What was your first handgun?

[Amuro1990]

What handgun did you first get? Either it be for home defense, range use or duty gun. I am looking to get my first handgun in August when I turn 21. And I know it comes down to personal preference but am looking for a gun to use for when I go do security. What handgun would you recommend? I was thinking about A Sig Sauer Mosquito due to the price but have seen a lot of negative reviews. But I am looking for a handgun to use on duty for security.

[tbhracing]

Mine was a Sig P226.

As for your first firearm, I would not get a Sig Mosquito. Do some more research and testing at the range.

[RoundEye]

My first was an HK USP Compact .40.

Just my opinion, but if you plan to do some kind of armed security, I think you'll want something with a little more ballistic stopping power than a .22

I am not sure what your budget is, but any of the following are great first guns:

- Beretta 92/96
- HK USPC/P2000
- Glock 17/19 or 22/23

I am partial to .40, but I threw some 9mm up there as well.

[IPSICK]

Glock 19.

+1 A Mosquito is a poor choice for the use you have specified.

Recommendations:

Glock 17/19
CZ-75 SP-01

[Amuro1990]

I am open to any suggestions.

[Tweathers]

What was your first handgun?

Sheriffs issue 357 SW revolver 3" I think been a long time wish i still had it

[Amuro1990]

Yea the Mosquito was a poor use of an example, sorry about that everyone. I am looking for a gun to use for duty purposes. Guns like Sig Sauer, Glock, M&P are some of my favorites even though I never handled a handgun. But I do like a gun with a thumb safety and hammer.

[Just-in]

find a range you can rent and take advantage.

[Amuro1990]

Yea where I got my guard card they have a range so I am going to call and see if I can rent a handgun and see. I am new to all this so I dont know if they will let me being that I am only 20yrs old. Oh and I hope I posted this thread in the correct spot.

[TURBOELKY]

Mine was a Smith model 19 I believe. .357 magnum, and it was SUPER FUN!!
Go to the shooting range with a friend and rent what ever you think you'll like. See what works best, and go with that.

[Trendkill]

CZ75...thats what I would get for a gun with a thumb safety and a hammer.

[tbhracing]

But I do like a gun with a thumb safety and hammer.

Beretta 92FS. Done

[Amuro1990]

I am open to guns that do not have thumb safeties and the hammer. I will call the local ranges and see about renting a gun to use.

[Blackhawk556]

[cmaynes]

the Sigs, SW M&P, HK (and CZ's) are all good choices-

but I really like my Glocks....