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02-13-2017, 01:36 AM
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Worst and best handgun you ever had? New to handguns.
Im just starting into looking handguns as i just took my rpal and have to send the paper work out yet.
I am looking at what's out there at the 500 or less mark and have been looking at a TT33 and a 22 of some kind off the hope as well im thinking about getting a 45acp too.
I have shot browning high power, rugers, glock and berreta.
Thoughts? Advice? Ideas?
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02-13-2017, 02:45 AM
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Sig 1911 in 22. I wouldnt start off shooting the big handguns first (45). Start small. Get good and upgrade after. Also less than 500 bucks your only looking at a .22.
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02-13-2017, 04:52 AM
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I have a S&W M&P 9 for sale. I always enjoyed it. But looking to upgrade.
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02-13-2017, 08:28 AM
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You can pickup the m&p range kits used pretty cheap, holster, mags, mag loader all in a case. I had one, for a starter 9mm they are a good setup.
The 22 is a great idea and a very cheap plinker.
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02-13-2017, 08:41 AM
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Worst - beretta 92. Stupid trigger system, barrel 3 ft above your hand, may as well throw rocks
Best - sti Trojan 1911 9mm (single stack version).
Also had a Springfield loaded 1911 9mm. Was ok at best, heavy trigger, ended up needing a couple other parts. Fixed it and sold it.
My advice would be get a 22. Less expensive and cheap readily available ammo, get a feel for things without being heavily invested. Range memberships and fuel to get there will eat up your budget. If you decide to go full size, go 9mm. 45 is double the cost, more recoil, slower follow up hits on target. Can't stress this enough...get a gun with a good trigger. A handgun is difficult enough to shoot well, one with a poor trigger will frustrate you to no end.
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02-13-2017, 09:02 AM
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My favorite handgun of all time would be my norinco 1911 45 acp best $300 i ever spent. With cast bullets it almost as cheap as 22lr and has a waaayyyy better trigger than my m&p 9 had. Bear in mind those are the only 2 pistols i have ever owned
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02-13-2017, 09:10 AM
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Worst CZ-2000
Best Glock 17
I have owned 4 Glock's, 3 Sig's, 2 CZ's, Taurus, Norinco. The CZ 2000 had more stoppages than I can count. The Sig's were awesome but I like the simplicity of Glock. I have never had a single stoppage on my 17, 19, 22 or 34.
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02-13-2017, 09:21 AM
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Walther PPQ mk2 22 is a great shooter full size handgun never had a failure with all types of ammo
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02-13-2017, 09:31 AM
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My one and only handgun was a Browning Buckmark 22.About 32years ago. I loved the way it felt in my hand , but was the biggest pain you could imagine. It did not matter was type of ammo I fed this thing , it would constantly jam or miss fire. If i could get 2-3 rounds off without it jamming it was a good day.
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02-13-2017, 09:34 AM
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If your looking at the S&W SD40 VE or SD9 VE budget for a spring and trigger kit. The stock trigger has a lot of travel and the reset is really long.
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02-13-2017, 09:38 AM
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I have the IWI Jericho 941 in 9mm. It's a little more than $500 but comes with the holster, mag holster, and 3 mags. Easy disassembly and maintenance.
There are quite a few nice 22's around the price range you're looking at and they are way cheaper to shoot.
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02-13-2017, 09:40 AM
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Ruger single six 22lr and 22 mag interchangeable cylinders. I have run thousands of rounds through this little gem. Bought it used 25 years ago.
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02-13-2017, 11:04 AM
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I've always thought .22's were boring for targets I lose interest quickly, my first real handgun was a S&W 357 highway patrolman. I loaded 38 brass with home cast wadcutters as cheap as 22 rimfire brass was plentiful, range brass was free.
9mm is economical Norinco makes some fine guns in your price range.
