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I'm new here and also new to handguns. I'm going on Monday to apply for my CCW permit. Once in hand, I plan to purchase a weapon for CC.
My only experience with pistols are with a High Standard .22 my father owned. I enjoy shooting and plan to do more of it, especially since I plan to carry.
I look forward to the information here, and have already read many interesting posts. I haven't made a decision yet as to what handgun to purchase (I do have a list of a dozen or so), so that is the kind of information I have been (and will be) seaching for, both here and on the web in general.
Here are some on the list, in no particular order:
Springfield XD
Glock G19, G26
CZ 75 B
Taurus Millineum, 24/7
Ruger SR9, P89
S & W M&P
S & W 640, 642
Charter Arms DAO
I have omitted makes like Kimber and Sig, because frankly I just can't afford them. Not having fired anything other than a .22 in a handgun, I am thinking of a 9mm, for these and other reasons:
I plan to go to a local range and rent different weapons to get first-hand knowledge about the differences before purchasing anything.
Opinions / practical experience about any of the above is welcome -
Jeff
My only experience with pistols are with a High Standard .22 my father owned. I enjoy shooting and plan to do more of it, especially since I plan to carry.
I look forward to the information here, and have already read many interesting posts. I haven't made a decision yet as to what handgun to purchase (I do have a list of a dozen or so), so that is the kind of information I have been (and will be) seaching for, both here and on the web in general.
Here are some on the list, in no particular order:
Springfield XD
Glock G19, G26
CZ 75 B
Taurus Millineum, 24/7
Ruger SR9, P89
S & W M&P
S & W 640, 642
Charter Arms DAO
I have omitted makes like Kimber and Sig, because frankly I just can't afford them. Not having fired anything other than a .22 in a handgun, I am thinking of a 9mm, for these and other reasons:
- Availability / cost of ammo
- Concealability factor
- World-wide use by many LE Departments/Agencies
- Recoil control
I plan to go to a local range and rent different weapons to get first-hand knowledge about the differences before purchasing anything.
Opinions / practical experience about any of the above is welcome -
Jeff