I'm looking for something in the 9mm or 40cal, i've looked at sigs, glocks, any suggestions would be helpful
2006-08-02 11:40:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
If it’s your first handgun I would consider a revolver. They are simple, reliable, accurate, reasonably priced, and a good five shot alloy model would be light. Since they are simple they are also safer to operate than a semiautomatic. This is important, so talk to an actual expert on the subject.
2006-08-02 11:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Rockvillerich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy what you plan to carry. I personally do not like 9mm I would go for 40 cal. for an semi-auto small glock . 38.cal has killed more people than any other round, so a small hammerless 38 revolver is real good up close and very easy to hide. If you are just taking the class to learn to shoot buy a used pistol at a good gun shop. They will sometimes have guns the cops have used they are in fine shape and have been fired few times. If you just want to protect your home buy a pump shotgun just the sound of a round being racked home will make people leave and it makes a very big hole. P.S. if you ever shoot someone you will not notice any kick, just the many times you will see the judge and how fast the lawyers take your money.
2006-08-02 12:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by gobobgo55 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like a Taurus PT911 but I have small hands, I could never carry a 40. I don't recommend a Glock, because of the trigger guard. You can't shoot more than 50 rounds without getting a blister. You don't want to carry a gun that you aren't comfortable practicing with. Talk to the instructor of the class you're going to take. Do you even have to bring your own gun with you? It makes more sense to take the class and then decide.
2006-08-04 22:04:13 · answer #3 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a Baretta 9mm that I took my CHL test with. When I renewed the license I used a Smith & Wesson 45.
Glocks are awesome, but I just cant' afford to buy another gun.
2006-08-02 11:44:11 · answer #4 · answered by pamela_d_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An expensive caliber like 10mm or .357 SIG is going to deter you from practice which is something you need to do if you're going to be carrying it. For that reason I suggest 9mm as a good choice because it's very inexpensive and also a competent self-defense load. And pistol from a reputable manufacturer will be reliable if properly cared for.
2006-08-04 09:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by benminer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glock 9mm
2006-08-02 11:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest the 10mm glock, this is a more potent cartridge with more muzzle velocity and stopping power, but is also interchangable with the 40 cal. smith and wesson. This means that u could use both rounds, the 10mm when u need power and the 40 cal when u want to practice or dont need as much energy on target.
2006-08-02 12:02:19 · answer #7 · answered by TY S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glock # 19 9 MM
2006-08-02 11:47:59 · answer #8 · answered by Cherokee indian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any 1911 .45 (except Kimber)
Springfield XD45, XD40, XD sig .357, XD9
Glocks are well made but I HATED my Glock. It's one of the either you love Glocks or you hate them.
2006-08-02 18:29:27 · answer #9 · answered by .45 Peacemaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough quuestion. The first thing to consider is how you plan to carry the weapon. Allthough there are any number of excellent firearms to choose from if it is too big to easily conceal then it's worthless. Choose something reliable ,uncomplicated and concealable.
2006-08-02 11:49:18 · answer #10 · answered by willy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