Your first handgun...

[powaybob]

The first I purchased was a Ruger Security Six, followed shortly by a Ruger Mk2 bull barrel .22. I still have both.

[BostonFan]

LEO?

Working on it but not yet. Had my polygraph yesterday

But either way I come from a family of cops so .40 rounds can be had by all lol

[mauser]

My first was a Ruger Mark II, bull barreled version. I still take it with me to the range every time I shoot, more than 20 years later. I am teaching my kids to shoot pistols now that they are comfortable with a rifle, and this is the gun they are learning on.

22 ammo is dirt cheap, the Ruger is indestructible, it is well-balanced, and will eat any ammo I feed it. I have never had a feed problem, even when the gun was filthy. Starting with a 22, in my experience, builds confidence in a young shooter before they "graduate" to a larger caliber.

You can get a starter Mark III for under $300, or go whole hog for the Hunter at $550, either way, you will probably pass it to kids or grandkids. I can't ever see getting rid of mine.

There's my 2 cents, hope it helps.

[jak77]

My first and currently only is a Springfield Loaded. Got it this past June from my parents as a graduation present for graduating from UCSB. I love it and will keep this pistol forever. I would sell off everything I own before I get rid of it. Looking for a cz next

[halo6941]

my first and only handgun is the taurus PT-145 mill pro chamberd in .45, for a first handgun id recomend anything in 9mm.

[awl168]

Walther P22.

I was told it was "cute" when I took my basic handgun course.

[08duramax]

XD 45 service. great gun