Billy Myers
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I am picking up my first pistol tomorrow and I am unsure of what I want to get. I really like the look of a M9 but I've been told that the weapon system is to heavy.
I am picking up my first pistol tomorrow and I am unsure of what I want to get. I really like the look of a M9 but I've been told that the weapon system is to heavy.
Welcome to OCDO. Go to gunshows and local dealers to wrap your hand around as many pistols as you can. Find the ones that fit your hand. If Glock feels good consider Glock, If Glock feels wrong consider something else. (Glocks are fine firearms but I do not like them and am not likely to ever own one because they just feel wrong in my hand.) The options are quite numerous. Find that combination of fit, caliber and capacity that fits how you plan to use the gun. Is it home defense? Is it for carry? Try to shoot the gun you choose before you buy it. After several fine firearms that were not totally to her liking, my wife has decided not to buy any more guns with out first shooting them. I agree with her earned wisdom, nothing beats the experience of shooting it to find whether you like or dislike your gun.
First off, Welcome to OCDO. I can't believe the other posters have not learned their manners yet....
My apologies. Please note my edit to Post #2.
Selecting a handgun is similar to choosing one's religion - if it doesn't fit you, keep on looking. As has been mentioned before in this thread, whatever handgun you buy must fit your hand right properly. If it doesn't fit your hand will never become proficient with it. What do I mean by "fit your hand"? It must feel comfortable... almost as if you were born with that particular hand specifically for the purpose of buying this particular handgun! Ask twenty experienced hand-gunners your question, and you'll get twenty different answers (with a few repeats). You can see what fits me below. Pax...
IMO a handgun when pointed should fit and give a proper grip. That being a straight line from the bend of the arm to the end of the barrel. The wrist should not be out of this line, as is is with many shooters. This is very important for point shooting, just like pointing a finger.
I am picking up my first pistol tomorrow and I am unsure of what I want to get. I really like the look of a M9 but I've been told that the weapon system is to heavy.
Selecting a handgun is similar to choosing one's religion - if it doesn't fit you, keep on looking. As has been mentioned before in this thread, whatever handgun you buy must fit your hand right properly. If it doesn't fit your hand will never become proficient with it. What do I mean by "fit your hand"? It must feel comfortable... almost as if you were born with that particular hand specifically for the purpose of buying this particular handgun! Ask twenty experienced hand-gunners your question, and you'll get twenty different answers (with a few repeats). You can see what fits me below. Pax...
Iam a revolver fan,I would recomend a smith and wesson,or Ruger in 357 mag.
Most people would recommend the Glock 17 as a first pistol...