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If you had 0 guns and were just starting out, which two would you buy and why? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by stink@lemmygrad.ml to c/guns@hexbear.net

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Hitting the gym to become a swoletariat, looking to arm myself as well.

I've gone shooting before, and my Dad just bought a couple guns himself because of all the pogroms he's been seeing against Muslims in ingerland.

I'm based in the United States of Amerikkka, mods please let me know if this isn't allowed!

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[–] stink@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Primarily for self defense, would look to get my CC eventually

[–] Kestrel@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If you're looking to CC then aim for the micro compact segment. They have a good round count while being slimmer and easier to conceal than "compact" guns like the Glock 19. There are a ton of models in this space but there aren't a ton that have safeties that many of us would recommend to a newer shooter. If you're budget minded I would recommend the Taurus G3C, which can easily be had for under $300. But definitely put hands on it and try to get range time with it before your purchase.

[–] nat_turner_overdrive@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

Consider the S&W Shield 2.0 with or without thumb safety depending on your preference, very small but shoots great in the hand for extended range sessions. I have a 1.0 with an Apex trigger and aftermarket mag feeders/plates so that I can get 10+1. It's a great gun with the same footprint as the 2.0, shoots great, feels great in the hand, conceals great. The 2.0 makes all the shit I did to my early 1.0 unnecessary - the 2.0 has a better trigger than the 1.0 and greater magazine capacity. Fantastic guns that shoot nicer than their pricepoint.