Recently submitted the papers for 2 new PPs. Question is, what do I spend them on?

 

I want my next to be a minor caliber. The GF has expressed some interest in learning how to shoot so this could also potentially be using it to test the waters of the world of shooting.

 

As far as that, I've narrowed some choices:

 

1. Walther P22 - cheapest ammo

2. Walther PPK - nicest to look at

3. Bersa thunder - best overall value

4. Mk II/III - best for practice

 

For the second, perhaps a revolver in major or minor caliber? I have no experience with wheelguns so your suggestions are welcome.

 

Here's to stimulating the economy :mrgreen:

Ppk and other 380's are not the best learners. Get a 22lr

Aaw, c'mon maks, the guy's avatar is shooting a MG, he obviously needs excitement!!

 

I say get a used but reliable 9mm that fits you and GF, so you BOTH can share and enjoy! I think anyone new to shooting needs to, first and foremost, get interested and intrigued ...

 

(I agree 22lr is a learner, but gets boring quickly ... no bang! :mrgreen:)

 

Suggest you go for an all steel or heavy mid-size handgun, so felt recoil would be less. Ammo is reasonably priced. Too many choices here, so take your GF to an indoor range such as shore shot (they have decent selection) and try out a few handguns. Initial impressions are sometimes lasting and you want to avoid buying and then regretting!

 

Brands? Ruger, S&W, Beretta, CZ ... all good!

1. Buckmark

2. S&W in .357

Ppk and other 380's are not the best learners. Get a 22lr

Agreed, Quite a bit a snap in a PPK .380. Not the best for learning on.

A good 22 and a 357 as stated so you can shoot lighter 38 Specials to help her.

Good suggestion on the .357 wheelgun loaded with 38 special. Will try it out along with some .22s next time we go to SS.

Dude, why don't the both of you come to the next meet up in Bayonne and/or Bullet Hole and shoot everything we've got! 38's, 9mm's, 45's! I'm sure you'll find something you and her can agree on, Yeah right.

Dude. One Word..........CZ-75b with 22lr Kadet Kit.

For what it's worth I brought my gf to a rental range in PA for her first handgun shooting experience, and had her shoot several semi-auto 9mm pistols and a couple .38 cal revolvers, and she absolutely loved the revolvers and hated the autos. My recommendation would be to have her shoot something in 9mm and a revolver in .38. Once you know what type of handgun she likes best it just comes down to what's most comfortable in her hand. Good luck!

Walther PPK :clap:

After last night did you decide on anything else? Lot's of handguns there.

Good suggestion on the .357 wheelgun loaded with 38 special. Will try it out along with some .22s next time we go to SS.

S&W 22A with either the 5" or 7" barrel. Once you break it in it shoots CCI standard, Federal Plated, blazer, & American Eagle reliably.

 

Walther P22 is nice but does not cycle ammo as well as the S&W does. The short barrel on the 3.4" P22 is very difficult to shoot accurately. It's very tough to keep decent groups past 5-7 yards. That distance will be less for a newer shooter. Just my 2 cents... I would suggest at least a 5" barrel.