Essential The Official Coli Gun Owners Thread
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David_TheMan
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Glock doesn't make up the majority of handguns sold in the US, glock "perfection" is glock's marketing slogan.
I dont advise people on any brand, at the end of the day guns are more accurate than the people shooting them, its really a question of what you are comfortable with.
If you pick up a glock and like the grip great, if you pick up a XD or Shield or etc and you like it great, pick what you are comfortable with, because all the other shyt outside of a dangerous weapon like a remington r51 are solid and will serve you well.
I have to agree with David_TheMan as glock not being a beginner firearm if you are starting with out professional training. If you limp wrist a glock and as a beginner shooting on your own, you probably will not have a good time shooting. Try out several guns for feel and buy what you are most comfortable with. Remember you want to be able to make the most out of your range time so a gun that you do not mind putting 200 rounds through is a must. There is a large price range for both striker and da/sa guns. Strikers are nice to start with but a good da/sa or sa 1911 is a joy to shoot.
I live in NYC.
David_TheMan
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I feel for you, hope one day you can move to a gun free state,
I have. I used to live in FL.
I agree with you all that new shooter need to figure what works for them and get training. Old shooters need range time and occasional training to keep skills sharp. Has any one here shot a Walther pps? I shot one the other day and there was no trigger reset feel. Wondering if it was the gun that I was shooting or if they are all like that.
David_TheMan
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Nah, sorry can't help never really been interested in walthers
I would say if anyone is looking at one shoot it first . No trigger reset click or feel is not what's up.
I didn't say Glock is the ONLY brand. I'm just saying the reason Glocks have become America's handgun (about 65% of the handgun market) is because they just work. They're simple mechanics and they are effective. Plus there are tons of after market parts for them.
With that said there's others to look at. For my compact I have a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield. It works for my hands and feels great. I can shoot it effectively. Many people were suggesting a Glock 43 for me but I didn't like it.
If I wanted to spend what I'd spend on two Glocks on a handgun I would have gotten a Sig Legion 229/226. At this point though SA/DA would be something I'd have to train to get effective at so I'd rather just use my Glock.
1911s are sexy too but I don't know if I'd own one.
The thing is about firearms is that one size does not fit all which is the cool thing about them. The owner adds a very personal touch to them.
With that said there's others to look at. For my compact I have a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield. It works for my hands and feels great. I can shoot it effectively. Many people were suggesting a Glock 43 for me but I didn't like it.
If I wanted to spend what I'd spend on two Glocks on a handgun I would have gotten a Sig Legion 229/226. At this point though SA/DA would be something I'd have to train to get effective at so I'd rather just use my Glock.
1911s are sexy too but I don't know if I'd own one.
The thing is about firearms is that one size does not fit all which is the cool thing about them. The owner adds a very personal touch to them.
David_TheMan
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What type of gun you looking for in size compact, full size?
Im not looking for anything I want to know what brand of firearm you recommend as an entry level firearm. You can choose compact or full size.
David_TheMan
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No specific brand, I would tell you to look at glock, springfield, smith and wesson, sig, taurus, canik, rock island armory, sars arm, beretta, and etc.