handgun suggestions

[tuscaloosahunter]

I'm in the market for a pistol. Have never bought one before and was looking for some suggestions. I'm thinking 9 or 40 but am undecided. I'm not looking to spend more than $500.

Any suggestions?

[Trappey]

Ive got a Springfield XD40 and love it. Going to run you a little more than $500 though. Shoots great and fits in the hand a whole lot better than a Glock IMO. Easy to take apart and clean as well.

[jacksbuddy]

What is it going to be used for? Shooting a pack of rabbid dogs that have run you up a tree stand? Use a 9mm, it hold lots of ammo. A pack of hogs doing you the same way? Get a bigger gun. Home defense? I'd suggest a revolver if you're sold on a handgun.

[chevy01234]

It's all a matter of personal opinion. Go hold a bunch of them and see what "fits" you better. Pistols are going to fit different people differently. I prefer Glocks, they fit me well and I can shoot them alright!

[duckkiller]

depends on the person and his/her intensions. I have a variety of makes and calibers and each one has its own purpose.

[teul2]

It's all a matter of personal opinion. Go hold a bunch of them and see what "fits" you better. Pistols are going to fit different people differently. I prefer Glocks, they fit me well and I can shoot them alright!

What he said. Shoot as many of your friends guns as you can too.

[Dux Be Us]

Single action revolver...ie.Ruger Blackhawk...any cal...I like .357...them big bore autos dont play brotha

[donia]

i recently got a smith & wesson m&p 40, on recommendation from here. i handled all of the 40's around $500 and it came down to springfield xd, s&w m&p, glock ??, and handled a walther ppq that was really nice, but just abit out of price range. s&w felt the best to me and it is a blast to shoot. trigger is a bit gritty at first, but has gotten smoother with about 500-600 rounds through it.

looking at s&w shield 40 for cc

[grant_c]

my #1 go to gun that literally does it all and is super comfortable.... my taurus judge ultra light... 45/.410. After I bout it I realized I didn't have much use for any other pistol. If your looking for concealed carry though it's a little too bulky for that

[mfalkner]

Recently went down this road; chose the Glock 19 gen 4. I had planned to get the 40 but 9mm is so cheap and readily available I went there instead. I chose this for an all purpose pistol because I fits my hand and when I throw up on target it just wants to line up right.

A little bulky for CC; for that I'm prolly going to go with an LCP or a .38 snubby

[cupnglide]

For a CC, I'm almost settled on a hammerless S&W 642 with the Crimson Trace laser, .38 with +P ammo. I have bigger and more powerrful pistols. But that .38 is light, points naturally, and is easy to conceal.

corrected the model #

[quack fiend]

You can get a police trade-in glock 22 .40 for about $350 on gunbroker, just some holster wear, with 2 15-rd. mags. Just a thought.

[Chuckle12]

Go to every gun store in your area and play with every gun in your price range... pick what feels best.

[kb7722]

Look on budsgunshop.com. You can't beat their prices.

[Buckwabit]

Look on budsgunshop.com. You can't beat their prices.

I've shopped Bud's for years and Van's is right in line with their prices plus you get to actually feel the gun