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Jason's avatar

Good article. I tend to split the difference. I suggest the person go rent a Glock 19 (most generic gun you can find) and shoot 100-200 rounds. Make a written list of what he/she likes and dislikes about it, from shooting to handling to hand fit to budget to everything. Then, get with a knowledgeable gun seller (or smart friend) and use the list to find a gun that meets the preference. It's like buying a car in that aspect.

For a brand-new shooter, I'm not above recommending a .22lr pistol as a starting point. The round will do the job for self-defense, and the ammo price and enjoyability encourages practice.

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David H. Roberson's avatar

Good general summary. You might provide some more context to the safety issue of striker-fired guns so that new shooters will understand they’ll be fine with a striker if they learn to manage the trigger finger correctly. Maybe a topic for a future article?

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