Tall order - Good Newbie Pistol w/Silencer

[ungawa]

I'm familiar with firearms and proficient with rifles and shotguns. Haven't fired pistols in almost two decades and was never much good with them because I never bothered to be.

So I'm headed to the range to find my first pistol - easy to shoot and accurate. I'm sure I'll end up finding something better in the future than my first one. But then, I got a crazy idea - Why not try to do too many things at once?

I'm setting up a range in my basement but will need a silencer for anything over .22. I was wondering if there is a newbie handgun that can take a silencer so I can get more practice with it (at home). The Glock doesn't look like it will work for that.

If not, I'll just get the most practical pistol and have to spend more $ in range fees.

Your ideas are requested, thanks.

[chrisaka]

I'd highly recommend checking out the Springfield XD. Great first pistol.

Between the NFA stamp and the suppressor cost, you will never see a financial advantage over finding a decent local range...

[ungawa]

Originally Posted by chrisaka

I'd highly recommend checking out the Springfield XD. Great first pistol.

Between the NFA stamp and the suppressor cost, you will never see a financial advantage over finding a decent local range...

Thanks, I will be sure to try one out.

Good point about the cost. I guess the the more important reason I am toying with the idea is I could shoot it more often regardless of cost. But I'm not married to the idea. Without shooting the pistol at my home range I have no need for a suppressor for a pistol. I might just shoot .22s in my home range.

[MarcS]

Getting a glock to run with supressor is easy. Aftermarket threaded barrel and your good to go, you can even buy a full package, gun, barrel, suppressor and all

XD's do not have the same level of aftermarket support.

[PisnNapalm]

My suggestion to you is this.

1. Search out local ranges. Near where I live there is a gun club with yearly dues of about $20. The range I joined however is a bit more expensive but does have the advantage of an indoor pistol range.

2. Purchase a .22 caliber pistol. I'd recommend either a Ruger MKIII or a Walther P-22. Both are excellent beginning pistols.

3. Take a pistol safety course. Think of it as a refresher course. I took one this past summer even though I figured I knew most of the info anyway. I was surprised at the amount that I did not know. I had bad habits in my stance, grip and trigger pull.

4. Buy ammo and practice. When you can shoot accurately and confidently with the .22 then it's time to move up in caliber. Do not go straight for a high caliber pistol. It's the quickest way to develop a bad flinching habit.



As for you setting up a range in your basement. There are many thing you need to consider first. The most important being... Is it legal?

Also you need to think about safety first and foremost. Other things to consider are how to handle lead removal as well as a way to exhaust the fumes. Both of which are toxic.

I urge you to find a good local range first.

[ungawa]

All great info and advice, thanks.

I used to have a Ruger .22 very similar to the MK III, it was probably a predecessor or something. Very accurate pistol. I need a .22 anyway but I am going to try out some 9mm's on Day 1 just to see if anything strikes my fancy - for the reason you suggested, 9mm recoil is nothing, aint going to make me flinch (everything's relative I guess). If I find a 9mm I shoot well the first day I'll pick up both, but I'll keep up practice with the .22 as well as you suggest.

I was also planning on a pistol course, good advice. I was thinking of something including CC basics.

I checked with LE and I can shoot in my basement or my yard. Thanks for the reminder about ventilation, I'll take care of that on your suggestion. I am familiar with hazardous substances but hadn't thought of ventilation yet.

[MarcS]

Advantage arms makes a stellar conversion kit for glocks that costs about $250 (less than a separate 22 pistol). That way you can shoot 9mm and 22 off the same platform.

[PA Rifleman]

How about a suppressed 22?
http://www.impactguns.com/store/AWC-AMPHIBIAN.html

[Hoootie]

Don't you need a special permit for a silencer as well?

[itstock]

I agree with the Walther P-22 suggestions.

But why do you think that the Glock won't work? I've seen lots of suppressed Glocks that worked just fine.