random_gun
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I am thinking about getting the first handgun...
After trying a 44 magnum revolver, I was like "WOW, my fingers hurt"....
For now I guess that's too much recoil for me
Price under $550
I would like one to do some target shooting, and maybe hunting as well.
For practice I guess I would definitely prefer one caliber with cheap, abundant ammo
Reliable, that saves a lot of hassle for beginners I think...
Right now what I have in mind is Glock gen4 G23 or G32.
They are almost identical other then the caliber, can be converted with just a barrel. Readily-available/interchangeable parts such as magzines
Compact model: not too big and still provides decent accuracy at 50 yards (imo subcompact barrel is too short for great accuracy)
.40, .45 Auto, .357 auto can deliver enough energy, but the trajectory of .45 auto is not that ideal beyond 50 yards(too much drop).
Any thoughts? Options other than Glock? Please correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks.
Edit1: I have some experience with rifles (7.62x39), but less than a year. There is a public range around occasionally some nice people would let me try their gun. Not that often tho..
After trying a 44 magnum revolver, I was like "WOW, my fingers hurt"....
For now I guess that's too much recoil for me
Price under $550
I would like one to do some target shooting, and maybe hunting as well.
For practice I guess I would definitely prefer one caliber with cheap, abundant ammo
Reliable, that saves a lot of hassle for beginners I think...
Right now what I have in mind is Glock gen4 G23 or G32.
They are almost identical other then the caliber, can be converted with just a barrel. Readily-available/interchangeable parts such as magzines
Compact model: not too big and still provides decent accuracy at 50 yards (imo subcompact barrel is too short for great accuracy)
.40, .45 Auto, .357 auto can deliver enough energy, but the trajectory of .45 auto is not that ideal beyond 50 yards(too much drop).
Any thoughts? Options other than Glock? Please correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks.
Edit1: I have some experience with rifles (7.62x39), but less than a year. There is a public range around occasionally some nice people would let me try their gun. Not that often tho..
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