Yes but I'm out of my depth instantly. I have never fired a handgun. This stuff is blowing my mind. I've narrowed it to a cheap Taurus 9mm and then I expect to encounter frustrations no matter what
The taurus G3C (or g2c, but why when the 3 is out) and the G3 (full size) are great pistols. I took the father-in-law to buy his first handgun. He walked out with a G3 on the cheap. ~$259 ish. It's badass. Came with 15 and 17 round mags.
That's top of the list now. Will spend extra on ammo but it isnt available really
Any shop should have a box of corresponding rounds tucked away for someone buying a new gun. If they don't, go somewhere else. I know this isn't always the case, but we're not exactly in an extreme buying panic like I've seen in the past.
https://www.ammobuy.com/ammo/9mm
And get a good holster.
Sticky holsters can work well for carrying small-of-back. No retention strap though.
I buy belt holsters from this guy.
Specifically the Model 19.
I have never fired a handgun.
Go to a gun range and rent one. Make sure to follow the and tell them that you've never shot before, they will be more than willing to help. If they aren't, go elsewhere you don't want to be at that range.
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