[onewhippedpuppy]

Recent threads have really gotten this bouncing around my head, I'd really like to get a handgun in the near future. The purpose will be home defense (fire extinguisher), and something that I can take to a range periodically for the fun of it. So, I need something that's affordable to purchase and shoot, and also simple and reliable.

Give me some opinions, and let me know how much it will cost to buy and shoot, because I'm a total dumbass when it comes to this stuff. No specific preferences, but I do want a semi-auto with a clip, as opposed to a revolver. Caliber would be whatever is best for my use, obviously I don't need a .50 cal Desert Eagle, I don't often find the need to shoot holes in engine blocks.

Thanks!