BrutusBobcat
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Shooting ranges will let you rent a variety of firearms, so when you go, try out various models and calibers.
I recommend trying out the Smith and Wesson M&P line. Like the Glock, they have a polymer lower, a low barrel centerline and mild recoil. Excellent pistols, and a solid value. Your .40 and 9mm will be around $500.
For caliber, it depends on how often you plan to shoot. I would choose to be an accurate shooter, ie. one who goes to the range frequently, over being inaccurate and having a larger caliber. Meaning, if you can't afford to shoot .40 regularly, then buy the 9mm.
One of the issues right now with 9mm is that the demand is absurd, and it's getting hard to find target rounds. .40, while more expensive, is easier to find.
If you choose the Smith and Wesson, the .45 M&P is a nice, easy shooting .45, and will have all the stopping power you'd need. The nice thing about any low recoil semiauto is that you're going to be able to keep the sights on target without resighting between shots or double tapping.
In the Columbus area, a great place to go for good prices and ammo is Vance's on Cleveland Avenue. Blackwing in Delaware is my favorite indoor range.
Also, do yourself a favor and take at least a few shooting classes or coaching sessions at whatever range you frequent. Even if you don't get a CCW permit, those classes are pretty good, and they'll teach you sound mechanics.
Edit: Sorry, just re-read your post that you don't plan on capping any home invaders and that you just want to shoot. Go buy an affordable .22 if all you want to hit is paper. You'll be able to buy thousands of rounds at Wal-Mart and decent .22 semiautos start at $100. Save the Glock/S&W/Sig for the nightstand.
I recommend trying out the Smith and Wesson M&P line. Like the Glock, they have a polymer lower, a low barrel centerline and mild recoil. Excellent pistols, and a solid value. Your .40 and 9mm will be around $500.
For caliber, it depends on how often you plan to shoot. I would choose to be an accurate shooter, ie. one who goes to the range frequently, over being inaccurate and having a larger caliber. Meaning, if you can't afford to shoot .40 regularly, then buy the 9mm.
One of the issues right now with 9mm is that the demand is absurd, and it's getting hard to find target rounds. .40, while more expensive, is easier to find.
If you choose the Smith and Wesson, the .45 M&P is a nice, easy shooting .45, and will have all the stopping power you'd need. The nice thing about any low recoil semiauto is that you're going to be able to keep the sights on target without resighting between shots or double tapping.
In the Columbus area, a great place to go for good prices and ammo is Vance's on Cleveland Avenue. Blackwing in Delaware is my favorite indoor range.
Also, do yourself a favor and take at least a few shooting classes or coaching sessions at whatever range you frequent. Even if you don't get a CCW permit, those classes are pretty good, and they'll teach you sound mechanics.
Edit: Sorry, just re-read your post that you don't plan on capping any home invaders and that you just want to shoot. Go buy an affordable .22 if all you want to hit is paper. You'll be able to buy thousands of rounds at Wal-Mart and decent .22 semiautos start at $100. Save the Glock/S&W/Sig for the nightstand.
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