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Old 05-08-2015, 06:37 PM
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If this is going to be your first gun, I WOULD NOT buy one.

Try to find a nice used M-64 or M-65 or M-66. All are stainless and use .38 and/or .357 ammo and the .357's are very versatile. But start with .38 ammo until you get used to recoil.

Starting with a snub gun and having to deal with an electronic laser sight are problems the new gun owner doesn't need.

If buying a new gun, look at the Ruger GP-100 in stainless with four-inch barrel or their similar SP-101, if you want a more compact item. Both weigh enough to limit recoil and to hold steady on target. And their longer sight radius allows more precise aiming. A new shooter needs that advantage. If you buy the Ruger SP, get the three-inch barrel.

And try to buy a copy of the late David W. Arnold's book, "Shoot a Handgun." It's the best guide for the new gun owner that I've seen. David was a South African, but moved here and became an editor for, Petersen's Handguns. There were US printings of his book, and you may be able to find one. There are good photos, and his wife drew the other superb illustrations.

Last edited by Texas Star; 05-08-2015 at 06:42 PM.
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