Hey everyone!
I know you probably get lots of posts from newbies like me looking for their first handgun however I find myself in a tight situation. I'm 20 years old and I'm looking for a potential handgun to buy (or get my dad to buy). I'll just list the requirements I'm looking for.
1) Ambidextrous. I'm a left handed shooter.
2) Uses inexpensive ammunition. I enjoy the fire power of a .45 but I'm not made of money and I would be fine even with a 9mm.
3) Use for open carry.
3) Hammer or striker? I don't know anything about the difference between these two mechanisms. I assume an exposed hammer would be more robust. Maybe someone could help me with that.
4) Full length grip. I don't understand those short grip handguns especially when they just add a grip extension to the magazines.
5) Under $500 if possible. I know that might sound cheap but lower caliber firearms tend to cost less.
One handgun I liked when I first saw it was the Ruger P95, the only downside was it isn't ambidextrous.
Thank you so much for your help!
I know you probably get lots of posts from newbies like me looking for their first handgun however I find myself in a tight situation. I'm 20 years old and I'm looking for a potential handgun to buy (or get my dad to buy). I'll just list the requirements I'm looking for.
1) Ambidextrous. I'm a left handed shooter.
2) Uses inexpensive ammunition. I enjoy the fire power of a .45 but I'm not made of money and I would be fine even with a 9mm.
3) Use for open carry.
3) Hammer or striker? I don't know anything about the difference between these two mechanisms. I assume an exposed hammer would be more robust. Maybe someone could help me with that.
4) Full length grip. I don't understand those short grip handguns especially when they just add a grip extension to the magazines.
5) Under $500 if possible. I know that might sound cheap but lower caliber firearms tend to cost less.
One handgun I liked when I first saw it was the Ruger P95, the only downside was it isn't ambidextrous.
Thank you so much for your help!