Best advice is to go to a range that rents gun and rent a lane and try different guns! If u have smaller hands look at gun with a smaller grip, if u have medium and larger hands, look at bigger grips! For conceal carry find a gun u like and train with it and it will be the best decision u have ever made
What I always tell anyone who asks me. Rent guns at a range to give them a try. Find something you like that you can hold well and shoot well with. What's "best" for someone may not always be best for you.
Taurus G2c. Inexpensive, reliable, precise, good grip, acceptable recoil, fun and easy to shoot, easy to clean, great to conceal. Comes in 9mm and .40, lifetime warranty. Hard to beat!
If you like the G2C, what are your thoughts on the G3C? I just bought a G3C, which is my first firearm. Just shot it for the first time at the indoor range and everything fed and fired seamlessly (Sig V Crown 115 grain JHP and Herter’s 115 grain FMJ). I liked it, but I also have never shot anything else. Just curious if you have any experience with the G3C as well
@@SuperDanglefest For what it's worth to you, I love my G3C, I've owned her about 6 months now. Personally, the grip fits my hand perfectly so it's a dream to hold on to and shoot. I've shot about 700 rounds through her, the standard grains 115, 124, and 147, all have handled and performed wonderfully. I prefer 124 grain it seems and i personally keep it loaded with 124 grain federal punch for defense. I bought the G3C when I did as kind of an impulse buy because my local farm store had wanted to make more room for the G4's so they had the G3C marked down (even lower than the G2's) plus Taurus had a rebate at the time so it was a $200 plus tax. For me that was a great deal and completely worth it. By that point I had already read multiple articles and watched multiple TH-cam videos about it, so I didn't hesitate. 😎
I selected the M&PShield for my first hand gun. It shot well for me and I liked some of the safety options on it. I went back a year later and got the Sig compact and I am SO happy I did. My only real complaint about the Shield is breaking it down to clean it and it was a little “jumpy” to shoot, but not bad. The simplicity of the Sig and how smooth it shoots would be my recommendation. Both weapons are 9mm.
With 20+ years in Law Enforcement experience and some more as a U.S. Army M.P. 1LT .....I've qualified with .45cal; .40cal; .357 Auto; & 9mm with Berretta, Glock, and Sig Sauer. My final answer for the best all around pistol would be the GLOCK MODEL #19 9mm. Not only for the experienced home defense shooter but ALSO for the brand new shooter as their first pistol. GLOCK Quality is Great; it's mostly compact with high capacity magazine (15+1 in the pipe), and with low recoil and easy to control and rapid fire. Plus, the 9mm round has really been up graded and it is the most popular and lowest priced round to buy or make.
You're either bad at proofreading, or a lier, and I'm biased toward the latter; because there's no such thing as a .357 auto. Oh, and Glocks have a very weird, even unnatural, grip angle. I REALLY hate when people claim US military service when they didn't. I despise "stolen valor."
@@kennethcook9406 You sound like you hang out in men's rest areas and you and your bear friends with military experience play hide the Hot dog together I'm sure the guy has military experience perhaps you have no valor yourself
@@Satsui_No_Hado 7 years in the Army National Guard, Squad Leader, Section Sergeant, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve medal with an "M" for being mobilised, Global War on Terrorism service medal, distinguished Honor Graduate from AIT at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; and service ribbons from Colorado AND Louisiana (fires and hurricane Katrina, respectively) all disagree with you, and clearly say that you are an idiot who doesn't know jack s#!t.
I really liked your video. I am a firearms instructor. I bring 20 or so pistols to a class for students to fondle. Part of my lesson plan covers the first pistol purchase. I teach that how the pistol feels in your hand is the paramount consideration. How one is going to use the firearm is the second. A brand name with a reputation of reliability would be the third. One does not want to carry a 40 pound pistol for concealment so weight vs use is a consideration. I also advocate buying American made pistols, not that foreign made pistols are bad, I just think it's better to support our economy than some other country's. I personally carry either a S&W M&P 9 mm M 2.0 or a S&W M&P 9c (9 mm) or a S&W M&P Shield 380 EZ or the S&W 380 Bodyguard. I use a technique called snap shoot rather than aligning the sights. In a deadly force scenario one doesn't have time to aim, just bring the pistol up, cover the center mass of the attacker with the silhouette of the pistol and pull the trigger.
Except that your Military doesn't seem to share your sensitivity! The vast majority of all machine guns in their inventory are foreign designed or made, or licenced out for production. I refer of course to FN Herstal. Please consider showing your students the Five seveN and letting them shoot with it. It is absolutely ideal for a first gun student. See my reply above for more details.
the snap shoot sounds logical ! I have an M&P Shield .380 . Being 68, female with small hands it is my first gun. I love it. Looking at Ruger lcp max .380 for another cc.
With any firearm, go to the big box gun stores and fondle every pistol. Go to TH-cam and enter the brand and model in the search window then add "problems" and you'll get pages of people that have had problems with that pistol. (example. Sig P320 problems) or (S&W M&P 9c problems) A pistol that has been in production for several years or longer will have a reputation, either for reliability or malfunctions.
My opinion, a Springfield Armory XD should have been on that table. One of my first handguns was a XD 45 ACP Compact. With an X tended mag, it becomes a full size. Plus price point, one of the most affordable. Dual safety (grip and trigger) makes it a great first choice
My first gun was the ruger sr9. So far it's been really reliable and has some good safety features that I like. It helped with my confidence in handling the pistol
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Mine was a Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock & this thing that tells time. P.S. I ended up shooting my eye out 😜
H&K VP9 is a great first gun. Easy to shoot, adjustable front, back and side grips, and looks great! If you just want one gun and intended to concealed carry, then S&W M&P9 2.0. I have the Performance Center w/3.1" barrel. Huge difference to conceal vs my VP9. My wife has used one, at the range, and shoots it very well (muzzle flip is not an issue).
Ruger SR9- Reliable, great grip/trigger and has some safety features that would be beneficial for new shooter. With the money one is going to save the shooter can attend some shooting courses.
It's been a long time (decades), but my first two were Sigs: 225 and 226 (both 9mm). The former required more control; the latter, comparatively, felt much smoother. Easy to maintain, rugged, and, because I got used to them, I really didn't want to get into that "need the next model/brand" cycle. At the range, FMJ; for defense, Hydrashocks-not only for their impact, but because they're not likely to go through walls and hit a neighbor. It's not a matter for recommendation; it's about what works for me. But then, I'm driving a 32-year-old car that I bought new (if it ain't broke....)
Best gun for 1st time pistol, is a 22. Something like a Buckmark, eats pretty much any ammo. Practice, practice practice, low/no recoil, won't develop bad habits like flinching or pushing the muzzle down, etc. Then graduate to a higher caliber. Seen too many people buy guns like the 42/43 or P238 as their 1st and cant shoot at 5yds, pushing, pulling, jerking all the bad habits you can think of. At least start off with something that has a longer sight radius than compacts or sub.
My first gun is a Smith and Wesson SD9VE. It sure has a lot of kick to it. The first time I shot it, I was shock. After 2 or 3 rounds, I have gotten used to it. I am buying a Taurus g2c for concealing purpose. I cant wait to try it at a range.
Yeah Kimag, my experience as well. I've owned both a Star 9mm, and a Browning Hi Power, and they both kicked like a mule. Much more than my .357 Magnum revolver! If I may offer a suggestion: The FN Five seveN 5,7mm pistol is much easier to shoot, has less recoil and is very accurate, while being more effective than a 9mm (verified fact). See my reply above for more details.
I really enjoy my ARM Springfield 3.8" Compact Double Stack Striker Fire for Range and home defense. For conceal carry i carry a XDS Springfield 3 .3" Compact Single Stack w/ 7,8,9 rds, Striker Fire. These were my first hands I've owned. I love them. Easy to fire plus they both work the same. They break down and clean the same. I would recommend the Springfield XD 9 mm Seriers. Great firearm.
I would always recommend the new shooter/first time gun owner, to purchase a first gun that has a manual safety. Every new shooter I've seen always struggle to keep their finger out of the trigger guard when starting out. That will always be my first bit of advice and in my opinion, the most important. Have great fun shooting and stay safe.
I Would have to disagree.. If a shooter isn't dumb, he will keep his finger off the trigger unless he is ready to shoot. I know that from my own experience
I'm a first time gun owner and I know not to put my finger on the trigger until you're ready to shoot. I however grew up around guns and had prior experience and training before buying mine.
my first pistol was a Springfield XDM 40 cal. It was an excellent carry pistol to get me trained with pistols. However, being a skinny guy, it printed like crazy on me, so I ended up getting an M&P Shield 9mm.
My first gun was a Sig 239 in 9mm! 8 shot tank weapon easy to clean and take down. Just a bit to heavy to carry every day. Never jammed either! Put all kinds of ammo threw it! $ 525.00 in 1995. When Bill Clinton wanted 10 shot mags. Wanted the Sig .357. Didn't come out till the next year. Now that's a great round. Shawn
I bought the Glock 19 for my first handgun. It's great. Simple, plenty of accessories, plenty of support, reliable, not too heavy and it's easy to use. Also, the price was right as well. Not too cheap but not too expensive. I definitely want to upgrade the sights and trigger.
I bought a Glock 19 for my first gun, and I can't recommend it enough. I've already put about 100 rounds through it, and it only had about 3 failure to feeds, but after 50 rounds I didn't experience another one. Once you get that spring broken in, the thing runs like a work of art.
