Noob Question

>>33773110

Just get a g19 and call it good. Its what I used when I was a armed guard, never had a problem with it.

>>33773110
1. 9mm
2. Walther Creed
3. Yes, its even under $400 which allows you buy a holster, extra mags, and training ammo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cslHRLOEc8

>>33773110
For the novice without any weird preferences, you can't go wrong with 9mm. Get a double stack 9mm under $500--there are very many to choose from that meet that criteria.

Beyond that, it's all down to ergonomics. Go to a gun store and ask to hold a couple, pick one that feels good in your hand. Smith and Wesson, Ruger, Glock, and plenty of other brands make a handgun within those criteria. Pick the one that feels the best--keep in mind the location of all the controls like mag release, safety, and make sure they're quick and comfortable to reach.

Also, just like any other big ticket item, look up reviews on the Internet before you buy. That will warn you if a particular model has a bad reputation for a certain problem or other.

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>>33773110

this tbqh >>33773340

I don't even own a glock because my guns are for range use and not working

But they're basically the toyota camry of guns - they just work without any special attention, everyone has one, and they work for a long time

>>33773340
>>33773387
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>>33773437
OP here thanks for all advice!
I do live in Comifornia if that affects the recommendations.

>>33773721
Not really. You might have to deal with mag limits but the basic advice still applies.

>>33773929
Thank you all

>>33773721
I would be sorely tempted to use something silly like .44 Magnum just because of the mag limits.

This is not to say that this is a good idea, it isn't.

>>33773110
best bang for your buck would be a CZ P-07 or P-09. I'd also keep my eye out for a west german P226. You can find used M&P 9s cheaper now that the 2.0s are out and under $500 new. And of course there's always the Glock G17. If you go 9mm use federal hst in 147gr

>>33773721

You won't be thanking them when their recommendations inevitably jam and you are getting pumped full of lead. Nah, you'll be wishing you had a tried and true wheel gun.