Glock for a newb?

A Glock G17 is perfect for a beginner. Mine fires flawlessly. Anyone can take it down and clean it in a matter of minutes. You can use a 115 grain round to cut down on recoil as well. If you want to get into IPSC or IDPA, it is a great holster handgun as you don't have to worry about disengaging and re-engaging a safety every time you unholster and reholster your gun. It is light - so consistent grip is very important. The only complaint I have is with the grip. I fixed that with a Hogue slip on grip with the finger grooves. Its a great gun. I started out with a Hamerli .22, but don't shoot it much anymore unless I'm with my kids. I find I shoot 9mm, .40S&W and .223 (rifle) the most.

Check out www.handgunreview.com - it is slow, but there are alot of good reviews for alot of different handguns.
 
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Don't buy a glock just because you fired one once...

look around, try other guns, if you'll still want one - go for it, but if you do get a 9mm (cheaper to shoot, less recoil- easier to learn)

Glock 22 was the first centerfire gun I've ever shot, but you won't find one in my safe...
 
I have NOT fired another hand gun so I cant compare. I found it to be comfortable and I shot quite well with it. I am open at looking at other guns, but it seems the G17 has gone over well with many people. Its still gonna be a while before I buy one(probably sometime in the winter/spring) and I dont have any licenses or stuff like that. Maybe Im getting a bit ahead of myself though :redface:
 
I have a G17, it was my first non antique handgun. If you put decent sights ( I recommend Heinie) and a 3.5 pound connector in it, then it is a good gun. I've over 20,000 rounds through mine.

My experience is that new shooters tend to do better with either a H&K, Beretta or 1911. The 'sproingy' trigger of the Glock is harder to master. When you've mastered it is fast and consistent for games such as IPSC.

If it's what you want, buy it. Try a few other guns first if you can, it may save you a lot of money. Coolgunitis is a serious illness, best avoided by immunising with borrowed guns.
 
Used G17 can be found for about $600... if you want a 22lr pistol, you can always get an Advantage arms conversion kit ( I love mine :) ).

As for the long 'sproingy' trigger, that's only valid for the first shot. Once the trigger is squeezed, Glock have one of the shortest re-set, at least 1/3 shorther then the Sig P226.

I like my Glock, but before buying your first handgun, I would try shooting as many different pistol as I can.
 
Auggie Doggie said:
Don't overlook the wheel guns. A solid S&W model 10, 15, 19, 65, 66, or any L frame is not a bad choice either.

Auggie D.
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+1 on the revolver....
I'd get a .357 Magnum (S&W 686 stainless to be precise)
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It'll allow you to shoot "weaker" loads of .38spcl, .38+P(for a little more kick), and .357 Magnum (for the full boom) once you're "used" to your HG. I find my revolvers more accurrate than my sliders and I like the fact that I don't have to chase/pick-up brass casings once I'm done:) Besides I like the FEEL of STEEL.
 
lol 357 magnum. I dont need that much kick for a newb gun. ;)

Hopefully I can get out to some local ranges or with some local guys from here who may be kind enough to let me give some other guns a whirl... Ill have to see. Im not rushing into buying anything though.
 
I have a G22 "C" which has been a great gun. The factory comp is nice but if I did it again I would just buy the G22....not that I am complaining! My plan is to have just a few pistols, one in 9mm(sig p226), .40S&W(g22), and .45ACP(nork 1911).
 
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