[WormDirt]

Hey guys I am looking to get my first handgun and I am wondering what you all consider to be a good gun for somebody with minimal experience with handguns?
I was thinking probably a 9mm? as practice ammo for those are relatively cheap so I could afford to practice more but still have enough knock down power for home defense situations which I would not have with say a .22 hand gun...

What are your guys thoughts?

[canebrake]

Browning HP knock-off at a great price.

This would be a perfect first handgun.



ARCUS 98DA 9MM SEMI AUTO 13RD $278.05

Arcus 98DA 9mm semi auto 13rd

[danf_fl]

A first handgun to consider is the G..., Gl...., Gloc...., That plastic pistol, model 17. Read the manual that comes with it, cover to cover. Get some training on safety, and how to apply the principles of shooting.
Good Luck!

[WormDirt]

wow that is very inexpencive! Have you ever owned a gun from century arms? Are they well made? I like the low price just as long as its not a get what you pay for type of deal

[WormDirt]

Originally Posted by danf_fl

A first handgun to consider is the G..., Gl...., Gloc...., That plastic pistol, model 17. Read the manual that comes with it, cover to cover. Get some training on safety, and how to apply the principles of shooting.
Good Luck!

I have already taken a firearm safety course =) I have been shooting guns for a long time just not many hand guns (shot a .38 spcl revolver a couple times)

[danf_fl]

I did not know your experience, so I try to keep the post generic. Also, we get a lot of new shooters and I want to stress safety.
Which Century Arms handguns are you talking about? I ordered a competition model of the 1911a1 for a friend. For the price, it is okay. We had to change some parts out after he shot it a couple of thousand times, but he still likes it.

[WormDirt]

Originally Posted by danf_fl

I did not know your experience, so I try to keep the post generic. Also, we get a lot of new shooters and I want to stress safety.
Which Century Arms handguns are you talking about? I ordered a competition model of the 1911a1 for a friend. For the price, it is okay. We had to change some parts out after he shot it a couple of thousand times, but he still likes it.

No worries I had a feeling that was what it was

but the century arms gun I am talking about is the one posted above.. I also see in the package deal I could get the Mosin Nagant reproduction with it for under 100 dollars more.. so if its a good company that is something I would def be interested in

[danf_fl]

I've had no problems with them. I've been dealing with them for years.

[WormDirt]

awesome.. anybody have any experience with that site canebrake linked to? it looks kind of sketchy

[canebrake]

Originally Posted by WormDirt

awesome.. anybody have any experience with that site canebrake linked to? it looks kind of sketchy

I have purchased two guns from them. They are solid.

I can recommend them without a second thought.

The Mosin caught my eye and I may jump on that deal!

I also got my Remington 1911R1 from them, another great deal!

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