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Mick Jagger

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Hi everybody

To start with, I enjoy this forum so much.
I spend hours of reading threads and information on here.

I’m a complete newbie in the shooting sport.
I wanted to start with shooting since 16 years old, but now I finally take my gun course next Sunday.
I have been searching for a good starter gun, and so far I have an interest in a Beretta 92fs Inox.
I have read that it is a full size gun, quite heavy and the grips are thick. For me will be fine I’m 6.2 long, and not having small hands. The looks of the gun and the reliable stories have a positive impact on me until now.
Also I would like to buy a .22 because I have read many of the members here say that it is an excellent way to start. Cheap ammo (28$ for 525 rounds), cheap gun, lots of rounds will be fired, lots of fun.

I would like to have some advice a good starter 9mm and a .22????
Is it a good idea to buy a Beretta and use it with a conversion kit for .22???

Oh man I have so many questions.
For now I look forward to the Gun course next Sunday.
next day the forms and then we will go from there!!!!


Thanks everybody

:)


 
It is good idea to start off with .22LR and 9mm for many reasons.

Less of a recoil and noise will allow you to focus on improving your shooting technique, and price of the ammo will allow you for plentiful practice.

I suggest going to well stocked gun store and handling various pistols to find out which ones fit you best.
It is rather difficult to suggest which ones you should buy before you have done that.

However, for starters you might want to try Ruger MarkIII, Browning Buckmark in .22LR, and CZ Kadet which is more expensive.

In 9mm I would suggest taking a look at CZ75, CZ Shadow, Beretta 92FS, Ruger SR9, SIG 226, Glock 17... it really depends what your budget is.

These are just a few of the excellent firearms you could ask for in the store, perhaps a good starting point.

As I said, see what fits you... your hands, and your wallet, listen to recommendations of the other members at your range, try some of their handguns and gradually you will learn what you need to do.

Welcome to the shooting sports! :)
 
Beretta 92FS is a good choice for a start, but IMO I'd go for a cheap clone in 9mm (ie: Norinco NP22 copy of SIG 226) and buy more ammo to train myself in the shooting art.
for a 22 pistol, personally I have my top choice: Ruger MKIII bull bbl stainless w/adjustable rear sight
 
I think that a centrefire pistol of your choice and a rimfire conversion kit for the same pistol is a GREAT idea. The 92FS/M9 is a proven design. Ciener makes a rimfire conversion kit for it. While the 92FS/M9 may not be my favorite design, and it may not be a particularly popular design among GunNutz, it has definitely been proven. The U.S. Army, who knows a thing or two about combat, in late 2009 just ordered another 450 000 M9's.

If you want a 92FS/M9, and you can find a quality .22LR rimfire conversion kit for it, buy it.
 
As Lanis stated, I suggest you go to a well stocked shop or range where they offer rental to try different models and trigger system.

Choosing a pistol is something very personal, there are a few variables that needs to suite you: Pointability, grip circumference, trigger reach, grip angle, etc...

As a tip, what I always do: First pick up the gun and Act and Prove :))). Then see if you can reach the controls with your thumb and how is the trigger reach. Now close your eyes, point the pistol in a safe direction, open up and see how the sights are aligned. For me, it was the SIG P226; The sights were dead on, it points naturally.

IMO there are no perfect guns that would fit all. It's a mather of personal taste and feel.

If you plan on buying and selling (a lot), going cheap with Norinco is a good idea because you will lose less money when reselling. If you're sure about what you want and do want a real Beretta 92 and are willing to spend the money, do it. IMO, a pistol is good for a lifetime if well maintained. The initial ~600$ saving for buying a knockoff will mean nothing in a few years.

Having a pistol wich can be converted to .22lr is a big plus; You'll master the trigger much faster. But I don't know if there are some conversion kits available for Berettas? Having a separate 22lr pistol is not a bad idea either; it's a great way to learn the basics of shooting and also a great way to introduce new shooters to the sport!
 
If you can afford both, and like the feel of the CZ 85 Combat and .22 Kadet, I'd go with them. Same gun, different calibres, and they have adjustable sights. Would rather have 2 separate guns, than using the conversion kit.
 
A Beretta 92FS is a good choice of 9mm and inox is some of the most sharp looking pistol, I don't really care about .22 as it is not much fun than a air pistol.

Trigun
 
forget about getting a conversion kit, they cost more than most 22 pistols. ruger mark 3 or gsg 1911 are really nice inexpensive 22s. i have a beretta 92 and love it but like others said you should shoot the gun before you buy. research cant compare to having the gun in your hands and putting some rounds downrange. good luck on your course.
 
If you want a decent .22, take a look at a SIG 226 or 229 in .22lr. Then once you are ready to upgrade get the caliber x-change for it in whatever cal you want.
 
I can understand wanting to practice with the same platform as your centrefire pistol but I really question the value of conversion kits. For the price of a conversion kit you can buy a .22lr handgun. I've never had a conversion kit for any of my centrefire pistols but have a few .22lr pistols and one always comes to the range with me. To each, their own so YMMV.........
 
Welcome...friend.

I have a 3 month new Browning Buckmark Camper SS in .22LR for sale,fired about 800 rounds,..let me know if you want some pics,also comes with new grips and high viz and extra mag.
 
I bought my first handgun in 1977. I've owned just about every type of handgun, and I've had permits to carry in the bush.

My advice? Get yourself a Glock, and practise. Dry fire until your fingers bleed. If you want to shoot for fun, buy a 22 Browning with the money you saved by buying a Glock. If you want to try different calibres, buy a few different Glocks. If you get a hankering for a big block, buy a S&W revolver.

Never thought I'd say this, but Glock really is the best choice.
 
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