If you had to do it all over again......

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knowing what you know now, how would you approach your first pistol purchase. I'm in the middle of deciding on my first pistol and it's driving me nuts. I want a good quality gun, that is affordable to shoot. I always read about 1911's, but I'm don't think I should go that route right off the bat....or should I?

Just looking for some advice from the veterans on the board. Any comments/help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Mike
 
My first was a 1911 in .45 ACP. My second was a GP100 in .357 mganum! LOL

I though, "a .22lr? Thats for wussies..", but boy was I ever wrong

Being on a budget I couldn't shoot much as ammo was/is expensive.

I would go with a .22lr like a CZ75 Kadet, S&W MP15, GSG 1911, etc.

Absolutely the best way to get alot of rounds down range, and learn the basics. Going with a larger heavier recoiling gun while more "fun" is not good for your development as a shooter.

A .22lr for a first gun and a few thousand rounds is your best bet.
 
If your interested in the 1911 platform I would recommend the gsg 1911. Cheap to shot and fairly reliable. Mine always comes to the range with me and always gets a couple hundred rounds through it.
 
My first handgun purchase was a Commander length Norinco 1911.

I would do it over again, but get the full size model rather than the short one for learning the basics of shooting. Pick your favorite brand, mine is now different than Norinco, but 1911's rock for learning the basics of handgun marksmanship.
 
The biggest thing I"m looking to do is shooting a lot so I can get down good habits and just get comfortable with pistols. In regards to .22. I see a few models like the CZ and Sig have conversion kits. It will cost more money up front, but it's basically 2 guns in 1 if you went this way. Think this would be a good idea?
 
Buy a Gen 4 Glock 17, a holster and mag pouches, some ammo and go to a shooting class. Alternately, buy a Smith M&P9 range kit, some ammo, and go to a shooting class. If you follow this advice, you will, in the long term save money and be a better shooter, faster. You're in Regina - Agoge is in Saskatoon, they'll teach you to shoot.
 
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Recoil control is a key aspect of shooting. Additionally, if you have someone teaching you, you'll learn good habits, if you try to teach yourself, you definitely will do better with a 22, until you pick up something bigger.
 
Just remember 9mm is about $150 for 500 rounds...
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Without me typing for a year, sums it up perfect.

Having said that, if you want to really learn how to shoot, get a Glock. If you can shoot that well, you can shoot anything (or a Revolver in double action if that"s not enough) ;)
 
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Buy a Gen 4 Glock 17, a holster and mag pouches, some ammo and go to a shooting class. Alternately, buy a Smith M&P9 range kit, some ammo, and go to a shooting class. If you follow this advice, you will, in the long term save money and be a better shooter, faster. You're in Regina - Agoge is in Saskatoon, they'll teach you to shoot.
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I'm planning on taking the Agoge course next year. A Glock Gen 3 was my first purchase.
 
A Glock 19 Gen 4 is on my list. From everything I've read, you really can't go wrong with these. Sure they aren't the prettiest, but they seem to be the most reliable gun going.

Thanks for the info guys.
 
My first pistol was a Beretta 89 in .22LR. Bought it back in 1990. She's got 114,200 rounds through her to date (yep, I'm counting) and can still put all 8 rounds into a 1 inch bull at 25 yards when I do my part.

I had a gen 2 Glock 17 for a few years. I really like Glocks for their Spartan simplicity and reliability, but I did not shoot it well.
 
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My first handgun bought in 1962 was a Ruger Standard Auto 22lr.
I believe the price was $ 49.98 and the dealer threw in 500 rds. of Dominion 22lr.
I still shoot it quite a bit, can't seem to wear it out and it shoots just as well now as it did the day I bought it.
Would I buy it again..... in a heartbeat !
 
M&p 22lr is the best beginner pistol IMHO. Cheap and fun to shoot, then you can also get a 9mm down the road with the same ergonomics. They are really great guns and you can order them at any bass pro shop. Also rock island armoury makes some really nice running 1911 22/45 combos for 600 bucks. Best of both worlds!
 
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