suggestions on which one i should buy?

FeistyLemur said:
Get a Glock or a CZ75 in 9mm. You'll shoot it 6x as much, enjoy it way more, and build much more skill at shooting.

If you really are dying to spend 3000 plus dollars on a gun, buy a Wilson Combat 1911.
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Mr. FeistyLemur is spot on IMHO. A CZ 75 in 9mm is a fine piece of kit. You could also pick up something like a Ruger GP 100 .357/38spl for the wheel gun cravings. The cost of using these guns will be minimal compared to what you are thinking of.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
No, but with that and my 500 S&W, ;)no problem picking up the points of impact on the bank behind the target butts. Both of which are also good for clearing out the morning cobwebs.
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Johnboy all you ever do is post, do you shoot;) Lemme know when you are going to the range, (remember I'm not a retiree) I have some loads that will rattle your molars:p How does 53 gr of Varget with a 405gr bullet sound to you:p
 
johnl said:
Johnboy all you ever do is post, do you shoot;) Lemme know when you are going to the range, (remember I'm not a retiree) I have some loads that will rattle your molars:p How does 53 gr of Varget with a 405gr bullet sound to you:p
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Been shooting a little closer to home lately, at the local range. Got a few irons in the fire for the next two or three weeks but we'll have to do the Saturday thing at the CF&G range sometime after that. You & Doug still doing that? Have yet to try out that new fob set-up.
Yes, 53grs of Varget with a 405gr cast would get your attention. Just getting used to this new hogleg so I haven't got up to that warm a load, yet. Sounds like an '86 Winchester or an '85 Marlin load. Oh, got some Remington 405gr jacketed a while back. Enough to keep me burning powder for a while. Plus, still have a good selection of cast in a variety of weights from Doug. I'll give you a shout. Going to the show in Naniamo tomorrow?? I might have to sneek one of those 'irons' out of the fire and take a quick run up there.
 
Sorry Dude.

enefgee said:
Sorry Dude, the most powerful production handgun in the world is the BFR in 45-70
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With the entry of the .500 S&W Magnum and the Model 500 revolver, Smith & Wesson recaptured the title of the most powerful handgun and with it an increase in sales. The .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum was designed from the outset to be the most powerful production handgun cartridge.
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The BFR is the most powerful production single action gun made
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it looks like we are splitting hairs here.
the BFR looks to be the biggest single action where the 500S&W is labeled as the most powerful.
interestingly enough the 460S&W is labeled as the highest velocity handgun.
 
Both are really big guns! Meaning you need to have really big hands! Desert Eagles are not fun to shoot... I suggest always when buying a new firearm that you try it out first! There is usually someone at your local range that has something you may have your eye on and any fellow enthusiast will be more than happy to let you have a go!

Take luck, care for it :)
 
Lol just to hijack the thread. Bit....not a gunsmith or ballistics guy, but do you trust wikipeadia.....45-70, 2700 joules of energy...500 S&W upwards of 3000 to 4100 joules ...just saying. Gotta live them both if you have the wrists for it.
 
Stugotsnutz said:
Lol just to hijack the thread. Bit....not a gunsmith or ballistics guy, but do you trust wikipeadia.....45-70, 2700 joules of energy...500 S&W upwards of 3000 to 4100 joules ...just saying. Gotta live them both if you have the wrists for it.
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Sorry bad typing, gotta love them both... And note from my signature, I do not have the wrists for it......
 
FeistyLemur said:
Don't be shattering my illusions now.
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Try it, pushing
- a 350gr Sierra JHP with 42gr of H110, or
- a 400gr Sierra JSP with 39gr of H110, or
- a 440gr GC cast with 37gr of H110.



While it does seem to be very accurate with virtually anything I've put through it, with top end loads, it does have the ability to inflict pain,;) at both ends. I modified a set of Jordan Trooper stocks by Herritt's, made for an N frame S&W and that's made a considerable improvement over the rubber Hogue grips it comes with.
 
Well... if you have the hankering for something bigger than your 9mm

You could always look for either a Ruger Super Redhawk (in 454mag) or a Smith and Wesson X-Frame in 460... This way, you'll be able to plink with the 45LC ammo... and work up to the 454 and 460.

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takutos said:
i do have a 9mm p226 full size and i kinda find it a bit small for my hand, that why i'm trying to looking for something bigger. :D But thanks for the info and i think i will get a .357 or a .44 if the ammo is easier to come by.
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So are you looking for a bigger framed HG or bigger cal?
I find Beretta 92's are girthy and may fit your hands better. All revolvers I've handled feel thinner than semi's regardless of cal.
If the DE fits you then go for it…..IMO a DE in 44mag would be a good balance between fun & ammo availability.
 
I would suggest that you go to the range and ask various owners if you can try their guns. A few rounds of 9mm, .40, and .357.
(a .22lr recoil is more similar to a pellet gun). If someone has a S&W500, then offer them $5-10 for a couple of shots.
Then you can decide what caliber you prefer.
I've shot just about EVERYTHING at the range. My fave is probably a .357magnum. A.357 can shoot hot .357'magnums, or tame (& cheaper) .38' Spls out of the same gun. Not many other guns can do that. I can reload either for pennies.

***You also need to decide if your first handgun is to be a revolver or semi-auto. You'll go thru ammo quicker if you're playing with a semi!

I just bought a S&W 500 from a CGN member, but I haven't taken it out yet. Although the ammo is about $70/20 rounds, I can reload for less than a tenth of that....so your costs CAN be reasonable. Also, if you reload the 500, you can make tame, reasonable loads or ridiculously hot loads that cause it to rain every time you pull the trigger!

Good luck, but trust the wisdom (experience) of others giving advice here.
 
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