It is small enough to carry, but can be loaded with larger mags and spacers to increase its capacity up to 33 rounds.
Posted on 02/19/2015 4:29:18 AM PST by Perdogg
I am looking to buy a handgun this weekend. Right now I am leaning towards a HK-VP9 or a Glock 26 or a Hammerless.
I have never owned a handgun before and I will sign up for lessons once I purchase the weapon.
Any good advice?
Rent several and try them out.
If this is your first handgun...take the lessons first.
It’s best to r try some out. I got Ruger SR9. It comes with 17 round magazines. I love it.
Agreed. Head to your local range and take the time try to try out several models. Perhaps take the lessons first, in doing so learning which weapons best suit your particular needs.
+1
I have a Glock 26. It was the first pistol I got. I like it and it fits easily into my waistband holster.
Personally, I would NOT buy a Glock as my first handgun.
You didn’t indicate what you will be using the pistol for.
Glocks+novices= bad ending.
You have to buy the handgun that fits your purpose and is comfortable in your grip - that will lead to confidence in using said weapon.
Buy at least a .40 cal...if not a .45cal - those are human stoppers!
I have trained females that shot the Springfield .45 much more confident than a S&W 4006 double stacked .40cal...because the grip pressure was more solid on the .45 than the 40.
Hammerless weapons and composite lowers are great in certain conditions...but Glocks wear off my skin on my middle finger during excessive shooting at the range due to the composite...
Like one said - rent or find someone that has a variety of handguns that you can shot. Don’t worry about the price - and make sure that compact versions do not limit your functionality on drawing and shooting said weapon...
Males and females respond differently to certain types of weapons...but in the end - it’s tool and one must learn to use a hammer to be a carpenter just like a person must learn to use a handgun for protection and self-defense...don’t over think it....keep it simple...and train often!
S&W .22 kit gun. 4 inch barrel.
Advice depends on your use. For home defense I’d choose a Judge, which is a five shot .410. You can’t beat the reliability of a revolver coupled with the knockdown power of 4 .32round balls. If you’re carrying and you don’t dress so you can easily cover a full frame semiautomatic then a small frame 3.5 inch barrel single or double stack .380 (Glassier) or 9mm.
http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=199&category=Pistol
Consider getting a revolver first to become proficient with safety and shooting and best to buy one that fits your hand. Even if you upgrade the revolver will always be a good weapon, backup or otherwise. Shoot different calibers & experience the recoil. Buy what fits/feels best.
This is pertinent
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110130083045AATrYmU
Don’t practice safety & security of the weapon, live it.
Good luck.
It is small enough to carry, but can be loaded with larger mags and spacers to increase its capacity up to 33 rounds.
Find something that comfortably fits your hand, so that when pointed in at a target, the barrel is in a direct line with your lower arm.
Rental before purchase is a great idea. Once you’ve made a choice (assisted by a competent salesperson), pretend you’re going to Carnegie Hall with it. Take lessons, and then practice, practice, practice.
In handgun courses, we commonly see people who have owned a handgun for several months, and put only 10-20 rounds through it. Stoo-pid! It should be more like 300-500 rounds.
You are settled on a semi-auto pistol as your first handgun?
You might want to consider a revolver first, until your basic skills are developed.
Buying a semi-auto (analogy coming) is like learning to drive for the first time on a stick shift.
Both good choices.
If you intend to carry concieled they may be too large/heavy.
Lots of issues there.
Roger that!
Or the Ruger SR22 for a nice SA 22 to start out with. The Bersa 380 is popular with newbies.
This is what a friend of mine told me at a construction site.
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