Looking for comments and opinions

[Bastard Child]

I'm looking to invest in a glock 20. Wondering what everyone thinks of this gun.

I am also looking for a good starter for my finance. She has never shot before so want something that she can handle.

Bastard Child

[PisnNapalm]

I'd recommend getting a good .22 pistol for a new shooter. Build good habits with that before moving up in caliber.

A Walther P22, Ruger MKIII, or Borwning Buckmark are all great pistols for new shooters.

[mikepro8]

Originally Posted by PisnNapalm

I'd recommend getting a good .22 pistol for a new shooter. Build good habits with that before moving up in caliber.

A Walther P22, Ruger MKIII, or Borwning Buckmark are all great pistols for new shooters.

Sont forget the Smith and Wesson 22A... also a good .22.

[Seventy4Blazer]

i think the P22 is a great little pistol and might buy one next month. i do NOT like the way it tears down and goes back together. its a PITA. but it is one of the FEW composite pistols that is fomcy in my hand.

i think a .32 auto wouldnt be a bad caliber also, but they tend to come only in short barrel models. those tend to kick a bit more and are less accurate.

picking an easy to shoot accurate pistol for a first timer is important in my eyes. if its easy to shoot, easy to maintain, and easy to get decent beginner groups on paper then it makes it more fun, and makes the person want to continue to stay in the hobby.

as for the Glock 20, i cant provide any input. sorry.
Grant

[G21.45]

The G-20 is a lot of gun! Personally, I like the versatility and shootability of the G-21. With an inexpensive aftermarket (Lone Wolf) barrel, a 6# trigger spring, and a 20-24# recoil spring you can easily convert to 45 Super and, either, match or rival the performance of a 10mm - and with heavier bullets, too!

You need to use the right brass; (45 Super, ONLY!) and, of course, with 45 Super being a reloader helps!

A good first centerfire range pistol would be something like: a G-34, or a G-17, or - if it might end up being carried alot - the G-19. If I were just learning how to shoot a pistol I'd be glad to begin with the G-34. It's a good match gun too; and, neither would I mind carrying it. I know several people (all big men) who do.

At today's ammo prices 9mm ammunition is, also, a bargain!

[JoeWilliams]

If you are wanting to get your fiance a gun that she will also be using for self defense, I like .38 Specials (or .357 Mags loaded with .38s) and 9 mms. Both are easy to shoot and adequately powerful. Not a .38 snubby, though. I just don't think their relative unpleasantness to use is a good choice for a beginner.

If she just wants to have fun shooting, you can't go wrong with a .22. There are a mulititude of good choices.

[synergy]

Originally Posted by Bastard Child

I'm looking to invest in a glock 20. Wondering what everyone thinks of this gun.

I am also looking for a good starter for my finance. She has never shot before so want something that she can handle.

Bastard Child

Tell us why you want the 20...then we can help out. If it's for a backcountry weapon, it takes on totally different criteria from a target gun, which is different than a carry gun.

The 20 is one of the few guns that stands up to the 10mm well....FWIW.

[PisnNapalm]

Take her to a range that rents guns and let her try some out. Then let her decide which she thinks is best for her. I do stand by the suggestion of starting with a .22 though. You don't want to scare her with something too large.

[Bastard Child]

I am looking for a good 10 mm i have always liked that caliper and the glock seems to make the best pistol for it. I don't feel you can go wrong with a glock by any means. I know quite a few officers that swear by a glock. I've been shooting for quite awhile and it's gonna be another to my little collection, That will someday be a very big collection. i like the ballistics of the fact that it has comparable ballistics to the 41. My collection thus far has been all long guns. The Glock 20 will be the first of the pistol purchases, that will be followed by many more. I will prolly be doing some hunting with it and prolly range time. As for her she's new to shooting. She has been around shooters before just never had a chance to pull the trigger herself. Were looking for an all around kinda gun for her she may or may not carry. She will keep it around for home protection. she wants to be able to go out shooting and not be hurting afterwards. If she decides to carry she wants something that is reliable and accurate and not to big.

Bastard Child

[ar15jules]

Hunting?
Jules