Looking for input on my first pistol

wow ghostie said it all, im a fan of the 9mm round myself im about to get into 45, but more of an interest in 9mm .its cheap (well compared to most) its a good all round caliber. im a fan of the p226. something about it just gets me going . the g17 is another also the m&p. if money is a big factor for you. really price out all the accessories before you make your choice. learning that down the road your mags are going to cost 4x the price you had expected isnt good. stick with the mainstream brands for you first gun. and dont worry about taking the thing apart. worst case just buy the armour dvd it will tell you more about the pistol you will ever need to know.

but whatever you do. buy it because you want it. do no settle.
 
G17 or G22. Easy to learn on and maintain. Once you're up and running for a while, start your Sig collection with a 226... then feed the horrible addiction with more Sigs and smaller glocks until you feel the need to deafen yourself and buy a big wheel-gun, ramping up to a 460 or 500. Then sell them all and start over again with rifles. ;-)

Gdog
 
glockdog said:
G17 or G22. Easy to learn on and maintain. Once you're up and running for a while, start your Sig collection with a 226... then feed the horrible addiction with more Sigs and smaller glocks until you feel the need to deafen yourself and buy a big wheel-gun, ramping up to a 460 or 500. Then sell them all and start over again with rifles. ;-)

Gdog
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Sell them all!!! That sounds like a reason to buy a bigger safe - starting over again! LOL

Thanks everyone for all the great input. Now to get into Edmonton and make my purchase!

Take Care!
 
I can't argue any of the recommendations here. I'm going to put a plug in for the ole' Browning Hi-Power (BHP).
What would your recommendations be for a first time owner who is looking for a gun that is simple enough that a rookie like me could take it apart and not have to go to the manual every time.
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the BHP.
9mm factory ammo is the cheapest center fire hangun ammo to buy, so a good first CF choice.
You want something that you can reach all the controls on, something comfortable that fits your hand, something that points without needing adjustment, something reliable, and something within your budget.
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All nicely filled by the BHP, even though the grip is somewhat on the fat side, most shooters conceed it has the best shape and feel of any handgun grip. The BHP is a multy nation 'trench combat proven' piece since 1935, and even a new one shouldn't break the bank.
 
There's a lot of what are often called CZ clones too. Oddly enough I understand that the CZ is close to being a clone of the Browning High Power but I guess they made enough changes that it has become a variant of its own now. Anyway... typical CZ clones are the IWI Baby Eagle and a fair number of the offerings from Tanfoglio.

Before you dump a bunch of money into this venture it may be a good idea to work out a trip to The Shooting Edge in Calgary or the range at West Edmonton Mall (someone told me there's one there) and try out a bunch of options and formulate your own feelings on the matter. I'd also suggest you take a lot of notes on each gun you try. Or if you end up making it down to the Vancouver area there's DVC in Coquitlam. All of these have a wide range of guns you can shoot and try out for comfort and fit.

Don't miss out on trying some revolvers as well. The S&W model 19 is a real sweetheart to shoot in .38 Spl and a deamon of a flash/bang monster with .357 rounds. Really leaves you craving rare red meat..... :D
 
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