Buying my first gun.

[Hal10k]

Which is easiest to shoot while driving drunk? I want that one.

Again: Potato gun. I cannot emphasize this enough. They're like mortars for spuds!

 

[Fijiman]

Get a water gun, the only type of gun worth getting. Seriously, why on Earth do you want a gun?

Or a Nerf gun. It's hard to go wrong with Nerf, especially when the ammo is reusable.

 

[Malyc]

Any 9mm 1911 will be a very good target gun. I own a .45 1911, and I can't get enough of shooting it. They fit the hand very well, are inherently accurate, and, considering that they have mild recoil even with a full house .45 load, there will little recoil with the 9mm round.

Either that, or get yourself a Springfield XD 9mm or the XD-M. They take down easy (4 parts, slide, barrel, recoil spring assembly, and frame) and they clean up real nice too.

 

[Vrach]

Don't shoot your eye out kid!

Shooting your eye out with a pistol doesn't work, he'd blow his brains out.

The funny part is more people have been killed by .22s than any other caliber.

Not really surprising, they're silent and you don't need a high caliber to kill someone.

OT: Can't really suggest any, not a gun expert. Speaking from general knowledge though, I'd go with the 9mm Glock suggestion from above - and you say you've tried it out as well so you know what you'll be handling

 

[Jegsimmons]

Move to America and buy what ever guy you so please.

.45s? no problem!
9mm? might as well be a water gun its so common!
.50 cal anti-tank rifle?....no seriously you can in most states! (ammo is expensive but its awesome!)

/market plug

But in all seriousness, id go with either the .38 or the 9mm so you can go target shooting without spending a shit ton of money on ammo. that and .38 revolvers are awesome and glocks are pretty good. Though if you can get a hold of a .45 have at it, colt makes the best, though Springfield is pretty damn good too.


my guns count as this:
2 12 gauge mossberg pump action shotguns for hunting and skeet shoting
.308 bolt action rifle for deer hunting
.22 rifle for fun shooting
.22 heritage revolver for fun shooting
Glock 22 (the .40 cal model)
.45 m1911 colt (i want to be buried with this magnificent gun)
.380 walther ppk (james bond gun, shoots really well)
9mm Smith and Wesson (pretty good for home and road protection
.38 special revolver
and im looking at a good .45 colt revolver or some sort of assault rifle...maby even an M1 Garand or m14.

Get a water gun, the only type of gun worth getting. Seriously, why on Earth do you want a gun?

hmmm, lets see, protection because every single country that has outlawed or heavily restricted guns has seen an increase in violent crime while US cities are shown to have less crime when gun bans are lifted?
or because its say....pfft....a fucking gun hobby?

Hey guys,

I just got back from my holiday on Hamilton island, I got to have my first real go with a few different hand guns, a Glock 9mm, SW .38, SW.357 magnum and the fabled SW .44 Magnum.

I had an absolute ball and it has convinced me to purchase my first gun.

The laws are pretty stringent here (NSW Australia) so I am thinking either a CZ75 9mm, or a SW .38 special

what do you guys think?

do any of you own any firearms or even go shooting yourselves?

Do you want a gun to compensate for a small cock or because you live in a country of criminals?

pfft, you funny little man, everyone knows that you get a big gun to match your big cock.
people with small cocks ***** about guns because they aren't manly enough to wield one without being scared and wine on the internet.
oh you are so silly!

 

[Bradeck]

I would recommend staying with a CZ, because they are remarkably accurate out of the box weapons. They are also relatively cheap. For a weapon of it's quality, you could compare it reasonably to a Glock or S&W of matching caliber. Also, their quality control is very good, and their customer service is top notch. Money saved on the pistol can go right into the other essentials; holster, extra magazines, and most importantly additional ammo.

Being your first handgun, I would stick with one of the three big rounds, 9mm, .40S&W, or .45ACP. This is for three reasons: Ammo of these calibers is easy to find and usually inexpenisve compared to the rarer rounds. A single factory bullet in .500S&W for instance costs around $2. Also, depending on your size/frame, you might be able to handle the .45, which will allow you to learn better control in the future. However, if you are unable to handle the considerable recoil of the .45, I'd advise staying away until you're more experienced. It will cause you to form bad habits; flinching, jerking the trigger, improper grip.

I buy and sell firearms, and if you would like any advice I will endeavor to assist.

 

[nackertash]

do any of you own any firearms or even go shooting yourselves?

I've never shot myself, didn't even know it was a hobby.

 

[AntiChri5]

Be a real gentleman and buy a sword, that way you can challenge people to duals over matters of honour, and declare that the duel is to first blood. Much more civilized that way.

 

[Zaik]

I've got a Glock 17, it's never done me wrong.

I'd pretty much recommend it to anyone.

Be a real gentleman and buy a sword, that way you can challenge people to duals over matters of honour, and declare that the duel is to first blood. Much more civilized that way.

Duels with firearms are perfectly civilized unless your name is Andrew Jackson, then it was just unfair.

 

[Cpu46]

Not much of a gun expert, most of my experience has been hunting squirrels and game bird with a air rifle and plinking with a 22. Took a shot with an actual rifle when I was 18 and had taken all the requisite stuff to legally do so, have no clue what the caliber was but damn did my shoulder ache afterwards. I have absolutely no experience with handguns aside from how to safely handle and unload them and what my uncle (new york police officer) has told me about them.

Potato gun.

There is simply no substitute.

This, cheap to make and fun to fire. Thinking about making one and bringing it up to my grandfathers land seeing as it is just endless woods. The old guys would get a hoot out of that.

