First Gun

[DrunkN_MastR]

You got your list, only thing left is the fun part - go shoot em all

[forgiven]

Many choices out there. Try is many out as you can.

[Allentu]

i read your post and all i can get out of it is that you want a Springfield Mil Spec 1911. Cost around 700-750 for stainless and you can modify it to your liking later on if you choose to

[redcliff]

Of the three listed (Sig, Beretta, Cz75b) my preference is the CZ.

I find the Sig's trigger reach a bit much for my hand size, and I"m not a fan of Beretta's slide mounted safety.

I don't usually recommend 1911's as a first handgun. They sometimes require a bit of tuning to get running properly which can be frustrating for new shooters with nothing else to shoot. Additionally, although all handguns must be operated safely and you must obey the 4 basic rules, you need to be especially vigilant with proper handling of the thumb safety.

[HardHatMan]

The Beretta's are awesome pistols. The grips are a little fat for people with small hands, though. The newer Sig's don't impress me too much. Once they started manufacturing them in NH, it seems their QC/QA went downhill a bit.

[lawaia]

Of the two you named, I would choose the P226.

If I had to choose only one of all the handguns I have ever owned, it would probably be the HK P2000.

If you like shooting, you will probably eventually own many handguns before you figure out what you like personally. But it's a fun process!

[Rekrab]

Shoot them first. The 92fs is a great choice for a beginner and a ton of fun to shoot... for most people.

You need to shoot them to see if you like them. I got lucky when I bought my PX4 as my first handgun. I had never shot one and only handled it once, but it ended up being just right for me. I also went the .40S&W route which I probably wouldn't recommend to anyone.

[mincoda]

IMHO, if i had a grand to spend on a pistol I think I would get any good 9mm or 45 (Beretta, XD, Glock, S&W ect.) for $500 to $600 and buy another 22 caliber pistol either Browning or Ruger and have the best of both worlds. A quality centerfire and a great plinker for lots of practice and plenty of ammo, and still not spend $1000.....

[Allentu]

This is strickly personal opinion and I hope other will chime in on this subject but with the law limiting us to only hold 10 rounds for new buyers, mind as well stick to a 45 instead of a 9mm if you are able to afford it

[Operator]

The CZ, 92FS and Sig are all great choices. You would be happy with all of them.

Make sure when you go to the range that you try some of the polymer guns. Shoot a Glock or XD, a S&W M&P. Just to be sure you don't like them. You might be surprised.

I love my 1911(.45.) Big heavy, and very accurate. Love my XD (9mm) too. Small, great for CCW and wonderful to shoot.

[THE NEW GUY]

HMMMM. $1000 limit?

Glock 17/19 and Remington 870 with ammo! Buy at the same place, may get a small discount. Pick up on the same day and hit the range.

[mcsoupman]

9mm is good for a beginner, because it is cheap and most can afford to spend the time necessary to get familiar with your pistol. The other calibers are great, just more expensive to practice with. Plus I can sell you my 92fs for just under $1000

[mcsoupman]

This is strickly personal opinion and I hope other will chime in on this subject but with the law limiting us to only hold 10 rounds for new buyers, mind as well stick to a 45 instead of a 9mm if you are able to afford it

Anyone else not understand this logic?

Allentu, a lot of .45s only hold around 7 anyway. Plus if you have 1 or 2 spare magazines 10 turns to 20 in less than 3 seconds.

[ruddogg]

Of the two you named, I would choose the P226.

If I had to choose only one of all the handguns I have ever owned, it would probably be the HK P2000.

If you like shooting, you will probably eventually own many handguns before you figure out what you like personally. But it's a fun process!

I have the P226 & P229 in .40s&w, LOVE the P226, would not trade it for anything... with that being said, I just DROS'd a P2000 last night, can't wait to try it out!

Like everyone else said in this thread, go rent & try them all out & see which one fits your hand the best!

[DaHummerMan]

Thank you all for the great suggestions! I was thinking of going to the gun range tomorrow ; maybe two if the first doesnt have all the guns i wanna try

how many rounds should i shoot through each gun? i was thinking shoot 20 through each. and if i like the gun after shooting it, then shoot a minimum of 50 through those. does that sound like a good idea?