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I would like to get into centerfire handguns and would like anyones opinion as to the best (and perhaps most affordable) centerfire to purchase. I am leaning toward 9mm semi-auto but I am not sure of which brand is best. I would consider other calibers as long as their not "cannons" (ie. 454 casull) so the ammo doesn't make me go bankrupt. I have no plans for reloading right now. Thanks for any insight you can provide.
 
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Definately go with 9MM. I started off with that. Personally it's a good caliber to learn with, not hard ot handle, with a good enough recoil to give you the feeling that your shooting a handgun. Ammo's pretty cheap too.
 
9mm Is also what I will be starting off with. Because of price and the amount in which I plan to shoot. when you are teadering between guns try to handle them both and if you can fire them your handgun should fit your hand well. not all guns are for everyone!
 
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Get yourself a good used glock:) There are always some on here for sale for a decent price and they are a good quality pistol.Also a cz sp01 would be a good choice for your first handgun.
 
Everyone is correct, if you are not going to reload, 9mm will be the only choice to protect your pocket. Get yourself a good used CZ, Glock, Beretta and Sig what ever you like the most.

Trigun
 
Agreed, if you are not going to handload, the "europellet" is a fine caliber...but if handloading is in your future, be sure to get a gun in the man's caliber...45ACP!:p
 
A CZ 75B is a great value for the $$$. It even has a Single Action Only variant if you don't like DA shooting (like me). The CZ will allow you to be competitive in IPSC if you decide to go that way, too.

Norinco makes a decent starter gun in the 1911 design, also in 9mm, but many here don't prefer the Chinese manufacturer.

Also. .40 SW isn't that much more expensive if you buy 500 rnd cases, which you should with either 9mm or .40 to save $$$. That opens up a number of other options, specifically 1911 variants, if they interest you.

.45 ACP is getting expensive, even to reload, because of the brass.
 
Depends on what you consider expensive.....keep in mind you can buy Wolf reloads .45 LSWC for $ 204.00/1000, You can also have him reload any powder weight you want provided it is within specs, which is what I do.

9mm ranges from $150 to 180 per 1000.

Of course there is shipping on top of this, but for me it is the thing to do...I don't reload and don't intend to. And I have never had a problem with Wolf's ammo, top quality IMO. Opinions vary here though.

Just something to think about.....
 
there is a huge variety in 9mm guns re size, shape, etc. Can you try to handle some, to see which ones fit your hand, and are comfy? There is a world of difference between a Beretta and a CZ, for example. Both are good, but which one fits your hand?
 
A CZ 75 sells for about $700 locally, has a well designed steel frame, is more than accurate enough for most purposes and should be good for a lot of shooting.

For just under $1000 retail, the Glock 17 is my personal favorite. My G17 can shoot 2" groups at 25m forever and has never malfunctioned in many thousands of rounds of shooting.

Another excellent choice is the Walther P99 for about $1100. It has an excellent grip frame that S&W designed several years ago for their pistols. It comes with interchangable front sights, a grip frame that can be fitted to 3 hand sizes and a very cleverly designed windage adjustable rear sight. The trigger is also excellent, light but controllable. This will be my next purchase.
 
For a 9mm, I'm really impressed with my Springfield XD9 Tactical. For $649.00 from TSE, it's one of the best deals going right now. Similar to a Glock, but points and handles like a Colt/Browning, and has a sweet trigger (and a grip safety). Plus, it's green :D . We've got a few guys using them for IDPA, and they are working well.
 
You should go with a HK USP Custom Sport in 9mm. Yah I know it maybe a little pricey but if you ever wanted to trade it in for something else you would basically get your money back that you paid for it.

Rich
 
CZ and Glock are both supposed to be very reliable, but as mentioned above a slightly-used CZ (or even a new one) will be far less $$$... and personally I prefer the heft of an all-steel pistol.

Best advice, definatel, though, is to go to the range with a friend or an instructor who has some different ones, and try shooting to see what feels best.
 
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