Good HandGun

[sean2999]

Ok guys, I have been on ingo for a month now and you guys are full of knowledge, so now I'm in the market for a hand gun. I want something that is a great quality and fun to shoot, i tend to go shooting often so i want something that will last. Now i have done some looking around and xd and glock's are looking good to me. what would you guys recommend?

 

[Hiram2005]

If you want a recommendation from those two, I will say Glock 19.

If you are not experienced with handguns, I would start out with a 22. A good choice there would be a Ruger Mark II or III.

 

[RichardR]

That's sort of a vague question, could you be more specific as to what purpose the handgun is going to serve? cause I can throw out manufacturer & model suggestions all day long but unless I know what the gun is going to be used for they are all going to be just wild guesses as to what you would like, want or need.

 

[sean2999]

good suggestion. Ive been looking at a glock. and from what ive read they are very durable.

 

[sean2999]

yeah i know its vague but i just want to hear from people on what they would get, have, like. Im coming into some extra funds soon and Im wanting to keep my options very open. this gun would be for target shooting purposes and i am wanting to keep it under $500 but cheaper would be better. not looking to go all out just yet.

 

[FatGeek]

If you want a recommendation from those two, I will say Glock 19.

If you are not experienced with handguns, I would start out with a 22. A good choice there would be a Ruger Mark II or III.

I agree, the Ruger .22 pistols are great for learning and the Glock 19 is super versatile as a range gun and carry gun, and the ammo is more affordable than .40 or .45.

 

[CSK22]

For 500 you can get a used glock 23 and get a 9mm barrel and have a 40 and a 9.

 

[sean2999]

thats a good idea on the glock 23. thanks for that idea!

 

[sepe]

Find a range that rents handguns or someone that has several different ones they'd let you shoot. I love my Glock 27 but a few others that have shot it HATE it.

 

[Cru]

Two words: Hi Point.

 

[cosermann]

yeah i know its vague ...

Then you'll get suggestions covering the handgun spectrum (like from the Ruger .22 to a Glock 19 for example).

What kind of "target" shooting? Plinking? Formal? Bullseye? One of the current 'combat' game style competitions?

Either of the above guns could be a good or poor choice depending on your intended use.

Firearms are highly specialized tools. They're not hammers.

 

[Scutter01]

 

[Pocketman]

Find a range that rents handguns or someone that has several different ones they'd let you shoot.

That's good advice. For what you've described "target shooting purposes" a .22 revolver is my

 

[braz007]

Two words: Hi Point.

Was this supposed to be in purple?

 

[alexanjl12]

For sure!

This would stop anyone in their tracks if you pulled it out on them. Cheap ammo too....

 

[Cru]

Was this supposed to be in purple?

Yes and no. Yes because I didn't mean it, No because I didn't want to give away that I didn't mean it.

 

[sean2999]

I will look into the Hi Point.. thanks

 

[Cru]

I will look into the Hi Point.. thanks

Well now I feel bad.

 

[sean2999]

I would be shooting formal 25yrd out, mainly

 

[chachi73]

Ruger SR9C oh yeah!