New to the Gun World

[Luc Anderson]

Hey all, I am new to the gun shooting overall, intend to get full tactical, maintenance and shooting training. While i'm working on those I need to decide which is the best unit for me... thats where you experienced folks come in.

Lookin forward to it all.

L. A.

[Fronty Owner]

welcome aboard.

1. where are you located? best way to give useful advice.
2. what are your intended use for the firearm?
3. what kind of budget are you on?
4. what other considerations do we need to know about (children, unfriendly wife, live in parents basement)

[Luc Anderson]

Originally Posted by Fronty Owner

welcome aboard.

1. where are you located? best way to give useful advice.
2. what are your intended use for the firearm?
3. what kind of budget are you on?
4. what other considerations do we need to know about (children, unfriendly wife, live in parents basement)

1] Located in the Caribbean..Jamaica
2] self-defense mainly, fun secondary
3] no budget constraints
4] none of those constraints apply

[BT2Flip]

http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php

all their products are AWESOME (in a word)

browse the site I have the XD .45

[BT2Flip]

however definitely find a dealer and try a lot of different guns to find the one that fits YOU best

you will find a gun picks the person, not the other way around

[Fronty Owner]

Ok, being in Jamaica, I have NO idea what laws apply to you.
Im guessing that its like most countries outside the US. You have no right to own guns, but you can have what ever you want IF you can afford the licensing and afford to purchase the firearm?

For self defense, I recommend the XD for outside the home.
The sig is also a good handgun for carry. I find them a bit pricey here and the grips feel slick to me.

[Gunlovingvet]

Welcome to the site. I hope you find it useful.

[tightgroup]

Welcome aboard Luc!

There are many good pistols available to do what you want. My favorites are:
1. A good quality 1911 from Springfield, Dan Wesson, or STI.
2. Sig Sauer. New Sigs are pricey but reasonable on the used market.
3. CZ. The 75B and P-01 are reasonably priced.
4. There are many polymer framed pistols out there that will serve you well from Springfield, Glock, and I really like the S&W M&P series.

If possible, see if you can try out as many guns as possible before making a purchase. I think you are heading in the right direction by receiving as much training as possible.

[Luc Anderson]

I have been looking at the PX4, any owners, users, critics, advocates?

[Redleg]

I have no experience with it, but looking at it, I like the idea of the picatinney rail, but i'd do some serious reading up and trying out before I bought into that rotating barrel lock. Looks like something complicated that might foul up in a lot of use?