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SouthArk370Z · 05-06-2014, 10:56 PM

For a general use handgun it's hard to beat a 9mm. Not a lot of kick (but more than a .22LR/WMR) but enough power for home protection, if needed. Ammo is cheap, especially if you get FMJs for plinking. Many styles of bullets available. With a $500 budget, you should be able to get a nice Glock 9mm but, for just having fun, I'd go with something a little cheaper. YMMV

Edit: I have an old 9mm Walther P-4 (German military/police version of the P-38). It's a heavy gun but very reliable, has an excellent unobtrusive safety system, and is easy to break down and clean. I'd buy another P-4/P-38 in a heartbeat.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	For a general use handgun it's hard to beat a 9mm. Not a lot of kick (but more than a .22LR/WMR) but enough power for home protection, if needed. Ammo is cheap, especially if you get FMJs for plinking. Many styles of bullets available. With a $500 budget, you should be able to get a nice Glock 9mm but, for just having fun, I'd go with something a little cheaper. YMMV Edit: I have an old 9mm Walther P-4 (German military/police version of the P-38). It's a heavy gun but very reliable, has an excellent unobtrusive safety system, and is easy to break down and clean. I'd buy another P-4/P-38 in a heartbeat. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 05-06-2014 at 11:02 PM.