Gun Gurus chime in please

[riche]

I know but nice for the guy looking to buy. I picked up my second shield for $275 shipped plus the $75 rebate. That was a great buy.

 

[ultradriver10000]

For one gun to carry and to shoot at the range, it's pretty good. It's not big, but nor am I, and it gets real heavy real quick. I guess what I'm saying is that the Shield was my first handgun, and I wanted something that could do everything well - that was a mistake. I should have gotten a pocket .380 that I have NO issues carrying, and then I should have gotten something great for the range. The pocket guns suck to shoot, and the larger guns suck to carry (IMO). I've also found that you can ask all the questions and do all the research, but everyone really is different.

This is very true TBH. It's like asking for a drag and auto-x car. Can you get one to do both? Sure, but it won't be the best at either.

I think the 38 auto would be a great starter round. Get a gun chambered in something cheap. Think .22, 38 special, 38 auto or 9mm. I carried a .22 for years, having ~10+ rounds, low recoil, less flash, less recoil and tons of range time are great bonuses for a .22.

Buy a gun you can use a lot! you'll want to go to the range very often to develop muscle memory and just being familiar and comfortable with the gun.

The Walther PK380 is a gret gun. It has interchangeable back straps so you can adjust the grip to help fit both your hands.

This is also a great sub $300 gun.

I'd go to a range that rents guns, most will. Narrow your search down to 3-4 guns you think you'd like to try and buy the one that fits both of you the best.

 

[loosenut]

I know but nice for the guy looking to buy. I picked up my second shield for $275 shipped plus the $75 rebate. That was a great buy.

There was a great discount on them at that time. I bought 2 myself. That promo is long over though.

 

[Stika Pimp]

Lcp2. $300

 

[Scooter70]

Oh, and just because. I was going to go the G19 route like many, but went CZ instead. Too big for me to carry, but it's a nice shooter, and I have no fear of anything going wrong with it. Ever.

Sorry... I just saw this and had to post it. (Watch for #7.)

 

[4Gas$]

^^^^ :lol:

Thanks Scooter!