Post by: fieldking#1 on April 19, 2013, 09:27:25 PM
Post by: Smossy on April 19, 2013, 09:29:46 PM
For a first pistol, what type should I get? A 9mm or a 38.If It was ME, Id choose a .38 special +P
But again, that's me.. I like revolvers. They're fairly simple.
Post by: madmack76 on April 19, 2013, 09:32:19 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on April 19, 2013, 09:34:03 PM
Next question to yourself, if your going to carry it concealed is.
Which cartridge would I least enjoy taking a center mass hit from? Choose that one and your good to go.
A +P load from a .38 Special is bad medicine, so is a sexy double tap from a 9mm.
Post by: jrebel on April 19, 2013, 10:38:34 PM
Post by: Worldhunter on April 19, 2013, 10:40:50 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 19, 2013, 10:41:27 PM
Post by: sled on April 19, 2013, 11:08:43 PM
To me a revolver is tough to shoot accurately in double action mode. So for that reason I'd take a 9mm semi auto over the 38 special.:yeah:
Post by: brush hunter on April 20, 2013, 01:00:55 PM
For a first pistol, what type should I get? A 9mm or a 38.
[/quoteFor a first pistol, what type should I get? A 9mm or a 38.What do you want to do with it?
Post by: Widgeondeke on April 20, 2013, 01:07:32 PM
Post by: Bofire on April 20, 2013, 01:44:26 PM
Post by: SeaRun1 on April 20, 2013, 01:50:27 PM
Then move on to a 9mm later. Or just go straight to a good quality 1911 in .45 acp and be done with it!
I don't think you can go wrong with whatever choice you make as they should be fun to shoot.
SR1
Post by: PolarBear on April 20, 2013, 01:56:07 PM
A .357 is a perfect starter gun. You can start out with really light .38 loads like wadcutters then up to +P then once you get comfortable up to .357.
I started shooting competitively at age 10 with .38 and .357 revolvers and they were great guns to shoot and even easier to master. A .357 is a slightly heavier than the standard .38 in most cases. An added bonus is the .38 rounds are usually fairly cheap to shoot, especially wadcutters. :twocents:
Post by: KFhunter on April 20, 2013, 07:51:20 PM
In a personal defence gun you don't need long range, you need something you can jam in someones ribs and have it go bang through your coat, clothing whatever.
An auto won't go bang if it's jammed into someones ribs; it'll come out of battery and fabric will get in there and your hosed.
Post by: HighlandLofts on April 29, 2013, 09:10:09 PM
For a biger carry gun I have a Colt Combat Commander 1911 - 45acp and a Rossi 971 - 357 mag.
I have others for different reasons, for a open carry handgun a nice Ruger GP100 with a six inch barrel isa good one. The Ruger SP101s are a nice choice also.
Most of my handguns are stainless, I don't like the blue guns. There are a lot of places that have nice used guns that you can put on lay - a - way with 25% down and three months to pay.
Before you buy you should shoot what ever you think you might want. Some handguns are not suited for some people. If youget in the Arlington Area I have a few handguns you can try out. I go shooting out near OSO.
Post by: lokidog on April 29, 2013, 09:12:54 PM
To me a revolver is tough to shoot accurately in double action mode. So for that reason I'd take a 9mm semi auto over the 38 special.
Interesting, my wife's Charter Arms 38 special shoots more accurately/consistently when shooting double action versus precocking it. Kind of odd, but several people have experienced this.
Post by: coachcw on April 29, 2013, 09:24:25 PM
Post by: KFhunter on April 29, 2013, 09:45:43 PM
To me a revolver is tough to shoot accurately in double action mode. So for that reason I'd take a 9mm semi auto over the 38 special.
Interesting, my wife's Charter Arms 38 special shoots more accurately/consistently when shooting double action versus precocking it. Kind of odd, but several people have experienced this.
Has to do with changing your grip and not getting it back the same each time, or punching the now easier to pull trigger.
Post by: EA338AI on April 29, 2013, 11:34:21 PM
Post by: magnanimous_j on April 30, 2013, 02:09:56 PM
But just to clear up a common misconception, a standard 9mm round is more powerful than a .38+p and almost twice as powerful than a standard .38spc.
Post by: SGTDuffman on April 30, 2013, 02:40:48 PM
Post by: argie1891 on April 30, 2013, 07:20:15 PM
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Post by: h2ofowlr on April 30, 2013, 08:00:00 PM
.9mm is less expensive to shoot.
Post by: Dbax129 on April 30, 2013, 08:11:47 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 30, 2013, 08:32:54 PM
:yeah:
A .357 is a perfect starter gun. You can start out with really light .38 loads like wadcutters then up to +P then once you get comfortable up to .357.
I started shooting competitively at age 10 with .38 and .357 revolvers and they were great guns to shoot and even easier to master. A .357 is a slightly heavier than the standard .38 in most cases. An added bonus is the .38 rounds are usually fairly cheap to shoot, especially wadcutters. :twocents:
:yeah: plus ammo is real easy to get for now! :tup:
Post by: Fisherdave10 on May 02, 2013, 03:12:40 PM
If semi-autos were NOT reliable, why would virtually ALL law enforcement be using them?
9mm has more power than .38 Special. Modern 9mm handguns have 2-4 times the ammunition capacity of a .38 revolver.
Get a 9mm semi-auto pistol from a major brand. I recommend Smith & Wesson's M&P series, Ruger's SR series or a Glock 19.
If you aren't familiar with handguns, either shoot a friend's or visit a range and rent a variety.
I recommend applying for your CPL if you haven't already.
Get a standard capacity (liberals call them "high capacity") 9mm semi-auto pistol. Joe Biden and Obama don't want you to have one. That should be reason enough.
Post by: Mongo Hunter on May 02, 2013, 03:24:04 PM