I bought three HK VP9 and never once had a malfunction, double feed or any other issues. I love HK and that's all I will buy... even after carrying a glock for 14 years for my job, I will never buy a glock for my personal use
I say pt111 gen 2 Taurus Millenium. Or a CZ. I oiled my slide yesterday and ran about 400 rounds through mine in about 30 minutes. Not 1 failure of any kind. Lightweight. Accurate. Cheap ($250-$300).
My first pistol is a smith and wesson sd9ve it's similar to size and build of glock 17. But cost roughly $250-300 and has been reliable even running the cheepest ammo I could find. Great first gun
My first gun was a gen5 glock 19. I would highly recommend this gun for any new shooter. It's just so easy. Easy to take down and clean, easy to put back together, easy to load, easy to shoot, easy to upgrade if you choose, easy to find accessories for, etc. Just everything about my experience with the gen5 glock 19 has been easy
We got a Sig P320 9mm Full size as our first gun. Love the gun shoots accurate for a crap first timer. My wife wanted the Full Size, I wanted the Carry. So guess what within 8 months we bought a P320 9mm Sub Compact, love that too. So now we have 2 trigger chassis so looking at a Carry X kit, already have 4 X 17 rd Mags that will slot straight in.
Just got my first handgun. Went with the Taurus G2C 9mm. Lots of great reviews on it. I have huge hands and was surprised that the grip fits pretty comfortably. Ammo right now is hard to come by and most cases double the price because of the shortage. So, can’t afford to go out and shoot up a boxy get a feel for her yet. As for what I have tested, it’s decent. Not a super high quality gun like some of my family has, but it seems to get the job done for personal/home protection.
The taurus pt111 g2 is my 1st gun I ever owned and I absolutely love this gun.great for home protection,good kick on her..I would definitely recommend this firearm to anyone
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First gun was an S&W revolver I had trouble shooting... double action, 11-pound trigger, no wonder! Just got my 2nd, the M&P Shield EZ. What a difference! 5-pound trigger, heavier gun with longer barrel=far less recoil. I hardly notice it! My aim is significantly better with the Shield, and I can shoot for a long time without getting tired. Recently I tried the revolver again at the range... exhausted after firing 3 rounds! I emptied the cylinder, but then I was done for the day. Love my Shield; that'll be my go-to for a long time!
Good advice I have heard is for the first time owner to hold some of the pistols to make sure it feels good in the hand and the sights are easy to acquire. I help as a volunteer salesman in a friend’s gun shop. I do my best to make sure a new shooter doesn’t get a very light pistol. If the recoil is to much, the person will not practice and will be very inaccurate due to trigger flinch. I taught my daughter to shoot with a S&W 686+ in .357 magnum but had her shoot.38 spl wad cutters. She know owns the gun and has it loaded with.357s. Secondly I never recommend a pistol with to many manually engaged safeties. A Springfield XD is great with its passive trigger and grip safeties. A “K” Frame S&W .38 spl with 4” barrel is also a great gun to learn to shoot, very straight forward
Thanks for this sincere effort to help 1st time gun owners. I like your natural friendly approach, but I feel that the presentation could do with better structuring. Jumping from model to model, often without mentioning who makes that model, is downright confusing, even for me (and I've done extensive study of the handgun market) so how must it be for viewers who are complete newbies? Maybe this should have been a mini series - say three or four videos.
The first gun I ever shot was a S&W 38 Special.....I loved it and not happy with anything else. Telling people what gun to get is kind of like telling them what kind of car to buy. People are going to get what they love. The best advice anyone could give is how to find different guns to try out. I just lucked up on finding mine!!! I went to a gun range for shooting lessons and after getting all the shots in the head and heart on my first try with the gun they handed me,I knew it was a keeper 💖😉
First gun Taurus pt111 g2 9mm because it works and is cheaper than anything you had on the table. After they learn on it they have a better idea of where to spend the big money on moving up.
I think the sig sp2022 is a good first gun. Relatively inexpensive, a little larger so the recoil isn't an issue. And for $500 you do get a lot of features.
My first handgun was a HiPoint JHP .45 I am glad actually that my first gun was a full size .45. Grip essentials and recoil management being learned on a larger harder hitting gun translated into handling a subcompact 9mm quite well for concealed carry. I got a SCCY CPX2 for my CCW and then bought my first Glock - a Glock 22. I have decided to invest into a 17/22 platform as my primary system. It fits a great number of scenarios. I plan on upgrading my concealed carry pistol to probably Gen 5 Glock 19. I bought my first gun, savage .22, last may and now have 4 guns and have been shooting pretty constantly for almost a year. Glad I got into guns. I want to maybe start thinking about shooting IDPA.
I liked your comments on the Sig P320 in your video of first guns. I just bought a P365XL and dearly love it. I may be prejudiced, but I detest the Glock. I bought one years ago and couldn't wait to get rid of it. My 365XL has no external safety, I don't like 'em. I like the 12 + 1 capacity and the way it shoots. I recommend new shooters at least try a Sig, most offer optional safeties. I saw some law enforcement from another country being trained here in Arizona, and theey were trained with Sig 226 pistols. I have admired them since.
First handgun is a Springfield XD Mod. Shot some Glock, recently the x43. Sticking with my Springfield. Took my niece and nephew to the range. We rented a few Glocks. Both chose my Springfield as one they wanted for themselves. My advice; go to several gun shops and hold various models. Make note of the ones that fit your hand the best and go rent them at the gun range.
Some great first handguns 9mm - Glock 19 and you dont have to buy anything. CZ P 01, Walther Creed, Baretta APX, S&W Shield, lots more but those would be my picks, and not in any certain order. All are them are pretty much awesome.
My friend just asked me if I’d go with her to buy a gun. I’ve been around them all my life so I never really knew what it was like to NOT know what I liked. When I purchased my first, it was based off how it felt in my hand and how the trigger felt. I didn’t actually fire it until after I purchased it. That gun was a Sig P320 so when I watched this video, I agreed 100% with your assessment. I love the way it feels when fired and I’m so comfortable with it. A few years ago, I purchased a Glock 42 to have something a little smaller to carry in my purse (it’s heavy enough without a gun), so the lightness of the Glock 42 is a plus, but shooting it is noticeably different. Since my friend is a beginner, I think I will stick with your recommendation when I go shopping with her. Fortunately we are going to a place that is also a range and allows rentals so she can decide for herself what she’s most comfortable with, but I really appreciate your insight and your video will help me help her.
My first gun was a Glock 19 but after shooting Walthers and Sig of comparable sizethe Glock was by far the worst. Least accurate, least comfortable in my hand...even racking the slide and pulling the trigger just felt different - as if it was a better engineering product. We all got preference but I don’t get the Glock hype and I’ve owned a G19 for 7 years before I sold it
Years ago (when I really didn’t know what I was doing) my first gun was a full size Sig P220 45. What I’d recommend now is z Sig P320 XCompact.. Excellent gun with a more manageable grip size...
Went in four years ago thinking I was going to walk out with a Glock, instead I ended up walking out with a Springfield XD 9MM subcompact. Great out of the box trigger, same Glock reliability, and good accuracy. Just a little heavy when trying to conceal carry it, starts pulling my pants down. I do not regret it, all my friends end up liking it after trying it at the range.
for my first gun i purchased a Sig Sauer P365 w/safety. Compact gun, feels good in my hand when shooting it. I bought the magazine extension for more rounds and surprisingly enough feels much better to hold. The other magazines that hold 8-10 rds is too small leaving my pinky finger just slightly off the end. Overall, its a good gun to carry especially concealed.
For a first gun that does everything, I would recommend getting a gun around the size of a Glock 19 or 23. You can still use it for home defense and conceal carry it. Sure guns that are similar in size to the Sig P365, Shield 2.0, Walther PPS, Glock 43, ect. are great for conceal carry, but it wouldn't be the optimal choice for home defense (still can do it though). Larger guns like the Glock 17, CZ P-10F, IWI Masada (great deal at around $400 btw), ect. are great for home defense, but they're hard to conceal carry. I'm personally a bigger guy at 6'5" and have been conceal carrying my steel frame IMI Jericho 941 for almost a decade. It was my father's gun and it was free. However, this wouldn't work out for most people. Something like a CZ P-10C, Glock 19, Walther PPQ (SC is a great alternative), HK VP9 (SK is great as well), Sig P320 Compact, Beretta APX Compact, Sig M&P 2.0C, ect. would be a better option. I personally would go with a CZ P-10C for what you get at its price or the Beretta APX compact or Centurion models if Beretta is offering their $100 rebate again. My friend got an APX Centurion at $319 after the rebate which is a steal.
A subcompact double stack seemed like the best way for me as a first handgun. I havent heard many ppl say stuck like that especially if they preach the g19 size
Taurus G2 is the perfect first gun for anyone. Cheap, reliable and easy to use and clean. They can pick up a P320 or P10c later on after they're comfortable with pistol basics. Alot of folks have asked me what to buy for their first piece and say G2 without hesitation. Hell, I still carry one from time to time. Great gun for the money
9mm is the best, least expensive, centerfire cartridge that will do it all! More than 1 million shields have been produced and it is completely reliable...decent capacity (8&1), steel guide rod and manual safety. It's hard to learn but it can be done; concealed or open carry your choice. Yeah, I'd recommend a 2nd pistol such as a canal c100
Sorry, canik c100 upgrade of a cz75 compact-another completely reliable pistol that is all metal, hammer fired, manual safety, and completely reliable--probably a better choice than a glock 19 or Lego sig-lol
Bill Pohlman Sig 320 Compact in .357 Sig for carry is the best :-D 1545fps and 660ft/lbs? I love that kind of POWER... Prvi Partizan makes that in .357 Sig, and then Underwood & Double Tap also makes some HOT JHP ammo!
