Ramrod17
Member
My father told me when I was growing up that if you have questions about tools, find the oldest man working in the store and ask him.
I wanted to apply this same logic to my first handgun. I have been researching on these forums about handguns and what a good first handgun would be to own. I have grown up shooting shotguns, either clays or pheasant hunting, and have learned the basics of fire arms.
That being said I have never fired a handgun in my life, before I buy one I plan on attending some sort of education/training course to learn the basics.
What has sparked me to consider a handgun purchase is:
1. I live in Sacramento
2. My son just turned 4 months old and that is damn worth protecting
I do currently own a Remington 870 12gauge which I love to death but I would also like a handgun since I live in an apartment and I feel it would be easier to maneuver in this tight environment. Plus i feel knowledge and experience with different firearms is invaluable.
What I have been able to put together about a first handgun so far is:
1. 9mm is recommended due to cheap ammunition cost for practicing and i have seen claims of less recoil
2. A 4in barrel is a well rounded length to learn with.
The manufacturer and guns I am leaning towards are:
Springfield XD
Ruger SR9
S&W SD9
I know comfortableness with holding each gun is a huge aspect of picking a fire arm.
I would like to know your insights on what you think of each of the guns I have listed as far as reliability, ease of use (both shooting and maintenance), and if I am on the right track with the information I have listed. My budget is around $500-$550 on the actual firearm, and most likely will not be purchasing this firearm until probably around august so that I can get the proper training and funds saved up. This will not be a carry weapon, it will be a "nightstand" home defense gun.
Thank you for any and all input.
I wanted to apply this same logic to my first handgun. I have been researching on these forums about handguns and what a good first handgun would be to own. I have grown up shooting shotguns, either clays or pheasant hunting, and have learned the basics of fire arms.
That being said I have never fired a handgun in my life, before I buy one I plan on attending some sort of education/training course to learn the basics.
What has sparked me to consider a handgun purchase is:
1. I live in Sacramento
2. My son just turned 4 months old and that is damn worth protecting
I do currently own a Remington 870 12gauge which I love to death but I would also like a handgun since I live in an apartment and I feel it would be easier to maneuver in this tight environment. Plus i feel knowledge and experience with different firearms is invaluable.
What I have been able to put together about a first handgun so far is:
1. 9mm is recommended due to cheap ammunition cost for practicing and i have seen claims of less recoil
2. A 4in barrel is a well rounded length to learn with.
The manufacturer and guns I am leaning towards are:
Springfield XD
Ruger SR9
S&W SD9
I know comfortableness with holding each gun is a huge aspect of picking a fire arm.
I would like to know your insights on what you think of each of the guns I have listed as far as reliability, ease of use (both shooting and maintenance), and if I am on the right track with the information I have listed. My budget is around $500-$550 on the actual firearm, and most likely will not be purchasing this firearm until probably around august so that I can get the proper training and funds saved up. This will not be a carry weapon, it will be a "nightstand" home defense gun.
Thank you for any and all input.