I think I want to buy a handgun, not sure what route.

[Darkpriest667]

Higgins, Academy is a good store to get firearms (and ammo if you don't order online) You should absolutely ask counter folks to let you hold the gun. See how it feels in your hand. a G43 (and a shield) feel good in mine, but I am 5'4 and 130 pounds. My hands are considerably smaller than most full grown men.

I've never held the Sig 2022 so I have no idea how big it is. I would absolutely ask to hold them.

 

[easy rider]

Although Academy's prices are often lower then say a gun store, I would look around, you could often find good deals elsewhere.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Where abouts do you live?

 

[TexasBrandon]

Consider a Baby Eagle 9mm too, fantastic handgun and was my first ever handgun many many years ago. Has functioned flawlessly ever since I bought it. Magnum Research is who makes them and you can get them in whatever common caliber you want for the most part.

I've got one in 9mm and .40. If I make the meet I can bring them both.

 

[Keyston512]

If you're in or around Austin, it wouldn't hurt to stop in at GT Distributors. They have G17 and M&P9 police trade-ins priced 350 and 290, respectively. I would post a link to their gunbroker account but I don't know if that's allowed.

 

[AR1911]

+1 on the G19. Pretty much the Universal SD Handgun. I have two, but I never shoot them. Most other handguns are more interesting IMO

If you don't have a 22 you need one. The Rugers in the MKIV style are a great choice. You might also consider the Colt 1911-22 Gold Cup. Reasonable price, 1911, Colt.

I don't really understand the purpose though. Storage?

 

[jrbfishn]

In .22 lr, the GSG 1911 .22. Inexpensive and reliable. And lots of fun to shoot.

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[easy rider]

Where abouts do you live?

Me? ..... I'm sure that's hard to figure out.

 

[easy rider]

In .22 lr, the GSG 1911 .22. Inexpensive and reliable. And lots of fun to shoot.

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Shooting is fun period!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Me? ..... I'm sure that's hard to figure out.

Nope, it was directed towards the OP.

 

[easy rider]

LOL ok, couldn't tell.

 

[Texasgordo]

If you're in or around Austin, it wouldn't hurt to stop in at GT Distributors. They have G17 and M&P9 police trade-ins priced 350 and 290, respectively. I would post a link to their gunbroker account but I don't know if that's allowed.

That's what I would do. They would be the best way to get a cheap lightly used 9mm.

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[robertc1024]

^^Yep - if you had a reasonable idea about what you want, that is hard to beat. You could always sell it and you'd lose next to nothing.

 

[Higgins909]

I'm in Hutto. I got to hold some guns. Right now I'm thinking M&P 9mm full size or G17 gen4. I completely forgot about the SIG 2022 (I'm not sure on the difference SP2022 vs 2022) But I was trying to compare back at home and I want to have 5+ magazines eventually. The Sig 2022 magazines are $40 and on the website it says it's only a 10rnd, but I feel like it should be a 15rnd+. On the internet I can find Glock mags and M&P 9 mags for $20~

I'm sad to say that the G19 felt too short for whatever reason, the M&P 9 Shield grip felt sharp on my palm and fingers. I'm not sure if I should check the 2022 out or not. I'm wanting to decide between the M&P 9mm (first gen?) or G17. I'm not %100 on what G17 Gen to get. I think the 3rd has 2 mags as well as a smaller mag release that was somewhat difficult for my noob gun skills. (speaking of which, it seemed like it took me my all to release the slide on the M&P 9) Cost $460~ (damn memory and numbers) Gen 4 $499 3 mags, textured grip, grip straps, bigger mag release and slide release.

Something that I wondered if I was doing wrong while looking at the guns, is that when he got a gun out, he safety checked it and I watched, then I looked over the gun and got a feel for it (no trigger :/ ) Should I have safety checked it too?

 

[Keyston512]

I'm in Hutto. I got to hold some guns. Right now I'm thinking M&P 9mm full size or G17 gen4. I completely forgot about the SIG 2022 (I'm not sure on the difference SP2022 vs 2022) But I was trying to compare back at home and I want to have 5+ magazines eventually. The Sig 2022 magazines are $40 and on the website it says it's only a 10rnd, but I feel like it should be a 15rnd+. On the internet I can find Glock mags and M&P 9 mags for $20~

I'm sad to say that the G19 felt too short for whatever reason, the M&P 9 Shield grip felt sharp on my palm and fingers. I'm not sure if I should check the 2022 out or not. I'm wanting to decide between the M&P 9mm (first gen?) or G17. I'm not %100 on what G17 Gen to get. I think the 3rd has 2 mags as well as a smaller mag release that was somewhat difficult for my noob gun skills. (speaking of which, it seemed like it took me my all to release the slide on the M&P 9) Cost $460~ (damn memory and numbers) Gen 4 $499 3 mags, textured grip, grip straps, bigger mag release and slide release.

Something that I wondered if I was doing wrong while looking at the guns, is that when he got a gun out, he safety checked it and I watched, then I looked over the gun and got a feel for it (no trigger :/ ) Should I have safety checked it too?

You might want to look at a HK VP9, they're being sold on line for $500 and HK is running a 4 free mag special till the end of September.

 

[pronstar]

Factory Sig SP2022 17-round mags, $20

https://gunmagwarehouse.com/sig-sauer-sp2022-9mm-17-round-magazine.html

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[Senor John Seven Six two]

If your looking for a great pistol consider getting a Walther PPS M2 in 9mm cheap ammo, super accurate, and reliable. I love mine...I love that it's concealable but still has a great size for gripping... Only drawback is single stack capacity magazines.

 

[oldag]

Something that I wondered if I was doing wrong while looking at the guns, is that when he got a gun out, he safety checked it and I watched, then I looked over the gun and got a feel for it (no trigger :/ ) Should I have safety checked it too?

You should always personally ascertain whether or not a gun is loaded. Do not rely on anyone else.

 

[BRD@66]

You should always personally ascertain whether or not a gun is loaded. Do not rely on anyone else.

^ It may seem redundant but - no one will ever say "that's a bad habit to get into."

 

[Mikewood]

It is a really good habit to get into. You and only you are responsible for what come out of the barrel. Not the gun store owner and not the store manager. I check when I am handed the gun and I check again just before I press the trigger. It might seem silly to do it twice but I have never had a ND. Always check and you never will either. No need to knock on wood. Just check and check again.


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