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04-13-2008, 12:04 AM
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First Handgun - How to Narrow Down the Choices?
I am looking to purchase my first firearm in the very near future, for defensive/conceled carry and range time purposes. I grew up around guns but is has been several years since I have shot anything. My lady is out of town so I decided to google "Dallas gun shows" today, and what do you know there was one this weekend. Well I went and I put my hands on everything! I found myself drawn to the subcompact glocks as well as the subcompact XDs, I am going to try to go to a range in Fort Worth tomorrow and try out as many damn guns as I can in different sizes and calibers for good measure. I am wonder what is a better starting place to base my decisions off of, do I narrow it down by caliber or brand/model first? I imagine there is also the possibility I could like x caliber in x model better than y caliber in y model, has anyone found this to be the case? God help the clerk behind the counter tomorrow, atleast I am trying to make this as easy as possible, haha.
I appreciate your help fellas! Forgive my naiveté too! Last edited by McCallTX; 04-13-2008 at 01:02 AM. |
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04-13-2008, 12:35 AM
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There's a lot of subjectives here. What are you comfortable with...Auto or Wheelgun?
I carry a Ruger SP-101 in .38 Handle as many guns as you can at the show.
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04-13-2008, 12:45 AM
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Leaning towards auto, open to anything, but from what I handled today I believe it will be a glock or XD.
I did like the revolvers I handled today, but I believe I would prefer to have a few more rounds handy. I am sure one will be in the collection eventually. |
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04-13-2008, 12:47 AM
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My two favorite carry guns are;
My XD9sc and my S&W 642 38sp +p. Renting is the right idea. Better to spend $100 or so renting, than to spend $500+ on a gun you don't want. If you aren't happy with your first gun salesman, get another one. Different salesmen have different attitudes. Don't let them push you into what they think is best. Whatever fits in your hand and fits your needs, whether it be an XD or not, is the gun for you...... 9mm is cheaper to shoot than any other self defense caliber IMHO. I love my XD9sc, sold a Glock 26 to buy it. Springfield Armory Welcome to the forum from Dallas.............
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04-13-2008, 12:53 AM
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My own opinion concerning autos...If I was looking for a good concealable auto with a fine reputation, I would opt for the Glock G-26 in 9mm.
Here's a good article by Stephen A Camp... My Choice in
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~SC Harvey~ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007 Last edited by Frenchy; 04-13-2008 at 12:56 AM. |
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04-13-2008, 12:54 AM
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Thanks, you will have to direct me to some good ranges
 Tomorrow I plan on going to The Shooters Club in Fort Worth (I am in Grapevine so I imagine I will have the option of either big city. |
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04-13-2008, 12:55 AM
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any comment on deciding what should be my first process of elimination? brand or caliber? Or is that not how it works?
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04-13-2008, 12:57 AM
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check the link in my last post.
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~SC Harvey~ "My first priority will be to reinstate the assault weapons ban as soon as I take office. Within 90 days, we will go back after kitchen table dealers, and work to end the gun show and internet sales loopholes. In the first year, I intend to work with Congress on a national no carry law, 1 gun a month purchase limits, and bans on all semi-automatic guns."--Barack Obama, VPC Fund Raiser, 2007 |
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04-13-2008, 12:58 AM
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Both the Glock and XD are fine choices.
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04-13-2008, 01:10 AM
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