suggest a handgun that's accurate and fun to shoot

[john0286]

I'm interested in buying a new handgun, I want something accurate, full size, and fun to shoot. A lot of guys I shoot with have invited me to "friendly" competition shoots where a handful of guys meet up and shoot for fun and usually wager a small amount of money where the winner donates the money to our local range. Most of my handguns are compact and have stiff triggers although I'm somewhat accurate with them I cant compete much past 10 yards.

I'm looking for a semi auto, full size, 9mm, .40, or .45. I would like it to be $600 or less.

Any suggestions????

 

[Amattern]

Glock 17 in 9mm, or Glock 22 in 40s&w.

Both well under your price limit so you can buy plenty of ammo..

 

[firehawk1]

Ruger SR9

 

[THard6]

i carry the glock 22 4th gen on a daily basis. very comfortable gun for my hands. it's a full size gun. but it's fun to shoot and gets the job done.. (yes, it's a glock)

 

[indymike]

If your main goal is accuracy, you can't beat a CZ-75B or a Browning Hi-Power. Under $600 you might need to get a hi-power clone. Those are arguably 2 of the most inherently accurate 9mm handguns.

 

[Delmar]

I'm interested in buying a new handgun, I want something accurate, full size, and fun to shoot. A lot of guys I shoot with have invited me to "friendly" competition shoots where a handful of guys meet up and shoot for fun and usually wager a small amount of money where the winner donates the money to our local range. Most of my handguns are compact and have stiff triggers although I'm somewhat accurate with them I cant compete much past 10 yards.

I'm looking for a semi auto, full size, 9mm, .40, or .45. I would like it to be $600 or less.

Any suggestions????

You can buy 3 Hi Points for $600 get a 9mm, .40, and .45

 

[jd4320t]

M&P 9

 

[Sylvain]

Any modern handgun that you can buy will be more accurate than you are as a shooter.
If you want something "fun to shoot" the 9mm could be a good option, since it's cheaper than other calibers you can have more fun/time at the range for less money.
You cant go wrong with the Glock 17 for that.

 

[Que]

M&P Pro! You will not be sorry.

 

[ngroark]

i would second the vote for glock 17 or 22... both lots of fun and easy to handle.. of course i still wonder about some of those fnh model fnp or fnx... both look and feel great..

 

[45fan]

How about a 1911, there isnt much that the platform hasnt excelled at in the handgun relm. If recoil or ammo costs are an issue, find one in 9mm.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

I'll vote for a Gen 3 Glock 17 or 22

 

[duffman0286]

walther p22 what beats cheap 22 ammo i dont own one but people seem to like them....fun to shoot

 

[leftsock]

Glock 17.
Personally, I've always been interested in a CZ 75 or 85, but haven't met all of my "needs" yet to get to my wants.

 

[jbombelli]

If your main goal is accuracy, you can't beat a CZ-75B or a Browning Hi-Power. Under $600 you might need to get a hi-power clone. Those are arguably 2 of the most inherently accurate 9mm handguns.

I second this. You can probably find a used HiPower for less than $600, too.

Either of these would be great guns. They're comfortable, easy to shoot, and accurate. Plus, not everybody has one of these.

 

[mbaza3]

Springfield XDM .45

 

[malern28us]

I'm interested in buying a new handgun, I want something accurate, full size, and fun to shoot. A lot of guys I shoot with have invited me to "friendly" competition shoots where a handful of guys meet up and shoot for fun and usually wager a small amount of money where the winner donates the money to our local range. Most of my handguns are compact and have stiff triggers although I'm somewhat accurate with them I cant compete much past 10 yards.

I'm looking for a semi auto, full size, 9mm, .40, or .45. I would like it to be $600 or less.

Any suggestions????

Ruger fullsize. You can pick up a used one for next to nothing and spend the rest on ammo and practice.

 

[shooter1054]

+1 for the 1911. A Rock Island can be had for $400-500 NIB. They are accurate reliable and very much fun to shoot and easy to shoot. I'm more accurate with my RIA1911 than I am with my XD40sc. I'm sure the extra 2" of barrel length makes the differance.

 

[tgallmey]

XDM

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Do you want a platform that is striker fired or hammer fired?