Handgun suggestion???

And every person I have ever meet or herd of that refuses to go shooting after they have tried it, was from some one giving them a centerfire handgun as the first thing they shoot.

I would recommend a Sig classic .22 which you can upgrade to 9mm or .40 later with their exchange kit. So you get two guns for approx. $1000

Shawn
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXQylQOn3kE ! NICE looking gun!! (imo)

I just game across this gun at Al Simmons Gunshop website ( http://www.alsimmonsgunshop.com/#!handguns-ruger/c1rcw )

And the advantage of .22 in revolver is you can shoot multiple .22 size cartridges (.22LR, .22 short, etc)

No semi-auto jam issues, easy to clean...

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This is my advice based on my values...

If you can, try some folk's guns and calibres to see what you like. Don't spend too much time deciding as likely your tastes will change over time anyway so get a gun you like and can afford and start shooting it. Major decisions are what action (revolver, semi-auto, DA, SA, etc), what calibre (.22lr 9mm .38) and what cost (new/used). You do not have to justify any of your decisons, just buy what you like.

In terms of cost, get the best you can afford and that you can still afford ammo for. You will enjoy a better gun (better trigger, better sights, etc), likely get better results on the target (which is more encouraging), and if you ever decide to sell it, will have a bigger market to sell into. Don't follow my son's approach...he spent $1,700 on a brand new SIG for his first gun and now cannot afford to shoot it. The only time he has been to range with it is when shooting my ammo (at least we are spending time together).

Most importantly, and I cannot stress this enough...set aside some funds for a professional coaching session or two. It is not that expensive and it will be the best money you spend. This will give purpose and focus to your range sessions. YouTube vids are okay but a live coaching session where you get instand feedback is priceless.

Good luck and please let us know what you decide upon.
 
Makarov pm! K in all seriousness it's what you like shadow, m&p9, glock or any of the .22's mentioned above most important is to buy something you can shoot a lot. If buying a case of 9mm every couple months is out of your price range get a .22.
My suggestion would be to try and find a member local to you that would be willing to let you fondle their guns or a local range that has "range guns" similar to dvc in the lower mainland. Maybe if you give us a location we can help you out
 
Dietz said:
Because every single person I've met at a range who are big into .22 shooting and started with it (and shot only .22 for a long time) can't shoot anything bigger properly.

Every single person I've met who have started with a 9mm or bigger can shoot ALL calibers well.
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I take it your new to firearms ?
 
flange said:
I take it your new to firearms ?
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Hahaha. You just have no clue there buddy. I've been shooting for a very long time, seen people shoot for a very long time, and taught people how to shoot for a very long time.

It's a trend. A very small minority of the hundreds if not thousands of people I've seen shoot .22 handguns could actually shoot something else worth a damn, most of those I've offered to shoot my nines were pretty reluctant actually. That's just a fact. Everybody can self-teach to shoot a .22 well, not everybody can self-teach how to shoot anything bigger well.

Actually, maybe 5% of those I've seen shoot handguns could actually hit the center of the target at 10 even 7 meters, and not just by chance. 100% of those I've taught or just given quick tricks on grip, trigger pull, follow through and shooting stance have improved their groups instantly.

Maybe westeners are just better shooters, I'm just posting my personal observations over the years, maybe you don't like or believe it, but it's the absolute truth. lol
 
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Best way to get good habits and consistent accuracy is practice. That means shooting 1000's upon 1000's of rounds, which is costly. I would strongly suggest a .22 and then a 9mm or 38/357 when you can afford it.

There's no point in having a .44 if you can't afford to shoot it much and flinch and miss when you do.
 
Dietz said:
Hahaha. You just have no clue there buddy. I've been shooting for a very long time, seen people shoot for a very long time, and taught people how to shoot for a very long time.

It's a trend. A very small minority of the hundreds if not thousands of people I've seen shoot .22 handguns could actually shoot something else worth a damn, most of those I've offered to shoot my nines were pretty reluctant actually. That's just a fact. Everybody can self-teach to shoot a .22 well, not everybody can self-teach how to shoot anything bigger well.

Actually, maybe 5% of those I've seen shoot handguns could actually hit the center of the target at 10 even 7 meters, and not just by chance. 100% of those I've taught or just given quick tricks on grip, trigger pull, follow through and shooting stance have improved their groups instantly.

Maybe westeners are just better shooters, I'm just posting my personal observations over the years, maybe you don't like or believe it, but it's the absolute truth. lol
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OK I've just found over the years that trigger time is generally the largest determining factor in improving. Developing a flinch is one of the worst things you can for your shooting. Shoot 22, shoot 357, shoot 500SW, its all good.
 
I suggest you a good .22lr just like a ruger MkIII, but buy a 9mm at the same time because you'll want something with a little more punch than .22lr. As for 9mm I'd get a glock17.
 
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