Inspectorlee
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I would like to say hi to everyone on this forum first of all. If my this, my first post, sounds funny or naive, it is because I am not a gun guy (yet!).
I am in the market for a new handgun and am totally clueless as to what to get. Only recently have I fired a handgun. A few months ago, my cousin and I went to the firing range and tried out a Glock and a Sig Sauer. We used up a box of ammo and would switch the guns back after every clip. I was under the impression that both the guns were 9mm's but later found out that they were both .40 semi-autos. The following are details that may affect any recommendations from fellow members:
1. I am 5'6", 130 lbs. Yes, I'm a skinny guy with little hands. I am not weak nor am I super strong. When I fired the two guns, I used a two hand grip. I actually preferred the Sig Sauer because it had more heft to it and that helped with the recoil. I did not attempt to fire the guns with one hand.
2. I have been reading past posts (via the search) in this forum for the past three days but am still confused with some of the acronyms and terms that are commonly thrown around. I am confused when I see sentences such as these: "I would recommend a J frame" or "I prefer the 626 myself." I assume that the J frame is a version of some frame and that a 626 is a model of some manufacturer. But if you respond, please spell out any acronyms or define any terms that you think I wouldn't understand, this would help out a lot.
3. The gun is solely for me. No spouse or secondary user. And if I take it hunting, it would only be twice a year at the most for small game (squirrels and the like). Don't put too much emphasis on the hunting part please.
4. Although I have some basic knowledge of the calibers, I don't know what's the difference between a .38, a .38 special, and a .38 special +P, etc. What is the difference? Also, I know that certain calibers have more recoil than others depending on the amount of gunpowder (180 grain vs. 250 grain) but everything being equal, could someone list the calibers from least recoil to most?
5. I would prefer a six cylinder versus a five cylinder. Also, I have choosen a 4 inch barrel. Am I wrong in my decision's? On a side note, I saw a 6" Raging Bull at a sporting goods store and that thing is HUGE in my opinion. I doubt I could hold it or shoot it.
6. Since I have small hands, should I switch the grips out? Whose should I use? What difference does the material make (wood vs. rubber vs. whatever else is out there)?
7. Although this is highly debated, which manufacturer and what model should I look at (please be specific because I won't know other wise)?
8. If all my questions have already been answered already, kindly point me towards a web page or resource and I won't bother any senior member with further redundant posts. And thank you if you read this far. I truly will appreciate any and all replies in helping me make this choice.
Thank you,
Inspectorlee
I am in the market for a new handgun and am totally clueless as to what to get. Only recently have I fired a handgun. A few months ago, my cousin and I went to the firing range and tried out a Glock and a Sig Sauer. We used up a box of ammo and would switch the guns back after every clip. I was under the impression that both the guns were 9mm's but later found out that they were both .40 semi-autos. The following are details that may affect any recommendations from fellow members:
1. I am 5'6", 130 lbs. Yes, I'm a skinny guy with little hands. I am not weak nor am I super strong. When I fired the two guns, I used a two hand grip. I actually preferred the Sig Sauer because it had more heft to it and that helped with the recoil. I did not attempt to fire the guns with one hand.
2. I have been reading past posts (via the search) in this forum for the past three days but am still confused with some of the acronyms and terms that are commonly thrown around. I am confused when I see sentences such as these: "I would recommend a J frame" or "I prefer the 626 myself." I assume that the J frame is a version of some frame and that a 626 is a model of some manufacturer. But if you respond, please spell out any acronyms or define any terms that you think I wouldn't understand, this would help out a lot.
3. The gun is solely for me. No spouse or secondary user. And if I take it hunting, it would only be twice a year at the most for small game (squirrels and the like). Don't put too much emphasis on the hunting part please.
4. Although I have some basic knowledge of the calibers, I don't know what's the difference between a .38, a .38 special, and a .38 special +P, etc. What is the difference? Also, I know that certain calibers have more recoil than others depending on the amount of gunpowder (180 grain vs. 250 grain) but everything being equal, could someone list the calibers from least recoil to most?
5. I would prefer a six cylinder versus a five cylinder. Also, I have choosen a 4 inch barrel. Am I wrong in my decision's? On a side note, I saw a 6" Raging Bull at a sporting goods store and that thing is HUGE in my opinion. I doubt I could hold it or shoot it.
6. Since I have small hands, should I switch the grips out? Whose should I use? What difference does the material make (wood vs. rubber vs. whatever else is out there)?
7. Although this is highly debated, which manufacturer and what model should I look at (please be specific because I won't know other wise)?
8. If all my questions have already been answered already, kindly point me towards a web page or resource and I won't bother any senior member with further redundant posts. And thank you if you read this far. I truly will appreciate any and all replies in helping me make this choice.
Thank you,
Inspectorlee
