Clouds on horizon

[Guest Anashman]

I'm Ken and live in Nashville. I plan to buy a pistol soon -- probably a compact Glock. Have never owned a pistol before but I am concerned that our eco-social superstructure seems so fragile. - KQ

[hipower]

I'm Ken and live in Nashville. I plan to buy a pistol soon -- probably a compact Glock. Have never owned a pistol before but I am concerned that our eco-social superstructure seems so fragile. - KQ

????? What's your concern? Economic unstability? Job loss? Fear of total collapse causing TEOTWAWKI? Or just gun fears in general? Personal defense weapon?

Glock's a good choice for a first gun. Have you tried different guns/calibers? Glock 19--9mm is a good place to start. Check out different gun shops in the area. Check rental guns to try out and find something that feels right for you. I'd suggest Guns & Leather in Greenbriar as a start. Good selecrion. Fair prices. And a friendly staff that can awnser questions. They also have probably the best range facility in the area.

Don't be intimidated by all the choices. Start slow. Pick one and jump in.

We all started the same way as a novice.

Good luck.

Edited January 20, 2010 by hipower

[VolunteerGuns]

Welcome to TGO Ken.

[hipower]

Ken, looking back at my response,to you; it occurs to me that I could offer to help. If sometime in the next couple of weeks we could meet at Guns & Leather, I'd be glad to let you fire a couple of my guns and see what you think.

[Guest nj.piney]

welcome

[trblmkr13]

Welcome and try a XD out while you look at Glocks

[Guest tnmale46]

Welcome

[jaredshs]

Try going to a gun range that rents weapons ..rent and shoot.See what you might

feel comfortable with. Also find a place that offers the Handgun Carry Permit course

and get started on it. You need both...a gun and a permit. Good luck.

[Guest gunslinger707]

Welcome!

[Guest CK1]

You can conceal your new pistol under your tinfoil hat!

I'm kidding, but if you're serious...

Welcome to TGO.

[eapking]

Try before you buy (rentals at ranges). Do some homework. Here's a 1911 site I wished I knew about back when I was getting indoctrinated. Welcome to TGO.

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[bockey]

Welcome

[Guest Anashman]

Thanks, Hipower,Adam, Trbmkr, TNMale, Jared, Gunslinger, CK1, Eap and Bockey. Will definitely try out a few calibers/pistols.

Hipower, I would like to take you up on your kind offer. Maybe the middle of February?

[Chief07]

Welcome Aboard.

Shooting is a hobby that you will love!

Have fun!

[JPS]

Welcome!

I know how you feel - I bought my first handgun right after the last presidential election... You'll probably find though that it's more fun and addictive than you thought it wouls be. (Like a lot of people on TGO.)

[Krull]

buy a glock......

[Guest HexHead]

Don't overlook the possibility of getting a revolver either.

[Guest John J]

welcome to TGO

[Guest Baddawg865]

Welcome. These guys on here are great. My advice is to take their advice. I did.

[Guest Anashman]

Thank you for the welcome, Chief, JPS, Krull, Hex, John and Baddawg. TGO seems like a good place to be in uncertain times. -kq:)

[JReedEsq]

I am still somewhat a newbie and I wanted to say +1 to the Glock 19 comment. I always thought I'd start with a revolver (and I may still get one) but a police officer suggested that Glock's are so simple and reliable that that they are the revolver of autos. I thought it was odd at the time, but now I understand exactly what he meant. Additionally, 9mm ammo is cheap and available easy to shoot so it's a great learning gun. Lastly, if you decide you like something else more, you can always sell a 19 for near what you might pay for a new one.

Edited January 24, 2010 by JReedEsq

[DWARREN123]

Howdy Ken and Welcome to TGO

Glocks are fine pistols.

[Guest TnRebel]

Welcome to the forum

[Guest Anashman]

Thanks Xreed, Dwarren and TnRebel. I'm leaning towards a G19 or G23 and more probably the 19, on the theory that any non-range shooting I do will likely be one-handed, off balance, point and shoot. -kq

[Guest Tenngunner]

Personally, I would never recommend a Glock for a 'starter' pistol. If your heart is set on a Glock-type, I would say an XD or M&P (Smith&Wesson) would be a better choice. I say this due to Glock's single-action-like light trigger pull, and lack of a grip or manual safety mechanism.

The XD has a grip safety (standard) and the M&P now includes it (manual safety lever) as a factory option.