new gun suggestions?

[ximan62]

Hello all. I got my first handgun last year, S&W .40 Semiauto. Not to bad with it, but not great either. I want to spend alot more time on the range this summer and increase my accuracy. What's a good gun to learn with (and cheap to fire)?

M

 

[LPMan59]

why don't you want to practice with your S&W? dont care for .40? (i didnt).

I love my Glock 17 Gen4. But the easiest handgun for me to shoot is the 1911.

 

[1546]

To improve accuracy look into getting a .22. Most .22 pistols are relatively inexpensive, plus ammo is pretty cheap too

 

[The Gavman]

I have a S&W 22a1 pistol and it has a fat grip so it feels like a bigger gun so its a good starting point to get your trigger pull down. It has adjustable sights plus its actually very accurate more so than my dads mark II and it eats up HP's unlike his Mark II or hi standard.

 

[Kick]

I'd pick up any of the Ruger .22 pistols. They are great and cheap to shoot.

 

[T-DOGG]

There are plenty of 9mm models to pick from in the $300-$500 that are good choices and you can get 9mm ammo as cheap as $9/50 rounds. That's alot cheaper than any .40 ammo I've seen anywhere. It would definitely help with being accurate with a gun that has some actual recoil (unlike a .22). You can shoot a .22 all day and be extremely accurate but things change when you add some kick to that firebreather.

 

[Sgt7330]

I agree with picking up a good .22. I like my Ruger 22/45

 

[gunman41mag]

Hello all. I got my first handgun last year, S&W .40 Semiauto. Not to bad with it, but not great either. I want to spend alot more time on the range this summer and increase my accuracy. What's a good gun to learn with (and cheap to fire)?

M

Was the S&W you bought a SIGMA ???

 

[raven84]

I can definitely agree on getting a .22 to practice with, or a 9mm, I can get 9mm federal cheap ammo from Wal-Mart for about 9 a box of 50. Personal preference, the .22 will be more fun for plinking, trust me.

 

[JohnP82]

What model S&W? Sigma? Nothing wrong with the Sigma, they just arent known to have the best triggers. I love the .40 s&w round. It is my EDC and my home defense caliber as well. If you plan on keeping you S&W .40 and plan on carrying it then I have to say you should still get plenty of practice with it. If you plan on going a whole different route and are trying to find a new carry piece and possible different caliber then I would try to handle as many and shoot as many different makes and models as you can before you make your decision. .22s are great for all day shooting for real cheap if you are just wanting a cheap shooter for range trips.

 

[T_V]

For cheap ammo, I would suggest a Walther P22.

 

[JR50]

A good gun to learn with is the one you own! Rather than buying another gun for 'training', I suggest you get the training. Contact Rhino, Coach or Obijohn at ACT. They advertise on INGO. I believe you'll find it to be so cost effective you'll be able to buy a supply of .40. After some training, you'll be able to make a wise decision as to whether buying a .22 is necessary.

 

[jffyg]

Walther P22 is sweet, but so are the Rugers, and Ruger magazines are cheaper. If you wanted to shoot 9mm I think the best buy in 9mm full size handgun for the range is without a doubt a Ruger P95. Still .22 is way cheaper to shoot, the Walther is very easy to clean also! .22 is sooo dirty. If you are buying used watch the older P22 mags they were not the best. Good luck

 

[ximan62]

Thanks all for the feedback. To answer several of the followup questions, yes it is a Sigma model, and I do like it - however the ammo costs and recoil make it hard to go fire a couple hundred rounds. I've heard the .22 are cheap, but am concerned that there is no comparision between .22 and .40.

And yes, I am looking at training myself too, not just changing guns.

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Oh, and T-DOGG, I love your signature line. I may have to use that from time to time! I've always warned my daughter that when she gets old enough to date, she better expect to see me on Cops with my shotgun in hand.

 

[Osobuco]

Thanks all for the feedback. To answer several of the followup questions, yes it is a Sigma model, and I do like it - however the ammo costs and recoil make it hard to go fire a couple hundred rounds. I've heard the .22 are cheap, but am concerned that there is no comparision between .22 and .40.

And yes, I am looking at training myself too, not just changing guns.

Hello sir! IMHO there is indeed no comparison between a .22 and a .40. I own both browning and ruger .22 autos and a Baretta .40 and they are night and day. If you want to shoot a bigger round than .22 with less recoil I recommend 9mm - ammo is cheaper than .40 and recoil is usually less depending on what guns you are comparing. My favorite 9mm for the range is a Baretta 92FS - fits me like a glove, silky smooth operation and accurate. In fact it is my 11 year old sons favorite as well.

 

[gunman41mag]

Thanks all for the feedback. To answer several of the followup questions, yes it is a Sigma model, and I do like it - however the ammo costs and recoil make it hard to go fire a couple hundred rounds. I've heard the .22 are cheap, but am concerned that there is no comparision between .22 and .40.

And yes, I am looking at training myself too, not just changing guns.

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Oh, and T-DOGG, I love your signature line. I may have to use that from time to time! I've always warned my daughter that when she gets old enough to date, she better expect to see me on Cops with my shotgun in hand.

My SIGMA was ACCURATE, but I had to practice getting used to the long trigger pull.

 

[Bullfrog80]

If you decide to get a 9mm check out Rugers SR9 they are a fantastic gun for the price.