Gun Reviews allowed??

[v6toy4x]

I am looking to get a .22LR 1911 for my wife to get used to and then maybe get her a 9mm?
She literally said she wanted to try something that shot those quiet, little bullets, taking baby steps.
Said the same thing on our quads and got her from a 125 to a 350 fairly quickly and now she loves it.

Local Alquist arms has a nice little Browning but they also have a GSG (american tactile)
Considering the GSG based solely on price point since it is just a means to an end?
Or stick with the Browning for re sale/quality.

GSG-349.00

GSG German Sports Guns 22101911CA GSG 1911 *CA Compliant* 10rd

Alquist Arms features ATI GSG M1911 22LR 5 10rd CA from AMERICAN TACTICAL IMPORTS

www.alquistarms.com

BROWNING-649.00

Browning 051879490 1911-22 A1 Compact *CA Compliant 22 LR 4.25" 10+1 Black Anodized Gray Anodized Aluminum Slide Diamondwood Walnut Grip

Alquist Arms sells the best classic firearms, concealed gun holsters, Hornady ammo, and gun optics online. We also have magazines and accessories.

www.alquistarms.com

Any comments

 

[retaocleg]

practice what you shoot............no surprises
my 2 caents
for the ladys go .380, 9mm, ,38 special..........maybe .357 magnum if they are not sensitive

 

[monkeyswrench]

If I had guns, which I don't, I'd think you'd be best off starting with close to what you intend to carry. If it's just plinking and more to get used to actual firearms (handling, mechanics, etc...) go with what feels best in hand.

And there's no such thing as resale. They all manage to fall into the lake.

 

[retaocleg]

.357 or .45.........if i did, just suggesting

 

[Mototrig]

If I had guns, which I don't, I'd think you'd be best off starting with close to what you intend to carry. If it's just plinking and more to get used to actual firearms (handling, mechanics, etc...) go with what feels best in hand.

And there's no such thing as resale. They all manage to fall into the lake.

I tend to always lean towards what I would carry. Not on purpose....then again I have little kid sized hands haha so I tend to shoot smaller platforms.

 

[Amy@Team RDP]

I think it is important for your wife to feel comfortable with the power of a firearm. If she wants to start with a .22 - do it! She's agreed and she will be able to shoot it without too much recoil. Sounds like she will be quickly moving into a higher caliber and possibly a concealed carry (which I believe all women should have). Practice makes perfect and I bet she will be carrying a M & P Bodyguard with a laser before you know it.

Totally agree with Moneyswrench - no such thing as resale.

 

[v6toy4x]

So to clarify we already have
9mm
380
45

But after hearing me and the kids shoot them compared to the .22LR long guns she is not comfortable trying any of the hand guns.
However she is willing to try a handgun that shoots the "little quiet" bullets which is where I am at.
If I get her a .22 to try she will move to the 9 fairly easily, but she wont go straight there.

So the main question is do I buy economical and consider it a throw away or should I pay the extra and get the Browning?

 

[beaverfab]

I have the GSG 1911/22 grate gun for new shooters and just all round fun.

 

[v6toy4x]

I think it is important for your wife to feel comfortable with the power of a firearm. If she wants to start with a .22 - do it! She's agreed and she will be able to shoot it without too much recoil. Sounds like she will be quickly moving into a higher caliber and possibly a concealed carry (which I believe all women should have). Practice makes perfect and I bet she will be carrying a M & P Bodyguard with a laser before you know it.

Totally agree with Moneyswrench - no such thing as resale.

Spot on, so do you buy the quality browning or the economical GSG

 

[v6toy4x]

I have the GSG 1911/22 grate gun for new shooters and just all round fun.

THANK YOU

 

[retaocleg]

shoot what you can handle........no more

 

[Amy@Team RDP]

Spot on, so do you buy the quality browning or the economical GSG

Personally, I always go quality with my firearms. I buy them to keep and they become part of my "family." I find firearms to be good investments and always worth more than what bought them for. Not that I would consider selling, but no one likes to waste money.

 

[Nordie]

I'd get a .22 that you can always keep around for plinking. Something like a Walther P22. Why stay dedicated to a 1911 platform in hopes of moving her up?

A 1911 wouldn't be the first firearm I'd reach for to be honest.

