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Originally Posted by ljmhawk
been wanting to buy my first gun for a couple years now yet haven’t pulled the trigger.(stupid pun) anyway....what do you guys suggest?
1. no revolver
2.want a 9mm
3.wont conceal carry so don’t need a compact
4.mostly want it to just shoot at a range, and for home defense and carry it in car.
5.dont want to break the bank...remember it’ll be my first gun.
let’s hear your suggestions! TIA
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Can't go wrong with a Glock for your first pistol. If you get a 19, it's big enough to be an accurate shooter but small enough for you to carry it if you ever change your mind. It has a trigger safety (as opposed to an external lever safety) which I recommend for inexperienced shooters. If you're a new shooter and somebody wakes you up in the middle of the night, chances are you won't remember to disengage a lever safety and that could cost you your life.
This is a Glock 19
It is reliable, widely used, relatively inexpensive and has a decent trigger out of the box. You can get a used one or older generation for $350-$400, and a new Gen 5 with night sights for around $600. I own one.
There are several comparable models, however. You can get a Walther PPQ for around the same money. It has better ergonomics and is awesome. I have one of those in .45. Great gun. There's also the Smith & Wesson M&P and Springfield XD lines. I have owned those in the past and had no issues with them. Sigs are great, but generally cost a bit more. Rugers are okay. Stay away from Taurus, Kel-tec and Hi Point. Don't cheap out on a gun you may end up needing to defend your life.