iamkurrupt 0 Posted November 1, 2011 After stalking the forums for a while, I finally decided to post. Complete newbie. Purchased my first handgun at the beginning of the year. I have 3 new permits on their way and am completely open to suggestions as to what to purchase. My current handgun is a Kimber Stainless TLE II and I absolutely love it. One permit will probably be used for a revolver. With the second I was thinking either a SIG or Glock 9mm. Suggest away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tj462nj 32 Posted November 1, 2011 FNP 5.7x28mm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackOps Badger 52 Posted November 1, 2011 Ruger SP101. Then give it to me. Lol. I was handling one at my local FFL and I fell in love with the was it feels in my hand. I think that might be my next purchase. Wanna shoot one first, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M4BGRINGO 139 Posted November 1, 2011 Depends what you plan on doing. I'd buy a S&W 686, 6" barrel. Can shoot a lot of different loads out of that gun. Easy to find in good, used condition. Ruger has a similar offering but I didn't like the feel of the gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted November 1, 2011 come to the range with some of us, bring the ammo, shoot as much as you want. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 1, 2011 FNP 5.7x28mm You try to convert everybody J/k the five seven is a great gun. No recoil and shoots 2k fps. In sigs, you should look at the sig p226 or the p229. Just my opinion. Glocks I would look to the g17 or g19. You can't go wrong either way. I do prefer sigs though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted November 2, 2011 You try to convert everybody J/k the five seven is a great gun. No recoil and shoots 2k fps. In sigs, you should look at the sig p226 or the p229. Just my opinion. Glocks I would look to the g17 or g19. You can't go wrong either way. I do prefer sigs though. The FiveseveN definitely looks interesting. Never seen one at any ffl though. I have been shooting with a few troopers before and most carry the sig p226. I didn't love the grip on the p226 but i did like the trigger pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted November 2, 2011 M&P in 9mm, and in 22lr. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted November 2, 2011 come to the range with some of us, bring the ammo, shoot as much as you want. =) This. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted November 2, 2011 For the first permit. The revolver its either going to be a colt or a smith and wesson 357. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e3822 0 Posted November 2, 2011 Ruger GP100 for your revolver Ruger mk III hunter for the "cheap to shoot" fun gun Springfield XDm 5.25 comp .45acp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this_is_nascar 162 Posted November 2, 2011 I'm in a similar situation. I have (3) coming this week and (2) of them are aleady spoken for. For the 3rd one, I'm torn between a Glock 19 and a Ruger SR9. I've not held either, so once I do, that will certainly play into the decision. I love the fact that I have 15-rounds in the Glock, but like the looks and reviews of the SR9 better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted December 14, 2011 the way I did it with first 3 pp was 1st go for something in the middle caliber wise, I got a beretta px4 40 cal, sig p226 is nice too 2nd i got a revolver 38 special/357 mag it's like 2 guns in one! that one was a Taurus 617, but go with s&w or ruger my third had to be 9mm cheap to shoot, Springfield armory xd9 subcompact, glock 19 would be nice there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Silver 2 Posted January 9, 2012 wiley clapp gp100 there's a new one out SIG SAUER P229 SCORPION ELITE 9MM FLAT DARK EARTH there's no ccw in NJ so why would you want a "plastic" pistol? you sound like you love steel frames. stick with that. 1911 check out springfield trp...i think it's semi custom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoothie 0 Posted January 17, 2012 Have to agree with everyone that one should be used for a 38/357 mag revolver. I like S&W but there are a lot of others out there. Best bet is to try them out and get the one you like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 17, 2012 4 inch 357 revolver 1911 in 45acp 22 revolver or automatic That was easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 23, 2012 Glock 19---Best Combat Handgun Ever!!! 1911 Platform I have a Kimber...But Colt or S/A should be OK also Ruger MKIII---Just to have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted January 27, 2012 UPDATE: Well, I am still stalking the forums, but have already burned through 2 out of 3 permits. Loved the input. Loved it so much that I actually purchased a FiveSeven. Thank you guys. Below are pics of my two purchases. I figured if you are going to buy the gun (the FiveSeven) that not many have but everyone wants to shoot, you might as well have something else that is going to be practical, economical, and fun to shoot. Not to mention: I definitely need work on my fundamentals. The last permit will almost definitly be a Ruger revolver unless you can convince me otherwise. Ruger Hunter MKIII [/url] Uploaded with ImageShack.us FN Herstal FiveSeven Uploaded with ImageShack.us Ammo comparison (For those that don't know what the 5.7 x 28 round looks like) 00 Buck , 5.7 , .45, 9mm, and .22 The family. (Still shooting better with my Kimber 45 than any other) Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 27, 2012 Great Pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted January 27, 2012 Cool FN, how does she shoot?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites