I've been thinking about buying a handgun recently, never owned one before, but have shot a few of my buddies, they include a Smith & Wesson pistol, Glock 9mm, and whatever the Dirty Harry gun is.......357 Magnum?

I really like the Glock a lot, I felt most comfortable with it, but are semi-auto's good guns for beginner's?

Thanks is advance for the suggestions.

 

Im no pro but I always heard go with the gun that feels the best in your hands (the feel of it, the way it handles, recoil, etc...).

Try to rent a few more at the range until you are sure. I don't see a problem with semi-autos for beginners.

Keep us updated!

 

id get a sig and stay away from the glock.

 

Justin - Call me this weekend and I can help you out...

 

glock's are fine, easy to handle
sig, also a good choice.

Might consider a revolver too, easiest to work with, clean, and maintain.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. Chris, I'll definately give you call once I'm ready, gotta make sure the significant other is on board first.

 

Why?

 

+1

I think he refers to some kind of glocks, and not all of them.

 

not to argue against the glock, i just prefer their entire range. ill go get a pic of my choice...

 

Pick one that you are comfortable with. Don't get caught up in the caliber wars, no matter how much Choke calls you a pussy

The important part is to consistently train/practice with the gun, and for that to happen, you have to be comfortable holding and shooting with it. Good luck and either way, you can't go wrong with any of the main stream choices out there. Only advice I would give is to avoid the 1911s for now because that market segment is incredibly huge with a lot of makers that typically require some tweaking to get an reliable pistol.