What should I get for my first gun?
I've never owned a gun before and am looking to get a semi auto pistol. Anyone have any suggestions as to what would be a good first gun to own and why?
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dale74 · M
I have a small collection of about 21 guns I would recommend that you find a gun range at a gun shop where they will let you shoot a variety of different guns so you can see what is the best gun for you. You also need to consider how you're going to carry this gun is it going to be in a purse or on your waist in a holster. How much weight are you willing to carry around for instance a desert eagle would definitely be more weight then I would like to carry around plus the desert eagle though it is a wonderful gun is not very practical for everyday use. Do you live in a city or out in the country the reason why I asked this if you live in a city you want to make sure that should you hit a bad guy that that same bullet doesn't travel through him and through the next building and kill someone who is innocent like a child. Most 45 caliber guns and some 40 caliber even after they've shot a person can still penetrate a building and injure someone else. You would probably want to look more for a 9 millimeter if you live in a city. If you want to know anything else feel free to private message me.
dale74 · M
@NativeOregonian I think we are both very pro-gun but we are also very cautious and very well trained for the responsibility we have accepted with the respect for firearms that we have. I base this on your comments and my comments.
Allison34 · 26-30, F
Just signed up for a class next Monday cause I have no clue what I'm doing. Like I get the general concept: look down the barrel and squeeze. But I'd feel a lot safer after a lesson