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[gunlovingirly]

Hi, I'm new to this site. I've looked at it with a friend a few times, and he introduced me to shooting. Which I've decided to make my new hobby. I'm 22, I grew up with guns around all the time which we're for hunting, however, I would like to get a handgun. I'm not sure which brand yet. I hoping that being part of this site I can figure out a gun that would work great for me. If you have any advice for a first time gun buyer or anything I'd greatly appreciate it.

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[Member 5605]

Welcome.

My cousin just went through this same ordeal.
A few questions:
Do you want polymer?
Stainless?
Caliber?
Cost?
Semi or revolver?
Then look for one that fits your hand. Get one that is comfortable.

Go to a gun shop and try some out.

 

[gunlovingirly]

I'm not sure...just getting started on the looking. (-: But I'd like something small enough that i could carry it, if I wanted. Most likely a 9mm, that's what most of my buddies shoot. I'm planning on going to the gun show next weekend with a few buddies, so hopefully i'll get more ideas there.

 

[Dell_dude]

Glock 19 or Glock 26 if the 19 is too big for you to conceal.

19 has more capacity, so that would be first choice.

 

[gunlovingirly]

Ya the Glock 19 was what I was looking at...

 

[Cougfan2]

You might want to go to a range that rents a number of different handguns and try a couple out to see what fits your hand and what you shoot well with. It would be a good idea to go with someone who already has a handgun as many ranges will only rent to you if you show up with your own handgun as well. If I recall, there a couple of members on this forum that work for such ranges, maybe they can chime in with some advice.

 

[atypicalparkie]

Welcome to the forum, the smart people here are really nice and have taught me a million things! There are loads of good choices for concealed carry like you know; a couple 9mm I've had that you might also want to check out are the Kahr CW9 and the Ruger SRC9. The Ruger is what I currently carry and it comes with both 10 and 17 round magazines. My wife likes revolvers, and something like a Ruger LCR might bear checking out for CC purposes... though not available in 9mm.

 

[olyshoots]

Welcome and fair warning - you can't stop with just one!!! Nor will you want to!

 

[salmonriverjohn]

WELCOME ABOARD KID! I have a 23 year old daughter that weighs around a $1.30 and she has recently been using a new Taurus pt 1911 and loves it. she uses a Bursa thunder .380 that she loves as her carry.

 

[gunlovingirly]

Thank you all so much for your input. It's greatly appreciated!!

 

[Cougfan2]

I tend to gravitate between the sublime and the ridiculous as far as carry guns. In the colder months when I can layer clothes I carry a Dan Wesson 1911 CBOB in a Kirkpatrick Leather Texas Strongside OWB holster or a Bianchi bag. In the Summer I mostly carry my Ruger SP101 3" in a Milt Sparks PMK with an untucked oversized Hawaiian or other sport shirt for cover.

 

[gunlovingirly]

So went to a few local gun shops leaning towards a Ruger SR9 C ...anyone got any feedback on one of those?

 

[marty8587]

I like mine. The only thing I don't like about it is that I can't let the slide back down with my thumb after changing mags, as I can with my Regular Sr9 I have to pull the slide back to chamber the first round. I believe this is cause they had to use a double spring setup to make it work on the compact frame. The more I get used to it it becomes a non issue.

Good luck'
Marty

 

[Dizle]

i might get a sr9c too, i took the ''gunlovingirly'' gunshopping today=)

 

[10mmDude]

Welcome on board!

P.S. IMO G 26 would probably be something you would like to carry!

 

[davald]

To start it might be better to get a small cal revolver. It will help you get the hang of shooting a handgun and then you could move up to a larger cal.,
even maybe an simiauto. Don't let the idea of a small cal. revolver make you fill wimpy,
it is always better and safer to start small.When you are not used to a hand gun,even
a small one can seem pretty big.It is always better to be small and safe and confident
than to be large and moncho and clumsy.

 

[Cougfan2]

I don't have any Ruger semi-auto pistols, but I do have two Ruger revolvers. The thing you will find about Ruger's is that while they aren't the prettiest things in the world, they are built like tanks.

 

[gunlovingirly]

I'm pretty much set on it....thanks guys!!

 

[JennyC]

Welcome! Always nice to see other girls on here!

Another option to look at is a Kahr PM9. My boyfriend got me one for my birthday last year and I love it! It's lightweight enough that I wouldn't have a problem carrying it. It's pretty small, and has been super reliable for me.

If you wanted to try it out while in the Portland area, I could meet you at Johnson Creek Gun Club and you could try shooting mine. I'm a member there, and can bring guests.

Just let me know

 

[SonicBlue03]

Welcome. I'd suggest shooting some (go to a range that lets you rent a few) and see what works best for you. Also go talk to your local gun guys (I recommend Blackwater Tactical in Salem) and get some recommendations as well.