Pistols

[sabrefanpc]

Pistol owners please help!

Here is my dilema. I wont be able to get a cocealed weapons permit for another few years, so my plan ideal plan will have to wait (.40 kimber or svi). So my plan NOW is just to go for a pistol for the range. I have no problem shellin out for the one I'll keep in a few years, but for now, I'd rather a cheap one. Basically what I'm looking for is the tippy of handguns. Accurate and reasonably reliable. Weight, size, ftf, fte, volume don't matter, just accuracy and durability for the range. It would be nice if it were 1911 style but not bad if its not.

Also, where can I find one cheap? I dont even care if its used. I live in SoFla, so finding a gun show or shop is no problem but I dunno if I should look at magazines, online, direct from manufacturer etc.

Thanks for any guidance!

[Eagle]

I'd recomend the Baretta M9. Standard police and military issue, and you can usually find them fairly cheap.

[noahyay]

i second that

or a glock

[sabrefanpc]

ill be looking in to that. I would go for a 9mm for this one btw. cheaper ammo hehe.

any more suggestions? and where should I look for prices?

[SAW]

I'd recomend the Baretta M9. Standard police and military issue, and you can usually find them fairly cheap.

M9

[BeaverEater]

Have you shot a pistol before/ how much experience do you have. If your looking for something just to shoot at the range, i would recommend a .22 pistol since its ammo is super cheap. Or just buy the gun you want for your concealed weapon, and before very familer with it.

[sabrefanpc]

.22 rifles in the scrub is the extent of my experience. Looking around at some prices for used M9s (~$500) I think I may just go ahead and buy an infinity or kimber...

[xXHavokXx]

Dont get a baretta M9. If you have the cash spring for a SIgArms gun. Sexy reliable and accurate.

Also, trythings out before you buy them.







Boo to Glocks

[Eagle]

Personally, I like Glocks, I've got my conceal carry permit, and carry a G26. But they are a little expensive, that's why I thought of the baretta.

[WickeDKlowN]

We have a S&W .45. Only shot a clip or 2 in the back yard, It's nice but I can't hit a damn thing with it.

[SAW]

We have a S&W .45. Only shot a clip or 2 in the back yard, It's nice but I can't hit a damn thing with it.

Practice.

Lots of it.

[WickeDKlowN]

Meh. We've got a 30-30 in the garage incase we need to kill something

And there's a 410 next to the door for those pesky coons and armodillos(sp?).

[sabrefanpc]

i plan on shooting as many different models as I can, but looking at prices I am leaning toward something like a kimber or sig over beretta for now.

[TylerDurden]

Baretta M9

Not trying to be anal or anything, but it's a Beretta M9 or 92FS in case you need to google it.

Berettas are good guns, but the 92FS is a relatively large handgun for concealed carry.

Taurus does make 2 versions of titanium pistols in both semi-auto, or revolver form. My

personal favorates are Sig Sauers; in particular the P225 in .40 S&W. Sigs are standard

issue for the US Secret Service. Firearms are a personal preference as I'm sure you know.

So just pick one that feels right to you, and practice, practice, practice.

[kd5rcw]

Since you say you have only ever shot a .22 rifle I will give you my thoughts. Save your money for now. Berettas are too expensive and bulky in my opinion. Kimbers and Sigs are awesome guns but again they are expensive. Since you said you were interested in a 1911 style you should look at a Ruger 22/45. It is a .22 pistol that has the same weight and feel of a 1911. Several models are available. The models with bull barrels are super accurate. They are also pretty inexpensive. A .22 can't be beat for the range. They are cheap to shoot all day. Their mild recoil will also keep you from developing bad habits as you are starting out. (like flinching as you anticipate the gun going off) Just remember, trigger time is trigger time. It dosen't matter if it is a .22 or a .45. Shooting is only going to make you a better shot.