When I asked this acquaintance of mine what he wanted a pistol for he said to learn how to shoot with. Would you recommend a Glock ( forget the .22 cal he is not going to get one) to him?
Would You Recommned a Glock Pistol to a Beginner
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When I asked this acquaintance of mine what he wanted a pistol for he said to learn how to shoot with. Would you recommend a Glock ( forget the .22 cal he is not going to get one) to him?
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I think Glocks are ideal for folks new to shooting, esp the g17 or g19. Reliable, consistent trigger pull, simple manual of arms, modest recoil.
To the earlier response, a revolver could be another good choice, but DA revolver trigger is much more challenging to master and I've found new shooters perceive them as "old school" (ironically they often end up being the guns they most enjoy shooting if they stick with it). If autos are more exciting initially, it may be more likely to get long term shooters into sport if you start with one...
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To the earlier response, a revolver could be another good choice, but DA revolver trigger is much more challenging to master and I've found new shooters perceive them as "old school" (ironically they often end up being the guns they most enjoy shooting if they stick with it). If autos are more exciting initially, it may be more likely to get long term shooters into sport if you start with one...
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It's what I started with...
There's literally no reason whatsoever to start with a revolver....
There's literally no reason whatsoever to start with a revolver....
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This^^^^^. I think that all to often when folks want their first gun to learn on, they don't shoot often enough to be proficient with it on a consistent basis. That holds true with a lot of different handguns IMO. If it was someone who was going to practice with it and really familiarize themselves with the gun I'd have no problem recommending a Glock at all.
Since you asked, no, I would not recommend a glock.
There are better choices out there now.
The H&K VP9 and the Walther PPQ.
Both have better ergonomics,better triggers,
Better period. Others will chime in that the
VP9 cost more. It does, it's more gun, higher
quality and worth it.
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Absolutely. Many people have to start with much bigger and complicated guns than the Glock. I would prefer a Glock 9mm, as posted before, a G17 or 19. I have started out some folk that way (because of their choice) and they are doing fine.
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Not sure since I've been playing with other stuff recently.
I think my 92FS would make a good starter 9, 22's aside. Such a soft shooter for a 9mm and the single action is money! It's more ergo in the hands to boot.
I think my 92FS would make a good starter 9, 22's aside. Such a soft shooter for a 9mm and the single action is money! It's more ergo in the hands to boot.
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I've witnessed new shooters at the range and in gun stores who clearly shouldn't start out with a semi-auto pistol. Safe handling of a gun isn't intuitive. There are gun handling fundamentals to learn through instruction and experience. My recommendation is to start with a revolver. The longer, heavier, double action trigger is a good place to start.
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I started off with a semi-auto handgun years ago. Over the years I did acquire a couple revolvers which I enjoy to shoot. In fact my favorite pistol to shoot is a S&W Model 686 Plus. But I would think the revolver's DA would be hard to master for a beginner at first. Another thing is .38 spl and .357 magnum ammo is more expensive than 9mm/40S&W/45acp or at least in my neck of the woods.
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I think absolutely, yes. I bought a Glock for my first handgun. I had only been around pistols or fired them a few times, and knew basically nothing about them.
I grew up shooting shotguns, but pistols were like a foreign language to me. I wanted something easy to take down and simple to operate. I love that the only thing I ever have to worry about doing is pointing it where I want it to shoot, and pulling the trigger...no safety, no cocking or worrying about different trigger pull for my first shot, no decocker, etc.
To each his/her own of course. Get what YOU are comfortable with.
I grew up shooting shotguns, but pistols were like a foreign language to me. I wanted something easy to take down and simple to operate. I love that the only thing I ever have to worry about doing is pointing it where I want it to shoot, and pulling the trigger...no safety, no cocking or worrying about different trigger pull for my first shot, no decocker, etc.
To each his/her own of course. Get what YOU are comfortable with.
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Then there's this guy. Sure, I'd recommend a Glock and the G19 and 17 are good places to start. What I would recommend even more, is to spend some time looking and handling several guns. Fit, feel and ergonomics are all in the hand of the beholder. Then try to find a rental range for a test drive. My wife and I spent probably two months looking for her first gun. I helped with the research, but she made the decision. She's bought several guns since, but she's never regretted her first gun and it's still the one she carries.
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The only thing that might present a problem for a newbie (using a Glock) would be limp wristing.
I am not one to jump on the "limp wristing" bandwagon, and blame all stoppages on "limp wristing".....BUT: I have witnessed some new shooters who couldn't keep a Glock running to save their lives! (hey, that cliche actually works..)
If a new shooter asked me for recommendations, I'd suggest 4" revolver or a metal framed (heavier) auto loader.
I am not one to jump on the "limp wristing" bandwagon, and blame all stoppages on "limp wristing".....BUT: I have witnessed some new shooters who couldn't keep a Glock running to save their lives! (hey, that cliche actually works..)
If a new shooter asked me for recommendations, I'd suggest 4" revolver or a metal framed (heavier) auto loader.
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I would. My first gun was a Glock 19, 4th Gen. I liked the ease of use of it. I was a little nervous that there wasn't an actual 'button' safety, like on the M&P Shield. But I got used to it. My only issue after two years of owning it was that it was too big (for me), for concealed carry...
I have been asked the same a few times. I generally suggest the person consider a full sized .357 Magnum double action revolver.
If they don't seem that interested in a revolver I think a striker-fired 9mm auto-loader is a fine choice. If a Glock fits their hand, a Glock is a fine choice but there are many others these days.
Yes it is hard to master the double action trigger pull but double action revolvers can be shot single action (unless they are DAO). It is very easy to determine whether they are loaded or not. Feed jams, failures to eject, double feeds, failure of the slide to fully reciprocate are eliminated. There is much less likelihood of leaving the gun loaded with a round in the chamber. Don't need to worry about brass spitting.
A .357 Magnum revolver also allows for a logical step up in power from 38 Special to 38 Sp +P to .357 Magnum loads of various strength. The only drawback there is that 38 Special is typically significantly more expensive than 9mm.
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I think Champ (Batts) has it right. I started when I was nine and the revolver was the safest, there is nothing wrong in being safer and alot more right. The trigger pulls in single and double action will get them to appreciate the Glocks.
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