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Anonymous asked in SportsOutdoor RecreationHunting · 8 years ago

I dont know what type of handgun to buy.?

I've recently saved up money to buy myself a handgun the problom is I dont know whick one to buy.I was thinking about a Glock 17 but im just not sure. There are so many great handguns out their I have a 800 dollar bugget keep in mind I am going to want to buy ammo/ a holdster with the money to.

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  • august
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    With $800, you can buy just about anything you want, within reason.

    Go to a gun shop and start handling as many as catch your eye. See what feels best in your hands. If you can rent them and shoot them at a range, do so. That will help you determine what you like.

    Glock, S&W, Springfield, Ruger, SIG... All those and more make fine handguns. Since we don't have your hands, we can't tell you what's best. You're going to have to dig a little and see what works well for you, and see if it's within your budget. The ammunition and holster you purchase will be determined by the firearm you purchase.

  • 8 years ago

    With an $800 Budget, there are quite a few decent choices, I recently looked at a Bersa Thunder Pro 40, great gun as far as weight feel and look, they come with a lifetime warranty and they range from $300- $500 so you could still have enough for a holster, and ammo and other accessories. For your first handgun don't get something flashy like a Glock.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    There is no right answer, just what's right for you.

    Go find a shop/range that rents handguns, and rent a few that are appealing to you. Then you can better decide what you want. Spending that $50-100 or so to decide is far better than spending $600 on a gun you don't like. You also need to pick the size (full frame, compact, subcompact) and caliber (9mm, .40, .45, 10mm, .38, .357 just to name a few) and then go from there.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    Buy a M&P .45 or a Sig P250 they are way better than Glock and you will have enough left over to purchase extra magazines, ammo and a holster

  • 8 years ago

    I am not a fan of Glocks, don't like the look & they don't like the way they fit in my hand. I would suggest a Springfield Armory or Beretta.

  • 8 years ago

    P345 ruger

  • 8 years ago

    I hear mossberg makes good shotguns

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