of the choices I've made. I probably could've saved a little by buying the Glock for less than what I paid ($790) if I bought from a CGN sponsor, but decided to buy all 3 locally (didn't want to make things too complicated for my first transfer, so bought all 3 from the same seller).

As you've pretty much all inquired, a .45 ACP will follow at some point. I have a Polish F.B. Radom VIS-35 on the way also (in 9mm though), that one is *sort* of like a 1911, haha.. just a little better! :p

I'm just wondering... with so many .45's out there (Colt, Para-Ordonance, Norinco clones, etc), which one should I get? I'm leaning towards an original Colt, as I hate 'wannabe' copies, but if there's something better out there (quality, price and performance-wise), I'm all ears. Cheers!

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Sell the glock, keep the revolvers.:slap:

Otherwise great choices. Why no .45ACP? One of my favs. 1911 or SIG.
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The Glock was a gun that I always wanted to have, even before I was old enough to have a license (I'm 27 now, lol!). It feels really nice (toy-like) and I'm sure I'll have a blast with it at the range. The 10 second disassembly procedure and the overall simplicity of this thing reminds me of an AK! Besides, there is an old Russian proverb that says: "genius lies in simplicity" - and I fully approve of that statement. The Glock is definately a keeper and an all around SHTF piece of hardware. :D
 
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I tried a Glock and didn't like the feel of it. But different loves for different folks and all that, eh? If it makes you smile then it was a good purchase.

Some folks want to concentrate on one gun and learn to do really well with it. Others, like me and it appears like you, want to experience the broader aspect of what various guns feel like to shoot. We may not get as good or consistent as the folks that concentrate on one and ONLY one but for us the variety is the thing.

Go Colt if you want the "real McCoy" but if you can I'd try to handle and dry fire as many 1911's as you can. I've had a chance to handle and dry fire around 9 or 10 them. A proper Colt commander being one of them. It was nice but I found that the STI clones had a slicker fitting slide. YMMV of course since that fit and feel depends on so many things when you're handed a widely varied mix of new and used. But by all means to not go out of your way to avoid the clones since they can be very, very niceby comparison.
 
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