first handgun

I have never owned a handgun, but am going to buy one for home defense, not CC (as of yet anyway). I have decided to go with a 9mm.

other than the XD and M&P, can anyone give me suggestions for a good "starter" handgun. I would like to spend in the neighborhood of $500.

Thanks.

Glock model 19. Nuff said.

If its just for Home defense, why not the Glock 17?

Glock 19 all the way

what are the prices like on the 17 and 19?

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Originally Posted by timone321

what are the prices like on the 17 and 19?

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www.gunbroker.com and www.budsgunshop.com would be good places to start.

-Jeff-

thanks.

I will pile on with the G-19, M&P-9, XD in that order. Anyone of the three makes a good frist pistol.http://smileys.on-my-web.com/reposit...ng/lol-016.gif

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Originally Posted by timone321

I have never owned a handgun, but am going to buy one for home defense, not CC (as of yet anyway). I have decided to go with a 9mm.

other than the XD and M&P, can anyone give me suggestions for a good "starter" handgun. I would like to spend in the neighborhood of $500.

Thanks.

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For a first handgun, a 9mm is a good choice. You can get the XD for that price. Since I don't shop for S&W I can't tell you there. I own 2 XD's and love em both. If you're like everyone else on this forum (including me) you won't stop with just one purchase. Worse addiction than cigarette smoking. :goofy:

Cz P-01

Glock 19, Glock 17, Smith & Wesson M&P, Springfield XD. All are similarly priced high quality guns. Find the one that fits your hand well that you like. All are a great purchase.

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Originally Posted by Ram Rod

Glock model 19. Nuff said.

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+1

You really cannot go wrong with the Glock 19.