Posted: 3/28/2007 10:20:54 AM EDT
| I am going to buy a P226R, but I don't know which caliber I should get. I don"t think I want the .357 just because I am a new handgun shooter, looking for my first pistol. I don't want to start a caliber debate but what caliber should I get? thanks for your help |
+1 Realistically, if you're looking at this for self-defense, you'll do well with any of them. I have a 9mm and two .357, and while I prefer the .357, I'd feel safe with the 9mm. haven't gotten a .40 barrel for the .357 yet, but that's on the list. |
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Especially as a first handgun, I would recommend a 9mm. Ammo is cheaper and it doesn't recoil/muzzle flip as much as other calibers. Like others said, it will get the job done as well if needed. I would actually recommend that your first pistol is a .22 so that you don't pick up bad habits, but you will be okay with a 9mm if you are careful. I developed a nasty flinch/push problem from my first pistol being a G17C and I am occasionally still fighting with it. |
| Be careful having cops teach you to shoot. (I am one so it's not a jab.) My first handgun was that 226 in 9mm. Make sure you learn to squeeze the trigger and stay on the front sight and you won't develop a flinch. Don't anticipate recoil, just let the trigger break surprise you. I think you will really enjoy a 9mm, good luck with your purchase. |