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June 15th, 2007, 05:07 PM #1
First Pistol need some help
Hello everyone I am new to the site and fairly new to pistol shooting. I have been to A&S indoor range a few times renting everything from .22 to .357 and just about everything in between. I feel it is time to buy my first pistol and then after I am conferable with it start to carry. I am leaning to .40 or .45 acp but a .38 snub is not out of the question. My Budget is about 700 but if i can get off for less great it will all get spent on clips ammo and holsters.
I ask you for help, and ideas in what i should look at.
Thank You for your time and help
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June 15th, 2007, 05:19 PM #2
Re: First Pistol need some help
what are your plans for it?
carry, range toy, house gun, truck gun?it's only metal, we can out think it....
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June 15th, 2007, 05:27 PM #3
Re: First Pistol need some help
Range till i feel confident enough to carry it
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June 15th, 2007, 05:30 PM #4
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I am not that small of a guy 6' 240 and i have large hands.
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June 15th, 2007, 05:40 PM #5
Re: First Pistol need some help
Well, you will no doubt get lots of opinions from others, but I'm a big Glock fan and would suggest you try a G23 in .40 s&w. For me, it provides a good mix of power and concealability.
If you're looking for a good target competition gun, the Glock 35 is another nice .40 gun with a longer barrel and grip. With your size, you might be able to conceal it well.
I also like the S&W 642, which a .38 ultralight. Very concealable and light to carry, but I wouldn't really consider a good target pistol.
Hope that helps. As always, try before you buy if possible.
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Re: First Pistol need some help
Glock 23 or Glock 22.
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June 15th, 2007, 05:57 PM #7
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Re: First Pistol need some help
I'm also a Glock guy...not big on .40 Caliber, but if you want that or a .45, look seriiously at a Glock 30 (.45ACP).
Now, semi-automatic handguns use magazines, not a clip. There are semi-auto's that used clips...the Broom Handle Mauser comes to mind (the Luger did too, I think), but that plastic or steel device that holds the rounds and is inserted into the gun is a magazine.
Good luck in your selection!
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