New to Handguns. ISO options for first purchase!
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Still alive
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I’m sorry but your question is impossible to answer.
Better you tell us what guns you researched and we give our opinions.
Make sure to include price range, type of action ( single, single/double, striker etc.), type of gun ( pistol, revolver, derringer etc.), what you want it for ( target shooting, IPSC, IDPA etc), what features you like in a handgun....
Better you tell us what guns you researched and we give our opinions.
Make sure to include price range, type of action ( single, single/double, striker etc.), type of gun ( pistol, revolver, derringer etc.), what you want it for ( target shooting, IPSC, IDPA etc), what features you like in a handgun....
Fair enough. I looked into glock 17s and 19s, Sig p226 and p320 mostly. Looking to use it for target shooting at a range for now. As for price range, I'd like to stay under $1500. I just want something that's accurate and reliable.
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I think you should practice shooting first before getting into more expensive guns perhaps some range time with 22's till you can see what your preference is..
thanks for your input. I have shot a 9mm glock 17 a few times at a range and I enjoyed that, but like I said this is all pretty new stuff to me and wanted to see what other pistols guys enjoyed shooting.
Still alive
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If it’s just for target shooting, you’ll want the best trigger and accuracy. Glocks, and most striker fired guns are super simple and reliable but, as a rule, have combat accuracy. The sights and trigger are also more suited for “ combat” use.
My recommendation, in your price range, would be a CZ Shadow SP-01 with the fiber optic sight in a metal gun or the Walther PPQ Match in a polymer gun. Both, arguably, have best in class combined trigger and accuracy for their price and are super reliable.
If you choose to compete later on, they will work well also.
I’m a huge Glock fanboy and I’m making the above recommendations so take it for what it’s worth. Enjoy the hunt!
OK right on, thank you sir! A buddy of mine was talking up the CZ shadow, so I might have to take a look at one of those!
Agreed on the CZ Shadow for sure. I've not tried a PPQ Match but they look good too—my most accurate polymer pistol was an H&K USP Expert in 9mm, although they're quite rare. Of all the commonly-available pistols in my collection now, I'd say I'd prefer my P226 Legion for casual target shooting.
Thanks for the input!
I’m gonna agree with Still Alive and Master G.
When you stated your budget the first thing that came to mind was the Shadow 2. Can’t go wrong and if you find you don’t care for it, you can easily sell it here in the EE and move to something else.
Good luck with the search. Be forewarned, one is never enough.
Keep us posted as to what you get and how you like it.
When you stated your budget the first thing that came to mind was the Shadow 2. Can’t go wrong and if you find you don’t care for it, you can easily sell it here in the EE and move to something else.
Good luck with the search. Be forewarned, one is never enough.
Keep us posted as to what you get and how you like it.
Oh I already know I'm gonna have troubles just owning one haha. Whenever I decide, I'll be sure to post some pics.
Blastattack
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CZ Shadow SP01 or Shadow 2. Unless you fancy 1911s, there’s nothing else worth even considering for a target shooting handgun.
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#1 question: How big are your mitts? Double stack 9s can be a handful if your hands aren't at least average, so that may make Sigs, Glocks and Shadows too big to shoot comfortably and well. I run a PPQ M1 Navy for just this reason... Try a range where they allow rentals or make friends and try theirs on before picking your own.
While I do love the feel of my small-gripframe P320 I do OK with bigger handguns, too, and I've got small hands. The only one that presented a problem was the DA pull in a CZ97 with factory grips. Even the H&K Mk23 and Desert Eagle are more manageable to me than that one. I've got to rotate some a bit to hit the mag release but I've never had an issue with trigger reach on double-stack pistols.
Try the Ruger American , 45 or 9mm, factory Novak sights, very accurate, nice trigger pull, easy take down/cleaning, comes with 2 sizes of grips, ambidextrous mag release and slide catch, very affordable ($750 45 ACP), over 5000 rounds on mine not one single jam. Some good youtube reviews check it out.