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02-13-2017, 11:26 AM
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22 auto handguns either dedicated 22 or the conversions are probably the most likely to experience failures. 22 revolvers on the other hand aren't subject to the failures that autos have. I had a Ruger Single Six and kind of disappointed in myself for selling it. I'd recommend a wheely gun in a 22. I also have a wheely 357. They are more fun than an auto....in my experience. 1911's are great guns........have one in 45acp
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02-13-2017, 11:39 AM
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I'm hard core a wheel gunner
I have also owned more than a few semi autos, but wheels are my go to for several reasons.
A Ruger Single six is a great little .22, and there are any number of well made revolvers for centerfire on the market, my IPSC gun was a S&W but I also had Python/Ruger hybirds for PPC back in the day, and a few S&W's as well.
Wheels make the World go round!
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02-13-2017, 11:57 AM
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Getting a 22 hand gun is good advice, shoot it, and then work up to something larger.
If you get a revolver, I would encourage you to go double action. I realize that single action is a traditional 'cowboy action' style. However, I find it tedious to have to load one round at a time and then unload the spent brass one round at a time. For myself, I am willing to do that for a 44 mag or 357, but I don't have the patience to do that for 22 LR. I am sure that many others have a different view, but that is mine.
Regardless of what you get, make sure it fits your hand well.
Good luck
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02-13-2017, 12:14 PM
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I have a glock with no complaints,
I have to say though, A fellow let me shoot his Norninco 1911s (one in 9mm one in 45) at the shooters egge a couple weeks back and it made me want one real bad, his was tricked out, he bought it for 375 ish.
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02-13-2017, 08:59 PM
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My wife and I own both 22 rugers. She has a MkII and I have a MkIII 22/45. She and I both own 9mm pistols. Hers is a Ruger SR9mm and Mine is a 9mm Smith and Wesson M&P.
I would opt for the 22 pistol as it's cheaper to shoot and learn on.
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02-13-2017, 09:24 PM
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If I had to choose another it would be a
1. S&W M&P9 C.O.R.E
2. Sig P226
3. CZ 75
In that order. But preferably all optics ready.
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02-13-2017, 09:26 PM
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.22 semi-auto
Definitely start with a .22, it is much cheaper to shoot and will allow you to do a lot more practice than any center-fire even if you are loading cast bullets.
Choosing between a wheel gun or a semi-auto is personal preference but in my opinion a wheel gun is a little more difficult to learn compared to a semi-auto. A single action like the Ruger single six has a long hammer fall and is more difficult to learn to shoot. A double action revolver will be very difficult to learn if you are shooting double action unless you invest in a trigger job. The single action mode on a double action revolver is easier to shoot than a single action revolver but with the falling hammer is still more difficult to master than a semi-auto.
Regarding the reliability of a semi-auto .22, I have never had one that didn't function properly once the time was taken to find the ammo it liked.
I find semi-auto handguns can be pickier than rifles about the ammo they digest properly.
Good luck with your choice and enjoy.
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02-13-2017, 10:37 PM
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Just to support what others have said, 1911 is a good choice.
If you are looking at eventually getting into 45 ACP, you might want to consider a GSG 1911 22lr to start. You could then get into a centre fire 1911. You could learn on the .22 and be familiar with all of the controls of the full size 1911.
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02-13-2017, 10:44 PM
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Get a GSG 1911 to start of with and start plinking. For a modest price of around $500, you should be able to get a CZ 75 in 9mm. Love shooting both.
But the one I most enjoy is my S&W Model 19-3 with a 4" barrel and Pachmyer grip.
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02-14-2017, 12:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by catnthehat
I'm hard core a wheel gunner
I have also owned more than a few semi autos, but wheels are my go to for several reasons.
A Ruger Single six is a great little .22, and there are any number of well made revolvers for centerfire on the market, my IPSC gun was a S&W but I also had Python/Ruger hybirds for PPC back in the day, and a few S&W's as well.
Wheels make the World go round!
