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Hi, I'm 3rdiguy. I'm a future firearm owner and came here to learn and ask questions before making my first purchase. I've learned how hard it is to acquire the protection I seek in this state when I wanted to buy Smith &Wesson M&P .40 but I can't because it's not on the list and then Glock 19 gen 4. Very frustrating and I won't be leaving soon so I'm settling on a gen 3 unless I can find a gen 4, even at a premium. Thanks for the site and all its members.
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Welcome to the forums!
I would suggest an Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm for your first pistol. Glocks are not a great first pistol in my opinion as they don't have an external safety.
Might also want to look into CZ 75's. I would recommend a CZ SP-01 or 75SA or 75B in 9mm.
But if your heart is set on a Glock, get the Glock!
I would encourage you to take some classes and learn to safely handle whatever firearm you decide on.
This forum is invaluable and there is a lot of good, searchable information here for your firearms education
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Welcome, glad to have you here. you can keep checking the marketplace or maybe even post a want to buy ad here.
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Welcome. For a first handgun, consider a revolver. Ruger makes some really nice, economical revolvers, and if you have a few more bucks, move up to a Smith and Wesson. A rimmed cartridge is the way to go IMHO, like 22, 38, 357, etc but some folks really like moon clips and go with 9mm. Either way, a revolver is a fun way to learn the sport and is a mainstay for the gun enthusiast.
Oh, and don't forget to take a Hunters Safety and/or NRA instructed firearm safety course.Last edited by Jeepergeo; 08-14-2015, 7:35 PM.Benefactor Life Member, National Rifle Association
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Welcome OP!
Adding to this..Welcome to the forums!
I would suggest an Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm for your first pistol. Glocks are not a great first pistol in my opinion as they don't have an external safety.
Might also want to look into CZ 75's. I would recommend a CZ SP-01 or 75SA or 75B in 9mm.
But if your heart is set on a Glock, get the Glock!
I would encourage you to take some classes and learn to safely handle whatever firearm you decide on.
This forum is invaluable and there is a lot of good, searchable information here for your firearms education
My only advice is to try to rent a few guns before purchasing. I'm looking to get another 9mm and had a number of pistols that I wanted to try. Turns out that I'm not a fan of 2 very popular pistols (FNS9 and VP9). I would have hated to spend $700+ on a gun to end up hating it.Originally posted by fighterpilot562Comment
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Welcome. Rent before you buy.
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