I want a light weight, powerful and easy to use gun.
2006-11-13 09:15:29 · 14 answers · asked by mg22224 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
If it's a first gun light weight is the wrong way to go because of recoil.
Get a 1911 powerful and incredibly easy to use.
And I aggree learn about them before you buy one.
2006-11-16 16:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by .45 Peacemaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bound's hubby here:
I would strongly suggest a medium frame .38 Special, preferrably manufactured by Smith & Wesson. You do not want a semi-auto, because as a novice, too easy to have an accident with it, especially under stress. You do not want light-weight, because you will feel more "apparent" recoil ... which will affect accuracy.
Revolvers can be safer in the hands of a novice, the .38 is light recoiling, but capable of being powerful enough for self-defense, and it is extremely accurate ... which builds confidence. Revolvers permit a larger variety of bullet selection, which increases a handgun's usefulness.
I personally prefer Smith & Wessons: very reliable. great customer service, and they hold a very good trigger (crisp, light, and consistent: perfect for accuracy!).
Good luck!
2006-11-13 20:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by gonefornow 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with most experts that a small revolver is the best choice for personal defense for those new to handguns.
(It's usually the best choice even for experienced gun owners; that's my opinion, too.)
There's lots of reasons -- a good quality revolver is simple to operate, reliable, and very easy to make safe.
Modern revolvers have internal safety devices that prevent them from firing if the trigger isn't being pulled back, but unlike many semiautos, they don't have external 'safety' switches that can, under the stress of a life-threatening situation, be put in the wrong position.
For beginners, I feel that a small revolver is by far the best choice.
I like Smith & Wesson and Taurus and Ruger.
Go to a gun shop and look at several. See what fits your hand well and what they cost. Then see if you can take a gun safety course somewhere before you buy.
I have a Taurus 85ch stainless and have taught many a novice to shoot with it. Also have a Ruger GP100.
http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/DAguide_052505/
2006-11-13 17:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Probably the best gun for a novice would be the 9mm. This handgun is easy to handle, semi automatic and used in the military as a side arm for many of the light infantry divisions.
You can not beat it for personal protection either and the ammunition is readily available at all sporting goods stores.
2006-11-13 18:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by huricanelance 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would reccomend a .38 caliber double action revolver with a three to four inch bbl.
A revolver has "less going on" with it's operation for a user to have to worry about. Revolvers don't jam. They don't misfeed,
They don't have or need manual safeties you can forget to manipulate in an emergency. They are simple streight-forward direct, and to the point, plus, there is an undeniable elegance to the simplicity of the design.
A .38 is comprable to a 9mm or .40 in stopping power, has managable recoil, and is cheap to shoot.
If six shots doesn't seem like enough - speedloders, are inexpensive devices that hold six more rounds ready for immediate reloads, and are very easy to use.
2006-11-14 01:25:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
look into glocks. They are light weight and often good for begginers. They also sell low power models goof for self defence. Take a course in basic gun matinance and safety.
2006-11-14 20:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by madcatmk3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a nice Ruger single-six .22 revolver to start with,you're a novice,right? After developing safe gun handling practices and marksmanship skills move to the next power level.
2006-11-13 18:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you failed to say what it will be for ; get a Ruger Single Six . and buy both cylinders ; the 22 long rifle and 22Mag . best all around for novice and serious (small gun owner.
2006-11-14 15:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by pahump1@verizon.net 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends what you want to use it for? i assume from your limited description you want it for personal defense, in that case i would do some homework and determine what you need, there are many brands of semi-autos to choose from, Ruger, Springfield Armory, Smith and Wesson, Glock, Kimber, etc. i would stick with a 9mm for a semi auto for a novice or you could get a revolver, such as a Smith and Wesson, a .38 special is a powerful but manageable caliber, both styles will work, it's just a matter of preference,
2006-11-13 17:25:00 · answer #9 · answered by beare85 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Check out a CZ 75 (Ceska Zbrojovka). They come in 9mm or .40 S&W. I bought one several years ago and I love it!
2006-11-13 18:22:59 · answer #10 · answered by nn 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