overwhelmed in texas

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:eek:OK here goes,

I am very new to handguns, in fact looking to purchase my first one. However not new to firearms (love to hunt). I would like to find/buy a 9mm or .40 for the house/car/protection in the woods. I would prefer full size over any other. I would also be teaching my girlfriend how to use it should the need ever arise and she has small hands and weighs approx 120 so needless to say recoil is a factor. I have only shot a beretta 92fs and a glock 9mm. i liked the beretta much better. I like the all metal guns over the polymer so would like to go that route. So keeping all that in mind now i need to find a gun!!!!!! Oh yeah and i only want to spend 500$.......... Help!!!

Any suggestions???? Any help at all would be great!!!!!!:eek:
 
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If all you're looking for is a tool for self protection, I'd recommend a revolver. No spring to weaken, fewer moving parts and thus, less to jam (my opinion).

A J frame with a larger grip might be in order. I have a 36 my wife has a 60. Should be able to get an excellent condition used J frame for less than $500.

The most important thing is to get one that is comfortable to both of you. Practice, practice, practice.

Check your local laws if you want to carry (even in your glovebox).

Good luck.
 
Check out the sig sauer p225. (p6's) They flooded the market a few months back but are still available in the $350-$400 range. Single stack 8 round 9mm.

happy hunting
b.
 
You might look for a pistol with grips that can be adjusted to fit different hand sizes.
I think the Smith M&P is one of them.

Another pistol you might look at is the Springfield XD. There are several different models and they are made in calibers like 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.
 
I think you should consider a good revolver. It's just a good place to start. IMHO
 
Since you specifically asked about semi-autos, a used S&W 5906 would easily fall into your price range, and is a very good shooter. All metal construction, accurate, reliable...no significant recoil to speak of. Double stack, with the new mags, you can get 17 + 1 loaded up. If I were you, I'd opt for the 9mm, simply due to the fact that the ammo is cheaper and has been more readily accessible lately. Obviously the more you practice the better you get, and 9mm ammo makes that just so much easier.

My wife, who is a small girl, can shoot it very easily and accurately, even with the addition of Hogue rubber grips.

It is a civilized and durable gun, and is my 95% concealed carry gun.

Having said that, I also have a Sig P226 that is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorites. More expensive, to be sure, but might actually give my 5906 a run for the top dog spot!

Len
 
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I think i am gonna shy from the revolvers simply because of the low shot count, When I go hunting i will occasionally run across wild hogs and they will charge you. they have very tough skin and will take a lot of ammo before they fall. I would feel more comfortable with a higher capacity semi auto. I think i have decided to go with a 9mm for her sake (for now). However she wont be shooting ofter enough for it to be a big factor in the size of the weapon. Any thoughts on the taurus pt-92??
 
I think i am gonna shy from the revolvers simply because of the low shot count, When I go hunting i will occasionally run across wild hogs and they will charge you. they have very tough skin and will take a lot of ammo before they fall. I would feel more comfortable with a higher capacity semi auto. I think i have decided to go with a 9mm for her sake (for now). However she wont be shooting ofter enough for it to be a big factor in the size of the weapon. Any thoughts on the taurus pt-92??

Just keep in mind that buying a handgun is the easy part. The hard part is learning to shoot it well and safely.

I had a Taurus PT-92 for years and it was a well made and totally reliable 9mm that offers good value for the money. However, it is overly large and bulky for a handgun firing the 9mm as are its Beretta 92 European cousins.
 
I have shot the beretta version and loved it but read that the taurus is more accurate. Besides it is considerably cheaper. Safety is a huge factor to me, that is why i will be teaching my girlfriend. I dont want the gun in the house if she doesnt know how to use it.
 
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