Decent First Pistol?

ForceFed4g63 · 02-09-2012, 11:19 AM

Well now that I'm going to be getting my CWP, I really need to look into getting a pistol. I know that there have been other threads on this but I figure there might be better stuff out there by now, plus I might have different needs from other people.

I'm not looking to spend a fortune, under $500 would be nice. I'm also a bigger guy so I don't want something that feels tiny, but still want something to be able to carry concealed, as well have cheaper ammo so I can go practice at the range fairly often. I do understand that I will have to try a bunch of different kinds before buying, and my Father in law will be bringing down a few different ones for me to try. Guess I just wanted some suggestions of where to start. Any ideas from you gun guys out there?

Jeff · 02-09-2012, 11:31 AM

Go to ATP and checkout their rental guns . You can try and shoot different ones and find one you feel the most comfortable with . Talk to the guys behind the counter they will help you out with your first purchase hold different guns and make sure you are comfortable holding it then see if they have a rental of the same gun and shoot it .

ForceFed4g63 · 02-09-2012, 12:26 PM

That's what I plan on doing, just wanted to see if anyone had some ideas on narrowing down the field.

Matts94Z28 · 02-09-2012, 12:52 PM

'Merica

Shane361 · 02-09-2012, 01:11 PM

9mm Smith and Wesson M&P

Silver-Dollar · 02-09-2012, 01:31 PM

I am leaning towards Kahr.

98nbmz · 02-09-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver-Dollar

I am leaning towards Kahr.

My dad carries a kahr lady k9. Nice gun.

1998ta__1991rs · 02-09-2012, 01:50 PM

my next pistol is going to be a s&w bodyguard 380

Mr. Camaro · 02-09-2012, 01:54 PM

Glock 19

REDRAGTOPRS · 02-09-2012, 03:32 PM

I love my Ruger LCP 380 for carry. I have an inside the waistband special holster that conceals it completely under a t-shirt and shorts, and is not bulky looking or heavy. 7 well placed rounds of .380 at point blank is very effective....

blubyu87gt · 02-09-2012, 03:35 PM

Love my F&N 5x7. Kinda expensive but greatness don't come cheap.

04ctd · 02-09-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by REDRAGTOPRS

I love my Ruger LCP 380 for carry. I have an inside the waistband special holster that conceals it completely under a t-shirt and shorts, and is not bulky looking or heavy. 7 well placed rounds of .380 at point blank is very effective....

^^ this ^^

i have had a few different pea shooters, and the "big" guns pull my pants down, and i always sold them off.
when i get back skrate, i will get a Ruger LCP.

in other words, the bigger the gun, the tighter you have to wear your belt,
and the more uncomfortable it is,
and the less often you will wear it...making it useless.

carry-ability & comfort are first priority.

East Coast had the cheapo laser for $99, it's $89 on fleabay.

the KAHR 9 looks nice too, but a tad bigger.

ForceFed4g63 · 02-09-2012, 04:38 PM

Good suggestions, thanks guys, this is a good start.

1 Slow Z · 02-09-2012, 05:13 PM

My first hand gun was a Taurus 40 cal. It was relatively light and extremely compact. I have smaller sized hands, which made it a perfect fit for me. Just my .02

ShawnBoyMoody · 02-09-2012, 05:34 PM

Shawnboy carries a Taurus TCP. 380. I love the carrying case it comes with. I wear it all the time and have only one person ask me about it and he was a gun guy who thought I had bought a new cell phone lol.

Darryl Buckner · 02-09-2012, 05:35 PM

I have the new Bersa concealed carry 9mm.

CoppertopT/A · 02-09-2012, 05:40 PM

I got a sig p238 as my first gun and couldn't have been happier, very easy to conceal, easy to use, and fun to shoot.

ForceFed4g63 · 02-09-2012, 05:41 PM

That looks nice Shawn, price is right too.

bambooi · 02-09-2012, 06:27 PM

Glock 19 or S&W M&P

ShawnBoyMoody · 02-09-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ForceFed4g63

That looks nice Shawn, price is right too.

It is a great little gun. That being said it wouldn't be my first choice if it was gonna be my ONLY gun for a while. I would probably look at a 9mm or. 40 for home protection and occasional carry. I have bigger guns but they are just too large to conceal easily.

02-09-2012, 11:19 AM	#1
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Decent First Pistol? Well now that I'm going to be getting my CWP, I really need to look into getting a pistol. I know that there have been other threads on this but I figure there might be better stuff out there by now, plus I might have different needs from other people. I'm not looking to spend a fortune, under $500 would be nice. I'm also a bigger guy so I don't want something that feels tiny, but still want something to be able to carry concealed, as well have cheaper ammo so I can go practice at the range fairly often. I do understand that I will have to try a bunch of different kinds before buying, and my Father in law will be bringing down a few different ones for me to try. Guess I just wanted some suggestions of where to start. Any ideas from you gun guys out there?

02-09-2012, 12:52 PM	#4
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02-09-2012, 11:31 AM	#2
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,015	Go to ATP and checkout their rental guns . You can try and shoot different ones and find one you feel the most comfortable with . Talk to the guys behind the counter they will help you out with your first purchase hold different guns and make sure you are comfortable holding it then see if they have a rental of the same gun and shoot it .

02-09-2012, 12:26 PM	#3
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	That's what I plan on doing, just wanted to see if anyone had some ideas on narrowing down the field.

02-09-2012, 01:50 PM	#8
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	my next pistol is going to be a s&w bodyguard 380

02-09-2012, 03:32 PM	#10
REDRAGTOPRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Charleston Posts: 490	I love my Ruger LCP 380 for carry. I have an inside the waistband special holster that conceals it completely under a t-shirt and shorts, and is not bulky looking or heavy. 7 well placed rounds of .380 at point blank is very effective.... __________________ 2008 LS3 Corvette, A & A Vi3 trim blower, 664 crank hp at 8.5psi, ZR1 clutch, Billy Boat Fusion SS exhaust with mild to wild switch, Custom leather accents..... *FOR SALE* 2001 Black Pontiac Trans Am Ws6 Convertible, Michelin Pilot Sport cups mounted on 2008 black zo6 rims.

02-09-2012, 03:35 PM	#11
blubyu87gt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charleston Posts: 904	Love my F&N 5x7. Kinda expensive but greatness don't come cheap. __________________ Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. The reason I swear so much is because, fuck you.

02-09-2012, 04:38 PM	#13
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Good suggestions, thanks guys, this is a good start.

02-09-2012, 05:13 PM	#14
1 Slow Z Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The end of the rainbow! Posts: 968	My first hand gun was a Taurus 40 cal. It was relatively light and extremely compact. I have smaller sized hands, which made it a perfect fit for me. Just my .02

02-09-2012, 05:34 PM	#15
ShawnBoyMoody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the lab.... Posts: 8,159	Shawnboy carries a Taurus TCP. 380. I love the carrying case it comes with. I wear it all the time and have only one person ask me about it and he was a gun guy who thought I had bought a new cell phone lol. __________________ The Krusty Koupe "Luck favors the oblivious, and boy am I lucky!"

02-09-2012, 05:35 PM	#16
Darryl Buckner The Top Dog Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,318	I have the new Bersa concealed carry 9mm. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. Thomas Jefferson

02-09-2012, 05:40 PM	#17
CoppertopT/A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 192	I got a sig p238 as my first gun and couldn't have been happier, very easy to conceal, easy to use, and fun to shoot.

02-09-2012, 05:41 PM	#18
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	That looks nice Shawn, price is right too.

02-09-2012, 06:27 PM	#19
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	Glock 19 or S&W M&P