Handgun Suggestions...

[Lits]

I'm in the same boat as Jeyk. The only thing I know about handgun models is what people tell me and opinions are so varied it's impossible to distinguish. Aside from buying magazines and reading specs I won't understand, is there a more efficient (idiot's guide?) to learning about them?

ps.... are those S&W Sigma small enough to fit in a purse? I'm liking the price.

And for Subb's benefit... I will soon be living alone again, and although I don't have to walk to and from in the middle of the night anymore, Hattiesburg is still a bit violent and I have "EASY TARGET" written all over my forehead. And there's a very nice range near my place in Mobile where I could go and practice, learn to clean it and take care of it, cause if you don't know what you're doing you're more likely to hurt yourself in a threatening situation than defend yourself.

[Fuse]

http://www.gunblast.com/SWSigma9.htm

[Jeyk]

I'm in the same boat as Jeyk.

I'm liking this boat.

[Pirus]

Cant be as good as when she was on the boat with me though.. Thing was swaying and rocking like crazy... sigh yes there was a storm outside Still fun though

[Lits]

how did i know that pirus was going to jump in on this? lol

so i think i'm going with the S&W Sigma 9... now i just have to jump through the hoops and red tape to get the damned thing... this is ALABAMA... you'd think you could buy one at the gas station for $10.99 with a Skoal purchase

[Tecknik]

I strongly suggest going to your local shooting range (if they have firearm rentals), and testing out a few different firearms before deciding on one from seeing pictures.  All firearms are made differently, as are people.  A firearm that is a great fit for one person, may not be a great fit for another person.  You need to see how the firearm you are thinking about purchasing fits your hand, and how comfortable you feel firing it.

[Lits]

already done that

[Tecknik]

Oh....  Well... Good.

[Jeyk]

I'll have my Ruger P95 9mm by Monday.

Still, never fired a gun.  I'm looking forward to taking it to the range.

[Lits]

Now that you've brought this thread up.....

After getting into an argument and truly WISHING I'd already bought a gun so that I could USE IT on someone?

I've decided that I shouldn't own a weapon. Cause I like NOT going to jail.

[Sared]

I am approximately a month away from receiving my Concealed Handgun License.

[Jeyk]

How much does it cost in your state?  It's $117 here, which is the only thing steering me away from getting it at the moment.  Plus, I have a fear of accidentally shooting myself in the nuts.  Protect the genes!  I'll get over it in due time.

[Sared]

$140. I assuming it will cost a couple bucks more for the fingerprinting services, training course, and return postage as well.

Of course, this is all before I have the money to actually purchase a handgun.

I've been looking at Glocks. Always loved 'em. Dependable, sturdy as hell, and solid shooters.

Of course, if I had the money I would get a Mateba 6 Unica. (I.E., Vash's gun ah-la Trigun)

[Phienyx]

Well, I'm finally going to do it.  

I'm purchasing this from Gander Mountain and had to have it shipped in from another store as there were only 6 in the company out of 115 stores and none in their distribution center:

http://www.gundealeronline.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=SIGP229EQUINOX

Isn't that the sexiest thing you've ever seen?

[Fuse]

MMmmm P229. /drool.

The only thing keeping me away from Sigs are the price.