First gun: Advice?
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When I was really young I asked what guns were. That's one of the first things my father told me. I don't remember if he said it as a joke though....jhlip said:
I found Rifles are FAR easier to learn with, though that Ruger is what I first shot.
Try to stick with .22 though. The ammo is dirt cheap.
Try to stick with .22 though. The ammo is dirt cheap.
Yeah. That's a huge advantage for me. It's something good to learn with.MrDeckard said:
I'm right handed and left-eyed, so aiming a rifle is a bit awkward for me.
If you have that kind of money to spend, I would recommend an FN Five-Seven.CM156 said:Firstly, let?s not turn this into a gun rights/gun control debate thread. We have an R&P section for that.
Anyhoo?
I?m looking at buying my first gun. Specifically, I?m looking for a handgun.
According to the internet, I need to be 18 to buy a gun in my state (Missouri), which I am. Now, I?ve been looking around for several months, and here?s what I know
*I have anywhere up to $1500-2000 to spend at the most. But because this is the first gun I?m getting, it doesn?t have to be too fancy
*I?m looking at something for recreation, not self-defense. When I apply for a CC for my state (Which is five years down the line), I?ll get a different weapon.
*The gun should be something good to learn with. So nothing too complex, but at the same time, something that I can get better with
*I don?t mind if the weapon requires upkeep after use, but I?ll be keeping it off campus, and using it during breaks when I go home. So it needs to be something that can go a while without being touched. A term is about 10 weeks at my school. (My father has a gun-locker at home, which has room, so safe storing isn?t an issue)
During my research, I?ve found a gun I?m partial to
It?s a Ruger® 22/45? Rimfire Pistol
My ultimate question is what any other gun people would recommend for a first gun.
It would eat up a large portion of your budget, but it seems to meet all of your criteria. However, I'm not certian 18 is old enough for a handgun in Missouri. As a Kansas resident (and someone who used to live a stone's throw away from Missouri) I seem to remember them having similar age restrictions on firearms; specifically being 21 to buy a handgun. Then again, I could be wrong.
Anyhow...
As an owner of an FN Five-Seven, I can say this.
It's accurate, has a high magazine capacity (20 rounds!), and fires a round that performs similarly to a .22 Magnum, but with a little more... Bang!
The only real con I have found is that ammo runs about $25 a box (50 rounds), but it's well worth it in my opinion. It's like carrying a mini P90 in a holster! Well, that and it's noisy as hell, but I rather enjoy the thundering report!
You can probably pick one up for about $900 to $1200 depending on where you get it. I LOVE mine, and I would never trade it for anything! I saved up for over a year to get mine - a bargain at $825!
I know I'm going to sound like a newbie for asking this but why do those bullets have a blue tip?tsb247 said:If you have that kind of money to spend, I would recommend an FN Five-Seven.CM156 said:Firstly, let?s not turn this into a gun rights/gun control debate thread. We have an R&P section for that.
Anyhoo?
I?m looking at buying my first gun. Specifically, I?m looking for a handgun.
According to the internet, I need to be 18 to buy a gun in my state (Missouri), which I am. Now, I?ve been looking around for several months, and here?s what I know
*I have anywhere up to $1500-2000 to spend at the most. But because this is the first gun I?m getting, it doesn?t have to be too fancy
*I?m looking at something for recreation, not self-defense. When I apply for a CC for my state (Which is five years down the line), I?ll get a different weapon.
*The gun should be something good to learn with. So nothing too complex, but at the same time, something that I can get better with
*I don?t mind if the weapon requires upkeep after use, but I?ll be keeping it off campus, and using it during breaks when I go home. So it needs to be something that can go a while without being touched. A term is about 10 weeks at my school. (My father has a gun-locker at home, which has room, so safe storing isn?t an issue)
During my research, I?ve found a gun I?m partial to
It?s a Ruger® 22/45? Rimfire Pistol
My ultimate question is what any other gun people would recommend for a first gun.
It would eat up a large portion of your budget, but it seems to meet all of your criteria. However, I'm not certian 18 is old enough for a handgun in Missouri. As a Kansas resident (and someone who used to live a stone's throw away from Missouri) I seem to remember them having similar age restrictions on firearms; specifically being 21 to buy a handgun. Then again, I could be wrong.
Anyhow...
As an owner of an FN Five-Seven, I can say this.
It's accurate, has a high magazine capacity (20 rounds!), and fires a round that performs similarly to a .22 Magnum, but with a little more... Bang!
The only real con I have found is that ammo runs about $25 a box (50 rounds), but it's well worth it in my opinion. It's like carrying a mini P90 in a holster! Well, that and it's noisy as hell, but I rather enjoy the thundering report!
You can probably pick one up for about $900 to $1200 depending on where you get it. I LOVE mine, and I would never trade it for anything! I saved up for over a year to get mine - a bargain at $825!
The blue tips are, "Ballistic tips." They are plastic cones designed to deform upon impact. The bullet will tumble end-over-end upon entering a target and cause more damage. In general, the plastic tip fits into a hollow point on the end of the bullet. It has the benefits of a hollow point without the loss of the bullet shape.CM156 said:
So I take it that those sorts of bullets are used more for self-defense situations, correct?tsb247 said:
Yes and no.CM156 said:
Thie weapon has only two types of ammunition available on the civilian market - ballistic tip and hollow point. The ballistic tip is marketed as a, "Sporting round," since it is also know for being quite accurate, but to answer your question yes, it would be suitable for self-defense. The AP ammo is very difficult to come by, and is generally restricted to military and police. Some people try and reload the 5.7x28mm round. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THAT! They are VERY pressure sensitive.
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If its good enough for Agent 47, its good enough for you.
Sorry I'm more a rifle guy.
If its good enough for Agent 47, its good enough for you.
Sorry I'm more a rifle guy.
Pfft. Gun's are cute and all. But what you gonna do when you come up against me and my BOARD WITH A NAIL IN IT!!
On a more serious note. I recommend a gun with a comfortable, non-chaffing handle, that doesn't get all slippy if your palms sweat a little.
I know very little about guns, so this may not even be a legitimate issue.
On a more serious note. I recommend a gun with a comfortable, non-chaffing handle, that doesn't get all slippy if your palms sweat a little.
I know very little about guns, so this may not even be a legitimate issue.
If you're planning on going plinking (target shooting) then a .22 would be your best choice especially if you're planning on shooting a lot. It seems like you're pretty dead set on that Ruger. Just remember not to get carried away on dry-firing any rimfire guns. I heard that dry-firing with a rimfire can actually wear it down faster.
Also, since that Ruger isn't even close to your budget, you could consider using that money for something else- like a larger caliber handgun for defensive purposes. =D
Also, since that Ruger isn't even close to your budget, you could consider using that money for something else- like a larger caliber handgun for defensive purposes. =D
firearms are illegal where I live.
so my only advice is to not dick around with it, its a deadly weapon, best remember that.
so my only advice is to not dick around with it, its a deadly weapon, best remember that.
Oh that is some quality equipment, but I like to fire blood out of my hands and turn into a pool of blood, can't go wrong with that! Looks a lot like this.lRookiel said:Well I live in the UK and I like the standard issue Red Death phaser, as well as using the Time warp staff, AND dressing as a tentacle. looks a lot like this!
