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JimmyR · August 13, 2013, 02:30 AM

First off, your "long" post gave us more information to give you a better suggestion. Thanks.

I know you said this would be for target only, but would this also be used for home defense? If so, then I would look towards a 9mm semi-auto or a 38 Special revolver at a minimum.

As to weapon choice, the CZ-75B is a great gun, and worth looking at. I also think any of the Smith and Wesson or Ruger revolvers would serve you well, if you can find them. Don't worry so much about recoil, especially if you are looking at a full size metal gun with a 4"+ gun- the weight will absorb much of the recoil.

All that said, for target practice, and new or well care for used firearm will serve you well. The gun will be as accurate as YOU are. As for quality, look for manufacturers like Colt, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Sig Sauer, Magnum Research, Kimber, etc.

August 13, 2013, 02:30 AM	#2
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	First off, your "long" post gave us more information to give you a better suggestion. Thanks. I know you said this would be for target only, but would this also be used for home defense? If so, then I would look towards a 9mm semi-auto or a 38 Special revolver at a minimum. As to weapon choice, the CZ-75B is a great gun, and worth looking at. I also think any of the Smith and Wesson or Ruger revolvers would serve you well, if you can find them. Don't worry so much about recoil, especially if you are looking at a full size metal gun with a 4"+ gun- the weight will absorb much of the recoil. All that said, for target practice, and new or well care for used firearm will serve you well. The gun will be as accurate as YOU are. As for quality, look for manufacturers like Colt, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Sig Sauer, Magnum Research, Kimber, etc.