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JRODS*LB7

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Mpsoldier

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i agree nice gun but not to carry look at the sig 380 very nice shooting amazing and thats what i carry more of a punch than the 9mm also. just my
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Bakwoodz

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is this going to be your carry gun or just a gun that you will enjoy taking to the range? I am partial to springfields. I love my XDm .40 compact. I have put well over 1000 rounds through it with zero problems. I also liked my M&P
 
Osubeaver

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If it's your first gun, get something of reasonable quality you want to have, and will want to shoot. Sig or whatever. 9mm is a good choice. It's cheap to shoot and recoil is minimal in a pistol of that size. Happy shooting.

That's my opinion anyway.
 
Mpsoldier

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:the other thread i just stated my next one is the xd 40c love it maybe tomorrow when i wake up i may just have to stop over the gun store and see what they have instead of putting it off valentines day present to me.:thumb:
 
carter_44

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I'm not a Sig guy personally but they are a good, solid piece. My favorite carry is a Kimber Ultra Carry TLE II. Beautiful gun, easy to conceal, and the .45 will put anyone on their ass if need be. I also have the Glocks, Springfield XDs etc. If it is not going to be a carry gun don't rule out a good ole revolver. I love my Smith & Wessons, Ruger GP100s in .357 etc.

My best advice is to find a range or club that offers lots of firearms to rent and shoot as many as possible or find a buddy with a good collection that will take you out. Shoot as many guns as you can get your hands on and then make a decision.

If your ever in Northern AZ give me a shout...I can get you behind a nice sampling of firearms and can certainly point you in the right direction once you settle on something you like.
 
ChevyTruck

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I'd just be going to the range with the gun, get used to them before I start to carry.

I was looking at a Glock 17 9MM also but my buddy is not a fan of Glock's. I just heard that the Sig is a much better gun comepaired to the Glock.

Keep the opinions coming fellas, I appericate them.
 
beanpole209

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I love my S&W airlight .357 . Its about is light as they come, and it will split the hardest of coconut's! The bullets feel heavier than the gun,LOL.
 
weistie

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nobody mentioned taurus? My first was a millenium pro, a great gun for inexpensive start to hanggun collecting . u failed to mention budget, as unfortunately money has a lot to do with our choices , not everyone lives in an up economy.
 
ChevyTruck

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The Sig price is around $1,000 for the one in my first post, I know a grand is a bit much but if it's a quality built, firing gun it'll be worth the money. In my opinion.
 
weistie

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i'm jealous ! my wife would flip if i spent a grand for a gun <seperate accounts r nice > with that budget anything u get is top o the line
 
ChevyTruck

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weistie said:
i'm jealous ! my wife would flip if i spent a grand for a gun <seperate accounts r nice > with that budget anything u get is top o the line
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That's one of the benefits of being a single man right now. :D Can spend My money any way I Want. :roflmao:
 
Harbin_22

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I have a Kimberly Ultra Carry CDP II. It is a nice piece. .45 without a lot of recoil. Easy to conceal too.
It is my favorite of all my handguns.
 
dmaxfireman

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Mpsoldier said:
i agree nice gun but not to carry look at the sig 380 very nice shooting amazing and thats what i carry more of a punch than the 9mm also. just my
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no nearly as much punch coming out of a 380 and 9mm in +p or +p+ is way better than a 380.



to the OP I would suggest something simple and compact / sub compact (M&P or glock) for your first gun. you will be able to go to the range and carry it without hassle. remember pick something you can shoot well. a 9mm hit does more damage than a 45acp miss

go to a range that has a wide variety of rentals or go with a friend who has a lot of different guns and calibers and fire all of them. when you find something you like then go for it.
 
Houser04lly

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kinda a depressing day for me today went to pick up my bodyguard 38 special +p today and the retailer called to make sure I was good to go well I got denied WTF I dont understand I have a clean record . SO now I have to appeal to show that I am not a criminal .. The only thing I can think of is that my wallet was stolen about two weeks ago or so and my concealed license was in there so I sent a letter to the division of licensing explaining my situation . well the other day a lady had found my wallet and called me I went and picked it up my concealed was in there with it . Great right.. well went to pick up my revolver and damn I got denied .. I dont understand very annoying...
 
jnieberlein

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Ive got glocks, kimbers, colts and ironically enough my first pistol was a used sig P239. I would not count out a glock they are simple and shoot good kinda of like the energizer bunny of pistols they can really be abused and will keep going. Also you may find a used one pretty cheap since alot of police depts use them and they get sold later on. I just wouldnt and didnt spend a fortune on my first pistol. I like a 40 or 45 but 9mm was my first. Some good advice was given about shoot as many different things as you can and see what feels best. Good luck
 
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