guns to stay away from?

[glockdog]

Norc 1911's are decent for the buck, but if you're new to guns, you won't like stripping and cleaning a 1911 all that much.

Stick with a Glock. You'll be able to strip and clean it in your sleep. They're not the most accurate gun out there, but they're easy to "learn-on" and can take a bit of abuse while you learn the ropes. They're also affordable and come in a variety of flavors. 17 or 22 would be my choice if I were new again. Go to your local shop and play with one to see if it feels right.

Many wheel-guns are good starters too, but you'll probably be tempted to "go-big"...stick with the glock and learn to shoot, then run out and get yourself a 686, a 629 or a 460 (lol);-)

Gdog

 

[stormbringer]

Where in Ontario are you?

We might/should be able to get you some range time so you can try out a few.

 

[newshot]

I fired a glock 17 and didn't love the feel the same way as I did with the sig. Don't get me wrong, I may add one to my collection one day...but...the sig...well...it was just a different animal in my hand. The gun is in my budget and the only criticism of the SIG seems to be that there are cheaper guns out there that possibly may or may not equal its quality.

 

[Big JD-From the hills]

a ruger mk2 or mk3 is a good bet, get the model that fits you best. I got a norinco as a first gun, it nearly turned me off shooting because it was such a pos.

 

[misfire]

Stay away from Para Ordnance. With those guns, you get Norinco quality at a Colt price.

Only if you're lucky...... I have a Para and, in hindsight, I'd rather own a Norc. If the difference in cost were to be put into the Norc.....wow!

Just food for thought....I won't own a Norc due to personal reasons.

 

[CobraGT]

That's funny - I've owned 2 Paras, a .45 and a .40, and was very happy with both. I sold the .40, but I still shoot the .45 regularly and love it

Stay away from Para Ordnance. With those guns, you get Norinco quality at a Colt price.

 

[Westicle]

if purchasing I would stay away from Taurus because of poor customer service and lack of parts availability....

 

[pdeverea@nb.sympatico.ca]

Looking for a 6mm,pps to do some shooting at 600 yd. range. Anyone have something they would like to part with.

 

[Dsiwy]

-Beretta

 

[blottoman]

I'd stay away from 1911's.

They are the only modern day pistols that I see stovepipe.

Sig Sauer, CZ, Beretta, HK, Glock are all superb.

 

[ARmike]

Norinco

X3


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[yyyyy]

Find something that FITS your hand as well as possible!

I would also suggest staying away from Norinco, but that's just based on my personal experience of 75% of the ones I have owned or tried being garbage - You might get lucky, and be in the 25%...

Why is it you rarely hear instructors, soldiers overseas or contractors say "get something that fits your hand..."? Learn to shoot something that "will work when needed" id much more common

. Unless you are missing a digit, have baby hands or a lobster claw you should be able to align the sights on anything I would imagine....

Search the site... Glock 17 with advantage arms 22 adapter = awesome.

The only fit thing I would add is that if you feel like a princess with it, you might be afraid to shoot with friends... If you feel cool, or part of a club, you are more likely to put lead downrange...

 

[tacticalII]

I bought a Glock 34 (9mm) and a Advantage Arms .22 kit as my first handgun this year and couldn't be happier with both.

I just bought a Kimber Tactical II Custom but so far I can shoot better with my Glock.

 

[mzcloud]

get whatever you can afford and looks cool. Makes you want to shoot it everytime you see it. I went with a p7m8 as my first gun because it is small and the sqeeze cocker is cool. But always shoot as much 22s as you can.