Finally making the handgun plunge

KJackson · Apr 4, 2017

I am finally entering the world of handguns. I used to have a hunting rifle and a plinking rifle, but got rid of them 25 years ago when I got married.

I recently got both my C&R permit and my HQL since I wasn't sure what I wanted to get in the way of a handgun. I have settled on picking up a Walther Creed since from what I have read and seen, it seems to be a good gun for a first time handgun user. Now I just have to find a dealer in the Carroll County area that is carrying the restricted model.

I have joined here in the hopes of learning more about handguns and their proper and safe use.

LGood48 · Apr 4, 2017

Greetings! :wave:

Bikebreath · Apr 4, 2017

Hello and welcome.

j_h_smith · Apr 4, 2017

Welcome from Hazzard County.

MikeTF · Apr 4, 2017

You're going to have a ball! Welcome!

nerfherder · Apr 4, 2017

Welcome from Eldersburg!

3paul10 · Apr 4, 2017

Welcome Friend

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swinokur · Apr 4, 2017

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mopar92 · Apr 4, 2017

I recommend against the Creed. The PPQ M2 is a much better gun for not a lot more money. If you can make it to the Timonium gun show I believe South Mountain Arms had both in stock. They're in Frederick but its not too far out of your way.

Although you really should just buy Glock.

MikeTF · Apr 4, 2017

mopar92 said:
Although you really should just buy Glock.

Sig

Alan3413 · Apr 4, 2017

Your first handgun should be a 1911

mopar92 · Apr 4, 2017

MikeTF said:
Sig

So for his first handgun he should buy a near $1k gun with an antiquated design, metal construction, a 10 lb trigger and a lower standard capacity that takes a 50% hit in value if he ever wants to sell it?

Or do you mean the SIGlock 320? Because the only thing that has going for it is modularity but when the APX hits the streets it's gonna blow it out of the water.

Or he could go with the gun good enough for the Navy SEALs. AKA the Glock.

MikeTF · Apr 4, 2017

mopar92 said:
So for his first handgun he should buy a near $1k gun with an antiquated design, metal construction, a 10 lb trigger and a lower standard capacity that takes a 50% hit in value if he ever wants to sell it?

Or do you mean the SIGlock 320? Because the only thing that has going for it is modularity but when the APX hits the streets it's gonna blow it out of the water.

Or he could go with the gun good enough for the Navy SEALs. AKA the Glock.

YES!

SIG P938

(OP, we're just having some friendly banter/joking around. Pick the gun that you like.)

KJackson · Apr 4, 2017

Thanks for the warm welcome. I was honestly wondering if anyone was going to comment on my gun of choice. Glad that I could grab my big wooden spoon and stir up the controversy. There are a number of reasons that I want to go with the Creed. Like I mentioned, it is supposedly a good gun for first timers. Also, since this is my first and I am not sure how far I will go with this, (how many guns, how often I shoot them, etc), I don't want to start with a huge outlay of money. When the PPQ M2 was mentioned, I checked the web site for a shop near me. I believe that they have it listed for just over $700. As it turns out, they have the Creed in stock now, too, for just a little over half of that. I figured that I don't want to put much money into it right now but still go with quality (no Highpoint for me). So I think I know what I might be doing this weekend.

mopar92 · Apr 4, 2017

KJackson said:
Thanks for the warm welcome. I was honestly wondering if anyone was going to comment on my gun of choice. Glad that I could grab my big wooden spoon and stir up the controversy. There are a number of reasons that I want to go with the Creed. Like I mentioned, it is supposedly a good gun for first timers. Also, since this is my first and I am not sure how far I will go with this, (how many guns, how often I shoot them, etc), I don't want to start with a huge outlay of money. When the PPQ M2 was mentioned, I checked the web site for a shop near me. I believe that they have it listed for just over $700. As it turns out, they have the Creed in stock now, too, for just a little over half of that. I figured that I don't want to put much money into it right now but still go with quality (no Highpoint for me). So I think I know what I might be doing this weekend.

