Three years ago was my first Sig 1911 Nightmare, I know I spent a lot but everyone told me if I started to buy handguns I would end up buying a 1911 sooner or later. And now am looking at the Sig 938, a mini of my 1911.
What was the first handgun you owned?
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Check out the main Sig thread for more on the 938, but I can certainly give my strong recommendation. It's my primary carry piece. You'll want to buy one new, as the first couple of years had some growing pains, but all worked out now as far as I can tell. It's an amazing shooter for a pocket gun. I have shot mine at 25 yards, and can keep inside 6 inches with no support. Inside 2-3 inches easy at 15 yards. I generally carry mine in a IWB holster at 4:30, but it can be carried well in a front pocket holster if needed. Darn sexy too.
Springfield XD9 bought around 2003. Think its a first generation right after they were bought out and changed the name from HS2000. Its been a good gun and still going strong.
First pistol was as a Ruger P944. Felt like a brick in my hand, and was as heavy as one too. Traded it off a few years back for a Glock of all things. Wish I had kept it now that Ruger is no longer producing the P series pistols.
Adam
Adam
First S&W Model 41, 7"
First 1911 Rock River .45
First Revolver S&W Classic 14
Tom
H-B.O.M.B.
First 1911 Rock River .45
First Revolver S&W Classic 14
Tom
H-B.O.M.B.
That first pistol touched off a small collection of Lugers years later... I wouldn't have thought so at the time and I always had resolved 'I get one handgun and that's all the firearm I'll ever need...' That's what I'd later say about razors, shaving creams, brushes, fountain pens, etc...!
Ruger MK II with a 6 inch barrel right after it came on the market in the early 1980's and I still have it.
1903 model Colt 32 pistol. Got it from my great Grandmother and had to sell it during the big recession of the 70s 80s and have regretted it ever sine. I have since bought two nice versions back. I ran across my GGFathers old National Cash register note book that has not only several recipes for wine and beer but all his guns and the serial nos. So I am always looking for it.
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The first gun I bought was a 22/32 S&W kit gun 4 inch nickel factory plate new in box. Still have it. bought it in about 1982. Put about 25 rounds though it.
Browning Buckmark .22. Its a great little plinking/small game gun.
Love to see a pic of that one, hint, hint!
FIE .22 caliber 6 shooter, inherited after my Grandfather passed away, with his gun belt. My Uncle got the 1873 Colt Peacemaker and immediately sold it... I will never forgive him.
S&W Model 19. 4" barrel, nickel. Wish I still had it. Truly do
My first handgun was a Bryco/Jennings 9mm. 
I have repented from my mistake and been reborn however.
I have repented from my mistake and been reborn however.
Ruger Mark III bullnose. Still have it. 
I know it is lame, but my first was a Beretta 22 Neos LR.
Thought it looked cool, was inexpensive, and had decent reviews at the time.
Thought it looked cool, was inexpensive, and had decent reviews at the time.
First for me was my Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm. Still got it, one of my favorites still.
Charter Arms 38
First handgun was a Sig Sauer P220ST in .45
