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I am looking at my first hand gun purchase and have decided on 9mm to start with.
I have looked at various models but the model that stuck out to me was the IWI Jericho.
Does anyone have experience with this firearm....pro's...cons?
 
hold one first if you get the chance, if not, buy it, shoot the hell out of it, and enjoy it, they are a great gun, i was torn between that and a CZ 75B 9mm for my first, i went with the cz just because the way it fit my hand
9mm, is a great round, cheap enough to go shooting alot to grow your skills, but not a big boot to the arm like a 45, , 22 pistols are also a great first gun, GSG makes a nice full size 1911 model, 22 is stupid cheap compared to some of the other choices out there

no matter which one you buy, make sure you have room for more, its rather addicting and you will soon find yourself looking at other pistols .lol
 
ian745 said:
hold one first if you get the chance, if not, buy it, shoot the hell out of it, and enjoy it, they are a great gun, i was torn between that and a CZ 75B 9mm for my first, i went with the cz just because the way it fit my hand
9mm, is a great round, cheap enough to go shooting alot to grow your skills, but not a big boot to the arm like a 45, , 22 pistols are also a great first gun, GSG makes a nice full size 1911 model, 22 is stupid cheap compared to some of the other choices out there

no matter which one you buy, make sure you have room for more, its rather addicting and you will soon find yourself looking at other pistols .lol
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Amen brother......and enjoy the search.
 
A 9mm is a good cal to shoot fairly cheaply but everyone should have a dedicated .22lr HG too!
Buy a quality .22lr and never sell it. You will find days when you just want to plink without the recoil or cost. I have a Ruger Miii Standard to practice single hand shooting (with either hand). I'm right handed/eye dominated so its interesting shooting with the left hand/right eye combo.
 
I had a Jericho 941 in 40S&W. Loved the trigger pull and the accuracy. Had a nice weight and balance to it, also. Sold it when times were tough and regretted it.
Missed it so much that I bought another. Same excellent trigger and accuracy with the new one. I would expect the 9mm to be just as good.
I do think that it would be handy for everyone to have a .22LR, in a rifle and handgun. And with the new Ruger MK IV you don't have to be a gunsmith the fieldstrip it. But I'd still go for the Browning Buckmark.
Of better yet, a used CZ Kadet if you can find one, more closely related to the Jericho. I have a Kadet and a CZ Combat in 9mm, excellent duo, IMO.
 
Unless it is a collectible shoot it first. Luv affair with the looks dies quickly when it shoot like shat.
 
johNTO said:
A 9mm is a good cal to shoot fairly cheaply but everyone should have a dedicated .22lr HG too!
Buy a quality .22lr and never sell it. You will find days when you just want to plink without the recoil or cost. I have a Ruger Miii Standard to practice single hand shooting (with either hand). I'm right handed/eye dominated so its interesting shooting with the left hand/right eye combo.
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^^^ A solid recommendation, but I'd say buy as much quality as you can afford don't go for just the cheapest because it's cheapest
 
We have one in our safe and its enjoyable to shoot. The polymer framed version felt much better to hold, but I would imagine, the metal frame would soak up the recoil a bit better. No reliability issues with it so far at about 800-900 rounds with a basic cleaning every 300 or so. Personally I find the slide mounted safety a bit of an pain, but some like it as it gives something to grip the 'thin' slide with. At $599 for the polymer range kit, its a good price too.

As others have mentioned a .22lr pinker is also good to have too.
 
The all steel Jericho is a nice gun, but heavy (which is fine with me). The frame mounted safety has always pissed me off though; I really wish they'd release the 941F here.
 
Sorry I can't help with any input about the IWI Jericho, but I would like to suggest the FMK 9c1 Gen II. Great reliable G19 size pistol. They shoot well and are priced right.
 
DO NOT BUY A FIRST HANDGUN !!
That's how it begins and soon after the first one, you will need just another one more and then another one...

Gilbert
 
I started pistol shooting a month ago and run a s&w m&p 22 and 9mm.
I found m&p 22 eats anything I feed it and doesn't skip a beat.
 
Ask yourself what kind of shooting/discipline/sport you would like to do. The answer to that will narrow things down.
If you do not know the answer, my recommendation is for you to try those sports/style of shooting out first.
 
I got my first handgun last week at a Black Friday sale. A S&W SD9VE. It's inexpensive and had decent reviews for the money. I live in a Toronto suburb so there is a fair chance this thing will collect a fair bit of dust. If I end up shooting frequently then I'll invest in something better.
 
Thanks for the replies. I went out today and dropped some money on a Sig 1911 22LR to start. Still cant decide on a 9mm although I held A used CZ Shadow Line that felt good...pricy but good..
 
You may want to take a look at Tenda Canada's sale on the S&W MP9 Range kit.

For $630 you get (in addition to the HG)

M&P Carry Kit
• Blade-Tech® Kydex® Holster
• Blade-Tech® Double Magazine Pouch
• Maglula Uplula™ Speed Loader
• Ear Plugs
• Extra Magazine (3 total)
 
Ontariooutdoorsman said:
Thanks for the replies. I went out today and dropped some money on a Sig 1911 22LR to start. Still cant decide on a 9mm although I held A used CZ Shadow Line that felt good...pricy but good..
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Good choice on the Sig, if you bought new, use high velocity ammo to break it in, after 1000 rounds or so it will eat almost anything.
There are a lot of good choices in the $500-650 range in 9mm if you don't want to fork out the $750 or over for a CZ. I would recommend looking into the Canik TP9sa, Walther PPX, Girsan Regard, Bersa Thunder Pro, and my choice, the FN FNS9LS.
There are excellent vids on YouTube on all of these handguns, do your research and narrow it down to what you like. We are very fortunate to live in a time where there are so many good choices available in the handgun world, good luck in your search for a 9mm
Edgy
 
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