What Should Your First Handgun Be?

I offer a suggestion to any potential gun owner who is considering what handgun they should buy first. #gunmatters #hkvp9 #guneducation #gunownership

[@BRLaue]

I think Glocks are a great first gun, either a G17 or 19. Recoil is manageable for most and they are a simple to understand platform for beginners. Later on, different G models can be added to fill different needs. I grew up shooting 1911s my father and his brothers brought back from WWll. I own H&K, Sigs, Hi-Power etc. but when I first ventured into new calibers it was with Glocks.

[@BodhiSurfer1991]

picked up a steyr L9 as my first, vp9 is the striker version of the p30

[@SJRangeRat]

Their triggers are very different though.

[@ShootingRangeReview]

I love the Glock 45, however, I definitely don't recommend it as a first "do it all" gun. People love Glocks for their customizability, i was told its the Honda of the gun community. I always recommend a Canik, any of them. Good trigger (So people know what a quality trigger feels like), reliable, and customizable.

[@SJRangeRat]

Thanks for commenting.
I’m always tempted to buy a Canik. I honestly think the triggers are too good. I like a little play in a trigger, but the Caniks I’ve dry fired have such minimal travel between the reset and firing that I don’t know if I could get use to it. 🤣