Bill Pohlman I agree 9mm is the best "all around" weapon, but .357 Sig is my preferred round for CCW. I would rather have 1375fps & 506ft/lbs... You need as many fps & ft/lbs as you can get if you’re "neutralizing a threat" when carrying.
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After saying hand size, how it fits, how it feels for the shooter, you then make a blanket recommendation for all shooters. Sorry, maybe a revolver is better for some. Maybe a single stack fits some shooters hands better, with a 380 round. Light enough to carry for you is a lot different for others.
Tried several sub compact guns and the glock 23 is by far the best.. you get a 40 cal 13 round stopping power and very comfortable. All guns you showed are great but my personal favorite is definitely the G 23
One thing a couple of friends (4 in all) and I did begore buying our first gun (not first time shooters) was to go to a range that rents guns. We each bought 2 boxes of ammo and a 4 different guns. We then went out and shot half a box through each platform, for comparison. The results: each person liked a different gun. The largest of the group liked the Glock. I have slightly smaller hands than him and liked the Smith. Anyway, my best advice: go try several different guns, especially if you can go rent them. The best gun is one that feels best to you, which lends it to being the one you can shoot most proficiently (and the one you're more likely to practice with).
the best one is one you will carry every where with great rounds at a great price. The perfect first fun for anyone is a Taurus G2C 9mm Gen 4 double stack comes with 2 12 round clips/mags and they sale extended 17 round clips/mags and they are just over $200 with lifetime warranty.
@@nelzelpher2088 if you can find a gun store that has an attached in door or outside range, you should shoot multiple hand guns if possible before purchase. If this is not possible try to find friends with Glocks, Springfield, SIG, Ruger, and Smith and Wesson and shoot them before buying one. Recoil is an issue that needs to be understood and anticipated correctly. In addition, the grip angle will demonstrate how Glock and Smith and Wesson feel different in your hand. A variety of arguments can be made for any caliber for self defense: 38 special, .357 mag .380 ACP, 9mm., .40 SW, 10 mm. 45 ACP, etc. Science, research and development has led to today's self defense ammunition to allow any of the calibers listed above to be sufficient for self defense. Some people want a "Gun Made in the USA" while others are "brand specific". Handle and hopefully fire more than one before you buy. Another question would be "how", "where" or "why" are you carrying the weapon? Concealed carry or outside the waistband? Does your state require a formal CCW Permit? If the gun guy or girl at your local store trys to sell you a specific brand without taking the time to ask you as many or more questions than you are asking them, you should probably go somewhere else.
if it is really your FIRST gun, i think you should get a revolver because they are easier to shoot, don't jam, easier to clean, no breakdown for cleaning, etc. Once you have mastered the revolver, then go on to the pistol.
It's flat-out stupid and dangerous to yourself and others to get a striker fired pistol as your first. Practice handling and firing a non-striker fired pistol, then--if you must--buy a striker fired pistol. You'll get fewer negligent and accidental discharges that way.
I recommend the Taurus G2C, for a first gun, reliable , no malfunction after 1000 rounds, great price , paid $329. The magazine holds 12 rounds. You won’t be disappointed!
My recommended first gun would be a Glock 19 or a Smith and Wesson m&p9c. If you already have your c.h.l on the way to you and you plan to carry everyday I'd go with either a Xds, Shield or Walther Pps. I own the Walther PPS m2 currently and a Gen 2 Glock 19 & i trust them both with my life
yes sir.. honestly after owning the xds id probably go for a 3.8 or the 3.3 mod 2 you mentioned. The xds is already pretty heavy for a single stack, so you might as well suck up the extra 4-5 oz and pack 13+1 or whatever they hold. (I forgot) ^_^
Honorable Mention: The Glock 42 .380. Go a head and snicker about the G42 being an under powered round. For defenses purposes I use the the incredibly devastating Lehigh Defense 65 gr. Extreme Defense fluted solid copper head bullet which is F.B.I. approved to penetrate up to 15" into a threat's torso without causing an exiting (street) scenario. One shot, one kill.
I have a Glock 45, Glock 19, Glock 43. Just purchased a Springfield XD Subcompact 9mm it amazes me the finishing and the quality put into it for being $360. Right away on pointing shots, added a extended magazine and grip size.
I guess this is the best choice for a CARRY type gun. He didn't mention any revolvers. Wouldn't a revolver generally be a first gun because of the simplicity of loading bullets in a cylinder?
Buying a colt .45 gold cup from my step father , good gun overall to have as a first? I see in the video a 45 isnt really recommended for a first , but the gun carry's some sentimental values
Um...because you can change it into a whole new gun, different calibur and all? Can't do that with the Glock 19. You can only add a few bells and whistles. I'd say that's a bit more than just paying for an upgrade.
I agree with Matt, the whole Sig system was awesome until we saw the conversion kit price tags. As for the Glock, they make everything for that platform so it arguably even more versatile than a sig. Again the question is about worth the money.
@@masonlee5453 so what should my first gun be! Im going to an expo tomorrow. I'm gonna buy one of tue proce is right. I want ammo to be easy to find and cheap. Need to be reliable. Shot a 45 before it was the first gun I shot a lot of recoil. I was thinking a 40 its cheap and more powerful than the 9
For a first pistol with a new shooter I would always say start with a full size gun. Easier to shoot due to full grip and heavier. Kinda lets them get the feel for shooting but nice and easy. I like the Ruger 9E for first times. Less expensive version of the SR9. Has nice 3 dot steel sights, good grip, decent trigger, and a safety to make them more comfortable. Only around 330 bux. Then transition them to some of the other fun stuff. By then they will be addicted like the rest of us. But that SIG is pretty cool. Hell I just like guns, so I'm pretty easy to please.
Of all my handguns, the SR9c is my favorite. I like single action and I will only carry a gun with a safety. That being said, I find it too large to carry. If I lost about 60 lbs it might be okay. I carry a Sig P938....but always worry that 7+1 is not enough.
I think your revolver idea could be a fine choice for a first time gun as they are conceptually easier to understand, and not therefore as intimidating. However, my choice of caliber in a revolver would be the .326 magnum. This caliber did not meet with much success when first introduce a few years ago, but now more people are seeing the wisdom in a small caliber that has close to .357 magnum power, but with substantially less recoil.
Besides rifles which I started shooting at 11 years old with my Dad. I started shooting and carrying a 45acp 1911 at 19 years old in the Military. And although I own and shoot several different calibers today, I still prefer and carry a Compact or Commander size SAO 1911 in 45acp. Almost 50 years later I still haven't lost interest in that caliber. Subbed and liked.
I just wanted to clear something up real quick. I've gotten quite a few comments about why we didn't shoot the Fns or the PPS. Please don't get this video twisted. These are amazing guns that we have reviewed and raved about but the PPS is in the same class as the SHield and G43. So even though they are great, I stand by what I said about single stacks for your 1st gun. The Fn is also great but I have found most people find it uncomfortable to shoot. I should have mentioned it in the video but keep in mind also I want you guys to be able to talk about which ones y'all would recommend as well. I want y'all to talk, respectively disagree and agree. We are a community so if y'all didn't have anything to talk about it wouldn't be any fun. Keep it clean and respectful and let people know what your opinions are on your favorite gun to recommend for others first gun. Thanks for all of the support guys!
Got it, shitty parents mean you should postpone protecting yourself. First handguns I learned to shoot on were a .357 and a .40, yet by your logic my tendency to place high is a fluke. You feeling up gunned with a 22 must mean you don't have to deal with anything more dangerous than a coked up squirrel. As for shooting it the most, they get boring fast and you can't always find ammo. Get a reliable used firearm which is ergonomically comfortable. Don't like it after some range time, sell and replace at minimal net loss to a decent net gain. You claim difference of opinion then turn around and claim your opinion is a fact. Please learn to engrish harder.
faultroy seven years Army; spear hunt boar; have had to put down boar, cougar, and coyotes on the farm. Try that with a twenty two. You don't know whether I'm an inny or an outy, so stop limp writing and admit that there have been people shot with low calibre and not even noticed due to adrenaline or drugs. A 22 does not equate a thousand rounds a week. Also as a Rumford cartridge it is inherently unreliable. Please quit trying to get people killed.
What about revolvers? I am definitely not a weapons extpert, not even close, so in my opinion it would come to my mind that the maintenance of this weapon might not be easy since it has a lot of parts(some of them look pretty small). I case of revolvers from videos that I've seen look easier to clean and handle, but then again there would be comparisons between this type of guns and revolvers regarding ammo capacity for example. Do you think a revolver like a 38 caliber would be a good gun for a first time gun owner or gun handler? I know that it wouldn't be the first choice for a range, but do you think that it would be good enough for home defense?
I think you need to think through ammo capacity, speed of reloading and personal comfort level with a wheel gun--how does it feel in your hand. Home defense with a revolver is more sensible than for carry, unless you are going with lighter, less capacity guns like j-frames. A traditional DA (double action) revolver will have the same trigger pull every time--long and heavy. An all steel revolver will absorb more recoil with its greater weight, so more potent loads, like 357 Magnum, are made more controllable by its sheer heft. If this is your absolute first firearm, I have two suggestions: #1. Start with a 22 lr caliber; #2. Rentals at gun ranges are an investment in determining what direction you should go in. Many places will charge a single fee, but allow you to try several different pistols ( in sequence, not all at once) of the same caliber. If you can find gun store staff that deals patiently with a "newbie", ask questions, and take in what they tell you--don't play "macho". Hegshot is offering good advice here for those who have some familiarity with handguns, have decided on a semi-, and need some guidance as to what to look for and what to avoid.
