Another newbie with a question... - The Firearms Forum

choburka · 09-17-2005, 02:22 PM

Hi all,
Okay so i'm new to the whole firearm world. I own a 223 rifle that i've shot maybe a box and a half of shells through. Now i'm interested in getting a handgun. I think mostly for fun, not really for protection (but maybe down the road). A co-worker of mine is offering to sell me his lorcin .380 for $70.
Now this will be the first handgun I've ever owned or even shot. I think I'm might just be interested in getting a 22. But he is telling me that I can put a lower grianed round in it so it doesn't have quite the punch to it.
Any suggestions... would I just be throwing my money away, or would this be a good entry level gun. I've never heard of Lorcin... is it safe? Is it gonna blow up in my hand?
Thanks in advance to any advice or suggestions...
Chris

inplanotx · 09-17-2005, 03:00 PM

I would advise against the Lorcin and for a Ruger 22 semi-auto as a first gun. Ammo is cheap and you can shoot a lot of it.

22WRF · 09-17-2005, 03:41 PM

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I've never heard of Lorcin... is it safe?

Not in my opinion safe or worth $70. Some may disagree with me.
Ruger or Browning are well worth the money and will last a life time if taken care of.

The Lorcin may last a lifetime if you are over 75 years old.

Shooter45 · 09-17-2005, 03:51 PM

Lorcin pistols are cheap made and won't last long is you spend very much time at the range. I'd suggest a Ruger MkII .22 cal auto. Accurate,reliable,and ammo is very inexpensive.

Deputy Dawg · 09-17-2005, 08:20 PM

I would go with the Ruger also, the Lorcin is cheap made will not hold up to a lot of use.just my 5 cents worths, inflation.

choburka · 09-17-2005, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the information. Your comments really helped me make my decision NOT to purchase the lorcin. I appreciate you taking the time to help me out. You are defiantely are Good People here!!!

glocknut · 09-17-2005, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Deputy Dawg

the Lorcin is cheap made will not hold up to a lot of use

You mean...someone actually got one of them to work ??!!!!!

mike
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henry0reilly · 09-17-2005, 11:11 PM

Unless you just have your heart set on an automatic, I would strongly urge you to consider a revolver as a first handgun.

The Ruger Super Single Six is an excellent choice.

A single action handgun is the best for learning handgun marksmanship.

09-17-2005, 02:22 PM	#1
choburka Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Another newbie with a question... Hi all, Okay so i'm new to the whole firearm world. I own a 223 rifle that i've shot maybe a box and a half of shells through. Now i'm interested in getting a handgun. I think mostly for fun, not really for protection (but maybe down the road). A co-worker of mine is offering to sell me his lorcin .380 for $70. Now this will be the first handgun I've ever owned or even shot. I think I'm might just be interested in getting a 22. But he is telling me that I can put a lower grianed round in it so it doesn't have quite the punch to it. Any suggestions... would I just be throwing my money away, or would this be a good entry level gun. I've never heard of Lorcin... is it safe? Is it gonna blow up in my hand? Thanks in advance to any advice or suggestions... Chris -->

09-17-2005, 03:00 PM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Another newbie with a question... I would advise against the Lorcin and for a Ruger 22 semi-auto as a first gun. Ammo is cheap and you can shoot a lot of it. __________________

09-17-2005, 03:51 PM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,755	Re: Another newbie with a question... Lorcin pistols are cheap made and won't last long is you spend very much time at the range. I'd suggest a Ruger MkII .22 cal auto. Accurate,reliable,and ammo is very inexpensive.

09-17-2005, 08:20 PM	#5
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,229	Re: Another newbie with a question... I would go with the Ruger also, the Lorcin is cheap made will not hold up to a lot of use.just my 5 cents worths, inflation. __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!

09-17-2005, 09:50 PM	#6
choburka Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Re: Another newbie with a question... Thanks for the information. Your comments really helped me make my decision NOT to purchase the lorcin. I appreciate you taking the time to help me out. You are defiantely are Good People here!!!

09-17-2005, 11:11 PM	#8
henry0reilly Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 553	re: 1st hand gun Unless you just have your heart set on an automatic, I would strongly urge you to consider a revolver as a first handgun. The Ruger Super Single Six is an excellent choice. A single action handgun is the best for learning handgun marksmanship. __________________ The only Thing necessary for Evil to Triumph is that Good Men do Nothing. Recruit someone for the NRA today!