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New to this site (great site!) and already have had my restricted licence for some time now and am thinking of actually buying a handgun over the winter for some target shooting as well as maybe a little competetive shooting once I get a bit of practice. What I am looking for is something that is dependable and durable, will give me a variety of competetive shooting events I could enter, centre-fire, and not so much kick as to be unpleasant to shoot. I don't want a revolver. Not necessarily looking for a cheap entry level but rather something that will serve my purpose well and that I will not be wanting to replace in 3 months. I also don't need fancy or flashy. Any helpful input is appreciated as to what makes, calibers, etc. that would fit the bill for what I am looking for.
 
You well get many opinions but consider S&W M&P9, Springfield XD9, and Glock 9mm for the use that you describe. All are in the $6-700 range. Prices are rising so buy asap.
 
If you're looking for the least kick in a semi-auto you might want to think all-steel...something like one of the CZ's or maybe a 1911, especially in 9mm, although even a basic 1911 will cost more than most CZ's. A basic CZ75 won't cost much and still be accurate and reliable.
 
Having owned/shot a number of popular (as well as not-so-popular) semi-automatic handguns over the last five years or so, I've come to the conclusion that Sig P226 in 9mm would probably be the best pick for a new shooter. The combination of outstanding reliability, great ergonomics, soft recoil, and the best trigger of any double action pistol are characteristics that make the P226 an excellent all-around shooter.
 
capp325 said:
Having owned/shot a number of popular (as well as not-so-popular) semi-automatic handguns over the last five years or so, I've come to the conclusion that Sig P226 in 9mm would probably be the best pick for a new shooter. The combination of outstanding reliability, great ergonomics, soft recoil, and the best trigger of any double action pistol are characteristics that make the P226 an excellent all-around shooter.
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+1, skip the cheap stuff and the tupperware... go straight for quality.
 
Look at a STI Trojan from ARMCO. They are really good value. Others may be good for this as well but I have not dealt with them. I have with Gunnar and can recommend him!
 
I appreciate all the info everyone is passing along, have been reading over some of the info I can find on all the ones listed, keep it coming, the more informed I can be before I buy the better.
 
Grtwhthntr said:
I appreciate all the info everyone is passing along, have been reading over some of the info I can find on all the ones listed, keep it coming, the more informed I can be before I buy the better.
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The best advice is to try a number of pistols out to see which fits your hand best, points best, and whichever looks the best to you. If you want low recoil and something cheaper too shoot, go with 9mm. If you want somoething light and durable, go Glock 17(~$630). If you want something balanced, that points nicely, with a slimmer grip than Glocks and also offers double-action/single-action, go with a CZ (~$800). CZ offers a view different models of their 75's with different sights and controls.

Both are very reliable.
 
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