Sig Sauer 229 in .40 Cal, that's my favorite!
my dad has the 229. i love that gun. thats what makes me want a sig. his is also a .40
Go to a local gun shop and handle a bunch of different ones. Some guns that many people suggest may or may not feel right in your hand. For example, everyone raves about the M&P's, but me personally I can't shoot it because the grip is too small
Whatever you decide on and get, do yourself a favor and get a GOOD holster for it. There are many companies making holsters specifically for each make/model. Whether you are gonna carry the gun concealed, on the outside of your waist band hunting, or in the truck, you need a holster to fit. A $6 Wal Mart holster will cause you to shoot your foot off. Sorta the same concept of buying a $500 rifle and putting a $30 tasco on it
thanks for the good advice :toast
Nacho is right. I forgot about the good leather belt. A cheap Wal Mart belt or a non-leather belt, and your gun is hitting you in the side of the leg before you know it. I bought a decent one at the gun show and wear it every day for like 3 years now
Ultimately it comes down to what you want to use it for. I used to have more handguns than I could count and keep track of. Now I only have a few, and each one has a special place/function.
Are you looking for a carry gun, hunting gun, plinking gun, all around one gun for every type use?
An all around gun would probably be something in .45 Cal like a 1911, Sig, Glock, etc... You can carry it, it's just big and heavy, but will kill nearly anything you want to shoot, and works great at the range also...
I agree 100% The second variable is price, how much can you spend? I carry a .40 Stoeger Cougar, its rock solid, well made, reliable, and inexpensive. If money was no object I'd have a Kimber... :pirate
im not lookin to buy a kimber, but i do want a good quality firearm.
if you've never owned a handgun before a 22 imo is the place to start, gotta walk before you run. as a learning/practice tool for beginner thru expert they can't be beat. for 20$ you can get 550 rounds, try that with a 40 or 45. learning to shoot a handgun well will take a minimum of 1,000 rounds, and practice with both right and left hand, one of them could be out of commission before the gunfight starts. and the cost savings of that ammo would pay for a 22. I agree 100% with what everyone else had to say also and would add a good holster is useless if put on a crap belt, you need something that is stiff enough that the edges don't roll and will support the wt of whatever mdl you choose. also don't discount revolvers, I believe most people can shoot a 4-6" revolver more accurately than a semi, but again it all comes down to your personal preference and intended use.
i have had many days if practice at the range with my dad shooting his handguns. im not claiming to be a professional or an expert. but i have shot many rounds out of his colt .45, ruger 9mm, sig 229 .40. and more. im not nockin a .22 ,but its just not what im lookin for. thanks for the advice though.
