New licensee!
- Thread starter Sylster
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Jes_C_James
CGN Regular
- Location
- Vancouver Island
Congrats! I recommend the Canada Ammo Norinco 1911 .45 and 1000 rounds combo deal. That's was my first pistol purchase and I couldn't be happier with it. 
- Location
- chilliwack BC.
I would recommend something in 9mm, as its VERY common, cheap(not .22 cheap, but cheaper than virtually any centerfire), not much recoil or noise and it works in many many pistols and carbines.
Depending on your budget, you can get anything you like.
Oh, I guess we should ask if you want semi auto or revolver too.
Depending on your budget, you can get anything you like.
Oh, I guess we should ask if you want semi auto or revolver too.
Welcome and congratulations! Every time a Canadian gets their RPAL, a liberal cries into their frappuccino.
There are a lot of great choices out there. Handle as many as you can, read as many reviews as possible (keep in mind that owners that love their guns are out shooting them, while those that hate them are on the net complaining) and try to shoot a many as you can. (Hint: offer to buy two boxes; one for you and one for the gun owner). Most big name companies offer a reliable pistol as long as you don't cheap out, so buy what feels right to you. Besides, it'll probably just be the first of many.
There are a lot of great choices out there. Handle as many as you can, read as many reviews as possible (keep in mind that owners that love their guns are out shooting them, while those that hate them are on the net complaining) and try to shoot a many as you can. (Hint: offer to buy two boxes; one for you and one for the gun owner). Most big name companies offer a reliable pistol as long as you don't cheap out, so buy what feels right to you. Besides, it'll probably just be the first of many.
I finally received my "restricted" ....now to find my first hadngun....Where do I begin? I'll go "handle" some.....but does anyone have an opinion?
Sylster
Welcome and I would suggest that you start off with a nice 22LR pistol. The S&W M&P22 is a great example of a fine 22 pistol. Good luck.
Agreed with the other posts...a solid 22lr will do you wonders in the skill and wallet department. Having said that, I popped my cherry with a nice chrome 9mm cause it only happens once. Then you realize how much ammo costs nowadays. Damn inflation!!!
Congrats and welcome to "The Club"!
At first standing and perforating paper is quite exciting since you're doing it with a gun instead of a paper punch. But pretty soon you'll be looking for the next step up. So before you get to that point I'd suggest you look around to see what sort of matches the club's in your area host. Attend a few of them as a spectator and see if it's the sort of thing you'd like to get into.
If you like what you see then buy a handgun which is eligible for use in such matches and which the ammo isn't priced out of reason. NORMALLY this means a 9mm gun from one of the mainstream makers so you can then buy extra magazines and holsters fairly easily.
However I am also a firm believer in the idea of a .22 as a cheap plinker and great training aid. Many of us develop a nasty flinch. A faster and cheaper way to learn to avoid that for many of us is to shoot some .22 to work on the proper level of detachment and steadiness and then go to the center fire gun. As the flinch invariably returns part way through a mag of center fire unload and clear and go back to the rimfire to work on the correct basics.
So all in all if a rimfire pistol isn't your FIRST handgun I feel it should jolly well be your second.
At first standing and perforating paper is quite exciting since you're doing it with a gun instead of a paper punch. But pretty soon you'll be looking for the next step up. So before you get to that point I'd suggest you look around to see what sort of matches the club's in your area host. Attend a few of them as a spectator and see if it's the sort of thing you'd like to get into.
If you like what you see then buy a handgun which is eligible for use in such matches and which the ammo isn't priced out of reason. NORMALLY this means a 9mm gun from one of the mainstream makers so you can then buy extra magazines and holsters fairly easily.
However I am also a firm believer in the idea of a .22 as a cheap plinker and great training aid. Many of us develop a nasty flinch. A faster and cheaper way to learn to avoid that for many of us is to shoot some .22 to work on the proper level of detachment and steadiness and then go to the center fire gun. As the flinch invariably returns part way through a mag of center fire unload and clear and go back to the rimfire to work on the correct basics.
