good first gun?

Art3 · Jan 3, 2017

protegeV said:
Don't forget the gp100. Seemingly overkill for a 22, but it holds 10

http://ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1757.html

That is WAY overkill for 22! It's neat...but kinda silly. What's next, 16 rnds in a .22 Redhawk? :rolleyes:

I do wish they'd offer .357 with the light barrel like that though.

thumbert · Jan 3, 2017

Art3 said:
Between paying off pre election purchases, Christmas, and desperately needing tires...I'm not going to have any gun money for quite a while

If you don't mind my asking, why are you trying to get rid of it?

Not actively trying, but I inherited a lot of stuff I'll never shoot that's pretty much brand new. Traded some stuff around, sold some other stuff.

Biggfoot44 · Jan 3, 2017

The OP said * first* not only .

.22lr is excellent for a first.

I like revolvers, and .22 revolvers have lots of good qualities even beyond my biases. Compact rimfire revolvers have disproportionately heavy DA triggers due to laws of physics.

Single Sixes are preferable to Bearcats unless you are 9yo or a midget.

fidelity · Jan 3, 2017

EASYT72000 said:
I want a Ruger 22LR Revolver. What do you think? Montgomery County.

mpdc4511 said:
I've got a Flatgate Ruger Single six 22 cal revolver at A1Uniform Supply on consignment (Brentwood MD so not far at all)

Awesome shooting gun

Easy, consider the suggestion above. It's a great gun to introduce new shooters, and with the flatgate a classic no longer in production.

I have a somewhat similar Colt Frontier Scout revolver in 22 (also out of production) that new shooters love. I also have a Smith & Wesson 617 (DA/SA revolver that holds 10 rounds of 22), but the connection to the cowboy styled Colt or flatgate Ruger Single Six appeals to folks. They're also pretty accurate range pistols.

I think another first revolver to consider is a heavy barreled Smith & Wesson Model 64 with 4-inch barrel that shoots 38 Special. These are soft shooting, accurate, handguns that most any beginner would be comfortable with. You can find used ones for about $400 at local gun stores or occasionally www.southernohiogun.com . Look for DA/SA models and not DA only with the bobbed hammer.

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GodOfVice · Jan 3, 2017

Single or Double Action IMPORTANT to know or did I miss that?

highli99 · Jan 3, 2017

I'd recommend double action for a first firearm. Better practice for trigger use and you can still go single action if that's your preference.

The single actions seem to be a lot less expensive though.

gizzard · Jan 4, 2017

1st gun, 22 rifle, ruger or marlin semi, henry lever, or any bolt gun

Kagetsu · Jan 4, 2017

I'd like a 22 revolver to go with my Winchester 22 rifle.

That being said. I always tell people who ask about a first gun, 38/9mm.
A pistol is best because it's easy to grab in crisis. You want a minimum effective defense round. 22's are great for learning, but are not a substitute for a large caliber round. Recoil has to experienced to become comfortable with pulling

dreadpirate · Jan 4, 2017

Art3 said:
Ruger also makes an SP101 in .22lr. I don't have one yet, but it is definitely on my short list.
http://ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5765.html

Yes! This would be an excellent first handgun, or even your tenth handgun!

GodOfVice · Jan 4, 2017

gizzard said:
1st gun, 22 rifle, ruger or marlin semi, henry lever, or any bolt gun

2 out of 3 isn't bad IMO, the standard basic Henry is pretty cheaply made in comparison to the others. The flimsy plastic feed follower was junk on mine as well as the PAINTED receiver! I own the other two and some, can't say anything bad about them.
The D series (1947) I think M-39A has cosmetic issues BUT it shoots as well as any other .22 I own. (I put the Williams sight on compliments of Ebay and 40 or 50 bucks). It's my go to rabbit in the yard gun! It has the heavy Ballard rifling.
Timothy Turlock LOVED geese, GodOfVice LOVES wabbit!

cokebuck · Jan 4, 2017

Hey
Nuttin' wrong with going straight to an MP5 to get the party started.

Really, don't be shy.

Paiste19 · Jan 4, 2017

I have a Ruger Single TEN that I would highly recommend. Came with great Williams fiber optic sights and has no recoil. It's probably my favorite and most accurate pistol to shoot (that I own). Seemed the easiest and safest for me to start with, but it was in the $500 ball park which may not fall into that entry level price range for all. I didn't care for the engraved cylinder much on the bearcat either.

Major03 · Jan 4, 2017

OP, to answer your question it really depends on what you're trying to accomplish and what your budget is. Home defense? Learning shooting fundamentals? Concealed carry? Pest control? Affordable plinking?

Give us a bit more background and we can probably help you out a bit more.

Schipperke · Jan 4, 2017

boundlessdyad said:
In .22? For carry? You would?

Did I write carry? Did the OP write defense or carry? One track mind..

highli99 said:
I'd recommend double action for a first firearm. Better practice for trigger use and you can still go single action if that's your preference.

The single actions seem to be a lot less expensive though.

Why I posted the LCR Ruger, as I thought that may be what he was looking at. The GP100, by all means if $ is not an issue. Can go single or double there.

HankR · Jan 4, 2017

I'd advise a Ruger Mark II (I'd prefer a 22/45 personally) or maybe take a look at the new Mark IV (never shot one, but it looks at least as good as the Mark III, with no reassembly hassles)

I think that small .22 revolvers have a terrible DA trigger pull, so wouldn't go with the SP-101 as a first gun. The Single Six is a favorite, and that flat gate sounds tempting, but if I lived somewhere where I had to drive to the range I would want to spend range time shooting, not loading. The GP 100 looks nice, but you could probably get two Mark IIIs for the same price. Beoarcat is an awesome kid's gun, but not good for even medium sized hands (IMO).

thumbert · Jan 4, 2017

2 of my rugers just went on the classifieds.

Jollyllama · Jan 4, 2017

If you want a .22 pistol I'd also go with the ruger MK series.

Or a 10/22 rifle if you want a rifle.

There is no bad first gun. But there may be better first guns.

ARMatt · Jan 4, 2017

Art3 said:
Between paying off pre election purchases, Christmas, and desperately needing tires...I'm not going to have any gun money for quite a while

If you don't mind my asking, why are you trying to get rid of it?

You and I are in literally the exact same boat, but I'm gonna make one final purchase on the credit card just to hold me off. Just one more gun...... :rolleyes:

?

Art3 · Jan 4, 2017

ARMatt said:
You and I are in literally the exact same boat, but I'm gonna make one final purchase on the credit card just to hold me off. Just one more gun...... ?

I suspect this boat is more crowded than we think

I did my one "final" purchase just before Christmas, so I could pick it up 12/31. That way, whatever disaster may or may not accompany the online paperwork, I can just sit back and :popcorn:

...'cuz I couldn't afford to join in if I wanted to!

Art3 · Jan 4, 2017

Major03 said:
OP, to answer your question it really depends on what you're trying to accomplish and what your budget is. Home defense? Learning shooting fundamentals? Concealed carry? Pest control? Affordable plinking?

Give us a bit more background and we can probably help you out a bit more.

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