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Hi guys,
I am looking for some recommendaton and feedback on my search for a first gun. A little bit about my background: grew up with guns in the house as dad was big into duck/quail hunting. He was also part of the gun club where he participated in skeet shooting at regional and national level. Often, he would bring home competition air rifles and pistols for me to play with. I've shot guns and rifles but never owned one or care for one. I can handle a gun and am comfortable with them. I am a decent shot, too.
Soooo, talked to a few people about 9mm as my first gun for home defense and target shooting. Based on the feedback, I made a list and went to the range. I shot 200 rounds, in this orde, with Glock 19, FNP-9, SIG P229, CZ 75B. Here's are some of my initial feedback. Feel free to comment on them.
Glock 19 - it's extreme light, almost feel like a bb gun. Feel a bit blocky in my hand. Trigger pull took some getting used... Maybe it's the DA, my shot was all over the place. I know it's simple and easy to care for but it just felt weird.
FNP-9 - Polymer frame with metal slide. Kinda awkward being top heavy. I consistently shot low... dont' know if I was squeezing trigger and tensing up or the sight is off... Don't care too much for it.
SIG P229 - A bit out of my price range but people are twisting my arm to try it. Great little gun. Really like the all-steel gun - the weight, the way it fits my hand. I like the feature - decocker and easy field strip. Accurate shot and good grouping. I might try the P226. EXPENSIVE.
CZ 75B - Wasn't gonna try it. My friends didn't know too much about this Eastern block gun. I was going to try a HK but it's hella expensive so I ruled it out and picked the CZ. Full size all steel. My first shot was BULLSEYE. Can't believe how accurate this guy is. at 30 feel, I got all the shots within the size of half of a credit card. I like how little the muzzle lift and recoil is. It just felt good.
So far, I lke the CZ the best. I am going out to try a few more - Beretta 92, XD,P226, just to name a few. I've ruled out the ultra nice (Kimber) and the super entry inexpensive ones. Also want to stay in a 9mm.
Sorry for a long first post. Anyway, go ahead and school a nood. Tell me why or why not.
Cheers,
Tony
I am looking for some recommendaton and feedback on my search for a first gun. A little bit about my background: grew up with guns in the house as dad was big into duck/quail hunting. He was also part of the gun club where he participated in skeet shooting at regional and national level. Often, he would bring home competition air rifles and pistols for me to play with. I've shot guns and rifles but never owned one or care for one. I can handle a gun and am comfortable with them. I am a decent shot, too.
Soooo, talked to a few people about 9mm as my first gun for home defense and target shooting. Based on the feedback, I made a list and went to the range. I shot 200 rounds, in this orde, with Glock 19, FNP-9, SIG P229, CZ 75B. Here's are some of my initial feedback. Feel free to comment on them.
Glock 19 - it's extreme light, almost feel like a bb gun. Feel a bit blocky in my hand. Trigger pull took some getting used... Maybe it's the DA, my shot was all over the place. I know it's simple and easy to care for but it just felt weird.
FNP-9 - Polymer frame with metal slide. Kinda awkward being top heavy. I consistently shot low... dont' know if I was squeezing trigger and tensing up or the sight is off... Don't care too much for it.
SIG P229 - A bit out of my price range but people are twisting my arm to try it. Great little gun. Really like the all-steel gun - the weight, the way it fits my hand. I like the feature - decocker and easy field strip. Accurate shot and good grouping. I might try the P226. EXPENSIVE.
CZ 75B - Wasn't gonna try it. My friends didn't know too much about this Eastern block gun. I was going to try a HK but it's hella expensive so I ruled it out and picked the CZ. Full size all steel. My first shot was BULLSEYE. Can't believe how accurate this guy is. at 30 feel, I got all the shots within the size of half of a credit card. I like how little the muzzle lift and recoil is. It just felt good.
So far, I lke the CZ the best. I am going out to try a few more - Beretta 92, XD,P226, just to name a few. I've ruled out the ultra nice (Kimber) and the super entry inexpensive ones. Also want to stay in a 9mm.
Sorry for a long first post. Anyway, go ahead and school a nood. Tell me why or why not.
Cheers,
Tony