Hello Folks
I am looking to purchase my first 9mm Semi for range shooting only.
I live in UK and visit the USA approximately two times a year and have a wonderful group of friends there who work for the fire department and have a great collection of weapons.
My plan is to purchase the Semi and for it to reside in New Orleans under my friends care.
I have been out range shooting with them and out of all the hand guns I fired my weapon of choice was the Smith & Wesson 5906. With out a doubt this gun just "felt right" and my improved target shoot with this particular weapon also confirmed my feeling. I was amazed how much difference the various hand guns made in terms of my own shooting ability.
Guns in the UK are very restricted I unfortunately dont have the freedom to be able to go to a range and try out all the different weapons I might like.
Instead I am stuck with reading online reviews and ordering the weapon online to be delivered via mail order to New Orleans.
This is okay as I have narrowed down a list of guns I am considering.
I was wondering if members wouldnt mind looking over this list and telling me their thoughts?
I realise after reading all the Newbie Stickies above that a gun is very personal and someones likes might be very different to mine but I am still very interested to hear what people have to say.
My budget is about $450+shipping
Concealment is of no concern.
A safety would be nice but not essential.
Looks are a little important.
Not sure about polymer vs steel.
I wasnt sure about 4" guns 5" guns I assume the 5" has a longer barrel and thus a longer range but is more combersome and heavy.
I wasnt sure about $300-$400 guns I assume this is a bit too budget and the quality starts to dwindle.
I also saw a couple of $200 guns but I can only assume this is the type of thing you have in the glove compartment of your car for emergencies only. I imagine this type of thing explodes after 200 rounds.
Thanks for your time looking over this sorry about the dumb ass Newb questions.
Considerations:
^^ Used S&W 5906 via armslist. I am a bit sceptical to order something used without being able to test it. Would appreciate thoughts on this. Price is £379 used. I have no idea how much they cost new as an oldskool gun now. I assume in there time they were quite expensive but honestly dont know.
^^ Century Arms K100 $450 New
^^ EAA Witness $450 New
^^ Rock Island Armory MAPP $400 New
^^ Ruger SR9C $450 New
^^ SIG250F9B $490 New
^^ Smith & Wesson M&P $480 New
I am looking to purchase my first 9mm Semi for range shooting only.
I live in UK and visit the USA approximately two times a year and have a wonderful group of friends there who work for the fire department and have a great collection of weapons.
My plan is to purchase the Semi and for it to reside in New Orleans under my friends care.
I have been out range shooting with them and out of all the hand guns I fired my weapon of choice was the Smith & Wesson 5906. With out a doubt this gun just "felt right" and my improved target shoot with this particular weapon also confirmed my feeling. I was amazed how much difference the various hand guns made in terms of my own shooting ability.
Guns in the UK are very restricted I unfortunately dont have the freedom to be able to go to a range and try out all the different weapons I might like.
Instead I am stuck with reading online reviews and ordering the weapon online to be delivered via mail order to New Orleans.
This is okay as I have narrowed down a list of guns I am considering.
I was wondering if members wouldnt mind looking over this list and telling me their thoughts?
I realise after reading all the Newbie Stickies above that a gun is very personal and someones likes might be very different to mine but I am still very interested to hear what people have to say.
My budget is about $450+shipping
Concealment is of no concern.
A safety would be nice but not essential.
Looks are a little important.
Not sure about polymer vs steel.
I wasnt sure about 4" guns 5" guns I assume the 5" has a longer barrel and thus a longer range but is more combersome and heavy.
I wasnt sure about $300-$400 guns I assume this is a bit too budget and the quality starts to dwindle.
I also saw a couple of $200 guns but I can only assume this is the type of thing you have in the glove compartment of your car for emergencies only. I imagine this type of thing explodes after 200 rounds.
Thanks for your time looking over this sorry about the dumb ass Newb questions.
Considerations:
^^ Used S&W 5906 via armslist. I am a bit sceptical to order something used without being able to test it. Would appreciate thoughts on this. Price is £379 used. I have no idea how much they cost new as an oldskool gun now. I assume in there time they were quite expensive but honestly dont know.
^^ Century Arms K100 $450 New
^^ EAA Witness $450 New
^^ Rock Island Armory MAPP $400 New
^^ Ruger SR9C $450 New
^^ SIG250F9B $490 New
^^ Smith & Wesson M&P $480 New