Gwinnydapooh
Retired Screen Name
I posted not too long ago about good beginner handguns, and a lot of people suggested the Ruger DA revolvers in .357 mag.
That seems like a good suggestion, but here's the deal. I've noticed that Ruger autos go for close to what revolvers do on Gunsamerica.com, often the same price. I've also since held a couple (a P95 and a P89) and I REALLY liked the way they fit my hands. Also, to be honest I'm worried about what's coming down the pipe here in IL and it seems like autos get the worst of it first.
Given all that, does it make sense to start with the auto, or am I just getting dazzled by the "flash?" I like the idea of the capacity of the auto and I think 9mm is a good centerfire to learn with. I also understand how to use an auto in theory, I just don't have practical experience. Thoughts?
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Don
"Its not criminals that go into schools and shoot children"
--Ann Pearston, British Gun Control apologist and moron
That seems like a good suggestion, but here's the deal. I've noticed that Ruger autos go for close to what revolvers do on Gunsamerica.com, often the same price. I've also since held a couple (a P95 and a P89) and I REALLY liked the way they fit my hands. Also, to be honest I'm worried about what's coming down the pipe here in IL and it seems like autos get the worst of it first.
Given all that, does it make sense to start with the auto, or am I just getting dazzled by the "flash?" I like the idea of the capacity of the auto and I think 9mm is a good centerfire to learn with. I also understand how to use an auto in theory, I just don't have practical experience. Thoughts?
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Don
"Its not criminals that go into schools and shoot children"
--Ann Pearston, British Gun Control apologist and moron