Help me decide on a handgun. I've narrowed it down.

If you are going to be carrying everyday get one of each, wheel and semi. Dont let the capacity of a revolver deter you. If it came to it getting a snub on target and a quick group of shots off it would be easier for me. With a semi that has a safety if it's on when go to draw and shoot it is something you have train for. Overall whatever you get train train train.
 
Coming from a fellow beginner, I would tell you the DA trigger pull on a S&W is far superior to a Ruger. i would advise a 686 or the like instead.
 
I personally would go with a CZ 75. I have the CZ 75BD and love it. I picked it up and knew I had to have it. It just feels great in my hands, is reliable, fun to shoot, BD version has no safety (I prefer no safety on all my pistols) and it has some weight to it, something that will be beneficial if you load it with +P or +P+.

I also like to stick with a 9mm. It's cheaper to shoot and you'll generally have a higher round capacity than a .40 or .45.
 
My buddy just bought a CZ SP01. He finally got to shoot it today after having it for almost a week. I brought along my SIG P226 Tacops. He traded in a compact CZ75 for it...and that gun was just OK for me when I shot it. I have to say, that SP is a FINE handgun. You would do very well with it. The fit, finish, feel, accuracy, everything was very good. They can be hard to find, but if you find it, it is usually in the $600 range. My buddy said, "Well , it ain't quite the Tacops, but I REALLY like it". Ditto. Very fine choice that I think he will be happy with for a long time.
 
Of the 3 you mentioned I'd go with the CZ. I am personally biased in my opinion however as my first and only handgun was/is a CZ-85B. (It's the ambidextrous version of the 75B)

However, I do believe there is something to be said about a quality 1911. I know for certain I am definitely going to add one to my collection in the future. As well the identical statement I can make about a .357 revolver. (My personal choice will be a Smith 686p)

All in all I'd come over here to PA with a friend and try out some guns. M&P and XD's are also good choices for starter pistols. There are so many viable options out there that it is almost impossible for you to not get a quality firearm.

Btw if you are close to the Burligton Bristol bridge you can come right over the bridge and about 10 minutes down Rt 13 there is a range called 'Ready Aim Fire' that has a pretty decent selection of guns to try out. Most ranges require there be 2 people to rent a gun they don't allow solo renters. (RAF might allow single renters though. I'm not sure however because I've only rented with my buddy)
 
Given the 3 choices you stated...the CZ 75B would be my choice.
Reliable and reasonably accurate right out of the box and it can last you a lifetime.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top