For the budget minded first time gun buyer, I purchased the Ruger Security -9 and it is a very easy to handle, accurate, reliable 9mm. The trigger is not a bad design and the pistol comes with 2 magazines as well. Try it and I believe you will agree.
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I have a P320 compact and a subcompact frame to. For a first gun for the lady's a Bersa thunder 380. For the men Bersa thunder ultra compact 9mm, 40, or 45acp They are inexpensive well made and are very easy to shoot.
My first civilian side arm is the H&K V P 9. It melded right into my hand. Fired course of fire 3,5,7 and 25 yard line. Fired 250 rounds strong hand 3 yard and 5 yard all in 10 ring 7 yard 10 in the 10 ring 5 in the 9 ring 25 yard all in the 9 and 10 ring. Fired weak hand was surprised at how tight the shot group was at the 3,5 and 7 yard line. Line Safety Officer was right behind me watching me. I told him that is best shot group that I ever fired weak hand in 20 years.
M&P 2.0 9mm S&W is my recommendation as a first for range and CC. Also have the Barreta 92 fs 9mm parabellum as Home defense since its awkward for conceal carry. -- just added the Glock 48.. for CC for the wife.. perfect weight and size for the ladies
My first gun was a Ruger Security 9. Would I recommend that? Not really. Doesn't run steel worth a damn and had a bit of a break-in period, so I saw a ton of jams in the beginning as a brand new shooter. Switched to brass and got it nice and broken in and uh...yeah...100% reliable since then so...? My biggest concern with that pistol these days is the grouping with it suuuuuuuuuuucks. I've practiced with it for years at this point, and I don't get to go to the range super often, so I figured it was just me. Went on a tear of watching like every youtube review I could on it and realized it really is the gun. Like everybody's grouping with it sucks. I'd totally trust it to hit a human-sized target within typical self-defense ranges, so like it's a [mostly] fine gun. I will say I'm glad I started off with a full size like that instead of going straight for a sub-compact like I have now (M&P Shield Plus), because it easily flexes from home defense to concealed carry to open carry, on the rare occasions I want to open carry. Totally recommend that size pistol, just not that exact one. Gifting the Security 9 to my sister for her birthday tomorrow as her first gun. She was like "I don't care which one you give me, all I have right now is a sharp knife."
I would NEVER recommend a "FIRST GUN" that does not have a safety mechanism. I hear a lot of shooters boast about glock pistols but I haven't shot one yet that I would brag about and for many reasons. Notice the table above doesn't have a revolver included BUT Revolvers are and were the historic choice to carry, Nothing beats the Ruger LCR (lightweight compact revolver) as a first carry and it's available in several perfect calibers the .22 LR the .22 Mag the .38 special the .357 and the .9mm Don't exclude a revolver as one of your first carry choices....
@@chron5798 all pistols have a certain amount of recoil determined by a lot of factors, whether its a semi auto or a revolver, short barrel, long barrel, the amount of recoil is basically a choice it stems from the shooters caliber choice. the caliber/recoil is what the shooter decides he or she can handle.
@@shobudski6776 I also like semi autos, I have several in several calibers. the topic is Best Gun for the NEW shooter, sometimes the best choice is a revolver.
I had to carry glock for 14 years everyday for my career and I hated it. I've never liked glocks and how they fit my hand. I bought a hk vp9 for my personal use and absolutely love it. Right now I'm actually even thinking about buying the compact version vpsk
First time? I tell everyone to go to a gun shop and handle as many different pistols they can and then decide which one feels the best. Me? I do Sig Sauer.
My friend has the Sig. I'm a rifle guy.. but after seeing his and handling it, that one would be my pick for first hand gun. I really liked the feel of it and can't wait to go try his out at the range.
My first pistol was a Walther PPK clone, which I got about 40 years ago. I hated it and traded it for a Remington model 76 30.06. About two years ago I decided it was time to give pistols another shot. After a fair amount of research, I decided on a Shield 9. My son put in an Apex duty kit as a Christmas gift. I can shoot two inch groups all day long with it. I can't do much better than that with ANY gun because of my aging eyes. I love my shield and I'll always carry it.
Bought my first gun a few months ago, luckily ive been able to try several pistols but I ended up buying a PPQ 9mm. Feels fantastic, tho the VP9 was tempting too
A great first hand gun is the Taurus g2c 200 bucks reliable, small,fits well in the hand, light, comes with 2 12 rd mags lifetime warranty! First trigger pull is designed so you can keep one in the chamber off safety and not shoot yourselves in the leg lol talked to a sheriff who takes it along on duty!!! Very reliable I’m a gun freak and everyday it amazes me!!!!!!!
I have a Taurus g2c I know that taurus doesn't have a good track record but the new g2c is better than most first time guns out there it has a great trigger pull in my opinion. But I would love to see a review on the g2c.
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My first gun is the nerf, rapidstrike. Fantastic gun, no recoil.
Slash FN Same 👍
Slash FN my first gun was an XP65
Nerf strongarm
Slash FN it’s Nerf...or nothing!
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Best advice is to go to a range that rents gun and rent a lane and try different guns! If u have smaller hands look at gun with a smaller grip, if u have medium and larger hands, look at bigger grips! For conceal carry find a gun u like and train with it and it will be the best decision u have ever made
Do they let first time shooters rent?
Justin P yea as long as the range give you the ability to rent them. Majority of indoor ranges do.
What I always tell anyone who asks me. Rent guns at a range to give them a try. Find something you like that you can hold well and shoot well with. What's "best" for someone may not always be best for you.
Pratice, pratice, prstice.
Ya that was before Covid. Most ranges around me are closed.
Taurus G2c. Inexpensive, reliable, precise, good grip, acceptable recoil, fun and easy to shoot, easy to clean, great to conceal. Comes in 9mm and .40, lifetime warranty. Hard to beat!
If you like the G2C, what are your thoughts on the G3C? I just bought a G3C, which is my first firearm. Just shot it for the first time at the indoor range and everything fed and fired seamlessly (Sig V Crown 115 grain JHP and Herter’s 115 grain FMJ). I liked it, but I also have never shot anything else. Just curious if you have any experience with the G3C as well
@@SuperDanglefest For what it's worth to you, I love my G3C, I've owned her about 6 months now. Personally, the grip fits my hand perfectly so it's a dream to hold on to and shoot. I've shot about 700 rounds through her, the standard grains 115, 124, and 147, all have handled and performed wonderfully. I prefer 124 grain it seems and i personally keep it loaded with 124 grain federal punch for defense.
I bought the G3C when I did as kind of an impulse buy because my local farm store had wanted to make more room for the G4's so they had the G3C marked down (even lower than the G2's) plus Taurus had a rebate at the time so it was a $200 plus tax. For me that was a great deal and completely worth it. By that point I had already read multiple articles and watched multiple TH-cam videos about it, so I didn't hesitate. 😎
I selected the M&PShield for my first hand gun. It shot well for me and I liked some of the safety options on it. I went back a year later and got the Sig compact and I am SO happy I did. My only real complaint about the Shield is breaking it down to clean it and it was a little “jumpy” to shoot, but not bad. The simplicity of the Sig and how smooth it shoots would be my recommendation. Both weapons are 9mm.
YES. I'm getting EZ one
With 20+ years in Law Enforcement experience and some more as a U.S. Army M.P. 1LT .....I've qualified with .45cal; .40cal; .357 Auto; & 9mm with Berretta, Glock, and Sig Sauer. My final answer for the best all around pistol would be the GLOCK MODEL #19 9mm. Not only for the experienced home defense shooter but ALSO for the brand new shooter as their first pistol. GLOCK Quality is Great; it's mostly compact with high capacity magazine (15+1 in the pipe), and with low recoil and easy to control and rapid fire. Plus, the 9mm round has really been up graded and it is the most popular and lowest priced round to buy or make.
Have you tried the 19x? I really want one of those over a regular 19 gen5
You're either bad at proofreading, or a lier, and I'm biased toward the latter; because there's no such thing as a .357 auto.
Oh, and Glocks have a very weird, even unnatural, grip angle.
I REALLY hate when people claim US military service when they didn't. I despise "stolen valor."
Jeees Ken relax. Go easy on the guy. 😃
@@kennethcook9406 You sound like you hang out in men's rest areas and you and your bear friends with military experience play hide the Hot dog together I'm sure the guy has military experience perhaps you have no valor yourself
@@Satsui_No_Hado 7 years in the Army National Guard, Squad Leader, Section Sergeant, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve medal with an "M" for being mobilised, Global War on Terrorism service medal, distinguished Honor Graduate from AIT at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; and service ribbons from Colorado AND Louisiana (fires and hurricane Katrina, respectively) all disagree with you, and clearly say that you are an idiot who doesn't know jack s#!t.
