Buying my first handgun soon and...

[momo]

desert eagle


in all seriousness, pick a caliber then pick a frame size. there are plenty of recommendations but they are all different based on requirements. i could say full size 1911 .45 acp but i could also suggest a 4.5" xdm 9 just as easily as a S&W airweight revolver.

[brandon01rt]

wanted to see what is your opinion of the best ~$700 semi-automatic handgun. Both of my neighbors have 45s - one a Glock and one a 1911. Just looking for your opinions. This will be my first ever gun, and it will be my only gun for awhile. I'm taking a gun safety course in 2 weeks, and I would like to make a purchase shortly after.

So, I've got about $700 to spend on the gun and another $150 for ammo, case, etc. What would you get?

You said it will be your only gun for a while so think of the future when buying it.
Do you plan on getting your CHL? If yes dont buy a 5in barrel or full size.
Is a safety important to you?
My first pistol was a G19 and I personally didnt care for it. I sold it to my dad for cheap. After alot of trial and error I currently carry an 3.8in XDM in .45 auto. If i ever am forced to use it, I know it will function properly and I trust it. I also read somewhere that you might not ever get your gun back in a self defense shooting so I refuse to carry an expensive pistol.

[Moose242]

That guy in the video is annoying as you.

Glock nut-huggers are so easy to troll.

[War Machine]

Dont buy a glock







They fucking suck, bad.

IMO, buy a CZ75b or a Beretta 92fs.

That guy in the video is annoying as you.

[payne5757]

I am a fan of Glock but also don't believe in pushing my beliefs/interests over onto others like that video implied(hilarious video btw). I love my Glock 19 and 22 but also appreciate many other guns. Like everyone said, go rent some and see what you like. I do agree with the KISS method for a first gun though so I wouldn't exactly recommend a SAO gun.

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[CJ]

I'd vote for a CZ-75 or Witness over a glock. Glocks work, but that's it. The trigger is shit, I don't like how they shoot, and they have no soul.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Dont buy a glock







They fucking suck, bad.

IMO, buy a CZ75b or a Beretta 92fs.

Jesus... Christ...

I'd try and find a used p30 in 9mm if I wanted to spend that much (which I don't)

Horrible trigger that won't be easy to adapt to. You will be more accurate with a comparable Glock or XD than the P30. I can talk all of the shit i want about it, because I own one.

[Moose242]

Dont buy a glock







They fucking suck, bad.

IMO, buy a CZ75b or a Beretta 92fs.

[BlackSnake]

For a first hand gun, use the KISS method. Glock or XD

Right!

[BlackGT]

For a first hand gun, use the KISS method. Glock or XD

[Chas_svo]

1911 > glock for me. (same here)

I like the XD more than the Glock for sure. (I've have not shot and XD, so I can't say)

A 9mm will be cheaper to shoot (about 50% more for .45acp/.40 [$10/50 vs $15/50]). (truth)

Besides this, the best advice is to go shoot, but try everything that they have that has been recommended, or you think you may like.

[Beej]

m&p fan here. Quantico Tactical has m&p's all day long for under $400.

[ceyko]

All nut swinging aside, go to a shop and handle as many pistols as you can to check feel, operation, trigger pull, safety features, and break down to get a short list. Do your research on them (price, dependability, etc). Keep ammo cost in mind. .45 is great, but if you'll get to spend range time with a 9mm due to cost then get a 9mm so you'll be able to practice more. Then go to a range and rent them in different calibers. You'll be able to check feel, your accuracy with each, how well their layout works for you, and their dependability. Choose what works best for YOU based instead of what others like.

Yes was going to post similar. Just keep in mind what other people like, go to Bullet Trap or some place else, rent/shoot some guns and figure out what you like.

I can tell you what I like, but others are going to hate it.

[bjtheman1]

I actually have a couple Taurus 9MM's I shot this past week. While at Bullet Trap I tested a Springfield XD SubCompact 9MM and I really liked it. Now I'm in the market for one, great gun.

[Marss]

All nut swinging aside, go to a shop and handle as many pistols as you can to check feel, operation, trigger pull, safety features, and break down to get a short list. Do your research on them (price, dependability, etc). Keep ammo cost in mind. .45 is great, but if you'll get to spend range time with a 9mm due to cost then get a 9mm so you'll be able to practice more. Then go to a range and rent them in different calibers. You'll be able to check feel, your accuracy with each, how well their layout works for you, and their dependability. Choose what works best for YOU based instead of what others like.