Gun Question

Amber Lamps · 10-25-2010, 08:02 PM

My GF wants a hand gun for target practice and I ran into a Glock 19C for $400. I've heard good and bad about this weapon...does anyone here have any thoughts?

Dave · 10-25-2010, 08:10 PM

glocks are never my first choice for target stuff. has she shot before? if so what? if you are doing target practice why not get a good .22?

Switch · 10-25-2010, 08:25 PM

I would go with a .22 for target practice/plinking. Your wallet will thank you, and she will get used to actually using a firearm correctly so that when she moves up to a .45, it won't be a shocker.

Amber Lamps · 10-25-2010, 08:31 PM

Hmmmm.... but she doesn't want a 22.

Amber Lamps · 10-25-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonesaw

I would go with a .22 for target practice/plinking. Your wallet will thank you, and she will get used to actually using a firearm correctly so that when she moves up to a .45, it won't be a shocker.

She knows how to shoot and won't be getting a 45...what ever for?

Switch · 10-26-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

She knows how to shoot and won't be getting a 45...what ever for?

Because it is the only acceptable caliber for a concealed weapon.

If it were me, I would get her a single-stack 1911.

Homeslice · 10-27-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonesaw

Because it is the only acceptable caliber for a concealed weapon.

If it were me, I would get her a single-stack 1911.

She wants to target shoot first and foremost.......And .45 is too expensive to waste doing that.

Amber Lamps · 10-27-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

She wants to target shoot first and foremost.......And .45 is too expensive to waste doing that.

Aw don't bother, I got the answers I was looking for. Who cares where the thread goes now?!?!?!

What's funny is that her grand pa is giving her a 22 next time she goes home and has hinted that a 9mm might be in her stocking this christmas. So don't go out and buy one. Spoiled brat.

Switch · 10-25-2010, 08:27 PM

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=197200337

racedoll · 10-25-2010, 08:38 PM

Don't know much about the "c" model. Hubby has a regular 19 that is pretty nice.

If you have the time, take her to the range to shoot various guns. Being a female I find guns with contoured grips for your fingers tend to not fit my hands very well. Maybe she won't have this problem but for me it makes it less comfortable to shoot.

10-25-2010, 08:10 PM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	glocks are never my first choice for target stuff. has she shot before? if so what? if you are doing target practice why not get a good .22? __________________ TWF Post whore #6

10-25-2010, 08:25 PM	#3
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	I would go with a .22 for target practice/plinking. Your wallet will thank you, and she will get used to actually using a firearm correctly so that when she moves up to a .45, it won't be a shocker. __________________ It's fine.

10-25-2010, 08:27 PM	#9
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=197200337 __________________ It's fine.

10-25-2010, 08:31 PM	#4
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Hmmmm.... but she doesn't want a 22.

10-25-2010, 08:38 PM	#10
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Don't know much about the "c" model. Hubby has a regular 19 that is pretty nice. If you have the time, take her to the range to shoot various guns. Being a female I find guns with contoured grips for your fingers tend to not fit my hands very well. Maybe she won't have this problem but for me it makes it less comfortable to shoot.