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12/30/2009 6:25 AM

	hatufan
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First Handgun

I am looking to purchase my first handgun and am looking for advice. I would like to stay around the $350 range. I have been looking at the S&W Sigma Series 40. Any thoughts/advice are appreciated.

Thanks

3/8/2010 9:44 AM

	nascar424
2 posts

Re: First Handgun

I have not personally shot the Sigma, but I do own a number of S&W handguns, which are mostly revolvers. The S&W name is very good, and they are world-known for their attention to detail and master craftmanship. Additionally, if the handgun is a .40 S&W caliber, the ammo is rather cheap and still very available for good prices. I really don't think you can go wrong here...

Keep me updated, and send pics when you do the purchase!

3/8/2010 9:44 AM

	nascar424
2 posts

Re: First Handgun

3/19/2010 2:21 PM

	jeepgunner
3 posts

Re: First Handgun

One of the first things you need to do is try the feel of a number of firearms in your hand. Which ones fit the best? Which ones don't feel natural to you?

Once you find the ones that fit well, figure out what you plan to use it for. Concealed carry? Target shooting? Then narrow it down from there.

S&W makes very good firearms.

4/12/2010 7:33 PM

	MikeyMetro
11 posts

Re: First Handgun

1911A-1. The design is over 100 years old and is still in production by many manufacturers. 45ACP ammo is fairly cheap and available everywhere. I usually by gov't surpluss ball (fmj) ammo for $10 to $15 for a 50 rd box when I'm headed out to the desert to kill rocks. (Please note: "killing rocks" is just a saying. You should never aim a firearm at a rock unless you want to risk your bullet coming back at you.) Sure the original design only holds 7 rds but "if you need more than seven you're probably headed for heaven" (an old Gunney told me that one.) But if you really hate swaping mags there are models with extended and even fat grip mags that hold more.
The 1911 was designed to knock things down. This was a result of the Spanish-American war (1898.) When we took the Phillipines from Spain the U.S. had a serious problem with muslim berserkers from the northern provinces. The gov't wanted a handgun that would knock them down no matter where you hit them. Thus the most lasting handgun model in history was born.

7/28/2010 12:33 PM

	kdt1970
3 posts

Re: First Handgun

Should be able to find a good used Springfield xd 9 around that price..

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