I'm in the market for a handgun

[SWU102]

Tell me what I should get and why
Post pics while you're at it

[LinuxJon]

They aren't super popular in the US, but I loved my CZ-75 9mm

Don't think I ever had a jam in several thousand rounds at the range.

[ErnieMccracken]

Are you going to carry it or just a range toy?

[ridezilightning]

They aren't super popular in the US, but I loved my CZ-75 9mm

Don't think I ever had a jam in several thousand rounds at the range.

This or any of the clones. They are all excellent guns

My EAA B6P is a great handgun

[.aeterna]

id recommend renting and firing

M&P shield




Glock 19





Springfield XDM












but the gun u choose will depend on what u plan on using it for. home defense? concealed carry? both?

[Cjjlpsp]

G19

[ExistentialBrah]

For people who have no idea about handguns and want one for defense, it's best just to get a glock.

[CickSunt]

Tell me what I should get and why
Post pics while you're at it

you'll need a compact gun unless you can leave your tampon and make up in the car or you have to buy a bigger purse











Jk. Go to a place where you can rest fire guns dude. Is this for Ccw or open carry?

[Brust88]

g19. Reliable, simple, 15 rounds 9mm, great for the range, small enough to conceal.

[fmylife4real]

I've had several different pistols over the years between .45, .40S&W and 9mm but the pistol I have now for regular range time and home defense is a S&W M&P 9mm fullsize and a M&P Shield 9mm for carry. Great ergonomics and very good quality build. I upgraded my fullsize with the Apex sear and their striker block and the trigger feels amazing now, better than their Pro model.

I prefer 9mm because they have higher capacity than .40 or .45 and will end someone just as well. Recoil of 9mm and .45 are about the same for me but .40 just feels too snappy and not as easy to get back on target quickly as the other two.

[FreshStart12]

For conceal.

M&P Shield 9mm

Carry it everyday. Maximum comfort and very concealable.

For just self defense there's lots of options.

[SWU102]

home defense and range toy

i dont like glocks

[anonymous]

P226

[ErnieMccracken]

Everyone recommends glocks, but they are ugly and boring. No style at all. I love my Beretta 92-fs.

[need2grow10]

id recommend renting and firing

M&P shield




Glock 19





Springfield XDM












but the gun u choose will depend on what u plan on using it for. home defense? concealed carry? both?

I was looking at those 3. Wanted the xdm bad but I did not like the feel. Ended up with g19 4 which feels great to me. I know this is a suprise as it looks kinda like a box.

[FreshStart12]

Home defense? Then just get a Springfield XD.

Google the pics yourself cutie.

[ifitness1]

For any need except concealed carry, just buy an AR-15

[Mongoose_Man]

SIG Sauer p320... gonna be the goat gun soon... amazing piece... has a modular system and you can change frame sizes and such.. the "gun" itself is the firing assembly, which is removable... got amazing reviews

comes in full size, carry size, compact size, and sub compact... I have sc and love it... dead accurate with it...

[Jizmeister]

Because in Canada I'll probably never be on that CCW time, I don't have any Glocks because they're ugly as fuk. That said if the time ever comes, I'd get a Glock for SD/HD.

Got me a Browning Hi Power.

[2FAST4YU]

Glock 23 gen 4 with the Lone Wolf conversion chamber so you can choose to shoot .40 cals or 9mm.

Sigs are badass IMO, but it's hella expensive. A decent one is going to run you at least $700-800.

A lot of people are bashing on Glocks for the looks, it's not the most aesthetic, but I think it looks pretty damn cool. Also, you can customize it in ways you just can't with other handguns. Extended mags, grips, barrels, and a chit ton more.

[Train57]

shot sig sauer once and fell in love super smooth

it was in .40 and had less recoil than a 9mm glock

[Team Punishment]

limber ultra carry II

[Mongoose_Man]

Glock 23 gen 4 with the Lone Wolf conversion chamber so you can choose to shoot .40 cals or 9mm.

Sigs are badass IMO, but it's hella expensive. A decent one is going to run you at least $700-800.

A lot of people are bashing on Glocks for the looks, it's not the most aesthetic, but I think it looks pretty damn cool. Also, you can customize it in ways you just can't with other handguns. Extended mags, grips, barrels, and a chit ton more.

wrong... new sig saur p320 is 500ish with night nsights

[Mongoose_Man]

shot sig sauer once and fell in love super smooth

it was in .40 and had less recoil than a 9mm glock

ive had numerous sigs and glocks... youre right... sigs are smoothest operating guns i have ever owned... feel and shoot much better than glocks for me

[InvalidGrub]

Gotta have at least one 1911 brah!

Made in the USA, well built, fun to shoot, will take +p+ rounds, feeds hollow points flawlessly, and affordable!

[icetrauma]

SIG Sauer p320... gonna be the goat gun soon... amazing piece... has a modular system and you can change frame sizes and such.. the "gun" itself is the firing assembly, which is removable... got amazing reviews

comes in full size, carry size, compact size, and sub compact... I have sc and love it... dead accurate with it...

Came in to post this.


Since you're not a glock fan, why not just curios, add the M&P 9. You're budget will also depend on what folks recommend. What is your budget?

H&K VP9 is also a good choice.

[icetrauma]

Glock 23 gen 4 with the Lone Wolf conversion chamber so you can choose to shoot .40 cals or 9mm.

Sigs are badass IMO, but it's hella expensive. A decent one is going to run you at least $700-800.

A lot of people are bashing on Glocks for the looks, it's not the most aesthetic, but I think it looks pretty damn cool. Also, you can customize it in ways you just can't with other handguns. Extended mags, grips, barrels, and a chit ton more.

Sig P320 you can find for $550.

I know a LEO who shot his G22 for 4 yrs on a weekly bases and put thousands of rounds through it without cleaning it over 4 yrs and never had an issue with it. The are built to last. My only gripe is the factory sights but those are easily replaced.

[anonymous]

SIG Sauer p320... gonna be the goat gun soon... amazing piece... has a modular system and you can change frame sizes and such.. the "gun" itself is the firing assembly, which is removable... got amazing reviews

comes in full size, carry size, compact size, and sub compact... I have sc and love it... dead accurate with it...

was looking at this for a 2nd gun 'for my wife' - a striker that feels like a real pistol, polymer + the great reviews are tempting, nice pair with my mk25 to keep in the kitchen in case feral youth decide to come carol singing + take some xmas presents

I still think OP should get a pre-owned P226 as a first gun

[Cartmanbrah]

as someone said above.... the CZ-75 is DOPE. doesn't jam. Czechs make great guns.. same goes for the smg cz evo scorpion.

[Mongoose_Man]

was looking at this for a 2nd gun 'for my wife' - a striker that feels like a real pistol, polymer + the great reviews are tempting, nice pair with my mk25 to keep in the kitchen in case feral youth decide to come carol singing + take some xmas presents

I still think OP should get a pre-owned P226 as a first gun

depends on his handgun experience... p226 is da/sa hammer fired... the p320 is simple and striker fired... different trigger and easier functionality... but both are great guns for sure