My first handgun?

Easiest way to find out is to do a simple Google search for the gun. Find 2 or 3 sites that sell them, new and used, and compare the pricing. Just make sure that they are Canadian sites.

If it's your first handgun, you may want to consider something other than a .45ACP... A .22lr handgun is a good pace to start and never a bad thing to own.
 
Not sure I'd go with a .45 for first pistol but whatever floats your boat. You could get a gsg 1911 in .22 for about the same price as a better trainer and much cheaper to shoot
 
Unless you reload, .45 will be a bit expensive to shoot and a bit of a beast to handle, like the others said start off with either a .22 or maybe even a 9 mm or both :)
 
Some guys will say that starting with a .22lr isn't necessary, but I think that everyone can agree that there is no such think as owning only one handgun, so why not start with the one that is cheaper to shoot? Get all of the excitement of the first gun out of your system, then buy the one that is more expensive to shoot once you start focusing on accuracy and making each shot count.
 
AndrewNS said:
Some guys will say that starting with a .22lr isn't necessary, but I think that everyone can agree that there is no such think as owning only one handgun, so why not start with the one that is cheaper to shoot? Get all of the excitement of the first gun out of your system, then buy the one that is more expensive to shoot once you start focusing on accuracy and making each shot count.
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good advice !
 
Sit down and think about how much you plan to shoot. For pretty much the same price you can get a different model Norinco in .40, or 9mm Sig clones or 9mm CZ clone. They are all around the same price the only difference would be ergonomics and the cost of ammo.
 
Was your first rifle a 50cal? Thats about what your jumping too with a 45acp. Good advice above. If you really want to go with the 45, get one of the vendor bundles that come with 1000 rounds as well. Youll need it.
 
For a first handgun, .45ACP is a little large and a little expensive. Go for a smaller calibre and put a lot more bullets down range while taking a much smaller toll on your body and wallet.
 
I am also a noob when it comes to hanguns and was looking for something cheap to try it out. I see some Soviet jobs and some norinco that are great deals. How are they for quality? Are they good bang for the buck?
 
lol they will go bang for a few bucks :)

you cannot compare apples to oranges a norinco will shoot. I own one and it has been flawless and i paid a little more and got a looker too very nice gun also in 45 acp http://marstar.ca/dynamic/product.jsp?productid=75660 but they are not infinitys!!!

my experience:
i found the grips on the gun felt...... very rubbery and sticky and they are very big. I cut the strap off the front as it came with a wrap around grip. im 6'2" and 250 pounds and it felt too big for my hand

the trigger feels like it has sand in it and seems slightly inconsistant in pull weight. but i only know this cause i have shot three STI custom guns and felt what a competition tuned trigger feels like before i did that i had no idea what a crisp trigger pull is.

slide to frame fit was quite loose i could shake the gun and it would rattle. this affected the accruacy in a vise it was rare it hit the same place within a mag but groups were still 3 inch so ok for what i wanted to do with it.

everything on the gun is kinda rough...... like all the machineing inside the slide and in the trigger group was rough and had tool marks and ridges and bumps (which was the reason for the sand feel)

i bought a 150 dollar lee pro 1000 reloader in 45apc to offset the cost of one of the most expensive pistol rounds and together they function quite well. never had any issues. well excpet when i broke the chain on the powder measure reset........ thats another story :)

It fits into a STI/SVI style ghost holster and for action shooting has been invaluable in practive....... now that i want to really devote time and money into action shooting (its super addicting) i spent 2000 dollars on a tuned STI edge

I highly recommend two things...... if your strapped for cash and just want to start get the package the other poster recommended the norinco and 1000 round deal canadaammo.com i think. keep the brass as its reloadable. (if you don't reload it send it to me i will) what ever caliber you want is completely up to you..... the 22's are cheap and fun plinkers always come in handy if you want to take a buddy to the range or a younger family member but don't feel pressured to start there. i didn't i started with 45 and got the 22 after for shooting bullseye. start whereever you want whatever you think you want to do 40 or 45 are good for action shooting 9 is also ok and 22 always a fun round for a cheap day of shooting.

2nd if your not in a rush and have an idea what you want to do. ie idpa or ipsc save your money and get a better quality gun in 40 or 45.. In the long run you will thank me. with the wait times for att's and gun delivery another month or two to save some cash isn't really gonna make that big a deal. if your hearts not set on any one genre of shooting the follow the above

hope you have all the best of luck and enjoy you newfound sport of shooing handguns i know i do\

cheers

PS if your gonna save up the money for a loader buy a dillon just cause i got a lee doen't mean thats the way to go ;)
 
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Thanks for the Advice, I'm not strapped for cash, Just dont want to spend a lot of money until I see how much I enjoy it, Plus I am in an area that does not have an indoor range. What Brands would you recommend for someone just starting out. Not looking to compete but would like a decent quality beginners pistol. I am thinking in the .40 as its not as expensive as the .45 but more punch than the 9mm
 
if your only looking to test the waters i would recommend going to your local club during their next match for idpa or ipsc or action shooting. this is what i did (after i bought my norinco) the guys at the shoot where very welcoming. I told them i was interested in their sport and there was a number of them that allowed me to try their guns. i tried glocks sti's cz's 1911 para's in 40 45 9 and 38 super. it was the most welcome i have ever felt in a group and everyone was happy to answer all my questions. i realize there is snow on the ground and if you have no indoor range your lookin at a couple months wait. the match i went to was in march it was outdoors and i'm in ssm ontario.

i agree is your thoughts on 40 its a fine round makes major in production and standard

one of the guys i shoot with uses a m&p 40 it comes in a range kit with multiple magizines a helpful start when moving towards action style shooting

personally i don't like plastic guns. thats what i went for the sti edge 40

i am out of advise here there is so many options out there and all are reasonably good ones if you like the feel of the gun in your hand... go to a shoot and see if there is time to the guys to let you try their guns.... if you have a handgun store in your area with a decent collection go and hold some and see which ones feel good in you hand some may fit your grip better then others.

in time you find what you want :) i believe one guy said in a n earlier post. you never end up with just one handgun.... so if you buy something you'd have to terribly hate it to sell it :) more guns just means more friends you can bring to start others in the sport or more responces for the zombie apocalypse :)

cheers and good luck
 
Thanks for taking the time to give me advice. Greatly apreciated. Buying your first handgun is like buying your first car when you never driven. Pays to get the advice of the experienced.
 
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