I spent $75 on my shoes, $40 on my pants, $12 on my belt and $150 on my sunglasses. I count on none of those to save my life. The PPQ M2 has much better features and is a more coveted gun. It will hold its value well. (BTW no one should pay MSRP think of it like sticker price on a car, only idiots pay that).

It's s reliable, popular and good firearm. If you go to the show, bring cash and stop by Blue Fins to say hey and get some good advice on what to look for.

smokey · Apr 4, 2017

KJackson said:
Thanks for the warm welcome. I was honestly wondering if anyone was going to comment on my gun of choice. Glad that I could grab my big wooden spoon and stir up the controversy. There are a number of reasons that I want to go with the Creed. Like I mentioned, it is supposedly a good gun for first timers. Also, since this is my first and I am not sure how far I will go with this, (how many guns, how often I shoot them, etc), I don't want to start with a huge outlay of money. When the PPQ M2 was mentioned, I checked the web site for a shop near me. I believe that they have it listed for just over $700. As it turns out, they have the Creed in stock now, too, for just a little over half of that. I figured that I don't want to put much money into it right now but still go with quality (no Highpoint for me). So I think I know what I might be doing this weekend.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...er+2796066+PPQ+M2+9mm+4"+Black+Poly+Grip+15+1
$550 for the PPQ m2...although I prefer the M1 because I am a big fan of that paddle mag release. $700 is way too much for a PPQ. As with all relatively big purchases, be sure to shop around and see if they'll beat competitor prices.

Also, don't be afraid to check out used guns(especially a used glock). Police trade-ins usually have very little internal wear, as they're worn in a holster and used very little.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...42/Used+S&W+M&P40+NS+3+mags+Detroit+PD+Marked
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...nissued+S&W+M&P40+3+mags+NS+Detroit+PD+Marked

Picking up a used glock is sweet because you can get one for dirt cheap and if anything is wrong with it, the factory will fix it for you.

Mr.Blue · Apr 4, 2017

Welcome. Do yourself a favor and get the best 9mm ever made, the CZ 75B.

KJackson · Apr 4, 2017

smokey0118 said:
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...er+2796066+PPQ+M2+9mm+4"+Black+Poly+Grip+15+1
$550 for the PPQ m2...

Well, this is for the 15+1. They are out of stock on the 10 round. Also, apparently the PPQ M2 that I was looking at was the 5" barrel. That is more expensive that the 4".

Kiwiknoll · Apr 5, 2017

You havent qualified your purpose, and there are so many options out there... Striker or hammer fired, revolver, internal or external hammers? Purposes can inclue open carry, concealed carry, home defense, range time, hunting, zombie apocalypse... Sizes range from competition extended lengths all the way to subcompact or even derringer.

Are you mechanically inclined or is easy cleaning a priority?

For myself i started with full sized glock 22 and a ruger mk3 competition .22. One shortcoming in md is that the glock will now come with only 10 round mags, or none at all.. These are two extremes as far as takedown and cleaning, but give a nice varity of range options. Later i added a 9mm barrel conversion, and advantag arms 22 conversion to the glock and have a wide variety of options at the range.

I dont carry, and dont hunt, and i do not feel it necessary to arm my house, but were situations to change (drastically) the g22 seems a nice open carry or bug out bag option.

Now recently ive explored single action revolvers and am having a blast, but this is more specialized, and get me into cowboy action or cowboy fast draw(with wax bullets). So sky is the limit, but i recommend renting or borrowing some guns first, then making a more informed decision... Even if its only that you have determined or just confirmed your initial impulse.

Point is there are a tremdous number of options. If price is a concern, realize ammo choice may have more importance than initial $, and for reange regulars it often makes sense to but whole new 9mm or even .22 just to reduce ammo costs over time....

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