I’ve had my glock 19 for 20 years. Still all original parts. My trijicons still light up well
I really liked your video. I am a firearms instructor. I bring 20 or so pistols to a class for students to fondle. Part of my lesson plan covers the first pistol purchase. I teach that how the pistol feels in your hand is the paramount consideration. How one is going to use the firearm is the second. A brand name with a reputation of reliability would be the third. One does not want to carry a 40 pound pistol for concealment so weight vs use is a consideration. I also advocate buying American made pistols, not that foreign made pistols are bad, I just think it's better to support our economy than some other country's. I personally carry either a S&W M&P 9 mm M 2.0 or a S&W M&P 9c (9 mm) or a S&W M&P Shield 380 EZ or the S&W 380 Bodyguard. I use a technique called snap shoot rather than aligning the sights. In a deadly force scenario one doesn't have time to aim, just bring the pistol up, cover the center mass of the attacker with the silhouette of the pistol and pull the trigger.
Snap shoot is good.
@@tomb2315 That's cute
Except that your Military doesn't seem to share your sensitivity! The vast majority of all machine guns in their inventory are foreign designed or made, or licenced out for production. I refer of course to FN Herstal. Please consider showing your students the Five seveN and letting them shoot with it. It is absolutely ideal for a first gun student. See my reply above for more details.
the snap shoot sounds logical ! I have an M&P Shield .380 . Being 68, female with small hands it is my first gun. I love it. Looking at Ruger lcp max .380 for another cc.
@@shirleypolo6272 good choice. Also look at Sig P365X
With any firearm, go to the big box gun stores and fondle every pistol. Go to TH-cam and enter the brand and model in the search window then add "problems" and you'll get pages of people that have had problems with that pistol. (example. Sig P320 problems) or (S&W M&P 9c problems) A pistol that has been in production for several years or longer will have a reputation, either for reliability or malfunctions.
my first gun is my fully automatic angry mom. i can feel the recoil everytime that fire.
...especially when she called you by all 3 names. 😬
...run, Forrest, run...
Yikes
No gun with my mom. But she could wield a mean "switch", lol.
Ha3x....
My dad a first time hand gun purchaser I recommended the Taurus g2c . Safe reliable 13 round capacity and a very nice price point for entry.
I was also looking at a Taurus g3 I just need to find one to handle.
Hell no.the Taurus 1911 is the best.and it has the best trigger pull of any handgun
My opinion, a Springfield Armory XD should have been on that table. One of my first handguns was a XD 45 ACP Compact. With an X tended mag, it becomes a full size. Plus price point, one of the most affordable. Dual safety (grip and trigger) makes it a great first choice
CZ 75 9 mm, the
G2 Taurus if you're looking to save low recoil nice median for hand size difference accurate less than $300 new...
For a first gun ?!?!?..... Horrible advice
Not so much of a horrible idea. The Taurus G2c is low recoil due to it being heavy. I would definitely recommend it for a first time shooter.
My first gun was the ruger sr9. So far it's been really reliable and has some good safety features that I like. It helped with my confidence in handling the pistol
we love our sr9
i was thinking of that. I just need to find a gun shop with that model in stock so I can handle it.
Just got my first gun. A Rugger SR9C
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Mine was a Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock & this thing that tells time.
P.S. I ended up shooting my eye out 😜
"Dual shot" ....not 200 shot....lol
H&K VP9 is a great first gun. Easy to shoot, adjustable front, back and side grips, and looks great!
If you just want one gun and intended to concealed carry, then S&W M&P9 2.0. I have the Performance Center w/3.1" barrel. Huge difference to conceal vs my VP9. My wife has used one, at the range, and shoots it very well (muzzle flip is not an issue).
For me as a first time buyer, I got the Sig P320C and I absolutely love it. It's fantastic
Same here.. I was looking at a budget of $1k
I just bought a Taurus G3 for my first gun this year. I like it. Needed an upgrade to the sights but all in all, it's a great 1st pistol.
My first gun was a Star Trek disc gun, and with all the point-blank shots we made at each other, surprisingly none of us brothers lost an eye
Dang, forgot about that one. I loved that gun
Ruger SR9- Reliable, great grip/trigger and has some safety features that would be beneficial for new shooter. With the money one is going to save the shooter can attend some shooting courses.
They now have a P320 Carry. It takes full size magazines but is the length of a compact.
It's been a long time (decades), but my first two were Sigs: 225 and 226 (both 9mm). The former required more control; the latter, comparatively, felt much smoother. Easy to maintain, rugged, and, because I got used to them, I really didn't want to get into that "need the next model/brand" cycle. At the range, FMJ; for defense, Hydrashocks-not only for their impact, but because they're not likely to go through walls and hit a neighbor. It's not a matter for recommendation; it's about what works for me. But then, I'm driving a 32-year-old car that I bought new (if it ain't broke....)
Really like your reviews because of your honesty, you don't afraid to say I like this over that, don't worry about losing the G. fans. Great works.
Thanks
Best gun for 1st time pistol, is a 22. Something like a Buckmark, eats pretty much any ammo. Practice, practice practice, low/no recoil, won't develop bad habits like flinching or pushing the muzzle down, etc. Then graduate to a higher caliber. Seen too many people buy guns like the 42/43 or P238 as their 1st and cant shoot at 5yds, pushing, pulling, jerking all the bad habits you can think of. At least start off with something that has a longer sight radius than compacts or sub.
Agree 100%. I can't believe he didn't have one .22 on the table.
My first gun is a Smith and Wesson SD9VE. It sure has a lot of kick to it. The first time I shot it, I was shock. After 2 or 3 rounds, I have gotten used to it. I am buying a Taurus g2c for concealing purpose. I cant wait to try it at a range.
Yeah Kimag, my experience as well. I've owned both a Star 9mm, and a Browning Hi Power, and they both kicked like a mule. Much more than my .357 Magnum revolver! If I may offer a suggestion: The FN Five seveN 5,7mm pistol is much easier to shoot, has less recoil and is very accurate, while being more effective than a 9mm (verified fact). See my reply above for more details.
I really enjoy my ARM Springfield 3.8" Compact Double Stack Striker Fire for Range and home defense. For conceal carry i carry a XDS Springfield 3 .3" Compact Single Stack w/ 7,8,9 rds, Striker Fire. These were my first hands I've owned. I love them. Easy to fire plus they both work the same. They break down and clean the same. I would recommend the Springfield XD 9 mm Seriers. Great firearm.
I would always recommend the new shooter/first time gun owner, to purchase a first gun that has a manual safety. Every new shooter I've seen always struggle to keep their finger out of the trigger guard when starting out. That will always be my first bit of advice and in my opinion, the most important. Have great fun shooting and stay safe.
I Would have to disagree.. If a shooter isn't dumb, he will keep his finger off the trigger unless he is ready to shoot. I know that from my own experience
Wrong. My first gun was a glock. It's common sence. I not dumb so I didnt need a safety. If someone cant do that well they shouont have a fucken gun.
Even if you have a safety your finger shouldn’t be in the trigger guard unless you’re going to pull the trigger.
I'm a first time gun owner and I know not to put my finger on the trigger until you're ready to shoot. I however grew up around guns and had prior experience and training before buying mine.
Just picked up a Taurus G2C for 239.00, went through 100 rounds right out of the box with no malfunctions, hitting the bullseye at 25 yards with ease
My 1st gun was a water gun out of dollar General and it hit dead on target right out the pack
My first gun was the canik TP9 elite SC and right out of the box It was a great gun to shoot at the range very accurate durable And reliable!
Taurus G2C. Cheap and shoots great.
G3c is even better
my first pistol was a Springfield XDM 40 cal. It was an excellent carry pistol to get me trained with pistols. However, being a skinny guy, it printed like crazy on me, so I ended up getting an M&P Shield 9mm.
My first gun was a Sig 239 in 9mm! 8 shot tank weapon easy to clean and take down. Just a bit to heavy to carry every day. Never jammed either! Put all kinds of ammo threw it! $ 525.00 in 1995. When Bill Clinton wanted 10 shot mags. Wanted the Sig .357. Didn't come out till the next year. Now that's a great round. Shawn
I bought the Glock 19 for my first handgun. It's great. Simple, plenty of accessories, plenty of support, reliable, not too heavy and it's easy to use. Also, the price was right as well. Not too cheap but not too expensive. I definitely want to upgrade the sights and trigger.
Great 1st gun man
I bought a Glock 19 for my first gun, and I can't recommend it enough. I've already put about 100 rounds through it, and it only had about 3 failure to feeds, but after 50 rounds I didn't experience another one. Once you get that spring broken in, the thing runs like a work of art.
I've shot about 500 rounds through my Sig 229 and not once has it malfunctioned.
I bought three HK VP9 and never once had a malfunction, double feed or any other issues. I love HK and that's all I will buy... even after carrying a glock for 14 years for my job, I will never buy a glock for my personal use
Jokes on you guys, I had my made-in-China watergun and achieved 5000 succesful squirts on it and not once had water failed to shoot out.
@@lilsaint91
Found the hoplophobe.
@@enjamessimpson how much is the Sig 229?
I say pt111 gen 2 Taurus Millenium. Or a CZ. I oiled my slide yesterday and ran about 400 rounds through mine in about 30 minutes. Not 1 failure of any kind. Lightweight. Accurate. Cheap ($250-$300).
My first pistol is a smith and wesson sd9ve it's similar to size and build of glock 17. But cost roughly $250-300 and has been reliable even running the cheepest ammo I could find. Great first gun
My first gun was a gen5 glock 19. I would highly recommend this gun for any new shooter. It's just so easy. Easy to take down and clean, easy to put back together, easy to load, easy to shoot, easy to upgrade if you choose, easy to find accessories for, etc. Just everything about my experience with the gen5 glock 19 has been easy
This was my first gun as well. I was pretty ignorant but fortunate enough to get the right gun for me.
