Help With My First Handgun

rega25 said:
What do you all think about the fnh 5-7? Anyone shot the infamous rifle/pistol, The ammo is expensive, I have a fnar heavy barrel but that is where my relationship with fnh ends
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I own and love a five seven. I think you will love the FSN but maybe not the best choice for a first or only gun. it's jus gonna be harder to find ammo. you can grab 9, 40, or 45 at any walmart or sports shop. other than that it's a great firearm to have in the line up.

now if you want a FSNish firearm ther is a new Keltec out calls the PMR30 which is being called " a poor mans FiveSeven". I'm actually really interested in picking one of these up myself. It's a 22 magnum which is a much easier round to find.
 
rega25 said:
What do you all think about the fnh 5-7? Anyone shot the infamous rifle/pistol, The ammo is expensive, I have a fnar heavy barrel but that is where my relationship with fnh ends
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For what the 5.7 was designed for, it is outstanding, and that is as a Personal Defense Weapon or PDW -- rifle-like firepower in an extremely small package that technically is not an "assault rifle" thus it can be carried places where countries prohibit "assault weapons" but still deliver rifle-like firepower.

It is a specialist weapon for specialist situations.

For Joe Citizen I would not recommend it as the expense of ammunition alone makes it a gucci weapon. Instead spend your money on a conventional pistol and lots of training -- a better investment IMHO.

-Stan
 
Here's a vote for the Heckler & Koch P30 (in either 9mm or .40 S&W). If you get a chance to "test fire" some handguns at the range, you might also like the HK45 in .45 ACP.
 
rega25 said:
What do you all think about the fnh 5-7? Anyone shot the infamous rifle/pistol, The ammo is expensive, I have a fnar heavy barrel but that is where my relationship with fnh ends
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An awesome platform for anti-personnel and anti-varmint duties, especially when loaded with (expensive) specialty rounds. Also very good for introducing the ladies to centerfire. Not exactly a general purpose, buy the ammo at Walmart, type of weapon, though. Many a varmint has met my FiveseveN, on the way to varmint heaven.
 
snwbrdr202 said:
I am looking for a durable, low maintenance 9mm semi-auto as this weapon will be primarily used for fun/recreational purposes; not so much tactical.
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Open confession: I loathe the plastic-fantastics. All of them. If you like them, great for you. I'm an equal-opportunity hater. Even if I was given one, I wouldn't keep it.

In my opinion, fun and recreation calls for a gun that gives you pride of ownership, not just utility. Thus, my advice will be something else. In order of preference:

CZ-75/85

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Browning Hi Power

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Colt Commander

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Rick
 
If you are new to pistols. Glock is the only choice.

If you have been around pistols your entire life and carry a cocked and locked 1911. Glock is the only choice. :D Just kidding. My dad will kick my butt for that one!

Glock is the Busse of the gun world.
 
Lots of great suggestions for you. I side with ergonomics + excellent holster. The one that is easiest for you to point and operate. Probably some time at the range with different models would help you make up your mind.
 
Considering this is your FIRST handgun....I would personally recommend getting a .22lr for the purposes you described (fun / plinking). Ruger 22/45 is a great little pistol, as are several others.

The reasoning is costs, training, and enjoyment. You can fire 1k rounds in a weekend and only burn $50-$80, depending. They are great training platforms for learning trigger pull, and form....without building bad habits to compensate the recoil of centerfires.

Food for thought....
 
There has been lots of good input. The best gun for the money is going to be very subjective and will vary greatly from person to person. The best advice I can give you would be to find a large gun shop that has a range and spend a day there just renting and shooting. Eventually, you’ll find what is best for you. If need be go back a few times…until you figure it out. Whatever you decide to go with, make sure that it fits your hands and you are comfortable with the purchase. Three of my favorites are Springfield Armory (xd/xdm line), Glock, S&W M&P. All will be reliable and priced fairly reasonably. I’ll also recommend taking a few basic firearms courses even if you’ve been shooting since you were a kid like me.

Best of luck!
 
B, when I went to get my first hand gun I really wanted to get a Glock. After holding them and shooting them though I just could not get comfortable with the grip. As soon as I picked up an XD I fell in love and it has been a great gun.

Just wanted to add a little more variety to the list. Good luck!:thumbup:
 
As I said earlier, Glocks are great, but to read this thread, you'd think the "one true gun" is a mid-sized Glock (in 9mm no less). It just isn't so.

However, if Busse is still looking for design suggestions, it would seem a collaborative branded Glock knife would be the best selling knife ever!
 
I have Glocks in 19 & 23, I have Ruger P89 & SR9 I like all of them very much. However my Smith & Wesson MP40 is by far my favorite. It fits and is the most comfortable hand gun I own. Once you have a short list go to a shop that has them all and hold them. If they have multiple back straps ask the person at the shop to change them so you can feel the difference. Good luck.
 
I like the HK P30. The modular grip makes it one of the most comfortable handguns that I have ever shot.

I like the HK P7M8 even more, but they may be more than your budget allows.

You can find some good deals on used Glocks, if you decide to go that route, and you probably should if you are just starting out, or you will always wonder :D

Do yourself a favor and check out the 1911 platform too, before you make a final decision. Very sweet shooters :thumbup:

Good Luck and have fun on your quest, but be warned - this will NOT be your only firearm purchase :D
 
Brendan my friend, since this is your first I will tell you how I started. I grew up hunting and fishing. I stated with a rubber band gun, and then a bb gun and leanred as I grew.

My first pistol I bought was a S&W .41mag revolver 6" barrel model K frame in stainless. My dad had one previously and I like the lesser recoil than .44 with similar balistics out to 50yrds. I was 18 and really only wanted it for hunting, and a little fun etc.

My first semi came when I was 25 or so and I was no longer living in the country so I got this Sig .45 w/ night sights. I went with it due to knockdown power , reliablitly, cost/availabilty of shells, but mainly was the fit in my hand. It has a single stacked mag was thinner and less obtrusive than most high capacity double stacked mags and was easier to carry. THis is still a good arguement even today. IMHO

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It served me well for almost 15 years. I no longer have the Sig, but I have a Kimber desert warrior which is much thinner and even easier to carry.

What gets the most roars and oohs, and ahhs from my friends that my wife enjoys shooting. The FN wins hands down. You can rip out twenty rounds, never miss a beat and shoot at ranges than you would normally never consider w/ a sidearm.

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WHat will be the first real pistol my children will ever shoot? It will be this single action 22. I got this like a year or so ago used at a great price.

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Its classic, timeless, flawless and I dont have to worry about them shooting themselves or anyone else after they get all excited after shooting it the first time and turn to say....

"Daddy, did you see that? Did you see me?" LOL

THis would be my suggestion for you.

I would get a single action with the 22 LR and Mag cylinders. You will never want to sell or get rid of it. It will be the one you can pass down forever.

Dont underestimate the single action my friend. A lot of men did;)
 
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