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Originally Posted by Jared at Pelican Parts
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I'm not getting a 1911. Just not interested in either a .45 or a .22. Plus, none of the 1911's I looked at fit my hand.
This is just going to be an entry level, fun on the weekends thing. I'm not really looking for something expensive at this point.
The only thing I can think of is a guitar analogy. I played lesser quality guitars for years before I got good enough to justify buying ESPs and Gibsons.. With a gun, I'm just looking at the original MIJ Squiers right now.
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Jared, I have no idea how inconvenient it is for you to shoot. I shoot in my yard whenever I want. I have shot thousands of rounds this summer, and while I'm getting better, I need more practice. Shooting well takes practice. I've saved more than enough to buy either of those weapons by shooting thousands of rounds in a .22 rather than a 9mm. At 20 cents per shot (9mm from Cheaper than Dirt) vs. 3.5 cents (for the Winchester .22 ammo I like). For every 1000 rounds fired thats a cost differential of $165. If you shoot 2000 rounds from a Ruger MkIII, you've saved more than the cost of the gun.
Seriously, if you want to build your skills with an inexpensive tool and when you're worthy get a higher priced firearm buy a .22. They are WAY more fun than you think, and you can much more easily afford the practice you'll need to be a good shot. You're going to end up with one anyhow if you like to shoot.
Oh, and Groesbek is right about revolvers.