She might go to the gun shop and find a completely different platform being more comfortable.

 

[mjc]

I have the GSG 1911/22 grate gun for new shooters and just all round fun.

I have one also I it is a good gun. Neverca failure as lo g as the cheap .22s go bang.

 

[JJ McClure]

I used to have an AMG .22LR, before I lost it in a lake…. I would not say a .22LR handgun is “quiet”. Mine used to shout pretty loud and shoot flames a foot or more out the barrel. Great fun and very little recoil.

 

[retaocleg]

aim for center mass, no matter the round, you will be have a good chance to get away

 

[4Waters]

Guns scare me

 

[dezrtracer]

I much rather practice mussel memory with cheap ammo . I have shot both the Sig P322 and the Ruger Mark IV and would buy them if I was in the market .

Sig P322 if training to shoot a small gun like the Sig P365 or P320 .
Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Tactical if training for a bigger 911 style .

 

[oldboatsrule]

Kimber makes a conversion to 22lr for 1911s. 3 hundyish. If mIne didn't fall out of rhe boat I would have one on order.

 

[Tooms22]

My wife did not like the recoil of any handgun I owned (.380, 9, 45, 38 special/.357).

So my first thought was the same. 1911 in .22.

But first, we went around to probably 10 of 12+ gun stores in Havasu. She asked a bunch of questions and held a bunch of guns.

She fell in the love with the S&W M&P9 M2.0 Metal. It is heavy, smooth, balanced and has a super ergonomic grip. She was accurate real quick because the weight and balance helped the recoil.

We still don't own a .22 pistol.

 

[v6toy4x]

My wife did not like the recoil of any handgun I owned (.380, 9, 45, 38 special/.357).

So my first thought was the same. 1911 in .22.

But first, we went around to probably 10 of 12+ gun stores in Havasu. She asked a bunch of questions and held a bunch of guns.

She fell in the love with the S&W M&P9 M2.0 Metal. It is heavy, smooth, balanced and has a super ergonomic grip. She was accurate real quick because the weight and balance helped the recoil.

We still don't own a .22 pistol.

Thank you

 

[Danger Dave]

I have a couple Taurus TX22's that I keep around for when we take newer shooters out. Very Sig like in feel, eats all kind of ammo with no issues, there are extended mags available for them as well.

 

[Sportin' Wood]

You might consider one of these.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Standard_.22_pistol

I don't know anything about guns or owning them, but I know someone who has one of these and his kids used them in the pistol safety classes with success. It's kind of an heirloom item and right of passage for new shooters and inexpensive. I've never met anyone who actually sold guns, just people who buy them. Seems like a nasty habit.

 

[Crazyhippy]

I'm gonna second the TX22 suggestion. Super easy to shoot, and a damn good time. Mine goes with me to the range all the time, and is by far the wife and kids favorite pistol.

No, it's not a 1911... It hasn't stovepiped on me yet!

 

[stokerwhore]

I have a couple Taurus TX22's that I keep around for when we take newer shooters out. Very Sig like in feel, eats all kind of ammo with no issues, there are extended mags available for them as well.

this. plus a standard mag holds like 16 rounds or something fun like that. check the reviews on this one. worth it.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

I wouldn't discourage her from carrying a .22 to be honest.

If that is what she is comfortable with, pushing her into a large caliber will just turn her off.

 

[JJ McClure]

You might consider one of these.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Standard_.22_pistol

I don't know anything about guns or owning them, but I know someone who has one of these and his kids used them in the pistol safety classes with success. It's kind of an heirloom item and right of passage for new shooters and inexpensive. I've never met anyone who actually sold guns, just people who buy them. Seems like a nasty habit.

I thought that guy lost it in the lake. Boating accident.

 

[Mototrig]

I am looking to get a .22LR 1911 for my wife to get used to and then maybe get her a 9mm?
She literally said she wanted to try something that shot those quiet, little bullets, taking baby steps.
Said the same thing on our quads and got her from a 125 to a 350 fairly quickly and now she loves it.

Local Alquist arms has a nice little Browning but they also have a GSG (american tactile)
Considering the GSG based solely on price point since it is just a means to an end?
Or stick with the Browning for re sale/quality.

