How much was your first handgun?

[Fullmag]

20 years ago bought and sold a S&W 629 4" for 325.00.

 

[IndyTacoma]

First one was a xd sub compact 9. I think it was around $450. Can't remember exactly it was 5 years ago or so.

 

[schick84]

My first handgun was a Springfied milspec 1911 purchase in 2011

 

[mj.elder]

200 on a private sale for a beretta bobcat 25 acp and 2 boxes of ammo with box and papers.

 

[Pack Rat]

Think it was a .357 Taurus revolver for 199. or same price for a Norinco 1911.

 

[Jneal]

First one was a XD40 bi-tone and I paid $400.

 

[Hookeye]

s&w 357 python $700

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Colt Python or Smith with Python bbl?

 

[littletommy]

First handgun I bought new from a dealer was in the early 90's, a Super Red Hawk .44 mag, brand new, right around $300.

 

[ftbstrd]

1st handgun

My first was in 1989 and it was a Beretta model 1934 .380, it cost $150 and I loved it! Now I miss it!

 

[Khazik]

My first handgun was a $600 glock 22 from H&H Firearms (now Freedom Firearms) in fort wayne, got it cuz I wanted one and to carry one... My second handgun was a model 638 S&W .38 special snubby, carried it more than my glock.

Looking back, wish I'd had more help regarding actual carry of the weapon and self defense from the salesman and save me $600, guess thats not what he's there to do. Havent been back since

If you're lookin for your first handgun: 1st: Find the best fit in your hand, and how you're going to carry it. 2nd: Look for other weapons with similar style/size that fit your budget. If this is for a 'nightstand' gun, IMO see rule 1. Do your best to not wind up with a $600 regretful purchase.

*Edit, just noticed the date of the post, so... nvm.

 

[SERparacord]

S&W Model 66, not sure of the price, around $100 or less would be my guess. 1972

 

[slowG]

An od 26 509 plus sam

 

[mtomaro]

My first handgun was a new G26 but it was for EDC. Paid ~$500

 

[LZMack]

About $225 if memory serves, for a used Ruger P85 in 1992.

 

[saberstar]

I was 12yrs old bought a harrington richardson (11 shot?) revolver .22. Paid $50 for it. Thing shot terribly. I was only 12 though so might have just been me lol.

 

[BigMatt]

Taurus model 66 stainless with a 4" barrel. I got it for $250.

 

[MCrupe]

Bersa Thunder Pro 9mm $375 with 2 17 round mags

 

[Yukon622]

Somewhere around 300 for a 4inch rossi .357.

 

[flhultra]

used RG 22 it shot shorts only. $20.00 in 1979 it did go pop every time .
but i paid about $15.00 to much

 

[Bret B]

I believe it was a used s&w 22lr paid $100.00 buck 20 years ago still own it and shot it a couple weeks ago.