TimTaylor751647545500 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I shot rifles and shot guns when I was a kid, but I've been to the range twice recently and had a blast both times. Shot a Glock 26 the first time and took my Stepdad to the Bullet Ranch last Thursday for Father's day and shot a Glock 19 (which I liked a lot more). Definitely interested in shooting more (especially since there are 3 ranges not far from my house), so looking for suggestions on what models I may enjoy shooting. Hoping to eventually purchase a hand gun for range shooting and home defense as well. Thanks ladies & gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Did you like the built in trigger safety? If so, you have a couple good choices for similar guns. I am personally not a fan of those (but I do own one, S&W M&P). I think that is a great gun for the money. It really depends on your budget. 400.00-600.00 - M&P or Glock 600.00-900.00 - HK or Sig Also, check out CZ. They make some really nice stuff for the money 400.00 (CZ P07) all the way to 650.00 (SP01 Tactical). Through it all I will start by saying "If I read your post and just wanted to throw a gun out" there I would go with the HK USP, HK P30L, HK VP9, CZ P07, or the Sig P226. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Next point. I bought a handgun and an AR15 to start. You could feasibly have both for under a G (CZ P07 and a S&W M&P15). 379 - http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/58053 539 - http://www.gunbuyer.com/p-58570-smith-wesson-mp-15-sport-ar-15-556mm-16-301-collapsible-stock-with-no-forward-assist.aspx#.U9q1HbHDV7g Again, budget is a major consideration in a firearms purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Best bet is to find some friends with an assortment of guns and try them out. Or just rent a few from a range and try out each gun to see what feels best. Or you could always ask some fellow Cr members to bring some guns and try them out. Im sure some one would be willing to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Yeah, I have some you can shoot. 9mm, 40, and 45. I am actually selling the .40 (Its an HK USP). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Renting guns at the range will get expensive, fast. Find one you like, buy it, then master it. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Taurus judge is your best bet. :gabe: But srs. MASTER RACE GLOCK 19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan900 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 +1 million Best bet is to find some friends with an assortment of guns and try them out. Or just rent a few from a range and try out each gun to see what feels best. Or you could always ask some fellow Cr members to bring some guns and try them out. Im sure some one would be willing to help out. Shoot as many guns as you can to get an idea of what YOU like. I have never found a glock that I like to shoot, but found the S&W M&P to be perfect for me. You could be completely opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Renting guns at the range will get expensive, fast. Find one you like, buy it, then master it. Enjoy.IMO this is bad advice, guns are $500+.rRenting a gun is 10 bucks. ide rather rent 10 guns then be stuck with a expensive gun i dont like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 You don't necessarily get "stuck " with a firearm if bought at the right price. I would rent some or meet up with some of us on the board. I have plenty of hand guns you can try out also. Don't take someone else's advise on what you will like just go shoot a bunch. A couple of my favorite that I carry is glock 43, glock 23, glock 27, and xds9. Among others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Next point. I bought a handgun and an AR15 to start. You could feasibly have both for under a G (CZ P07 and a S&W M&P15). 379 - http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/58053 539 - http://www.gunbuyer.com/p-58570-smith-wesson-mp-15-sport-ar-15-556mm-16-301-collapsible-stock-with-no-forward-assist.aspx#.U9q1HbHDV7g Again, budget is a major consideration in a firearms purchase. Damn these are tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 So, I see both sides of the argument. Oh one hand "Shoot a lot of guns and find one you like" is a good way to see what's out there. On the other hand.... I've never done that. I just make sure I buy it at the right price in case I end up not liking it. For example.... I bought an HK45 Tactical last summer for 800 (used). the gun costs 1300 at vances and about 1075 online. I sold it to a buddy for 800 after I shot it and didn't like it. I see these guns sell used for about 900-950 often. So, technically I didn't really waste/lose any money. PLUS, S&W doesn't sell M&P's by the millions because they are bad guns. They are easily adaptable to most people. Then again, for 550.00 I'd buy an HK VP9 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Renting guns at the range will get expensive, fast. Find one you like, buy it, then master it. Enjoy. IMO this is bad advice, guns are $500+.rRenting a gun is 10 bucks. ide rather rent 10 guns then be stuck with a expensive gun i dont like. Paul is hitting it right, something the wife may never have told him. Haha But seriously, there are so many shit guns out there and so many differences from shooter to shooter. I hate certain makes of gun for my hands and how I want them to function. Tim, get your hands on all you can and get your comfort sorted out. Know what you want the gun for, range and home deference use are good full size guns. Getting into a carry gun will need more thought for comfort on body, capacity you want, and caliber consideration. I don't have the variety in caliber that I use to, but you are welcome to come out and see what hand guns I do have and go over a few thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Lots of great advice in this thread. Going to put on my Glock fanboy hat for a second. If you liked the way the Glock 19 felt in your hand when you shot it you probably won't go wrong buying that particular gun. I'd shoot an a Smith M&P also. Those two guns represent the two most prevalent grip angles. That will allow you to narrow your search down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Tim I'll be at LEPD this evening if you want to venture up this way. I'll have a G19 plus a few others you can try. Call or text if you are interested. 614-216-0567. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I plan on going wednesday. What ranges are you close to? I've got a sig and cz I'll let you handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Yes, knowing and mastering your home defense firearm is bad advice. Take Pauls word for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Shoot an M&P and Glock side by side, buy whichever you like better. It's pretty simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Paul is hitting it right, something the wife may never have told him. Haha Yes, knowing and mastering your home defense firearm is bad advice. Take Pauls word for it. Im not disagreeing with mastering what firearm you get. But How can you master a gun you dont feel comfortable shooting...? Spend a little bit of time find the right gun FOR YOU, then master said gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Find one you like, Im not disagreeing with mastering what firearm you get. But How can you master a gun you dont feel comfortable shooting...? Spend a little bit of time find the right gun FOR YOU, then master said gun. ....Why are we arguing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 My personal suggestions on 5 to try (some already mentioned): Glock S&W M&P Ruger SR9 Springfield xD9 and my all time personal fav, FNP9 Can't go wrong with any of them in my opinion. While I agree that Glocks are extremely reliable and proven as such, I personally dislike them. I'd take the FNP9 over any mentioned thus far, but that's me. Let me know if you want to try and meet up to try an FNP9 or FNP40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 I just picked up an M&P over a Glock. Simply came down to grip comfort even though I really wanted to like the Glocks I shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Yeah, Glock frames aren't for every one. That's why I don't own one. I don't see a lot of people mentioning the HK VP9...? That's probably the most ergonomic grip of all the guns mentioned in the thread. Also, there's a lot of "he needs to make sure he buys the right gun". And while I do agree... We are talking "first gun" AND "under 600 bucks"... It's not exactly the most permanent/stuck/expensive decision he's ever going to make. Hell, buy an HK VP9 for 525-550, shoot the hell out of it. And if you don't like it. I'll give you 25 bucks less than you paid for it. "I guarantee it" (men's wearhouse). There you go, barely any risk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) I couldn't tell, Bob, but I'd say you might like HK? lol Edited June 24, 2015 by Farkas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Look at the sig p320 as well if you're considering a glock or a mp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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