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Plan9 · 02-15-2010, 09:19 PM

Service pistol recommendation:

The Glock 17/19 (9mm) or 22/23 (.40) and the Sig P226 / P229 (9mm / .40) models are very popular with law enforcement officers. The Beretta M92/M96 (9mm / .40) are out there. S&W automatics are a rare breed. You can't go wrong with a Glock 17. It's THE handgun for many armed professionals.

First gun recommendation:

For an initial handgun, however, I would be inclined to recommend a sturdy .22 pistol such as the Ruger MkII or a double action revolver in .357 Magnum / .38 Special. The .22 will allow you to become comfortable with shooting fundamentals and practice on the cheap while the .357 Magnum / .38 Special double action will help you build up your ability to squeeze a trigger smoothly and will never be obsolete as a target / defensive handgun.

Other ideas:

Check out gun auction sites such as Gunbroker.com. Use the key word "police trade." You'll see what I'm talking about above. Used guns are good.

Relevant qualifications:

I'm not a cop, but I've been handcuffed by them.

02-15-2010, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Service pistol recommendation: The Glock 17/19 (9mm) or 22/23 (.40) and the Sig P226 / P229 (9mm / .40) models are very popular with law enforcement officers. The Beretta M92/M96 (9mm / .40) are out there. S&W automatics are a rare breed. You can't go wrong with a Glock 17. It's THE handgun for many armed professionals. First gun recommendation: For an initial handgun, however, I would be inclined to recommend a sturdy .22 pistol such as the Ruger MkII or a double action revolver in .357 Magnum / .38 Special. The .22 will allow you to become comfortable with shooting fundamentals and practice on the cheap while the .357 Magnum / .38 Special double action will help you build up your ability to squeeze a trigger smoothly and will never be obsolete as a target / defensive handgun. Other ideas: Check out gun auction sites such as Gunbroker.com. Use the key word "police trade." You'll see what I'm talking about above. Used guns are good. Relevant qualifications: I'm not a cop, but I've been handcuffed by them. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake." Last edited by Plan9; 02-15-2010 at 09:32 PM..