Need advice on training handgun

[bigred]

Hello everyone.

New to the site, lots of good info here.

Was hoping some members could chime in and offer some advice.

family owns a large gun distribution company that mainly provides weapons to Police so I've been around guns my whole life but never had any formal training.

Anyway, bottom line is I live in LA now and am going to take a bunch of lessons/go to the range and brush up on my skills.

I want to buy a handgun that I can use in training and then also keep at the house which will act as a good training gun/protection gun, but nothing advanced given my skill level.

I was hoping to spend no more then around $500 if possible but am open to suggestions.

My initial plan was just to get a Glock 17 but I wanted to know your thoughts.

Thanks for any advice.

[89 Vision]

Can't go wrong with a Glock, think you've already made a very good choice given your budget.

[9mmepiphany]

Make sure you handle it before you decide...I actually find the G19 fits my hand better than the G17.

If you're interested in a gun with a hammer and DA/SA trigger, the Sig Pro 2022 is right around $400...the Sig P6 is a bit less.

If the Glock doesn't fit, but you're still interested in a polymer frame...take a look at the S&W M&P9

[Requiem]

I'm not a big handgun shooter, but I'd like to be. I've been more into rifles. I've recently shot a few that I was looking into and decided I'm going to buy a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm. It's a bit over your budget (probably around $620-$650 including FFL fees if you're gonna order from Bud's Gun Shop like I plan on doing), but I loved it. That said, people swear by Glocks for their reliability and simplicity. It seems more in your price range of sub-$500 as well.

[RollingCode3]

One word...... "GLOCK"

[bigred]

Thanks for all the advice, really appreciate it.

Make sure you handle it before you decide...I actually find the G19 fits my hand better than the G17.

If you're interested in a gun with a hammer and DA/SA trigger, the Sig Pro 2022 is right around $400...the Sig P6 is a bit less.

If the Glock doesn't fit, but you're still interested in a polymer frame...take a look at the S&W M&P9

That is a good point. While in my life (though mainly when I was younger at my father's warehouse) I've handled practically ever gun under the sun, I never knew which I was holding, so I'll be sure to hold anything before I buy it.

Interesting about the Sig Pro 2022 price. I had no idea it was so much less then the G17. I haven't held a G17 in god knows how long/don't know much about it. I take it the G17 is a SA, wondering which would be better for me. SA vs DA/SA.

Still leaning towards G17 for now but def. interested in hearing more opinions.

Thanks everyone

[jptopz]

Given your budget a Glock is a wise choice! Simple, reliable, and fun to shoot. My favorites are my 1911's but you can't go wrong with a Glock.

[chesterthehero]

nothing beats a glock


that said ive had zero issues with rugers sr9.. true ive yet to throw it out of an airplane or run it over with a truck.. but still.. roughly 1000 issue free rounds with several new shooters pulling the trigger.. out the door yer right around $500

[Greg-Dawg]

Go talk with your dad, you can only have one.

[bigred]

nothing beats a glock


that said ive had zero issues with rugers sr9.. true ive yet to throw it out of an airplane or run it over with a truck.. but still.. roughly 1000 issue free rounds with several new shooters pulling the trigger.. out the door yer right around $500

Sounding like Glock might be a good place to start. Appreciate the advice.

Go talk with your dad, you can only have one.

Nope.

[map]

Check out an XD9 see how it fits in your hand.

[bigred]

Check out an XD9 see how it fits in your hand.

Funny, I was just about to make a post asking what people thought of the XD9. I haven't held it yet but was planning on checking it out. It's a bit cheaper too.

[HCz]

Glock 17 or 19 is good,
XD9 is good
M&P 9 is good

There are other choices such as CZ75B for your price range. Might want to look in to used guns for better bargains too.

[bigred]

Glock 17 or 19 is good,
XD9 is good
M&P 9 is good

There are other choices such as CZ75B for your price range. Might want to look in to used guns for better bargains too.

Yes,

I am now officially deciding between either a Glock 17 or a XD9

[l8apex]

Glock 17, the aftermarket support and simplicity [DIY maintenance] of the platform is second to none. I recommend the RTF2.