What is the best handgun for beginner? - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

focusmaniaczx3 · 07-01-2010, 05:25 PM

is the hi standard the little 9 shot revolver deal? my mom has one of those! fun little plinking gun.
i cant talk up the taurus 24/7's enough. those are great little guns. if you want a gun that is just simple to operate and clean then look into a revolver. a .32 S&W long has more punch to it than you would expect. i bought one a pretty good while back and in the wet phone book test it penetrated further with home made cast lead rounds and standard powder load than factory 9mm FMJ. i was surprised to say the least. and the gun does not kick hardly at all. but then again i dont think my judge kicks that much either. a snub nose .38 special or .357 would probably be right up your alley. i bet you would shoot and like one of those 2 guns. like the guys are saying, you dont want to sacrifice caliber for self defense. size matters.

cluznar · 04-26-2012, 01:44 PM

Try a Walther .32 acp or a Bersa Thunder .380 a year or two after maybe try a 9mm.

07-01-2010, 05:25 PM	#26
focusmaniaczx3 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 247	Re: What is the best handgun for beginner? is the hi standard the little 9 shot revolver deal? my mom has one of those! fun little plinking gun. i cant talk up the taurus 24/7's enough. those are great little guns. if you want a gun that is just simple to operate and clean then look into a revolver. a .32 S&W long has more punch to it than you would expect. i bought one a pretty good while back and in the wet phone book test it penetrated further with home made cast lead rounds and standard powder load than factory 9mm FMJ. i was surprised to say the least. and the gun does not kick hardly at all. but then again i dont think my judge kicks that much either. a snub nose .38 special or .357 would probably be right up your alley. i bet you would shoot and like one of those 2 guns. like the guys are saying, you dont want to sacrifice caliber for self defense. size matters.

04-26-2012, 01:44 PM	#27
cluznar Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 70	Re: What is the best handgun for beginner? Try a Walther .32 acp or a Bersa Thunder .380 a year or two after maybe try a 9mm.