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Legionnaire · December 23, 2009, 03:32 PM

I'm not going to vote, at least not yet. My recommendation to most new shooters interested in handgunning is to buy a .22 in the same action as they will want their first centerfire. So if they want a centerfire revolver to hunt with, start with a .22 revolver. If they are intending to buy a centerfire semi-auto for self defense, I recommend a .22 semi-auto. If they just want a plinker, stick with the .22 ... and generally, a semi-auto, because you can get a higher quality semi-auto than revolver for the same price in a .22.

First pistol I bought was a Browning Buckmark, and I bought it with the intention of practicing sight picture and trigger control with inexpensive ammo prior to buying my first defensive handgun. Still have that Buckmark and don't intend to ever sell it.

December 23, 2009, 03:32 PM	#4
Legionnaire Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,503	I'm not going to vote, at least not yet. My recommendation to most new shooters interested in handgunning is to buy a .22 in the same action as they will want their first centerfire. So if they want a centerfire revolver to hunt with, start with a .22 revolver. If they are intending to buy a centerfire semi-auto for self defense, I recommend a .22 semi-auto. If they just want a plinker, stick with the .22 ... and generally, a semi-auto, because you can get a higher quality semi-auto than revolver for the same price in a .22. First pistol I bought was a Browning Buckmark, and I bought it with the intention of practicing sight picture and trigger control with inexpensive ammo prior to buying my first defensive handgun. Still have that Buckmark and don't intend to ever sell it. __________________ Cogito, ergo armatus sum.