First Timer with a few questions.

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Hello everybody. I finally took the plunge and have started the down the long road of shooting. I picked up my first shotgun the other week at Wanstalls (Mossberg 500 Tri-rail Tactical) and Craig was friendly and very helpful in helping make a decision.

I have decided on holding off buying a carbine as my next purchase and instead am going to pick up a pistol. I have it down to either a Berreta 92SF or a 92A1. Only problem is that I don't see many 92A1s for sale but a lot of 96A1's. I really want a 9mm for cost effectiveness and as a pistol if I decide to take the plunge into competitive shooting.

Do you guys know of any place in the GVRD that carries the 92A1 or should I just stick with the 92SF ? I'll probably give Wanstalls a call and see if they can get or have any in.

I was also looking seriously at the CZ SP01, but the quick take down of the Beretta, holster selection, and a slightly lower cost, tipped the scales for me to stay in the 92 family.

I've been reading the forums obsessively for information. Thanks for your input and advice.
 
I love my 92FS, and I love my Shadow. Either one will be a great first handgun. Function points go to the Shadow for the awesome trigger, but to be honest, the Beretta isn't too far behind. Style points go to the 92FS- its hands down the ###iest of the two, especially if you spring for the Inox model and find yourself a set of wood grips.

Paul
 
I've held the Glock and it feels small to me. I have big hands and the Beretta's fit like a glove. I will look closer at the Shadow again.
 
The Shadow has a pretty thin grip as well, even thinner than a Glock!!!

FYI, one of the big complaints people have about the 92FS is that the grip feels a little big. If the Beretta feels comfortable in your hand, I daresay you've found your first pistol!!!

Paul
 
The A1 has a couple of 'advantages' over the FS. An accessory rail (if that is important to you), a shock buffer, and replaceable sights. I'm not as fan of the 3 dot sights on the 92, so I bought the A1; hoping to change them out.
Also have the CZ Sp01 Shadow. Gotta say I find it noticeably more accurate than the Beretta. The fiber optic front sight and narrow rear notch make targetting easier (for me) and the low bore axis give you less muzzle flip. Also a better trigger than the Beretta.

You won't go wrong with either one. Like "Can Can" says... the 92 FS/A1 is certainly ###ier, but I think the Shadow has the edge as a shooter.
 
Since You just starting your handgun education I would strongly recommend the very unpopular choice for your first pistol. Something in 22 lr. If You want to learn the basics and do it cheap that would be the easiest way for You.
 
You can certainly start shooting handguns with a 9mm pistol, but I agree with "Nestor". When you start, nothing allows you to get used to shooting a handgun like a .22. Handguns are much more demanding than long guns, and the learning curve is consequently somewhat steeper and longer. The light recoil and low muzzle blast of the .22 allows the new shooter to learn grip and trigger control much more easily. Also, the ammunition is the least expensive of them all. And speaking as an old shooter, having a .22 as one of your firearms is just plain fun. I still remember the feeling of accomplishment when I learned to light kitchen matches stuck in the ground, and a friend who is a US Marine officer with combat experience in Korea and Vietnam, hunts grouse with head shots from a .22 pistol.
 
I have not tried the Gen 4 Glock yet. I should state that this isn't the first time i've shot a pistol. My brother has several handguns and was so impressed with the groupings i was getting with his .40 S&W (?) that he showed some other shooters and they said i should be shooting competetively. I dont have a ton of cash to blow and can only really afford one pistol at this point in my life so i want it to be something i will be happy with for many years to come. I think if i went with the CZ, there would always be the nagging draw to still buy the Beretta. Whereas if i bought the Beretta i would be content until extra funds came about to add the Shadow to my collection if collecting becomes a hobby for me.
My goal is to buy one Shotgun, one pistol, and one carbine. After that, its all gravy. I still have 15 paintball guns in my collection that im selling off after being in that sport for over twenty years. Those sales are whats funding my buying right now.
 
I love Glocks, but i would say stay away from them. The trigger requires lots of range time to master to get the accuracy you may be expecting. A 92fs is a much better gun for those that dont put in the time to master the Glock Trigger. If your thinking competiton, then id get a 1911.
 
My brother has a 92SF that I've shot. I imagine after a lot of range time and talking to other shooters I'll be able to try a larger variety of pistols.
 
first time shooters should stay away from Glocks. Its a great gun, but if you dont or dont figure on putting in the time it takes to master the trigger, you will be disapointed.
 
The 92A1 is not easy to get holsters for - it has a different trigger guard than the M9A1, which requires a different holster. I'd go with the 92FS - tons of stuff for it, and it works with M9 stuff too.
 
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Some fun with my 92FS at the range. I was a Glock guy for years, but Ill take a 92fs anyday. Or any of its variants.

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ghost271 said:
I believe G-Code carries holsters for both M-9/A1.
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Yes, but the civvy version has a different configuration at the trigger guard than the M9A1, hence the holster must be specifically made for the 92A1. Unlike the M9/92SF the rail guns are a different shape in a critical area. Getting a holster for the M9A1 is quite easy.
 
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