c_lou Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I am in the market for my first hand gun. I am not quite sure what to get. I am mainly looking for a gun that is fun to target shoot and blow up pumpkins at the farm. However, I would like one that if God forbid I ever have to defend my home, it would work efficiently. Give me some information please. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 For a revolver I would suggest checking out the Taurus Judge. It is good for home defence and it will blow up pumkins efficiently lol. For a semi-auto I like the springfield xd-m. They are very nice guns. They come in 9mm or .40s&w I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 just like anything else....go out and see what you like.....what feels good in your hand. As for a caliber.....just depends.....The bigger the round the more expensive the ammo. Any bigger than a .22 will blow a pumpkin up and defend your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I like my SA-XD in 45acp and my Ruger P-95 in 9mm. They are fun to shoot but the 9mm is cheaper on the wallet. I agree with checking out to see what fits/feels good to you. I also have two Ruger revolvers in .41mag and .44mag but they are way too big for home defense unless that was all I could get to. You have to worry about shooting through walls when talking about home defense. That is why so many defense instructors like shotguns for using in your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMort Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Just for plinking and home defense you can't beat the Glock, Now I don't like them but my dad does, He swears by his in 40 s&w. 9mm is fairly cheap and light to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 For defense I love my SIGs. I've had no malfunctions. My brother is in love with Glocks. The Glock doesn't fit my hand well and doesn't point well or I'd love them too. I've got an XD-m and my hands are large enough that my thumb hits the slide release occasionally causing the slide to lock open at inopportune moments. I came in second this past week (beat by .01 second) because it happened three times during competition. If I use it for defense I'll need to bob it off. Besides that it's one heck of a pistol. Handle and shoot as many pistols and revolvers as possible before you make your choice. See what fits you. Get a 22 conversion for practice if you can. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Like the others have said, handle lots of guns. I really like the feel of the taurus Mellinium, but got a great deal on a Glock and like the feel of it even better. The beretta Neos is a great little plinking gun, points well and has had "0" ftf after thousands of rounds, but it is a 22lr. May want to think about a 38 or 357 snubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I would suggest a double action 4" revolver- in .357. It shoots .38's which are a breeze to reload and can be toned down in power, but it can shoot full power .357 and plant a bad guy or a good deer. A very versatile weapon. Go with a good Ruger or Smith, maybe a Taurus. REvolver=REliable. For a first handgun, that's where i would go. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy1 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 for a mid /to lower price gun look at the ruger's, you cant beat them for the price....... If money is not an issue look at kimber.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I would suggest a double action 4" revolver- in .357. It shoots .38's which are a breeze to reload and can be toned down in power, but it can shoot full power .357 and plant a bad guy or a good deer. A very versatile weapon. Go with a good Ruger or Smith, maybe a Taurus. REvolver=REliable. For a first handgun, that's where i would go. HB Good idea. You'll wear out before you'll wear the Ruger out. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyThomas Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Looking for my first... While you're looking for that first hand gun, check on some ear plugs or muffs and a shooting glasses. Ear plugs are fairly cheap and glasses about as such. One thing about ear plugs/hearing protection; I bought several .357 and .44 mags just because the original owner didn't have hearing protection - more often than not, with the .44 mags., I even got the box of shells they bought with the gun (maybe 6 rounds shot). They didn't know the roar was worse than the bite and got rid of the guns pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Glock. Are you CC? If not a long gun is a lot better to shoot people with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Unfortunately Wisconsin is not a CC state...yet. I have been trying out a few different guns. I think I love the Springfield XD S&W.40. It just feels so good in my hand. Althought the new Glock grip feels pretty good as well. I am going this afternoon to do some more hands on research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Shoot the different guns and evaluate how well you can manipulate them. Choosing a gun based on how it feels in the store is like buying a car based on how it feels sitting in the seat rather than test driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Check the gun I have for sale in the classifieds. Maybe we can deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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