Also looking at a glock 26 4th gen
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I always suggest a 22 as first time gun. The Ruger SR22 is a nice entry level shooter. Good for target practice and training purposes. You can get the SR22 for about $300-350 range.
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beenz
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you ever shot a gun before?
Ganso
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Like Mr. Somebody said, shot placement. 9mm isn't weak. Same energy as a .45, both have more than enough penetration, 9's just got a bit smaller bullet. Think about it, where are you gonna get shot with a .45, where a 9mm wouldn't get the job done? Or the opposite, where are you going to shoot someone with a 9mm and fail to "stop" them, where a .45 would? The argument has been going ever since these two cartridges were invented, that's a good sign they are close in performance. I hear many agencies are going back to the 9mm from .40 as well. Although I still like .45 and like to think it has something of an advantage. But not as big an advantage as everyone makes out.
Captain Crunch
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No, but kickback can't be too much on handguns though?
beenz
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yes it can. just try different calibers. 9mm, .40 S&W and .45. if ur getting a semi, those are the caliber's you're likely looking at.
if you're looking at revolvers, try a .38 and .357 out. I haven't shot either of those personally.
beenz
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man for $800, you have lots of choices. glock, beretta 92/96 or storm, smith & wesson M&P, ruger,.
I dont know if you can get a sig sauer or heckler & koch pistol for that price. I have seen sigs on sale sometimes tho
beenz
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depends on the gun. my glock 23 is chambered in .40 S&W and is snappy as hell. I think it's cuz of it being a compact gun.
yes it can , especially if your "moving and shooting" can have a major effect on accuracy
Interesting, however I've seen people complain of this soon after having them. Perhaps just bad metal batch used.
i have 2 Rugers, no problems with rust. I put about 100 rds thru them every 1-2 weeks at the range
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This. It's a myth that 9mm is any less effective than .40 or .45 these days, the round available today make up for it. 9MM is actually better in my opinion, lower cost of ammunition and higher magazine capacity.