We got a Sig P320 9mm Full size as our first gun. Love the gun shoots accurate for a crap first timer. My wife wanted the Full Size, I wanted the Carry. So guess what within 8 months we bought a P320 9mm Sub Compact, love that too. So now we have 2 trigger chassis so looking at a Carry X kit, already have 4 X 17 rd Mags that will slot straight in.
Just got my first handgun. Went with the Taurus G2C 9mm. Lots of great reviews on it. I have huge hands and was surprised that the grip fits pretty comfortably. Ammo right now is hard to come by and most cases double the price because of the shortage. So, can’t afford to go out and shoot up a boxy get a feel for her yet. As for what I have tested, it’s decent. Not a super high quality gun like some of my family has, but it seems to get the job done for personal/home protection.
The taurus pt111 g2 is my 1st gun I ever owned and I absolutely love this gun.great for home protection,good kick on her..I would definitely recommend this firearm to anyone
I'm a fan of the XDM for range and home defense. 19+1 capacity in 9mm. Easy shooter, cleaning and accurate. Too big for carry though.
Mark Malave. Hi Mark I just purchased a xdm3.8 9mm it's pretty good I traded my s&w 9mm.
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First gun was an S&W revolver I had trouble shooting... double action, 11-pound trigger, no wonder! Just got my 2nd, the M&P Shield EZ. What a difference! 5-pound trigger, heavier gun with longer barrel=far less recoil. I hardly notice it! My aim is significantly better with the Shield, and I can shoot for a long time without getting tired. Recently I tried the revolver again at the range... exhausted after firing 3 rounds! I emptied the cylinder, but then I was done for the day. Love my Shield; that'll be my go-to for a long time!
Good advice I have heard is for the first time owner to hold some of the pistols to make sure it feels good in the hand and the sights are easy to acquire. I help as a volunteer salesman in a friend’s gun shop. I do my best to make sure a new shooter doesn’t get a very light pistol. If the recoil is to much, the person will not practice and will be very inaccurate due to trigger flinch. I taught my daughter to shoot with a S&W 686+ in .357 magnum but had her shoot.38 spl wad cutters. She know owns the gun and has it loaded with.357s. Secondly I never recommend a pistol with to many manually engaged safeties. A Springfield XD is great with its passive trigger and grip safeties. A “K” Frame S&W .38 spl with 4” barrel is also a great gun to learn to shoot, very straight forward
Thanks for this sincere effort to help 1st time gun owners. I like your natural friendly approach, but I feel that the presentation could do with better structuring. Jumping from model to model, often without mentioning who makes that model, is downright confusing, even for me (and I've done extensive study of the handgun market) so how must it be for viewers who are complete newbies? Maybe this should have been a mini series - say three or four videos.
The first gun I ever shot was a S&W 38 Special.....I loved it and not happy with anything else. Telling people what gun to get is kind of like telling them what kind of car to buy. People are going to get what they love. The best advice anyone could give is how to find different guns to try out. I just lucked up on finding mine!!! I went to a gun range for shooting lessons and after getting all the shots in the head and heart on my first try with the gun they handed me,I knew it was a keeper 💖😉
First gun Taurus pt111 g2 9mm because it works and is cheaper than anything you had on the table. After they learn on it they have a better idea of where to spend the big money on moving up.
Rich Gee I am planning to own one of these in the next few months
I think the sig sp2022 is a good first gun. Relatively inexpensive, a little larger so the recoil isn't an issue. And for $500 you do get a lot of features.
My first handgun was a HiPoint JHP .45 I am glad actually that my first gun was a full size .45. Grip essentials and recoil management being learned on a larger harder hitting gun translated into handling a subcompact 9mm quite well for concealed carry. I got a SCCY CPX2 for my CCW and then bought my first Glock - a Glock 22. I have decided to invest into a 17/22 platform as my primary system. It fits a great number of scenarios. I plan on upgrading my concealed carry pistol to probably Gen 5 Glock 19. I bought my first gun, savage .22, last may and now have 4 guns and have been shooting pretty constantly for almost a year. Glad I got into guns. I want to maybe start thinking about shooting IDPA.
That moment when you get recommended this video as a german. I love it. Bless 'murica.
Knightwalker The Second
Bless Germany. you gonna fight to save it? or you gonna let it be overtaken by the hordes of human filth?
@@SeamHead33 i dont know what you mean with fight. But id love to have some more chill gun laws for sure...
@venom snake it will 100% change nothing. The gov is stubborn about the gun laws
venom snake with America as a case study, nearly every eu country will never allow guns
SeamHead33 ???
I liked your comments on the Sig P320 in your video of first guns. I just bought a P365XL and dearly love it. I may be prejudiced, but I detest the Glock. I bought one years ago and couldn't wait to get rid of it. My 365XL has no external safety, I don't like 'em. I like the 12 + 1 capacity and the way it shoots. I recommend new shooters at least try a Sig, most offer optional safeties. I saw some law enforcement from another country being trained here in Arizona, and theey were trained with Sig 226 pistols. I have admired them since.
First handgun is a Springfield XD Mod. Shot some Glock, recently the x43. Sticking with my Springfield. Took my niece and nephew to the range. We rented a few Glocks. Both chose my Springfield as one they wanted for themselves.
My advice; go to several gun shops and hold various models. Make note of the ones that fit your hand the best and go rent them at the gun range.
Some great first handguns 9mm - Glock 19 and you dont have to buy anything. CZ P 01, Walther Creed, Baretta APX, S&W Shield, lots more but those would be my picks, and not in any certain order. All are them are pretty much awesome.
My friend just asked me if I’d go with her to buy a gun. I’ve been around them all my life so I never really knew what it was like to NOT know what I liked. When I purchased my first, it was based off how it felt in my hand and how the trigger felt. I didn’t actually fire it until after I purchased it. That gun was a Sig P320 so when I watched this video, I agreed 100% with your assessment. I love the way it feels when fired and I’m so comfortable with it. A few years ago, I purchased a Glock 42 to have something a little smaller to carry in my purse (it’s heavy enough without a gun), so the lightness of the Glock 42 is a plus, but shooting it is noticeably different. Since my friend is a beginner, I think I will stick with your recommendation when I go shopping with her. Fortunately we are going to a place that is also a range and allows rentals so she can decide for herself what she’s most comfortable with, but I really appreciate your insight and your video will help me help her.
My first gun was a Glock 19 but after shooting Walthers and Sig of comparable sizethe Glock was by far the worst.
Least accurate, least comfortable in my hand...even racking the slide and pulling the trigger just felt different - as if it was a better engineering product.
We all got preference but I don’t get the Glock hype and I’ve owned a G19 for 7 years before I sold it
Years ago (when I really didn’t know what I was doing) my first gun was a full size Sig P220 45. What I’d recommend now is z Sig P320 XCompact.. Excellent gun with a more manageable grip size...
mrx736able Sorry, I’ve got not familiarity with Beretta’s.
Went in four years ago thinking I was going to walk out with a Glock, instead I ended up walking out with a Springfield XD 9MM subcompact. Great out of the box trigger, same Glock reliability, and good accuracy. Just a little heavy when trying to conceal carry it, starts pulling my pants down. I do not regret it, all my friends end up liking it after trying it at the range.
My first gun was a Ruger P89. What a sweet, easy to shoot and accurate gun.
ruger = reliable. not the prettiest but they shoot every pull.
for my first gun i purchased a Sig Sauer P365 w/safety. Compact gun, feels good in my hand when shooting it. I bought the magazine extension for more rounds and surprisingly enough feels much better to hold. The other magazines that hold 8-10 rds is too small leaving my pinky finger just slightly off the end. Overall, its a good gun to carry especially concealed.
CZ 75 P07 / P10C are both great guns for first time shooters. Perfect for home defense, etc...
For a first gun that does everything, I would recommend getting a gun around the size of a Glock 19 or 23. You can still use it for home defense and conceal carry it. Sure guns that are similar in size to the Sig P365, Shield 2.0, Walther PPS, Glock 43, ect. are great for conceal carry, but it wouldn't be the optimal choice for home defense (still can do it though). Larger guns like the Glock 17, CZ P-10F, IWI Masada (great deal at around $400 btw), ect. are great for home defense, but they're hard to conceal carry.
I'm personally a bigger guy at 6'5" and have been conceal carrying my steel frame IMI Jericho 941 for almost a decade. It was my father's gun and it was free. However, this wouldn't work out for most people. Something like a CZ P-10C, Glock 19, Walther PPQ (SC is a great alternative), HK VP9 (SK is great as well), Sig P320 Compact, Beretta APX Compact, Sig M&P 2.0C, ect. would be a better option. I personally would go with a CZ P-10C for what you get at its price or the Beretta APX compact or Centurion models if Beretta is offering their $100 rebate again. My friend got an APX Centurion at $319 after the rebate which is a steal.
