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I'd highly recommend getting a Ruger MK III. They are very affordable, and I'd have no problems with the several Ruger pistols I've owned.
22 is a good place to start. The ammo is extremely cheap, for the cost 500rnds of 22 you'd get 50rnds of 9mm. This gives you much more shooting, giving you more practice and range time.
22 is a good place to start. The ammo is extremely cheap, for the cost 500rnds of 22 you'd get 50rnds of 9mm. This gives you much more shooting, giving you more practice and range time.
try BOTH semi- autos and revolvers and see which one you like- a lot of people start on one and then switcj as their needs/tastes change- btw, 357 is NOT big- 500 sw is big- in my own example, i started off with a 45acp, got a 9, then got tired of picking up casings and went with a 44- which i load down to 44 special velocities
Before you buy, do some research and see if you can go to your club and try out different types and calibres of guns. I've found most people quite willing to let you shoot a few, especially if you offer up a token couple of bucks for the ammo (especially if it's a bigger gun with pricier ammo).
There's no substitute for actually shooting a prospective gun. I've known guys who bought pistols because of their looks or reputation etc. only to find that they didn't like shooting them. Those guns either became expensive "safe queens" or ended up getting sold off (almost always at a significant loss).
Flip-flopping pisotols is a costly business, and you'd be best to avoid it by really finding out what you want and then buying a quality product that you can keep and shoot indefinitely. Unless you want to waste your money, test driving pistols by buying them first and shooting them later is a very risky proposition.
Best of luck!
There's no substitute for actually shooting a prospective gun. I've known guys who bought pistols because of their looks or reputation etc. only to find that they didn't like shooting them. Those guns either became expensive "safe queens" or ended up getting sold off (almost always at a significant loss).
Flip-flopping pisotols is a costly business, and you'd be best to avoid it by really finding out what you want and then buying a quality product that you can keep and shoot indefinitely. Unless you want to waste your money, test driving pistols by buying them first and shooting them later is a very risky proposition.
Best of luck!
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- Niagara Region, Ontario. For now
I have just recently (about a year ago) been through exactly what you are asking and would like to share my experience.
First gun I bought was a Ruger GP100. Great gun, not too much with .38 special. Not cheap to shoot, and not as fun as a semi auto.
Second gun I bought was a Norinco .45. Again not cheap to shoot but really fun to shoot, and a hell of a gun for the money.
Third gun I bought was a cz75, and also a Kadet(22) kit. Got them both for about 1000 bucks, and that was a pretty good deal.
So out of all of the above the one that got the most use was the CZ. The others were expensive to shoot and I was developing some bad habits because of the bigger rounds. I absolutely believe that nothing can teach a new shooter better habits than a .22 and when you have a .22 kit on a centerfire gun it is a quick change over and those same habits learned on the .22 (good habits) will carry over to the 9mm. I would go to the range and buy a box of 9mm, and a box of 22, and shoot 100 rounds for 20 bucks after tax. I would start with the .22 and after 30 rounds shoot 30 of the 9mm. Then with the last 4 mags I would switch between the .22, and 9mm every 10 rounds to keep me from flinching.
I will also note that you can get the same kind of setup for a Glock which is what I am using now, as I just like it better than the CZ, but still have a .22 kit for my glock 17.
Check it out man. You could buy a dedicated .22lr but why not practice with the same grip, trigger pull, and weight of the gun you really want to shoot.
Now sooner than later you are gonna have to start reloading and thats when things get interesting. I love the .45 ACP. The 1911's are like the Honda's of the gun world. If you have one it is so easy to turn a cheap import into a fast, and flashy sports car. I love my Norinco, and am just getting around to adding some bells and whistles.
First gun I bought was a Ruger GP100. Great gun, not too much with .38 special. Not cheap to shoot, and not as fun as a semi auto.
Second gun I bought was a Norinco .45. Again not cheap to shoot but really fun to shoot, and a hell of a gun for the money.
Third gun I bought was a cz75, and also a Kadet(22) kit. Got them both for about 1000 bucks, and that was a pretty good deal.
So out of all of the above the one that got the most use was the CZ. The others were expensive to shoot and I was developing some bad habits because of the bigger rounds. I absolutely believe that nothing can teach a new shooter better habits than a .22 and when you have a .22 kit on a centerfire gun it is a quick change over and those same habits learned on the .22 (good habits) will carry over to the 9mm. I would go to the range and buy a box of 9mm, and a box of 22, and shoot 100 rounds for 20 bucks after tax. I would start with the .22 and after 30 rounds shoot 30 of the 9mm. Then with the last 4 mags I would switch between the .22, and 9mm every 10 rounds to keep me from flinching.
I will also note that you can get the same kind of setup for a Glock which is what I am using now, as I just like it better than the CZ, but still have a .22 kit for my glock 17.
Check it out man. You could buy a dedicated .22lr but why not practice with the same grip, trigger pull, and weight of the gun you really want to shoot.
Now sooner than later you are gonna have to start reloading and thats when things get interesting. I love the .45 ACP. The 1911's are like the Honda's of the gun world. If you have one it is so easy to turn a cheap import into a fast, and flashy sports car. I love my Norinco, and am just getting around to adding some bells and whistles.
DO NOT buy a .22. Waste of time. You can get proficient in just 3 or 4 sessions with the right instruction with a 9mm. Buy a Glock 17: it's a firearm that you can build on, grown with, learn from and a whole lot more. There is no better, more reliable and cost effective choice in the firearms market, hands down, Glock 17: 619 at sporteque dot ca. Cheapest in Canada as far as I know.
Nonsense. Costs per round, let alone any other considerations, indicates the value of of a .22, especially if you're on a budget. Besides, they're just plain fun! Any of the Ruger Mk.'s are excellent shooters with great triggers, and I enjoy my Mk.1 a lot.
What is your money situation like as well as your shooting habit?
Do you mind spending hundreds a month on ammo (if you want to shoot a lot)
or
Do you see yourself shooting 50 rnds a year?
If you will shoot few rounds a year and not reload... fill your boots and buy the biggest baddest gun you can buy.
If you want to hit the range every weekend and don't have much cash... definitely the .22lr
