what type of handgun would you recomend for a beginner?

Question

i'm a 16 year old male and i own a .22 rifle, recently i've wanted a handgun but i don't know what would be good for a beginner ( since i haven't ever fired a handgun before) prefferably i would want it to be cheap, reliable, and easy to clean (though i don't really care how easy/hard it is to clean b/c i always clean my .22) thanks, also when you list what type of handgun you reccomend please type how much it cost, thanks!

Answer 1

Bound's hubby here:

I would strongly suggest that you stick with the .22, it will help you develop good marksmanship skills and still shoot inexpensively. Personally, I have had great success with S&W hand guns, so I would recommend that you invest your money on a high quality target pistol, such as a K22 Masterpiece (used, for about $400 ... newer versions run about $700) or a Model 41 semi-auto target pistol ... sells for about $1100. Both are expensive, but will last many life-times if you care for it properly and don't abuse it. Plus, shoot standard velocity .22s and clean it regularly, and you will never shoot out the barrel!

Good luck!

Answer 2

First, your parents or guardians will have to go through the proper paperwork to get a permit to buy and handgun, which you can shoot with adult supervision.

The cheapest gun to shoot is a .22LR. It will use the same ammo as your rifle, which is dirt cheap. The most enjoyable fun gun to target shoot with is a .22LR Ruger Mark III pistol. You can probably get a used one for $250 and new one for around $350. Here's a picture http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FASubType?type=Pistol&subtype=Rimfire%20Autoloading

I think that you will quickly want something more powerful, but still cheap to shoot. The next option is a 9mm. The ammo is about $7 per 50 rounds or $12 per 100 rounds at Wal-Mart. Ruger makes a great 9mm, but it can be a little big for someone with small hands. You can get a Ruger, Taurus, Sigma or other fairly inexpensive 9mm for $300-$400. Of these, the Ruger is the best and most reliable. For $100-$200 more you can get a Glock or other 9mm.

All of these guns that I have suggested are semi-autos. You load the magazine with ammo and then pull back the slide to load the round. If the magazine is removed and a round remains in the chamber the gun will still fire.

An easier gun for a beginner is a revolver. Revolvers also come in .22LR. A common revolver is a .357 magum. If you buy a .357 magnum, you can also shoot .38 specials out of it. These are cheaper and have less recoil (you can't shoot .357 magnums out of .38 special guns however!). The ammo is more expensive than 9mm and you are limited to 6-7 shots. The revolver is easier to use and maintain and someone safer against accidental discharge than a semi-auto for newcomers. You can get a .357magnum for $300-500 depending on the brand. Taurus is the cheapest, but Ruger and Smith & Wesson make the best revolvers. If you get a .38 special (which can't shoot .357 magnums), then the price is about $50-100 lower.

I suggest you get your father or another adult to take you to a gun range. At most ranges you can rent pistols to try. Shoot a few and see which calibers and types that you enjoy. You father or other adult may want to buy a pistol for good home protection, which you can also use for target shoot.

Good luck. And remember, please be safe and responsible.

Answer 3

For a beginner, I would recommend a 9mm. They don't kick as much as a .40 or .45 and the ammo is alot cheaper. I'd go with a Glock or a Springfield XD. They're inexpensive, most 9mm's run about $400, and they don't have alot of parts which makes them easy to clean. Plus, they're both equally reliable and don't jamb like some of the ones with external safeties do.

Answer 4

buy a ruger 22 hangun, you can use the same ammo as your rifle, a lot cheaper than anything else. Ruger is a decent brand, not too expensive, you dont want to go out and waste your money on some cheap 9mm, it wont work well. A used 22 ruger will cost about 150 or so, less than 200 for sure. if you buy ammo always say that it is for a rifle, that way you dont hvae to be 21.

Answer 5

A small S&W revolver such as a .38 or an old fashioned 1911 model .45 acp.

And you do need adult supervision with it. My father kept my handguns locked up until i turned 18. I had possession of my shotguns and rifles but he then and now I can't see the reason for someone under 18 being in daily possession of a pistol.

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

I started with a Colt 1911A1 .45ACP when I was age 11, but I recommend that you begin with a good .22 revolver. Revolvers are cheaper and easier to use than semi-automatics. Ruger makes good guns that are not so costly. Look at some of them in a gunstore. A revolver is easy to clean.

Answer 8

I would recommend a single action .22 revolver. Get a good model, like a Ruger which has a lot of very good safety features.
Learn to use and care for this one before you move on to larger bore weapons. The .22 is a lot of fun even after you are routinely shooting the .40's and .45's.

It's a lot cheaper to feed, too!

Answer 9

I love .380 cal. They are usually lighter and easier to fire than a 9mm. If you want a heavier cal, my brother and grandfather(both former Law Officers carried 10 mm. It was a little heavier, but had better lnock down power than a 9mm.) For home defense you could modify a 12 Guage Shotgun. Trinm the stock and barrel. (Stock for ease of use, barrell for shot dispersion). Load it with field load (doesn't penetrate walls into adjacent rooms as well) Shot uns are great psychologically, big throaty boom scare the crap out of an intruder. BTW (My father is a traditionalist. He has a .38 special revolver, Not my fave)

Answer 10

Start of with a 9mm, then later if you want something more powerful you can get a .40 or .45 .

I'd recommend checking out all the reviews and GunDirectory.com and renting several guns at a gun range first.

But if you want my opinion... I'd say Kahr, Glock, Springfield XD, Ruger Ps, etc. Just something thats fairly popular/affordable, easy to take care of/maintain, decent or good reliability, and fun to shoot.