Handgun Advice

[Norm99]

Hello all,
Relatively new to handguns, picked up a couple of little .22 semis over the last couple years and have had fun. Now, think I'd like to buy a centerfire. I have no idea as to which brand/caliber to buy. There must be some brand/caliber that I can buy where I can't possibly go wrong? I do reload rifle so I'm assuming reloading for handguns isn't that much different?? As to budget, something used for around $500 or cheaper sounds about right for me. Any suggestions, thanks.
Norm

 

[Spawn-Inc]

Glock 17 9mm

can't go wrong, cheap to feed (comparatively of course), easy to reload for.

i believe i pay $8 a box (high side) reloading with jacketed.

 

[moosedude]

Yep 9mm is the only way to go at first. Glocks are nice and available aand lots of aftermaarket parts and service. Rugar SR9 is nice, cheap too if you can find one. M&P9 has a decent following as well

 

[Wendell]

What's the best 9mm handgun for all-around range shooting?
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If you had $1000.00 to spend on a handgun..
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best 9mm handgun below $1000?
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What is your next handgun going to be?
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Most popular handgun caliber?
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[Spyderman]

well you could also try the S.A.M. 1911 military in 9mm i paid $509 for a new one and it shoots really well

 

[graydog]

If you want a auto buy a 9mm and if you want a revolver buy a 357 so you can either shoot 357 or 38 special.

Graydog

 

[jackrabbit000]

You can't go wrong with either the Glock 17 or M&P9. 9mm because it's cheaper to shoot than .40S&W or .45ACP.

 

[bristow84]

If you go with the M&P9, check out the range and carry kit.