Revolver for newbies like me?

[aliceminer]

Is revolver a good choice for newbie like me? Is this good for me?
http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg102-e.htm
http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_410&products_id=1077
Because I heard it is only around 200-300ish.
But I want to buy it in store, is there any good place for me.
I live in Vancouver, BC

 

[t-star]

yea, but getting ammo for that might be a real stinker-far better to get one of the "standard " calibers like a 38/357 in something like a smith or ruger gp100- up your budget a bit and stay away from the wierd and cheap-

 

[Shrek]

I'm thinking a Chinese Tokarev in 9mm would be a good introduction to pistols.

 

[Qhergt]

yea, but getting ammo for that might be a real stinker-far better to get one of the "standard " calibers like a 38/357 in something like a smith or ruger gp100- up your budget a bit and stay away from the wierd and cheap-

x2 cant go wrong with a nice .22 revolver to start with... then move up to the .38spec/.357/mag

learn to shoot with a .22 first...

 

[CompBoy]

I'd stick to 9mm (Auto pistol) or .38 (revolver) if just starting. Doesn't require you learning reloading. Plus won't kill the budget.


Can't speak personally but haven't heard anything bad.

http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_410&products_id=1079

Good people to deal with honest and understate the condition of the firearm

http://www.tradeexcanada.com/index.php?option=com_paxgallery&task=view&gid=6&iid=5061

Haven't heard anything bad about this place.

http://www.ellwoodepps.com/used_handgun_PAGE_REVOLVER2.asp

 

[G-Force24]

I had a chinese tokerev 9mm, it jammed fairly often. Good for stoppage drills. The two loudest sounds you'll ever hear in your life.......A bang when you expect a click, and the worse when you really need it....A click when you want a bang.

 

[t-star]

I had a chinese tokerev 9mm, it jammed fairly often. Good for stoppage drills. The two loudest sounds you'll ever hear in your life.......A bang when you expect a click, and the worse when you really need it....A click when you want a bang.

that's probably a function of the ammo moreso than the gun- i've got one that eat both 7.62 and 9mm and once i set my 9mm to seat a little deeper than the beretta, no more stoppages- with winchester whitebox 1mm 115 grain, the feeding was flawless

 

[humble]

Why are you talking about tokarev's when he's asking about revolvers?

 

[t-star]

Why are you talking about tokarev's when he's asking about revolvers?

automatics seem to CRAWL into every conversation , esp since those 99 buck deals from can-am surfaced- granted , they ARE cheap, 9mm ammo is cheap, relatively, but not everybody wants one- i was "educated" on the colt 45 acp and for may years it was my one and only, then i went revolver b/c i hated policing brass- now i shoot nothing but- granted, what i shoot is NOT for a newbie( 44 mag) but the theory is the same- start off with a 22 , graduate to a 38 special, and then go 357 mag- the "defensive" part of the game doesn't come into play b/c we're in canada and only allowed to target shoot anyway, so unless you get into competition, the best choice is a revolver- you can save yourself time and money by buying a 38/357 in the same gun

 

[aliceminer]

One more thing, do anyone in here know any good gun stores in BC.
I mean I don't trust net

 

[kfn]

I've had good dealings with Lever Arms in Vancouver: 3w.leverarms.com

 

[sunray]

Find a used .357 mag and shoot .38 Special out of it. 7.62 Nagant is too hard to get.

 

[kfn]

x2 , definately the way to go.

Find a used .357 mag and shoot .38 Special out of it. 7.62 Nagant is too hard to get.

 

[gforce55]

There are quite a few S&W's and Rugers out there in 38/357 and in your price range, this caliber is also very easy for reloading as well.

 

[DATAM]

Try looking for a reputable dealer like Gunnar Christensen and buy used. http://www.armco-guns.com/ Colt Ruger S&W cant go wrong

 

[Bobby Ironsights]

If you think that 3 or 4 or 5 hundred for a gun is too much to spend on a hobby, then shooting might not be the hobby for you.

I don't mean to discourage you, but shooting is a middle of the road hobby as far as expenses go, not as cheap as say..... playing checkers at home with your cousin.... but not as expensive as travel, motorsports, photography, computers, most team sports, fishing, woodworking, horseback riding, golf, music lessons, scuba diving, etc...etc......

It'll cost you at least 30 or 40 dollars every trip to the pistol range if you're an average person in an average urban location, even if you shoot rimfire, when you factor in the cost of membership, gas money, targets, target pasters, lunch ...etc...

If you shoot centerfire,..... well it only goes up from there. There's no use crying about it, it's just the name of the game. It's alot of fun, but nothing is free. I reload and cast bullets, and buy powder in bulk, etc..etc.. because I'm a university student on a budget, but I still pay in terms of opportunity cost of the time I spend at the reloading bench instead of out working a job, or spending time doing other things.

so, the point I'm trying to make is that spending 500 on a gun, is chickenfeed, being that if you spend that much on a used firearm, you can shoot it for ten years and get the same amount of money back when you sell it. Choose your firearms based on caliber, because that's the biggest variable when it comes to cost.

I suggest either a .22 rimfire or a .38 revolver if you're concerned about cost, but at the end of the day there's really no alternative but to suck it up. If you love shooting like I do, you'll just make do, and if you hate shooting, you won't bother and then it won't cost you anything.

 

[jody_v]

yea, but getting ammo for that might be a real stinker-far better to get one of the "standard " calibers like a 38/357 in something like a smith or ruger gp100- up your budget a bit and stay away from the wierd and cheap-

I agree with T-star. If you went with something like a S&W 686, you have the option of either shooting .38 Special (usually quite cheap) or .357 Mag. (if you want a bigger bang and to feel like you are shooting something different for a change).

I know you posted that you would like to purchase something from a store but I've noticed that their are always good quality 686's coming up on the EE for anywhere from $600 to $700 bucks. New one usually price out for around $1000.

Lastly you mentioned that you only wanted to pay about $200 to $300. My experience is lots of times with firearms, you get what you pay for. If you pay $200 for a gun, chances are it shoots like a $200 gun.

 

[josquin]

[QUOTE="aliceminer, post: 3477845, member: 60682"]One more thing, do anyone in here know any good gun stores in BC.
I mean I don't trust net[/QUOTE]

Reliable Gun & Tackle (see sponsor link above) on 17th & Fraser are really good folks.  As mentioned, Gunnar Christensen (Armco Guns, also a sponsor; also known as "7x61" here on CGN) up in Prince George. He's a bit hard to get hold of sometimes as he's so darn busy but he's a good bloke. Further afield (and also on that untrustworthy "net" :p ) is P&D in Edmonton (another CGN sponsor). Take your time (not easy when you [I]really[/I] want to go shootin') and ask lots of questions.

:) Stuart

 

[tjhaile]

If you want to get into wheelguns, get yourself a nice used S&W .38 or .357. There are plenty out there for reasonable prices if you shop around. If you don't own a .22 handgun, a S&W .22 would also be a good start.

Nagant revolvers are really more of a collector's item than a serious shooter. Buy a quality piece you like and don't get too hung up on what it costs; ammo/components will be your biggest long term expenses.

 

[EEJayde]

I'm thinking a Chinese Tokarev in 9mm would be a good introduction to pistols.

Absolutely not....IMO at least. Mine's been great, surprisingly accurate and reliable. But it's a really small pistol and has some serious recoil for a 9mm. Not a good handgun for a newbie shooter.