new to the gun buying, what names to avoid.
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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.
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.
Last edited by BarryB; 01-12-2013 at 12:00 PM.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
Last edited by Dodgehunter84; 02-12-2013 at 07:44 PM.