 

[TilMorrow]

I support this

Get a water gun, the only type of gun worth getting. Seriously, why on Earth do you want a gun?

and this persons gun suggestions.

Which is easiest to shoot while driving drunk? I want that one.

Again: Potato gun. I cannot emphasize this enough. They're like mortars for spuds!

I really don't see the point in buying a gun if you have no other reason than it being there. Especially as swords are much better.

Spoiler: A masterfully crafted sword

 

[Kae]

What do I think about it, well it's a perfectly acceptable hobby but I prefer bow and arrow [small]Which I don't practice because I was so bad at it that the instructor suggested I'd just quit trying X_X why can't I do well at any sport?)[/small], regardless have fun but be responsible, those things are very dangerous after all.

Do I own any guns? Nope, I have enough problems as it is with people thinking I'm a criminal if I had a gun I'd probably get arrested by neighbour, though to tell the truth I don't really like guns at all but that's mostly because I've been caught in the middle of shoot-outs and seeing what they can do to a person it's not what I'd call pleasant.

 

[Malyc]

Somehow, I knew this thread would turn into another "Don't buy gun, buy sword" argument from people who don't understand that shooting is a perfectly acceptable, enjoyable, and fun hobby.

 

[Phisi]

Get a water gun, the only type of gun worth getting. Seriously, why on Earth do you want a gun?

Get a bunch of friends around and add red dye to the canisters and then you can have a gun fight and nobody gets hurt

 

[M4t3us]

My favorites to this day are the H&K USP 9mm, which was the first gun I purchased. It's light the sights are possibly one of the best I've seen and it is a monster of a handgun, and the .50AE Desert Eagle, because... well... it's a .50AE Desert Eagle, I can't legally own one yet, but I plan to change that by year's end so I can finally buy a Mark XIX.

 

[Flailing Escapist]

Haha, I don't own a gun but my grandpa got my grandma a light frame .22 revolver w/ built in laser sight for Christmas last year.
You know, so she can fuck up bitches who might try to mug her.

This [http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1152&bih=745&tbm=isch&tbnid=9zzKFiS-cYFpFM:&imgrefurl=http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-941Ultralite.htm&docid=g-gMmcHkVJ0bCM&imgurl=http://www.gunblast.com/images/Taurus-941Ultralite/MVC-263F.jpg&w=640&h=480&ei=wy9DT-WICYSWgwfB9NjfAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=237&vpy=31&dur=2402&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=164&ty=95&sig=118355737961838888800&page=1&tbnh=126&tbnw=171&start=0&ndsp=24&ved=0CEgQrQMwAQ] may be it. It's about this [http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1152&bih=745&tbm=isch&tbnid=9zzKFiS-cYFpFM:&imgrefurl=http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-941Ultralite.htm&docid=g-gMmcHkVJ0bCM&imgurl=http://www.gunblast.com/images/Taurus-941Ultralite/MVC-263F.jpg&w=640&h=480&ei=wy9DT-WICYSWgwfB9NjfAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=237&vpy=31&dur=2402&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=164&ty=95&sig=118355737961838888800&page=1&tbnh=126&tbnw=171&start=0&ndsp=24&ved=0CEgQrQMwAQ] size

 

[Mazza35]

Hey guys,

I just got back from my holiday on Hamilton island, I got to have my first real go with a few different hand guns, a Glock 9mm, SW .38, SW.357 magnum and the fabled SW .44 Magnum.

I had an absolute ball and it has convinced me to purchase my first gun.

The laws are pretty stringent here (NSW Australia) so I am thinking either a CZ75 9mm, or a SW .38 special

what do you guys think?

do any of you own any firearms or even go shooting yourselves?

Well if you want to get a a pistol in Australia, (for Victoria, not sure about NSW) you have to attend at least 12 pistol shoots a year, if you want an easier way to shoot shit, go for a longarms (rifles) license, you still have to get a legal reasons for wanting one, like, hunting, you live on a farm and you need to control wild animals, target shooting. Not just, I want a gun because they are cool.

I think you should get a M1911 or Glock of somesort. For rifles, you can't beat a Lee Enfield No.1 Mk I or III

 

[renegade7]

Potato gun.

There is simply no substitute.

Garage railgun?

You could also make a 'plasma gun'. Not a plasma gun like Halo where it shoots plasma, but it briefly turns steel wool into plasma with a powerful electrical discharge, and the resultant explosion pushes a projectile in the same way gunpowder would. All you need is some PVC pipe, steel wool, a hand crank charger (or solar if you wanna pimp it out), and a couple capacitors from some disposable cameras (you might be able to get used ones from a convenience store that does photos- the Walgreen's where I live just let me have a box full of them). All in all it will cost you maybe $10-$20 (unsure what the conversion rate is for Australia). There are plans all over the internet.

It's legal where I live, but you might want to check the laws for your city.

 

[cthulhumythos]

I support this

Get a water gun, the only type of gun worth getting. Seriously, why on Earth do you want a gun?

and this persons gun suggestions.

Which is easiest to shoot while driving drunk? I want that one.

Again: Potato gun. I cannot emphasize this enough. They're like mortars for spuds!

I really don't see the point in buying a gun if you have no other reason than it being there. Especially as swords are much better.

Spoiler: A masterfully crafted sword

i see your sord and raise you a deudly firearm

Spoiler

ot- get something totally sweet looking. like, something you can run around your house yelling "badow badow badow!"

'cause that'd be the first thing i would do if i had a gun.

 

[Geeky Anomaly]

Get the SW .38 special. Revolvers are good sidearms for first time owners. They're very easy to clean, and they have fewer moving parts than a magazine loaded firearm; so this brings the jamming probability WAY down.