So all in all if a rimfire pistol isn't your FIRST handgun I feel it should jolly well be your second.
MauserMike
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- SW Ontario
Love my S&W 41. Took her out yesterday put 48/50 in the bullseye.
That said, there are lots of decent .22 pistols. The Rugers are quite popular.
Or maybe you want to try a revolver? Most outshoot even experienced shooters. The cleaning of revolvers is either a bonding experience, or a nuisance depending on who you ask LOL
That said, there are lots of decent .22 pistols. The Rugers are quite popular.
Or maybe you want to try a revolver? Most outshoot even experienced shooters. The cleaning of revolvers is either a bonding experience, or a nuisance depending on who you ask LOL
I have a Sig 226 in .22 cal & 9mm both great guns,usually shoot the .22 more it's cheap to shoot and practice with. Try different models,brands & calibers and get what feels right to you and in your budget no matter what the fanboys tell you.
- Location
- Caglary, Ablerta
Buy a used Norinco 1911A1 or a Glock 17 and a .22lr conversion kit.
Ammo is expensive, and if you don't want to drop too much cash everytime you go shooting, it will be good to have a gun with a common calibre, and then be able to switch out the barrel for .22lr so you can keep shooting as a reasonable price.
Ammo is expensive, and if you don't want to drop too much cash everytime you go shooting, it will be good to have a gun with a common calibre, and then be able to switch out the barrel for .22lr so you can keep shooting as a reasonable price.
Love my S&W 41. Took her out yesterday put 48/50 in the bullseye.
That said, there are lots of decent .22 pistols. The Rugers are quite popular.
Or maybe you want to try a revolver? Most outshoot even experienced shooters. The cleaning of revolvers is either a bonding experience, or a nuisance depending on who you ask LOL
That is a beautiful firearm. I just discovered this forum from a post on Reddit and I feel like it was created to empty my savings account.
I...I think I need to buy one for myself.
- Location
- Hudson Quebec Canada
I have only one piece of advice for you. Do not buy the brand buy the item that feels good to you.
If you can manage it try it first. Some ranges rent pistols out. Rent their entire collection find the one you like and go for it.
My first pistol was a Viking purchased 10+ years ago and I love it. It is still the only piece that sees more action than any other in my collection of 16 pistols and revolvers just because it feels right in my hands and eats any type of Ammo and works trouble free.
If you can manage it try it first. Some ranges rent pistols out. Rent their entire collection find the one you like and go for it.
My first pistol was a Viking purchased 10+ years ago and I love it. It is still the only piece that sees more action than any other in my collection of 16 pistols and revolvers just because it feels right in my hands and eats any type of Ammo and works trouble free.
I would go for a 22 or 9mm the 357/44 Mag and 45 have a lot of recoil for a new shooter.
Also spending $30-60 on ammo + traveling costs can severely limit your opportunity to practice and enjoy the sport.
I bought a GSG 1911 22 because I liked the feel and build of the 1911 but not the cost of the ammo.
That being said I have also bought a .45 1911 as part of the norinco cq-a deal and a cmmg 22 converter.
Now I can shoot either the full caliber or the cheaper 22 and have the best of both worlds.
Pick the gun you always wanted and double check the cost to see if you can afford to shoot it (Gun cost and monthly ammo cost).
Also spending $30-60 on ammo + traveling costs can severely limit your opportunity to practice and enjoy the sport.
I bought a GSG 1911 22 because I liked the feel and build of the 1911 but not the cost of the ammo.
That being said I have also bought a .45 1911 as part of the norinco cq-a deal and a cmmg 22 converter.
Now I can shoot either the full caliber or the cheaper 22 and have the best of both worlds.
Pick the gun you always wanted and double check the cost to see if you can afford to shoot it (Gun cost and monthly ammo cost).