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Agreed. I converted from semis to wheel guns. So much nicer dropping brass into the palm of the hand instead of picking it out of the snow.
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02-14-2017, 02:02 PM
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TT 33 pistols
I bought 3 of these homely little buggers about 3 years ago for $169 plus taxes I think the freight was free. They are in nice shape and came with the lanyard, holster, spare mag and cleaning rod. The only ones I've found lately are $550 plus freight and taxes. Wish I'd bought 10 of them.
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02-14-2017, 03:21 PM
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I'm a 'buy once cry once' type of person, I like quality and would rather have one good shooter than a half dozen pieces of inferior Chinese crap. I got in to Sigs, S&W revolvers, and old Colt revolvers (Pythons, Anaconda, King Cobra)....and never regretted it. For a first handgun, I got a P226 in 9mm, and then a Ruger GP100 with the 4.2" barrel in stainless. Still have them. Getting a .22 to start is a fine idea, that was my 3rd gun though, in a S&W model 17 (K22) revolver. Will never sell that one. Anyway, for a very first handgun, I'd still go with a P226 (or P229) in 9mm and add to the collections as you go.
You should really try a few different hand guns at your local range and decide first if you want an auto or wheel gun. Eventually you should have one of each. Really, it's like trying to decide what is your favorite candy, when you have a serious sweet tooth. Nothing is really wrong, but there are better options for a first. Eventually, as budget permits, it won't be a question of what to get, but what you are going to take to the range any given day. Have fun with it, but I would over all say you are better off with one good handgun than a bunch of Chinese or Russian mass produced sloppy tolerance lousy action and trigger guns....no offense to those that love them.
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02-15-2017, 07:16 AM
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I had an S&W 22-A for a short while, definitely my worse ever pistol buy.
I have a soft spot for Colt Woodsman's and Scouts, older S&W revolvers and Blackhawks.
On the budget your talking about I wouldn't hesitate to get a Norinco 1911, I think they've proven themselves well.
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02-15-2017, 07:47 AM
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I cant comment on the worst ive ever had because ive only owned two and I am very happy with both. I have a S&W M&P 9mm and absolutely love it. Shoots good, I find the trigger is nice. I rarely clean it, never fails to eject or load.
I also have a GSG .22. So far so good, ive only put about 300 rounds through it but its been flawless. Total round count from me and the previous owner would be just under 1500.
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02-15-2017, 07:52 AM
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Best/Worse
Sig P226 = Best
Glock 34 = Worst
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02-15-2017, 10:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trooper
My wife and I own both 22 rugers. She has a MkII and I have a MkIII 22/45. She and I both own 9mm pistols. Hers is a Ruger SR9mm and Mine is a 9mm Smith and Wesson M&P.
I would opt for the 22 pistol as it's cheaper to shoot and learn on.
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Owned one of the Ruger 22\45's for a while and regret getting rid of it. Fun little pistol.
One nice little feature if you decide to go the 1911 route is that it has the same ergonomics of a 1911 pistol, so if you're practicing, you're basically doing it on the same platform. Might not be a bonus to everyone, but really nice to have a very consistent and familiar feel........and shooting for a fraction of the cost.... which should only help make you better.
Best pistol I've owned though would have to be a Kimber Custom II. Fit, finish and feel was amazing. Was a joy to shoot.
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02-15-2017, 03:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M70
Just to support what others have said, 1911 is a good choice.
If you are looking at eventually getting into 45 ACP, you might want to consider a GSG 1911 22lr to start. You could then get into a centre fire 1911. You could learn on the .22 and be familiar with all of the controls of the full size 1911.
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X2 with the above advice. I have a GSG 1911-22. Flawless using CCI minimag round nose. I put an enhancement kit in mine and my shooting buddy can't figure out why I win so many beers off him as he shoots the same gun!
I have a Colt Competition 1911 in 9mm. Good gun! I choose 9 over 45 just for ammo cost......
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