Handguns

[Ja Rhule]

Any recommendations?  Thinking Beretta or Glock.  

[CRA]

38 minutes ago, ARSEN said:

Any recommendations?  Thinking Beretta or Glock.  

I think you should buy what you actually shoot best with.  I was determined to get a Glock the last time I bought a semi-automatic pistol.   But when I went and shot a bunch with friends, I found I liked the grip of the Springfield XDM better than the Glock and I shot better with it.  So I got that instead.   For some reason they sometimes run a couple dollars more than Glocks but whatever.  

Some ranges have guns you can use or ask friends to go shoot with you that have the type guns you are interested in......then buy what you shoot best with is my advice.    My brother in law gave me tons of poo for not getting the Glock because apparently their is a YUGE fanboy club or something.  I'd rather like what I shoot than be part of a fanboy club. 

 

[t96]

18 minutes ago, ARSEN said:

Any recommendations?  Thinking Beretta or Glock.  

What do you plan to use it for?

[Ja Rhule]

17 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

What do you plan to use it for?

Zombies 

[Ja Rhule]

25 minutes ago, CRA said:

I think you should buy what you actually shoot best with.  I was determined to get a Glock the last time I bought a semi-autonomic pistol.   But when I went and shot a bunch with friends, I found I liked the grip of the Springfield XDM better than the Glock and I shot better with it.  So I got that instead.   For some reason they sometimes run a couple dollars more than Glocks but whatever.  

Some ranges have guns you can use or ask friends to go shoot with you that have the type guns you are interested in......then buy what you shoot best with is my advice.    My brother in law gave me tons of poo for not getting the Glock because apparently their is a YUGE fanboy club or something.  I'd rather like what I shoot than be part of a fanboy club. 

 

Yea, my wife is afraid shitless of guns so I want to taker her to range to teach her all about it.  I also hate going to shooting range and use their garbage.  Shooting range guns usually so terrible it feel like the gun will break after every clip lol

[t96]

3 minutes ago, ARSEN said:

Zombies 

Seriously, if you want my input it's helpful to know what your plans with it are. Self defense in the home, concealed carry, target shooting, action leagues, etc.?

[CRA]

Just now, ARSEN said:

Yea, my wife is afraid shitless of guns so I want to taker her to range to teach her all about it.  I also hate going to shooting range and use their garbage.  Shooting range guns usually so terrible it feel like the gun will break after every clip lol

my wife didn't like when I first brought guns into the house either.  She got over it.  She still won't shoot though. 

what caliber you looking at?  do you have any handguns already? 

[PanthersBigD]

Try Blackstone, they're a newer range/shop and seem to be pretty nice. I'm betting they'd have a nice selection of rental pistols. I agree with CRA. I actually like my Glock, and chose it over a Sig, which is what I originally wanted before I shot one. Buy what feels good in your hand and feels natural when you look down the barrel. 

[Ja Rhule]

35 minutes ago, CRA said:

my wife didn't like when I first brought guns into the house either.  She got over it.  She still won't shoot though. 

what caliber you looking at?  do you have any handguns already? 

I think 9m is enough.  I got AR15 and Mossberg 590 but no handguns.

[Ja Rhule]

37 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

Seriously, if you want my input it's helpful to know what your plans with it are. Self defense in the home, concealed carry, target shooting, action leagues, etc.?

Just target shooting and maybe Home defense.  Wife straight up refusing to hold a shutgun lol

[Ja Rhule]

10 minutes ago, PanthersBigD said:

Try Blackstone, they're a newer range/shop and seem to be pretty nice. I'm betting they'd have a nice selection of rental pistols. I agree with CRA. I actually like my Glock, and chose it over a Sig, which is what I originally wanted before I shot one. Buy what feels good in your hand and feels natural when you look down the barrel. 

I guess I will swing by shooting range and ask to hold some guns.  I like my friend glock a lot.

[PanthersBigD]

Just now, ARSEN said:

I guess I will swing by shooting range and ask to hold some guns.  I like my friend glock a lot.

Hyatt's Gun and Coin on Wilkinson Blvd is great as well. All of the guys there are really knowledgeable, but there's no range on premises. 

[t96]

2 minutes ago, ARSEN said:

Just target shooting and maybe Home defense.  Wife straight up refusing to hold a shutgun lol

Budget?

[PanthersBigD]

3 minutes ago, ARSEN said:

Just target shooting and maybe Home defense.  Wife straight up refusing to hold a shutgun lol

For home defense, a shotgun is the way to go. Does your shotgun look tactical? If so maybe that makes her nervous, maybe not. I'd try letting her shoot a long shotgun in maybe 20 gauge. Way less kick and while the shells are more expensive, if you're mainly using it for self defense, shell costs won't really be a factor. The simple sound of a shotgun slide can be a deterrent to criminals, and the ability to hit a large area with minimal aiming makes it a little less difficult to hit your target under duress. Also, shotgun pellets don't tend to go through multiple walls, possibly killing your kids or your neighbor. 

My sister shoots a 20 gauge and loves it. She's 5'8" and 110 lbs. Just something to think about.