GSG-349.00

GSG German Sports Guns 22101911CA GSG 1911 *CA Compliant* 10rd

Alquist Arms features ATI GSG M1911 22LR 5 10rd CA from AMERICAN TACTICAL IMPORTS

www.alquistarms.com

BROWNING-649.00

Browning 051879490 1911-22 A1 Compact *CA Compliant 22 LR 4.25" 10+1 Black Anodized Gray Anodized Aluminum Slide Diamondwood Walnut Grip

Alquist Arms sells the best classic firearms, concealed gun holsters, Hornady ammo, and gun optics online. We also have magazines and accessories.

www.alquistarms.com

Any comments

My 2 cents..... Have your wife practice racking each of the pistols you're interested in for her. If at all possible find a range that has what you want for rent Make sure she can easily manipulate each one. I can't imagine any 22LR being difficult, but when (if) you eventually step her up to 9mm that's when options become limited.

My wife started out with 9mm. Her main hurdle was finding something she could rack easily AND shoot well. After renting a few dozen pistols over the course of 6 months at our local range she ended up buying the H&K USP 9mm.

Everyone is different though.....good luck.

 

[bilz]

Prior to my tragic lake incident I had a Ruger mark 3 I think with the bull barrel. I really don't liked that pistol. Maybe someday if havasu goes dry.

 

[rivrrts429]

Something to think about when she’s looking at guns and to get her interested in the culture itself is that woman are much more intuitive than men more often than not. They’re typically more interested in the details than us men are…

They want to understand how the “tool” works more than men who just want to hear it go boom and then see the result with a ten-ringer hole in a paper target.

I started my ex with a Ruger revolver. Once she saw the mechanical side of it and how it worked the boom and hole in the paper target was icing on the cake. I’m convinced she would’ve been hesitant of the larger calibers had she not understood the “why” first.

She immediately purchased an M&P and Glock 9mm. Two guns that were just ugly paper weights to her before she understood the true genius and workings of a quality weapon.

It was also at that moment she never again question my expensive taste for purchasing high-end quality guns. The lightbulb moment happened for her and my quality of life improved lol

Just food for thought…

 

[Sportin' Wood]

I thought that guy lost it in the lake. Boating accident.

Boats are obviously dangerous also.

 

[Gramps]

Why does she want a 1911 platform???? How new is shooting to her? I have several Ruger SR22 pistols and thats what semi auto I would recommend to a beginner

 

[76 Hondo]

I bought the Ruger SR 22 for the women in my family to start with, great little gun, to bad it fell off the boat, along with 9 and the 40 they progress to.
SR22 just not in Calif anymore

 

[bilz]

In our Boy Scout days, we had a mom's shoot day and a mother son shoot. We had many different 22 pistols and rifles available for the mons that were starting out. We got many thank you a for that Most moved up to the larger calibers.

 

[angiebaby]

My 2 cents..... Have your wife practice racking each of the pistols you're interested in for her. If at all possible find a range that has what you want for rent Make sure she can easily manipulate each one. I can't imagine any 22LR being difficult, but when (if) you eventually step her up to 9mm that's when options become limited.

My wife started out with 9mm. Her main hurdle was finding something she could rack easily AND shoot well. After renting a few dozen pistols over the course of 6 months at our local range she ended up buying the H&K USP 9mm.

Everyone is different though.....good luck.

The most valuable lesson I learned was to "push" the backstrap while holding the slide rather than trying to "pull" the slide while holding the backstrap. Even if she decides to move up to a higher caliber, you can always use whatever you decide on for kids later and maybe women who are new to shooting.

 

[Mototrig]

The most valuable lesson I learned was to "push" the backstrap while holding the slide rather than trying to "pull" the slide while holding the backstrap. Even if she decides to move up to a higher caliber, you can always use whatever you decide on for kids later and maybe women who are new to shooting.

Yes! Thank you for bringing this up, I forgot to mention it.
My wife is not as strong in the hands as others may be, this is the method she uses.

 

[bilz]

Some of the mons were started with 22 rifles, seated on a rest. They could feel trigger pull, recoil and the sound of the 22. This made it easier to progress to the 22 pistols.
Good times, prior to the lake mishap.

 

[BajaMike]

I have the GSG 1911/22 grate gun for new shooters and just all round fun.

