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Originally posted by Teutonics
What's the purpose for owning? Target practice, home defense, concealed carry, etc? Or some combination thereof? My recommendation would be to decide how you intend to use it, and then let that decide the model/type.
For a beginner, I would say no larger than a 9mm (work your way up if you want), longer barrel (more accurate, safer because it's easier to know where it's pointed), manual safety (i.e. non-glock), loaded/cocked indicators (new Ruger has some nice features).
Personally I would recommend starting with a .22 and shoot the heck out of it in a controlled environment (1000's of rounds). Cheap and easy to shoot, great way to learn the basics.
I'm sure others will add more detailed recommendations.
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Yup....go with a Ruger .22.....accurate enuff to shoot the eye out of rats at the local dump and cheap to boot.
MY Favorite 9mm is my step dad's service piece...Belgian made Browning Hi Power. Old reliable...9mm ammo is cheap compared to .40 and .45.... However for stopping power I like the .40 caliber S&W Sigma.....
The 1911 Colt .45 packs a nice hole in the opponent...but unless a lot of gunsmith work is put into it...the accuracy is less than acceptable over 30-40 yards. It also kicks like a mule.
My one and only revolver is a .357 stainless Smith, Chief's special with 2 inch barrel...nicknamed the "flame thrower"....