new to the gun buying, what names to avoid.
 

Well make myself clear, I'm not new to guns. I've owned a few hunting rifles. I am new to the hand gun field. I see alot of names out there that I've never heard of before. I think I'm pretty much safe buying the bigger well known names. But would also like to know more what I'm looking at and what for when I decide to purchase a handgun. Salesman is going to tell you whatever to get your money. Thats why i ask you guys here hoepfully you can shed some light so I don't buy a piece of junk.

I would like to have a 22 , and possibly a 9mm? Thats what Ive shot before and really like them. The 22 would be used mostly for target shooting. The sizes and such are where I'm not real informed on. Are there others out there, that would work better, ammo available. as of right now anyways.

For a .22 target shooting pistol, I'd suggest a something from Ruger's Mark I or Mark II series, or the one they call a "22/45". They're simple, accurate, reliable and have ergonomics pretty similar to a 1911. For a 9mm, you could stay with Ruger, as well. Many people like a Glock for its "point-and-shoot" simplicity. If you like a Glock, but, would also like a thumb-safety, Taurus makes some good pistols, too. The "old" Taurus products have a reputation for having been crap, but, they modernized and improved a lot of their facilities and processes about 10-15 years ago. That reputation will eventually go away, when the "old-timers" who hold onto it have died off. Now, that ain't to say that they'll never turn to crap some time in the future, but, right now, they're good.

if its a pistol you want id go with somethin mean like the Judge 45/410. with that so called president in the white house you may not be able to get much of anything soon.. so get what you can.

Thanks for that info. Rugers are the ones I've shot before.

Thats probably the biggest reason I decided late in the game to acquire a couple handguns. Also trying to stick with ones i can get ammo for.

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Afterthought, I visit pawnshops when I can. I've gotten some really good deals from Pshops. I look at the gun selection there. Theres a brand like redline??? cheap priced, so I figure its a cheap made gun. Jennings is another?

get a glock. for a .22 i like the browning buckmark , ruger is good to though

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just remember you get what you pay for so buy once cry once

For a .22 handgun, RUGER MARK II, for a 9MM, 1911, CZ-75, or the BROWNING HP

Browning HP is always a good choice. Stay away from Hi-Point. :scare2:

Beware of Pawn shops. Most of the time you will find well worn or malfunctioning pieces. Pawn shops arent known for having gun-savy or gun experts working there. If you know how to properly check a handgun(s) or rifle(s), and conduct a function test, I guess you can risk a purchase. Check the barrel rifling carefully for wear, scratches, rust, pitting etc.... take a small flashlight and a magnifying glass for closer examination. If the exterior looks abused, pass on it.

Thanks guys.

I have 2 Ruger mark III 22/45s and love them, one is the target model and the other has a threaded barrel and picatinny rails that I put a little red dot on. I have shot thousands of rounds through both of them without a hiccup. As far as a 9mm stay away from hi-point. I have a Berreta 92fs and a Springfield XDm compact, both in 9mm and like shooting both a lot. My brother has a Ruger SR9c, and its a nice shooter too. Hope this helps you a little bit.