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There's nothing wrong with 9mm for almost any of the uses you might want to put a handgun to unless you have some specific need, like protecting yourself from bears, in which case a caliber upgrade might be in order. It's cheap, easy to get hold of in bulk (most of the time) and very manageable unless you have a really small gun or are very recoil-sensitive.
However - research the laws on ownership in the state and bear in mind that under federal law, you may not purchase a handgun from an FFL until you are 21.
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I prefer the Gen 5 for the better trigger and no finger grooves.
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I typically like having no finger grooves, and i haven’t tried a gen2, but the stippling on the gen5 just doesn’t work for me as much as i love the grip on both gen3 and 4
Welcome big glock shooter here, welcome to the club.
The way a gun feels and the way a gun shoots is different, if you can find a way to rent guns at a range or some buddies take you out to use what they’ve got.
I like gen 5 triggers much more, but I wouldn’t blame anyone for any gen 3-5 glock, 17’s and 45’s are nice in the hand but pretty hard to conceal under a shirt, good duty size, range gun or home defense, the 19 is better if it’s gotta be hidden. (I know you’re not 21 yet but consider the idea either way)
I recommend most people go strait to an MOS model so they can be ready to throw an optic on when they are ready. Some fight that, the future is now with red dots.
Definitely 9mm only for your first couple guns. I’d get a .22LR/5.56/9mm down before I worry about any other calibers.
The way a gun feels and the way a gun shoots is different, if you can find a way to rent guns at a range or some buddies take you out to use what they’ve got.
I like gen 5 triggers much more, but I wouldn’t blame anyone for any gen 3-5 glock, 17’s and 45’s are nice in the hand but pretty hard to conceal under a shirt, good duty size, range gun or home defense, the 19 is better if it’s gotta be hidden. (I know you’re not 21 yet but consider the idea either way)
I recommend most people go strait to an MOS model so they can be ready to throw an optic on when they are ready. Some fight that, the future is now with red dots.
Definitely 9mm only for your first couple guns. I’d get a .22LR/5.56/9mm down before I worry about any other calibers.
Yea, i like that last statement. those calibers are just so down the middle it’s almost a no brainer. Thanks!
Welcome to the clan!
Welcome to the jungle!