A subcompact double stack seemed like the best way for me as a first handgun. I havent heard many ppl say stuck like that especially if they preach the g19 size
Taurus G2 is the perfect first gun for anyone. Cheap, reliable and easy to use and clean. They can pick up a P320 or P10c later on after they're comfortable with pistol basics. Alot of folks have asked me what to buy for their first piece and say G2 without hesitation. Hell, I still carry one from time to time. Great gun for the money
9mm is the best, least expensive, centerfire cartridge that will do it all! More than 1 million shields have been produced and it is completely reliable...decent capacity (8&1), steel guide rod and manual safety. It's hard to learn but it can be done; concealed or open carry your choice. Yeah, I'd recommend a 2nd pistol such as a canal c100
Sorry, canik c100 upgrade of a cz75 compact-another completely reliable pistol that is all metal,
hammer fired, manual safety, and completely reliable--probably a better choice than a glock 19 or Lego sig-lol
Bill Pohlman Sig 320 Compact in .357 Sig for carry is the best :-D 1545fps and 660ft/lbs? I love that kind of POWER... Prvi Partizan makes that in .357 Sig, and then Underwood & Double Tap also makes some HOT JHP ammo!
Bill Pohlman I agree 9mm is the best "all around" weapon, but .357 Sig is my preferred round for CCW. I would rather have 1375fps & 506ft/lbs... You need as many fps & ft/lbs as you can get if you’re "neutralizing a threat" when carrying.
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After saying hand size, how it fits, how it feels for the shooter, you then make a blanket recommendation for all shooters. Sorry, maybe a revolver is better for some. Maybe a single stack fits some shooters hands better, with a 380 round. Light enough to carry for you is a lot different for others.
Tried several sub compact guns and the glock 23 is by far the best.. you get a 40 cal 13 round stopping power and very comfortable. All guns you showed are great but my personal favorite is definitely the G 23
One thing a couple of friends (4 in all) and I did begore buying our first gun (not first time shooters) was to go to a range that rents guns. We each bought 2 boxes of ammo and a 4 different guns. We then went out and shot half a box through each platform, for comparison. The results: each person liked a different gun. The largest of the group liked the Glock. I have slightly smaller hands than him and liked the Smith. Anyway, my best advice: go try several different guns, especially if you can go rent them. The best gun is one that feels best to you, which lends it to being the one you can shoot most proficiently (and the one you're more likely to practice with).
the best one is one you will carry every where with great rounds at a great price. The perfect first fun for anyone is a Taurus G2C 9mm Gen 4 double stack comes with 2 12 round clips/mags and they sale extended 17 round clips/mags and they are just over $200 with lifetime warranty.
Taurus G2C and G3 both double stack mags. I love those guns.
You can never go wrong with the Smith and Wesson Performance Center pistols: .380, .45, .40, or 9mm. However beginners need to avoid the 460 SW Mag
I'm in the market for my first gun, I'm thinking either a Glock 19, Ruger S9, Sig 229. What caliber should I get.
@@nelzelpher2088 if you can find a gun store that has an attached in door or outside range, you should shoot multiple hand guns if possible before purchase. If this is not possible try to find friends with Glocks, Springfield, SIG, Ruger, and Smith and Wesson and shoot them before buying one. Recoil is an issue that needs to be understood and anticipated correctly. In addition, the grip angle will demonstrate how Glock and Smith and Wesson feel different in your hand. A variety of arguments can be made for any caliber for self defense: 38 special, .357 mag .380 ACP, 9mm., .40 SW, 10 mm. 45 ACP, etc. Science, research and development has led to today's self defense ammunition to allow any of the calibers listed above to be sufficient for self defense. Some people want a "Gun Made in the USA" while others are "brand specific". Handle and hopefully fire more than one before you buy. Another question would be "how", "where" or "why" are you carrying the weapon? Concealed carry or outside the waistband? Does your state require a formal CCW Permit? If the gun guy or girl at your local store trys to sell you a specific brand without taking the time to ask you as many or more questions than you are asking them, you should probably go somewhere else.
if it is really your FIRST gun, i think you should get a revolver because they are easier to shoot, don't jam, easier to clean, no breakdown for cleaning, etc. Once you have mastered the revolver, then go on to the pistol.
Well spoken !
@@veg1run I second that !
Make sure that you have the strength to rack the slide & pull the trigger...some are tough for smaller or weaker hands.
It's flat-out stupid and dangerous to yourself and others to get a striker fired pistol as your first. Practice handling and firing a non-striker fired pistol, then--if you must--buy a striker fired pistol. You'll get fewer negligent and accidental discharges that way.
I recommend the Taurus G2C, for a first gun, reliable , no malfunction after 1000 rounds, great price , paid $329. The magazine holds 12 rounds. You won’t be disappointed!
Absolutely agree my exact first gun!
I carry a Taurus G3 lakeline performance parts love it
My recommended first gun would be a Glock 19 or a Smith and Wesson m&p9c. If you already have your c.h.l on the way to you and you plan to carry everyday I'd go with either a Xds, Shield or Walther Pps. I own the Walther PPS m2 currently and a Gen 2 Glock 19 & i trust them both with my life
GLOCK 19 BABY!! Lol
Good post - I like the Springfield XD-S... but thinking about the mod 2 which is about 1/4 in wider for a lot more ammunition. Always a trade off.
yes sir.. honestly after owning the xds id probably go for a 3.8 or the 3.3 mod 2 you mentioned. The xds is already pretty heavy for a single stack, so you might as well suck up the extra 4-5 oz and pack 13+1 or whatever they hold. (I forgot) ^_^
john harden I actually sold my trusty GLOCK about a week ago... and moved on to a CZ p-07 gen 2, So far I Fking love it. Sorry Glock :( lol
I carry the XDs 45 and wouldn't change it anything about it. Love it.
Honorable Mention: The Glock 42 .380. Go a head and snicker about the G42 being an under powered round. For defenses purposes I use the the incredibly devastating Lehigh Defense 65 gr. Extreme Defense fluted solid copper head bullet which is F.B.I. approved to penetrate up to 15" into a threat's torso without causing an exiting (street) scenario. One shot, one kill.
well 380 is underpowered even with fancy ammo not to mention having revolver capacity.
I agree with u. My g42 + Underwood +P Defense is equivalent to 9mm. You will die with the 380, 9mm, or .40 if u get hit.
I bought a glock 43 but bought a 42 to carry in my pocket, ended up I shoot the 42 as well as the 43 and it is so much better to carry.
but how is the recoil and would u get it if it were ur 1st gun or maybe 1st three guns????????
I have a Glock 45, Glock 19, Glock 43. Just purchased a Springfield XD Subcompact 9mm it amazes me the finishing and the quality put into it for being $360. Right away on pointing shots, added a extended magazine and grip size.
I guess this is the best choice for a CARRY type gun. He didn't mention any revolvers. Wouldn't a revolver generally be a first gun because of the simplicity of loading bullets in a cylinder?
Buying a colt .45 gold cup from my step father , good gun overall to have as a first? I see in the video a 45 isnt really recommended for a first , but the gun carry's some sentimental values
Like he said just make sure you get some training or shoot it and just learn with it
My dad just passed down his colt commander 45 to me. Stainless steel with a white pearl grip.
I decided on the 320p as my 1st gun and came across your video. I was impressed with your recommendation and sealed the deal for me. Thanks
My favorite are glocks, I haven't needed to add extra things to them they work great for me right out of the box.
Doesn't like the glock 19 because you "have" to purchase upgrades. Likes the sig because you can upgrade it 😂
Um...because you can change it into a whole new gun, different calibur and all? Can't do that with the Glock 19. You can only add a few bells and whistles. I'd say that's a bit more than just paying for an upgrade.
I agree with Matt, the whole Sig system was awesome until we saw the conversion kit price tags.
As for the Glock, they make everything for that platform so it arguably even more versatile than a sig.
Again the question is about worth the money.
@@masonlee5453 so what should my first gun be! Im going to an expo tomorrow. I'm gonna buy one of tue proce is right. I want ammo to be easy to find and cheap. Need to be reliable. Shot a 45 before it was the first gun I shot a lot of recoil. I was thinking a 40 its cheap and more powerful than the 9
@@iprofox3758 get a Glock 19.
@@Presence_o_Mind You can do that with a g23
My first gun is a Stoeger ST9. Love it for the weight, holds 13×1, has front rail.
For a first pistol with a new shooter I would always say start with a full size gun. Easier to shoot due to full grip and heavier. Kinda lets them get the feel for shooting but nice and easy. I like the Ruger 9E for first times. Less expensive version of the SR9. Has nice 3 dot steel sights, good grip, decent trigger, and a safety to make them more comfortable. Only around 330 bux. Then transition them to some of the other fun stuff. By then they will be addicted like the rest of us. But that SIG is pretty cool. Hell I just like guns, so I'm pretty easy to please.
cz75, but I think a .22 auto or revolver is the best for a first gun.
Of all my handguns, the SR9c is my favorite. I like single action and I will only carry a gun with a safety. That being said, I find it too large to carry. If I lost about 60 lbs it might be okay. I carry a Sig P938....but always worry that 7+1 is not enough.
I think your revolver idea could be a fine choice for a first time gun as they are conceptually easier to understand, and not therefore as intimidating. However, my choice of caliber in a revolver would be the .326 magnum. This caliber did not meet with much success when first introduce a few years ago, but now more people are seeing the wisdom in a small caliber that has close to .357 magnum power, but with substantially less recoil.
You mean .327. The ammo is expensive, but the good thing about that cal. is they can shoot 3 different kind of .32's and start with the mild ones.
Chester did you mean .327? With the. 357 magnum revolver you can also shoot a much smaller cartridge.
Glock 19 is a wonderful platform. It is large enough to allow for manageable recoil, but small enough to be easily concealed.
Besides rifles which I started shooting at 11 years old with my Dad. I started shooting and carrying a 45acp 1911 at 19 years old in the Military. And although I own and shoot several different calibers today, I still prefer and carry a Compact or Commander size SAO 1911 in 45acp. Almost 50 years later I still haven't lost interest in that caliber. Subbed and liked.
