Shot a gun for the first time!

And after the belts and holsters come more belts and holsters as you learn what drssing around the guns means.

And then pocket pistols for when you wear swim trunks.

Shoot safely and often and be a good ambassador to the sport.
 
.22LR is the best thing for a new shooter.

Consider getting a Ruger Mark III or 22/45. If you liked the weightier handgun, definitely go with the heavy barrel. These guns are highly accurate and reliable. One of the most accurate .22 lr handguns you can buy.

The 22/45 has the controls of a 1911 .45 and a similar feel. These guns are not the easiest to take apart but if you have trouble there are lots of helpful youtube videos.

.22 is the cheapest to practice with. Consider getting a .22 rifle for your first rifle if you decide to get into shooting a rifle.
 
Congrats SilverUnicorn!!!! Thats a FINE firearm too! I was never as politically involved until I got a handgun. Prepare for a life changing experience.
 
Jim Watson said:
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Wow. Did you feel like I was being rude? I was trying to help. Is that OK? I'll be sure to write a novel next time. It may totally confuse the person I'm addressing, but at least it will meet your approval. Honestly, what was I thinking?
 
I'm going to jump on the .22LR band wagon also. They're fun and cheap to shoot. A Ruger 10/22 rifle, or Ruger Mark III pistol would be my recommendations. Both great, high quality guns. If you're just looking to have fun and punch holes in paper, you can't beat .22. If you're looking for another application, (Self Defense, home defense, hunting, etc) then there are other things I'd suggest. But since that doesn't seem to be the case (yet) .22LR is the way to go.

EDIT: Silly me for not reading the whole thread. Congrats on your purchase! That's a fine firearm, and if (really, when) you decide you want something for SD or HD, you're already set.
 
Get a CZ75 in 9mm. Here's why:

1. 22's have nowhere close to the same "wow" factor as a decent 9mm has for a 1st gun. "Wow factor" is not to be poo-poo'ed when buying your first gun (IMHO)

2. CZ75 is a well made, desirable, affordable 9mm handgun. If you don't like it, you will have no trouble selling it for about what you paid for it.

3. If you want a cheaper 9mm, check out the Tanfoglio 9mm's which are copies of the CZ75. Good, well made guns.

I have a Ruger Mark II .22. I still shoot my 9mm's quite a bit more than my .22, although I do like having a .22. Looking back on 30 years of shooting, I still wouldn't buy a .22 for my first handgun.
 
Now that you own a 9mm H&K pistol you might want to consider a .22 LR pistol. However I'm going to go against the grain and not recommended the Ruger. I recommend the Browning Buckmark Camper. The more affordable model of all the Buckmark variations and a very solid little pistol ideal for plinking and just having (safe) fun with.
 
I don't think anybody would take the advice to make a .22 their first handgun.

But I strongly suggest it be one's second handgun.

It's how you de-flinch from the first.

I've watched newbie club shooters doing really well with the club .22s go buy a 9mm. After the first few 9mm shots they can't hit the target paper anymore. (50' bullseye targets) Switching back to .22 they still can't hit the paper until they re-focus on how they used to shoot.

I myself will switch back to the .22 when I think I might be starting to develop a flinch. It has just enough recoil to disturb your sight picture but not enough to build a flinch. Perfect for marksmanship fundamentals.
 
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