And cheap ammo. I’d love to have a Browning 1911 in .22.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I used to have an AMG .22LR, before I lost it in a lake…. I would not say a .22LR handgun is “quiet”. Mine used to shout pretty loud and shoot flames a foot or more out the barrel. Great fun and very little recoil.

Funny you should say this, I have an old S&W model 61...it has to be as loud as any .40!

Side note: Any chance of the OP having a unit that they make a conversion barrel for? Not that I'm against people buying guns, but it's an option.

 

[arch stanton]

renting guns at the range is a great way to try different guns on the cheaper but i find you want to go when the range is most quite and get a lane as far away for somebody shooting something big or the experience will not be as positive as it could be even seen people scared and to flinchy to shoot the target
i have a 22 revolver shooting the 22 cb short really makes it quite compared to a LR 22

 

[rrrr]

I have the GSG 1911/22 grate gun for new shooters and just all round fun.

J. J.! How ya been? Nice to see you posting.

 

[Nordie]

Now I know why there's no boating content on RDP, everyone's boats sank with a tragic loss of firearms.

 

[retaocleg]

Now I know why there's no boating content on RDP, everyone's boats sank with a tragic loss of firearms.

it as very tragic......

 

[pronstar]

Why does she want a 1911 platform???? How new is shooting to her? I have several Ruger SR22 pistols and thats what semi auto I would recommend to a beginner

Im with you…I like 1911/2011, but I personally wouldn’t get a 22LR on that platform.


GSG is generally GTG.
I’ve got a GSG MP5 replica and everyone loves shooting it. One of these days I’ll SBR it and put a real can on it, rather than the fake one it came with.

 

[River Runnin]

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...n-purple-anodized-pistol-101-rounds/p/1796260

And a Judge 45/410 ASAP!!

 

[steamin rice]

Before they were lost in a boating incident, my wife had a sig p226 in .22 and I had a sig p226 in 9mm. Same gun, same grip, same controls etc. That made it easy to start with .22 and then move to 9mm.

 

[mjc]

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...n-purple-anodized-pistol-101-rounds/p/1796260

And a Judge 45/410 ASAP!!

My wife has a red NRA version of that and it is her favorite gun.

 

[v6toy4x]

not to throw a damper on this but I am in CA so it must be on the "LIST"

to answer why 1911, its because that is what most of mine are, the intent is not necessarily her get her own, though that is the preferred, but for her to have a comfort level with mine so when we are out in the "wild" and she decides to stay back in camp she is "safer"?? So if I can get a little 1911 that doesnt intimidate her and she gets comfortable then moving her up into one of our current guns should be doable and if she likes it enough we can go get her something.

 

[monkeyswrench]

not to throw a damper on this but I am in CA so it must be on the "LIST"

to answer why 1911, its because that is what most of mine are, the intent is not necessarily her get her own, though that is the preferred, but for her to have a comfort level with mine so when we are out in the "wild" and she decides to stay back in camp she is "safer"?? So if I can get a little 1911 that doesnt intimidate her and she gets comfortable then moving her up into one of our current guns should be doable and if she likes it enough we can go get her something.

Funny, my wife's first gun was so she'd be safer in Cali when I was here, working on the house. It was a .357, because she was more comfortable with the revolver. That said, she was around firearms at a young age.

If we had guns, I think she'd probably carry a .40 now

 

[t&y]

So to clarify we already have
9mm
380
45

But after hearing me and the kids shoot them compared to the .22LR long guns she is not comfortable trying any of the hand guns.
However she is willing to try a handgun that shoots the "little quiet" bullets which is where I am at.
If I get her a .22 to try she will move to the 9 fairly easily, but she wont go straight there.

So the main question is do I buy economical and consider it a throw away or should I pay the extra and get the Browning?

If they have the same basic model, just different calibers, then go that route. It's always better to be comfortable with the platform vs just buying based on a caliber upgrade IMHO.

I know quite a few very active shooters that spend more time walking around with a non firing training pistol then actually going to the range. Keep in mind, I didn't say they don't go to the range... they do a lot... but between range times they are constantly practicing draw, trigger pull, etc... We use non firing training pistols a ton.

Below is example.

Factory Glock Training Pistols

Read: Factory Glock Training Pistols from Dave Merrill on May 22, 2015 for Recoil.

www.recoilweb.com