[erdocsg]

I am new to owning a hand gun and looking for helpful hints for the best one to by. i know there are alot of people that are brand loyal, etc., and one needs to find one that fits their hand the best.
how do you do that? i can't go and buy a gun and if don't like it, keep buying them until one fits well, that will add up quickly.
i'm looking for something to use for recreation, pistol shooting, but when the time comes, use to protect me and my family.
any ideas? thanks in advance.
i am leaning towards the gloc because its easy.....

 

[erdocsg]

i have done alot of research..... still don't know, i need to get a 'feel'. where i use to live, in NJ, you can rent guns at the range, where i live now, PA, there doesn't seem to be any place to rent 'firearms', so i don't want to buy a gun on a 'crapshoot'.

 

[erdocsg]

i don't think money is an issue, when it comes to guns/self denfense. i don't plan on buying a gun every month, so whatever i need to spend...

 

[erdocsg]

i need something that has cheap ammo to practice with. and hold up nicely. a revolver, might be to slow to reload if the shtf.
thats why i was thinking semi....
i heard good things and bad about glocs, less moving parts, etc....
taurus look good, heard they jam though.

 

[erdocsg]

i thought all guns where " ambidexterous".... are you saying the taurus is just a little better for lefties? me being one of them...

 

[erdocsg]

. Just make sure to avoid the snubnosed revolvers and go with one that has at least a 4 inch barrel.

why a 4 inch barrell? it seem semi automatics are easier to use. what about taurus brand?

 

[erdocsg]

someone recomended the glock 27.. seems to have the best of all worlds, 40 caliber, and concielable.. and not to strong of a kickback.
i tried a 9mm and bick kickback, made my hand shake for an hour after