I'm thinking about buying a pistol. I haven't owned on for about 8 years now and I'm not quite up to date on current models and trends in pistol shooting. The last pistol I owned was a Glock 17 with no mods. What would be a good choice for someone like me? I have some practice and experience with pistol shooting (mostly I shoot combat rifles and shotguns). Should I get something that I'm familiar with, like another 9mm Glock, or are there better pistols out there nowadays? I would like to know from the pistol gurus what your opinions are. Thanks.
Suggestions for a novice pistol shooter
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not much change one pistol during these 8 years but there are newer generations of Glock and CZ release a SP01, Beretta has a 90 Two and Smith-Wesson has a M&P etc. If you have a Glock before and You like it, then the newer G17 is very nice.
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I think SIG is really the way to go. They are definitely a very rewarding pistol to shoot. The stock SIG SA/DA trigger puts to shame the stock trigger on just about every other popular comparable gun. The USP is good, but you need the match trigger kit (or get one from the factory with the match trigger) for it to really come into its own.
I'm talking accuracy plus reliability in $1,000 gun here. If you are willing to give up some reliability for increased accuracy, or if you are willing to pay more for accuracy, you will probably end up with a higher end SIG or custom 1911, but the best combination of accuracy, reliability and price on the market right now is the regular SIG 226 and 229 models. Awesome guns. I used to make excuses for some of my guns. Then I sold off some of those guns and now I take a 229 to the range evey weekend.
I'm talking accuracy plus reliability in $1,000 gun here. If you are willing to give up some reliability for increased accuracy, or if you are willing to pay more for accuracy, you will probably end up with a higher end SIG or custom 1911, but the best combination of accuracy, reliability and price on the market right now is the regular SIG 226 and 229 models. Awesome guns. I used to make excuses for some of my guns. Then I sold off some of those guns and now I take a 229 to the range evey weekend.
And a revolver. Everyone should have at least one 357 or 38 Special revolver.
Sure there are "better" guns out there but it also comes down to what feels good for you. I hate the feel of the triggers in Glock type guns. But I did shoot a Glock again last week and (other than the trigger) it felt good in my hand (and it still was ugly).
It also depends on what you plan to do with the gun. I like the 1911s but for IDPA type shooting I rather shoot a 9mm.
I will go for GLOCK 17 or Para Ordance LTC 9mm(New for 2008) as my first choice. I'd spend only $20 to change the GLOCK's Extended Mag.release & Slide Release.
I also own another LTC .45ACP. They are good with the money.
The GLOCK 17 and Para Ordance 9mm are below $1000. The LTC .45 LTC Stainless is around $1280.
that's what i started with, an almost brand new Browning Buckmark and a Glock 17
total cost: 1000$ flush!
i tought it was the most obvious choice on my budget because i can go plinking all day with the buckmark for almost nothing and then i shoot a bit with the glock just to get used to the recoil (i just started shooting so i'm still learning)
If you are serious about the sport...I think you should avoid the .22 kit...
For fun is fine....but you should use the correct calibre to train yourself with the recoil and feel....because you tends to build up some muscle memory etc...
If you're serious about the sport? Try trigger memory, shooting instinctively and putting more ammo down range, because .22 is so cheap. .22 conversions are used by a lot of training shooters as excellent tools for learning when the trigger breaks and resets.
It also allows you to introduce a glock to another shooter, with a .22 kick.
"correct calliber"? sheesh.
LH
".22 conversions are used by a lot of training shooters as excellent tools for learning when the trigger breaks and resets".
Yup..they are for novice. Once you learned the trigger breakes and resets, you have to move on. If you want to be a better shooter,you have to choose to practice with the caliber of your choice for competition. .22 just won't do any good for long run. You can do a real easy double taps with your .22LR, but can you do the same for .45ACP?? I doubt....because you have to practice more with that specific caliber in order to do good.... Just putting more ammo downrange won't help. Practice with the right caliber!!
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