First Hangun?

[peal1]

In the market for first handgun. Have carry permit so want something concealable - leaning toward 9mm as it seems like a good option for low price, size, round count and less expensive ammo. Agree or disagee? What wold be some good guns to consider?

[NateIU10]

GLOCK 19

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[ATM]

Originally Posted by NateIU10

GLOCK 19

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Hurry! Before the XD is mentioned!

Try several of the "recommended" handguns before you buy.


*XD*

[Scutter01]

I like the 9mm because I can afford to shoot it often. It doesn't have the stopping power of .45, but if I can't train with .45 then it does me no good.

I wouldn't carry anything smaller (.380 or .22) for anything except a backup gun.

Go to PopGuns on the southeast side of Indianapolis. You can rent guns there. Try as many as you can get your hands on. Go to the range with INGO members and shoot everything they bring. Do it before you spend a dime on a gun. You'll have a much better idea of what you want after that.

[45calibre]

budget?

[Bigum1969]

You'll get lots of good advice to this question.

I would say you need to find a gun that fits you well and you can shoot well. I personally own a Glock, SIG, XD, M&P and a Kahr. To me, the SIG feels the best.

There are other options, but I really don't have much experience with them.

The Glock 19 is rather legendary around here, though.

[haldir]

I guess I am an old fogey. I think for anyones first concealed carry gun it is going to be hard to beat a S&W snub nosed .38. Having said that I mainly carry my .45 (SA milspec).

[slacker]

The glock 19 is a great option. I bought one as my first ("real") pistol. Before that I bought a Hi-point C9 which I ended up selling almost right after I got it.

As far as reliability goes I think a glock would be hard to beat. Its also a nice size for recreational shooting as well as daily carry.

From what I have heard and seen the glock 19 is a little difficult to find right now, but if you look hard enough in the right places you will be able to find one brand new for less than $550.

As far as caliber goes I would stick with 9mm. it has plenty of stopping power (plus you have 15 rounds in a g19). It is also alot cheaper than .40 or .45. (100 rounds of 9mm wwb is $20, 100 rounds of .45 wwb is $30)

Good luck!

[42769vette]

i dont know if its in your budget but i HIGHLY recomend the sig 226 i have one that i am extreamly accruate with and to be honest im not the worlds best shot with a pistol

[Paul]

Originally Posted by 42769vette

i dont know if its in your budget but i HIGHLY recomend the sig 226 i have one that i am extreamly accruate with and to be honest im not the worlds best shot with a pistol

yes yes and yes! or go for the SIG 229. its a little smaller than the 226. or you could go for the SIG 239 which would be great for CC but is only a single stack mag. the SIG 250 is also i good choice if you would like it to be lighter.

SIG > all