Greetings,
I am looking to purchase my first handgun ever, and was pointed by the salesman to a model 96 with the lasergrip site. The gun appeared to look very clean and well taken care of with the exception of one of the rear sights has a little ding. The price is $550 with the site used.
My question for everyone/anyone is:
a) Is this a good/reliable handgun (I have found mixed reviews and many complaints of jamming)
b) Is buying a used gun foolish?
c) Is this a good handgun to start off with? I plan to pretty much use it for fun in the country shooting up cans etc, not competing, and not planning to carry or use for protection.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I know NOTHING about handguns, and don't want to be taken to the cleaners on a $550 purchase.
Thank you guys in advance!!
ps. Is there anything I need to look at on the gun that could tell me that it may have issues?!?
I am looking to purchase my first handgun ever, and was pointed by the salesman to a model 96 with the lasergrip site. The gun appeared to look very clean and well taken care of with the exception of one of the rear sights has a little ding. The price is $550 with the site used.
My question for everyone/anyone is:
a) Is this a good/reliable handgun (I have found mixed reviews and many complaints of jamming)
b) Is buying a used gun foolish?
c) Is this a good handgun to start off with? I plan to pretty much use it for fun in the country shooting up cans etc, not competing, and not planning to carry or use for protection.
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I know NOTHING about handguns, and don't want to be taken to the cleaners on a $550 purchase.
Thank you guys in advance!!
ps. Is there anything I need to look at on the gun that could tell me that it may have issues?!?