wdavis,
that's very good advice. 22's are fun to shoot too. My first gun was a Ruger .22
<sniff> wish I still had it...

 

The HK USP's are great options, I have the the full and compact frame .45 and like them both. Very simple design (like the glock) although I like the safety on the HK better. Both the full and compact frames are a little big to conceal, so I don't carry either. Also, the tactical light i the picture has to be one of the brightest lights I've ever seen. It REALLY lights up a dark room.

 

I've been eyeing the HK .45 ACP for awhile. It's polygonal barrel, cold hammer forged construction is a work of art. I really should get a small caliber gun though, since I occasionally take first-timers to the range from Japan (wife's friends).
Anybody got any suggestions on a good small caliber target pistol?

 

Okay, you guys got me hooked! What's a good .22 cal pistol to start with? What kind of price range can expect for the pistol?

 

Heck, go with the HK! When you take a first timer to the range use a lighter bullet and only load ONE round (ie. don't insert the mag, trust me on this one!).

If your going to train them in marksmanship skills I might look at a .22cal. Otherwise, if it's for kicks....give 'em a kick!

 

Nothing beats my Glock model 30 .45 ACP

Glocks rule.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by rstark
[B]Okay, you guys got me hooked!

 

See avitar.

 

You cant go wrong with Glock there are so many parts and upgrades out, for the simple fact that many law enforcement agencies use them. With the H&K which I want to purchase I rented it here in the .45 compact, and loved how it shot and how it felt in my hand. Also I love the Tactical light they have for it. But I must refrain myself from buying anything until I get my 02 Spa Yellow S2K. Then I will take my dad with me because I am only 19 and plus he said that he would go with me because of the age law.

 

Ahh.. another gun freak! Cooool.

Personal Favotites (and owned):
Styer Aug (Assault Rifel, banned since 1986) -- far too fun, can drop 40 rounds in about 3 seconds. $4500 (Today)
Baby Glock Model 27 (10mm, decent carry, okay accuracy) -- Very reliable. (~$450-500)
Keltic P32 (Best carry weapon I've owned, also the most conceilable weapon available) -- Tiny and light $250

Least Favorite (Fired, wouldn't own):
Kazul 50cal (Holds 5 rounds) -- Meant for dropping Rhino's. 2 shots fired... brused hands, never shot it again. (No clue on price)

...Best addon: Red Dot sight.. OMG these things are amazing... can be had for ~60-$140 bucks. Talk about making shooting easy.

-- Aaron