Your First Hangun?

[BlueLineFish 615]

What spring did you change.

[Duppie 73]

What spring did you change.

Trigger return spring....Lightened up the pull quite a bit along with the short trigger.

[njJoniGuy 2,133]

My first was a 5" XD-45 bi-tone. I shot it well, and I could afford it, so that's how I made my choice. But, since they I've decided that I wanted something a little "simpler" design-wise, so I sold the XD and used the proceeds to pick up a Glock 19.

It still shoots very well, and is envied by the many other members of my XD45 brood for its stainless slide!

As a matter of fact, it's packed and ready for a range trip tomorrow morning to SJSC

 

And my first is still with me - a S&W 17 (6 shot .22) in 6" from the summer I was 21 (and bumbling Gerry Ford was President)

It still shoots great, but the cylinder bores require some measure of deeeeeep cleaning for factory-easy loading!

[JayWilling 33]

My wife and I are mostly handgun people, although we have a few long guns. Her first handgun was a stainless S&W 686+ 4" bbl and it's still her favorite, although she has added a laser grip. My first handgun was a Sig SP2022 9mm. I got it back when they were more than 600 bucks, and I love that thing. It is no longer my favorite, but I would never sell it. It has been 100% reliable and functional and I'm up to almost 8K rounds through it with no troubles.

The only handguns we have ever gotten rid of were a Ruger Blackhawk, just 'cause we're not into cowboy stuff, I got rid of a Taurus 745 because it jammed up too much, and I got rid of a Ruger SR9 because after they did the recall repair (which they started calling an upgrade) the trigger was crap. Everything else we have kept and enjoyed. We love our first handguns.

[bhunted 887]

My first handguns, (emphasis on the s), were all purchased at the same time back around '78... My 4" Python which was my carry, the 6" Python and my Colt Government... Later to be my carry. Loved them all and mastered them quick.

If the 6" Python sells, my only remaining original will be the Gov...

 

 

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[chumo00 0]

S&W MP9L first gun got it today! 8-)

[Ray Ray 3,566]

S&W MP9L first gun got it today! 8-)

 

first handgun?

[Jon 264]

Springfield 1911 Loaded. Still regret selling it.

[AS350Driver 56]

G23, sold it.

[Duppie 73]

Springfield 1911 Loaded. Still regret selling it.

Was it a case of wanting something shiny and new or getting rid of a safe queen,bail money?

[RS1200XL 4]

My first pistol was also a Full sized M&P 9mm.

[vjf915 456]

About 40 years ago - an H&R 939 Revolver (naturally). 9-shot .22 rimfire.

 

I thought you bought one of these fresh off the production line??

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Anselmo 87]

My first was a M&P45. Love the gun. Hate the cost of .45 ammo. Also got the M&P in 9mm and shoot that a lot more than the .45.

[zoid 24]

This was my first. I do miss it. I may get another HK down the road.

 

[Bully 749]

Found a pic.

 

C

 

[chumo00 0]

first handgun?

 

Yup very first gun! Shopped around and picked this..going to range next week to test it.

[checko 180]

My first gun was an M9 25th Anny from Lou's. The only regret I had was that I really wanted a nice 1911 but settled for the Beretta. I've since picked up a 1911 and all is well. Although in not a huge fan of the 9mm cartridge, its cheap and easy to shoot. I think the Beretta is extremely well made and I'll probably never sell it.

[bhunted 887]

Nice... Those grips look sweet with he stainless.

 

Found a pic.

 

C

 

 

 

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[n4p226r 105]

p226r 9mm. love it, but if i had to do it all over again i'd probably get a p228

[Harry 0]

My first and only handgun is a Glock 21sf. I went to the range and fired a bunch of guns but my favorite was a Kimber .45 1911. It just felt right and I shot great with it. Since I couldn't afford it at the time, I went with the Glock which was my next pick. I don't think my hands are that small but the sf is the only model that felt right in my hand.

[anabolism 2]

My 1st was a Glock 19 gen 3. Ive bought many more since then but its the one gun ill probably never get rid of

[BigHayden 77]

It still shoots very well, and is envied by the many other members of my XD45 brood for its stainless slide!

As a matter of fact, it's packed and ready for a range trip tomorrow morning to SJSC

 

I'm glad it went to a good home.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

I was originally gonna get a G19.... then I shot Ray Ray's Px4 Storm.... Bought one as my first... no regrets - still have it.

[Shocker 151]

Sig SP2022. Didn't like it. Sold it.

 

Listened to the wrong advice on that one.

[Steve_G 51]

XD 45. Just wanted a handgun for the nightstand. And didn't feel like laying out the cash for a 1911. Once I found out how much fun shooting was, the XD was sold and others were bought and sold until I finally got my 1911. Now, I'm waiting on permits for two more 1911's, this time in 9mm and .22. Never thought I would get one in anything but .45.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Me either on the 1911. I want 1911's in every caliber now. Need 9mm, 40, 357 and 10mm

[Steve_G 51]

Me either on the 1911. I want 1911's in every caliber now. Need 9mm, 40, 357 and 10mm

 

The .40 will be on the next round of permits.

[BlueLineFish 615]

My RIA will be the 9mm

40 no idea

10 mm is a delta elite

357 will be a coonan

 

Oh and a few more 45 1911's

[NJScott 15]

Purchased my first handgun back in 1984: a S&W model 37 Chief's Special, Airweight, 2" barrel, nickel finish in. 38. Still have it, though its going to be headed to the trading post one of these days. Trigger guard chews the hell out of my finger after 50 rounds or so. Other than that, a real nice, good looking shooter.

[Mikeythumbs 1]

1911 .45 range officer thinking of a 1911 9mm next .45 getting expensive to feed that or a good reloading press to feed the ..45. Both about the same price maybe a nice dilliOn press. Only thing is a press is not as cool s new gun bitter praticle