Hey everybody,
I will be purchasing my first handgun in the near future and I need some advice.
The Breakdown:
Primary Uses: Home Defense, Target, Fun
Calibers of Interest: 9mm and .40 S&W
Cost: Preferably Under $700, but I'll pay for quality
Some handguns have risen to the surface and piqued my interest, namely, Walther PPQ, Walther P99 AS, Glock 17 Gen4, Glock 19 Gen4, Glock 22 Gen4, Glock 23 Gen4.
I was quoted on the Walther PPQ yesterday at $800!? Is this the actual price or MSRP? It seems that in the not too distant past, it was more like $500-$600. I'd really appreciate clarification on this. What would you be willing to pay for a Walther PPQ?
I believe that ultimately, it comes down to how the gun feels in my hands--which gun I shoot better--and I believe that practice is more important than caliber.
For me, budget is a factor. I want to be able to do a lot of shooting without taking a loan. Eventually, I will purchase a shotgun to complete my home defense system, so the 9mm may be sufficient for a backup weapon. I also like the larger magazine capacity in the 9mm.
That said, I'm open to honest opinions and advice.
Thanks a lot!
I will be purchasing my first handgun in the near future and I need some advice.
The Breakdown:
Primary Uses: Home Defense, Target, Fun
Calibers of Interest: 9mm and .40 S&W
Cost: Preferably Under $700, but I'll pay for quality
Some handguns have risen to the surface and piqued my interest, namely, Walther PPQ, Walther P99 AS, Glock 17 Gen4, Glock 19 Gen4, Glock 22 Gen4, Glock 23 Gen4.
I was quoted on the Walther PPQ yesterday at $800!? Is this the actual price or MSRP? It seems that in the not too distant past, it was more like $500-$600. I'd really appreciate clarification on this. What would you be willing to pay for a Walther PPQ?
I believe that ultimately, it comes down to how the gun feels in my hands--which gun I shoot better--and I believe that practice is more important than caliber.
For me, budget is a factor. I want to be able to do a lot of shooting without taking a loan. Eventually, I will purchase a shotgun to complete my home defense system, so the 9mm may be sufficient for a backup weapon. I also like the larger magazine capacity in the 9mm.
That said, I'm open to honest opinions and advice.
Thanks a lot!