First gun purchase: Ruger; Security 9
I just wanted to clear something up real quick. I've gotten quite a few comments about why we didn't shoot the Fns or the PPS. Please don't get this video twisted. These are amazing guns that we have reviewed and raved about but the PPS is in the same class as the SHield and G43. So even though they are great, I stand by what I said about single stacks for your 1st gun. The Fn is also great but I have found most people find it uncomfortable to shoot. I should have mentioned it in the video but keep in mind also I want you guys to be able to talk about which ones y'all would recommend as well. I want y'all to talk, respectively disagree and agree. We are a community so if y'all didn't have anything to talk about it wouldn't be any fun. Keep it clean and respectful and let people know what your opinions are on your favorite gun to recommend for others first gun. Thanks for all of the support guys!
Got it, shitty parents mean you should postpone protecting yourself. First handguns I learned to shoot on were a .357 and a .40, yet by your logic my tendency to place high is a fluke. You feeling up gunned with a 22 must mean you don't have to deal with anything more dangerous than a coked up squirrel. As for shooting it the most, they get boring fast and you can't always find ammo. Get a reliable used firearm which is ergonomically comfortable. Don't like it after some range time, sell and replace at minimal net loss to a decent net gain. You claim difference of opinion then turn around and claim your opinion is a fact. Please learn to engrish harder.
faultroy seven years Army; spear hunt boar; have had to put down boar, cougar, and coyotes on the farm. Try that with a twenty two. You don't know whether I'm an inny or an outy, so stop limp writing and admit that there have been people shot with low calibre and not even noticed due to adrenaline or drugs. A 22 does not equate a thousand rounds a week. Also as a Rumford cartridge it is inherently unreliable. Please quit trying to get people killed.
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What about revolvers? I am definitely not a weapons extpert, not even
close, so in my opinion it would come to my mind that the maintenance of
this weapon might not be easy since it has a lot of parts(some of them
look pretty small). I case of revolvers from videos that I've seen look
easier to clean and handle, but then again there would be comparisons
between this type of guns and revolvers regarding ammo capacity for
example. Do you think a revolver like a 38 caliber would be a good gun
for a first time gun owner or gun handler? I know that it wouldn't be
the first choice for a range, but do you think that it would be good
enough for home defense?
I think you need to think through ammo capacity, speed of reloading and personal comfort level with a wheel gun--how does it feel in your hand. Home defense with a revolver is more sensible than for carry, unless you are going with lighter, less capacity guns like j-frames. A traditional DA (double action) revolver will have the same trigger pull every time--long and heavy. An all steel revolver will absorb more recoil with its greater weight, so more potent loads, like 357 Magnum, are made more controllable by its sheer heft. If this is your absolute first firearm, I have two suggestions: #1. Start with a 22 lr caliber; #2. Rentals at gun ranges are an investment in determining what direction you should go in. Many places will charge a single fee, but allow you to try several different pistols ( in sequence, not all at once) of the same caliber. If you can find gun store staff that deals patiently with a "newbie", ask questions, and take in what they tell you--don't play "macho". Hegshot is offering good advice here for those who have some familiarity with handguns, have decided on a semi-, and
need some guidance as to what to look for and what to avoid.
For the budget minded first time gun buyer, I purchased the Ruger Security -9 and it is a very easy to handle, accurate, reliable 9mm. The trigger is not a bad design and the pistol comes with 2 magazines as well. Try it and I believe you will agree.
Wife and I going for our 1st guns tomorrow....
what did you end up getting?
@@tornadosteve1 I got my first two days ago. Went with a Baretta 92X Full size.
@@mydogatethebones did u have a chance to use it yet at range?
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I have a P320 compact and a subcompact frame to.
For a first gun for the lady's a Bersa thunder 380.
For the men Bersa thunder ultra compact 9mm, 40, or 45acp
They are inexpensive well made and are very easy to shoot.
Plus the thunder 45 looks like a sig Sauer.
The thunder 380 looks like a ppk
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My first civilian side arm is the H&K V P 9.
It melded right into my hand. Fired course of fire 3,5,7 and 25 yard line.
Fired 250 rounds strong hand 3 yard and 5 yard all in 10 ring 7 yard 10 in the 10 ring 5 in the 9 ring 25 yard all in the 9 and 10 ring.
Fired weak hand was surprised at how tight the shot group was at the 3,5 and 7 yard line.
Line Safety Officer was right behind me watching me. I told him that is best shot group that I ever fired weak hand in 20 years.
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M&P 2.0 9mm S&W is my recommendation as a first for range and CC. Also have the Barreta 92 fs 9mm parabellum as Home defense since its awkward for conceal carry. -- just added the Glock 48.. for CC for the wife.. perfect weight and size for the ladies
My first gun was a Ruger Security 9. Would I recommend that? Not really.
Doesn't run steel worth a damn and had a bit of a break-in period, so I saw a ton of jams in the beginning as a brand new shooter. Switched to brass and got it nice and broken in and uh...yeah...100% reliable since then so...? My biggest concern with that pistol these days is the grouping with it suuuuuuuuuuucks. I've practiced with it for years at this point, and I don't get to go to the range super often, so I figured it was just me. Went on a tear of watching like every youtube review I could on it and realized it really is the gun. Like everybody's grouping with it sucks.
I'd totally trust it to hit a human-sized target within typical self-defense ranges, so like it's a [mostly] fine gun. I will say I'm glad I started off with a full size like that instead of going straight for a sub-compact like I have now (M&P Shield Plus), because it easily flexes from home defense to concealed carry to open carry, on the rare occasions I want to open carry. Totally recommend that size pistol, just not that exact one.
Gifting the Security 9 to my sister for her birthday tomorrow as her first gun. She was like "I don't care which one you give me, all I have right now is a sharp knife."
I would NEVER recommend a "FIRST GUN" that does not have a safety mechanism.
I hear a lot of shooters boast about glock pistols but I haven't shot one yet that I would brag about and for many reasons.
Notice the table above doesn't have a revolver included BUT Revolvers are and were the historic choice to carry,
Nothing beats the Ruger LCR (lightweight compact revolver) as a first carry and it's available in several perfect calibers
the .22 LR the .22 Mag the .38 special the .357 and the .9mm Don't exclude a revolver as one of your first carry choices....
total newbie but ive heard revolvers generally have more recoil? if thats true im not sure that would make for a good first gun
Got it. You like revolvers.....
@@chron5798 all pistols have a certain amount of recoil determined by a lot of factors, whether its a semi auto or a revolver, short barrel, long barrel, the amount of recoil is basically a choice it stems from the shooters caliber choice. the caliber/recoil is what the shooter decides he or she can handle.
@@shobudski6776 I also like semi autos, I have several in several calibers. the topic is Best Gun for the NEW shooter, sometimes the best choice is a revolver.
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We went with the Baretta 92x Compact. The metal frame added some weight and made for a very smooth shooting weapon.
I recommend going to a range that has gun rentals and try multiple guns first. Glock 19x is what I went with also recommend p30L or vp9
I had to carry glock for 14 years everyday for my career and I hated it. I've never liked glocks and how they fit my hand. I bought a hk vp9 for my personal use and absolutely love it. Right now I'm actually even thinking about buying the compact version vpsk
First time? I tell everyone to go to a gun shop and handle as many different pistols they can and then decide which one feels the best. Me? I do Sig Sauer.
My friend has the Sig. I'm a rifle guy.. but after seeing his and handling it, that one would be my pick for first hand gun. I really liked the feel of it and can't wait to go try his out at the range.
I tell them to go to a range a few times and try out different pieces and see what you're most comfortable firing before you commit and actually buy
My first pistol was a Walther PPK clone, which I got about 40 years ago. I hated it and traded it for a Remington model 76 30.06. About two years ago I decided it was time to give pistols another shot. After a fair amount of research, I decided on a Shield 9. My son put in an Apex duty kit as a Christmas gift. I can shoot two inch groups all day long with it. I can't do much better than that with ANY gun because of my aging eyes. I love my shield and I'll always carry it.
Bought my first gun a few months ago, luckily ive been able to try several pistols but I ended up buying a PPQ 9mm. Feels fantastic, tho the VP9 was tempting too
Have the heritage rough rider and the Ruger. Wrangler like them both try them soon when the weather gets a little nicer out
Before watching the video my first gun is a G19 gen 3 and just ordered my second hand gun CZ P-01 😎
A great first hand gun is the Taurus g2c 200 bucks reliable, small,fits well in the hand, light, comes with 2 12 rd mags lifetime warranty! First trigger pull is designed so you can keep one in the chamber off safety and not shoot yourselves in the leg lol talked to a sheriff who takes it along on duty!!! Very reliable I’m a gun freak and everyday it amazes me!!!!!!!
I have a Taurus g2c I know that taurus doesn't have a good track record but the new g2c is better than most first time guns out there it has a great trigger pull in my opinion. But I would love to see a review on the g2c.
I’d love an updated video on this subject! New LTC gal here...trying to learn all I can about guns and which to buy for my family.
S&W M&P 2.0 Compact 9MM, M&P 2.0 Shield in 45, Sig p320 compact. Walther ppq m2 "All phenomenal guns"
@@kevinwoodrum9354 Thanks! Super helpful scoop! :)
I have a M&P 2.0 compact 4.0 inchl in the CORE model "optics ready" with the suppressor sights and I love it