New member from Sellersburg Indiana.
Recently acquired my CCW permit and have been researching my 1st purchase. A lot of information to go through, so much in fact, that it can be almost paralyzing when it comes to figuring out that 1st firearm purchase. I figured it was time to actually create an account and speak with members here for some recommendations.
Some Bio information:
43yrs
IT professional
Married for 24 long long years.
Lived in Southern Indiana most of my life, specifically in Sellersburg
Handgun Preferences:
1. No preference so far on striker vs hammer fired
2. No issues with Polymer vs All Metal frames
3. Preference for 9mm due to availability of ammo
4. Prefer something with a fuller grip due to large hands
5. Utilization: The usual...range, personal protection but mostly range
6. Not sure I want to spend much more than $450 for my 1st gun but it seems most of the better reviewed guns are at least $500
7. Prefer Ambi mag release or the ability for release to be swapped - Left handed
8. No preference for external safety
9. Some consideration for CC ease, but not a huge factor.
Well, that's me in a brief nutshell and some idea of my thoughts or lack thereof on that elusive 1st purchase.
Recently acquired my CCW permit and have been researching my 1st purchase. A lot of information to go through, so much in fact, that it can be almost paralyzing when it comes to figuring out that 1st firearm purchase. I figured it was time to actually create an account and speak with members here for some recommendations.
Some Bio information:
43yrs
IT professional
Married for 24 long long years.
Lived in Southern Indiana most of my life, specifically in Sellersburg
Handgun Preferences:
1. No preference so far on striker vs hammer fired
2. No issues with Polymer vs All Metal frames
3. Preference for 9mm due to availability of ammo
4. Prefer something with a fuller grip due to large hands
5. Utilization: The usual...range, personal protection but mostly range
6. Not sure I want to spend much more than $450 for my 1st gun but it seems most of the better reviewed guns are at least $500
7. Prefer Ambi mag release or the ability for release to be swapped - Left handed
8. No preference for external safety
9. Some consideration for CC ease, but not a huge factor.
Well, that's me in a brief nutshell and some idea of my thoughts or lack thereof on that elusive 1st purchase.
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