Buying my first handgun

[KTM530XCW]

Granted, I'm late commenting on this thread, but there's only one thing you need to know:

CZ75B

Period. Simple as that.

 

[Goosebrown]

Mauser M96. No need to look any further. Try to get it in .30 Mauser if you can.

 

[Goosebrown]

What are you trying to say?...

;-P

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Keep in mind that there is no cure for this BUG. once you buy one you WILL buy more.

 

[jbett98]

Let's hear the the original poster, what have you learned and have you made a decision yet?

 

[Medic!]

Just get a Glock 19 and be done with it.

Commonality is a good thing to practice.

Same controls. All sizes, models and calibers.

Now to truly appreciate the Glock platform. You need to go buy a Beretta 92f first.
You need the exposure to a double/single action trigger. And a stupid slide mounted safety/decocker.
[I have two]

Your gona encounter these controls on other guns. So you should learn them.

After this the simplicity of the Glock will be like a breath of fresh air!
And you will be able to operate almost any handgun in a pinch.

Warning: Do not handle or even try to understand the HK P7.

 

[KC289]

I would recommend any full size striker fired pistol. Glock, Smith and Wesson M&P, Springfield XD or XDM, etc. i would not recommend a 1911 as a first pistol. They are wonderful, but the manual of arms is a bit more compliicated. Go to a gun store and handle them. See what feels best in your hand. Then take a defensive pistol class, not just one that satisfies the requirements for a CHL.