I also think just as important is spending a little time with an experienced trainer is money well spent for the beginner.
Gun snob in my opinion. Many guns out there that are a better value than the name brands listed. Just as reliable. Just as accurate. But way less money. I have owned all of them at one time or another. That is the ones he listed and their alternatives. For example: My current carry gun is a CZ82. Bought it for $125. Needed a slide stop spring which I acquired easily on line for $7. Never any failures of any kind, very accurate, holds 12+1 and many options for holsters. Just one example. There are many others.
I thought you carried a .22 because 12 rounds of .22 to the face is the best way to stop a man.
You know what they say about opinions and ass____. Everybody has one! LOL. I also enjoy a nice CZ but a snob Mr. Vert isn't maybe you should write something for beginners?Gun snob in my opinion. Many guns out there that are a better value than the name brands listed. Just as reliable. Just as accurate. But way less money. I have owned all of them at one time or another. That is the ones he listed and their alternatives. For example: My current carry gun is a CZ82. Bought it for $125. Needed a slide stop spring which I acquired easily on line for $7. Never any failures of any kind, very accurate, holds 12+1 and many options for holsters. Just one example. There are many others.
I see what you're saying, but for most newbies, if they bought a gun in 9x18 they would soon get frustrated with finding ammo for it. As far as general advice goes, Vert is dead on. Each person is different and some newbies might be okay with a CZ82. Overall, I see nothing wrong with Vert's list.Gun snob in my opinion. Many guns out there that are a better value than the name brands listed. Just as reliable. Just as accurate. But way less money. I have owned all of them at one time or another. That is the ones he listed and their alternatives. For example: My current carry gun is a CZ82. Bought it for $125. Needed a slide stop spring which I acquired easily on line for $7. Never any failures of any kind, very accurate, holds 12+1 and many options for holsters. Just one example. There are many others.
LOL Vert a gun snob.
The one thing I'd likely consider changing is the price chart. MSRP is easy to gather, but doesn't reflect what you'll actually pay. The Shield is routinely available online for under $350, for example. That may make a big difference to some folks.
You know what they say about opinions and ass____. Everybody has one! LOL. I also enjoy a nice CZ but a snob Mr. Vert isn't maybe you should write something for beginners?
I can't read or write!. If I did wright something for beginners, I would tell them to ignore this sites posts where someone tells them what to do. And there are plenty of those. Anyway newbies are not on this site. Just "experts".
I never really considered myself an Expert. Thank you for the compliment and vote of confidence.
I never considered myself an expert. I'm a total noob. I've learned a lot from this site. If you pay attention you learn pretty quick who is full of it and whose opinion is at least based on some well-thought out principles. Even if I disagree with an opinion I like to try and see where they are coming from and what merits their argument has.I can't read or write!. If I did wright something for beginners, I would tell them to ignore this sites posts where someone tells them what to do. And there are plenty of those. Anyway newbies are not on this site. Just "experts".
I have not shot the Glock 42 but I am a fan of the size and concept. We did own a Walther PK380 that was a soft shooter but quirky. I am a fan of the Bersa Thunder.
Honestly a a full size M&P or Glock is as easy to handle as a mid sized .380. Get a group of ladies together without the hubbies around and it isn't long before the .380s get put away and the big boom boom (yes that is what one lady called them) come out of the bag. It really is about developing confidence and mindset. Now I do understand there are some instances where are larger caliber is not an option. Every situation is unique.