Good beginner pistols

diyer2 · July 25, 2020

Agree, the cost is prohibitive.

My shield and CC choice.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-9-shield-m20-manual-thumb-safety

Colossus · July 26, 2020

19 hours ago, diyer2 said:

I 'm a S&W fan. Like my M&P 9 mm compact. Are you going to Conceal Carry? Guns can be like fishing, never enough lures.

Here are 163 9 mm choices.

https://www.academy.com/shop/browse/shops/9mm-shop/9mm-firearms/9mm-pistols

You bet I will. going to get a lot of training but you bet i will.

Colossus · July 27, 2020

How about double action semi-automatics? Thoughts/suggestions?

KARNUT · July 27, 2020

I have a S&W for the house protection. My brother in law is big into guns he has two large gun safes full. His carry is a small revolver. It is carried in a wallet looking holder in his pocket. His vehicles have hidden holders under the seat.

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diyer2 · July 27, 2020

380 would be my guess Karnut. Ruger makes a popular model.

StinkyCheese · July 28, 2020

18 hours ago, Colossus said:

How about double action semi-automatics? Thoughts/suggestions?

That comes down to personal preference. Most double action semi autos are DA/SA. So first shot is double action (long trigger pull) and then it's single action (shorter pull) there after. There are probably some that are double action only but I can't think of any off hand. Having shot and carried DAO, DA/SA, and striker fired revolvers and semi automatics the trigger usually doesn't bother me. Just practice to get used to whatever it is you are using.

Colossus · July 31, 2020

On 7/27/2020 at 8:13 PM, Chevyguy85 said:

That comes down to personal preference. Most double action semi autos are DA/SA. So first shot is double action (long trigger pull) and then it's single action (shorter pull) there after. There are probably some that are double action only but I can't think of any off hand. Having shot and carried DAO, DA/SA, and striker fired revolvers and semi automatics the trigger usually doesn't bother me. Just practice to get used to whatever it is you are using.

Thank you

Colossus · August 29, 2020

Well I'll be pulling the trigger (no pun intended, well maybe a little) on a slightly used S&W M&P Shield 45 with night sights and a few extra mags. Should be a nice starter gun for me for now. I got to toy around with my neighbors and it felt really good and shot good. Was very comfortable for me.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-45-shield-m20-thumb-safety

Looking for suggestions on gun safes and trigger guards. The safe doesn't need to be very big, it's just going to hold this gun for now and maybe one or two more handguns.

Thoughts?

Thejet07 · August 29, 2020

Very good choice. Great shooting gun and easy carry .45. Trigger guard and safes are another story. You’ll got a lot of opinions on having/not having and why. If it’s for the kids safety a simple sentry safe that has a fire proof rating is fine in my opinion. You could bolt them down to make it a bit harder for crooks.

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Colossus · August 30, 2020

Thanks everyone. Met the seller today at a gun store to do the transfer requirements/background check and such. The gun store holds onto the gun until state background check comes back and once it comes back (clean) I get to go pick it up. They are running about 2-3 business days on the checks so hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Colossus · September 1, 2020

What are your suggestions regarding ammo purchasing? Best sources?

StinkyCheese · September 1, 2020

Right now unfortunately it's whatever you find in stock for whatever asinine prices you can find. Rona plus election year is resulting in prices 2-4x what they were at the beginning of the year. The ones that didn't increase are sold out in minutes. Gunbot.net, ammoengine.com, gun.deals, https://www.reddit.com/r/gundeals/new.

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Colossus · September 2, 2020

Thanks. Picked up the gun today and a box of Fiocchi 45 Auto 230 GR FMJ to use at the indoor range. (Fire restrictions in place, no outdoor target practice)

Edited September 2, 2020 by Colossus