Advice needed - want a pistol

Ogre · 09-21-2011, 02:24 PM

Go to a range and test fire as many pistols as you can. You will get as many opinions here as there are members. Some of the pistols listed above I think are junk, and some are great.. Its like cigars, shot what you like.

lawrand · 09-21-2011, 03:31 PM

I'm a firearms instructor and I also teach concealed carry. I've instructed lots of people who have never fired a handgun before. We provide Glock 19's in our classes. I've had lots of people try to buy their Glock after the class. I usually carry the Glock or a S&W M&P. I really like both platforms. Best advice has been to shoot as many as you can and decide for yourself. Just make sure it is reliable. I wish you were near Missouri, I have about 12 different 9mm you could try out. Good luck in your search.

Barcode · 09-21-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

Go to a range and test fire as many pistols as you can. You will get as many opinions here as there are members. Some of the pistols listed above I think are junk, and some are great.. Its like cigars, shot what you like.

^^^Very good advice^^^

On a side note I carry and shoot the Springfield XD line and love it but that's just me, find what's the most comfortable in your hand

09-21-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Advice needed - want a pistol Go to a range and test fire as many pistols as you can. You will get as many opinions here as there are members. Some of the pistols listed above I think are junk, and some are great.. Its like cigars, shot what you like. __________________

09-21-2011, 03:31 PM	#2
lawrand Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Randall Location: Southeast Mo. Posts: 15 Trading: (0)	Re: Advice needed - want a pistol I'm a firearms instructor and I also teach concealed carry. I've instructed lots of people who have never fired a handgun before. We provide Glock 19's in our classes. I've had lots of people try to buy their Glock after the class. I usually carry the Glock or a S&W M&P. I really like both platforms. Best advice has been to shoot as many as you can and decide for yourself. Just make sure it is reliable. I wish you were near Missouri, I have about 12 different 9mm you could try out. Good luck in your search. __________________ Randall - U.S.M.C. - Vietnam Veteran