You forget tax returns arrive soon lol.
Hell yeah brother, going full Resident Evil on this shit, getting in early my man. Again, Guns and Ammo sold me, which isn't the first time they've done this lol. Last time was my bolt action.
Hell no. you're only going to find hi-points (which you can't conceal because they're so chunky) and shitty .25 acps for that price. It'd be more viable to either get something you actually intend to use or a slightly more expensive ($250 or so) .22 pistol since a plinker is always fun. If you need a cheap, reliable carry gun, I would go with a law enforcement trade in Glock 19. They can usually be had for under 400 bucks.
A couple questions. Can you find a range/instructor who provide rentals for CCW classes? Do you know how long your state/locality takes to approve and send out CCW licenses? Some states take 90+ business days. The class instructor should know the answer to both of those questions.
You're always better off saving and getting exactly what you want the first time rather than just randomly buying things.
Some CCW trainers offer range rentals for the class, find a trainer who offers this and just rent one for the class. Last class I did offered .22 cal Glocks for rental to those who didn't bring a gun.
I had somebody ND their expensive race gun between my legs at the range one day. They were done for the day and "clearing" the pistol, he dropped the mag and pulled the trigger, putting a nice 40 cal hole in his STI case (back when Staccato was STI, lul) and a little chuck of the range flooring between my legs.
No.
I'll never get how the PPK gained the traction it did. I first saw it in the Bond films and so I wanted to try it out. When I finally got some trigger time on one I thought, "Damn, they did James dirty with this bullshit."
One thing I want to add is if possible, try and shoot a variety of pistols you're interested in owning. I suggest this because one thing I've found to be true is that people are far more likely to train consistently with weapons they like, so figuring out what you enjoy before committing fully is helpful.
I've never gone to a pawn shop for a firearm, but maybe someone in the thread could say if that's a good idea for this.
This is poor logic going about doing most things. But especially so for something like this. It's just burning money. If you're spending that much you're getting a (AT BEST) little range toy. Even then that's a stretch. Save you're self the money and just get the gun you want.
I've never had good experiences at pawn shops when it comes to firearms. Nearly every single shop I've been to has been horrifically over priced
"What do you mean my 2 oz 1911 trigger is too light?"
Glock 19. And you'd need to look into that yourself for your state. many don't even require classes for a carry license. It's entirely possible there may be caliber restrictions like .38 and above.
not to sound like a fudd but Glock 19s don't have manual safeties how is that safe?
Look at what's used as a service or duty pistol. Handle these in person, shoot them if possible, decide on which one you like if you're looking to purchase one.
The trigger has a safety dingus on it for drop safety. To be frank, if you're not comfortable enough carrying with a round in the chamber and your finger as the ultimate safety you aren't ready to be carrying. If you're worried something other than your finger is going to set the gun off, figure that out because it's a you problem
Personal recommendation is the berretta 92fs, gts, or centurion. The actual answer is the glock 19. Avoid sig.
Nazi gun, also small.
It's a comfort thing. I got over it by having a cocked and unloaded S&W M&P .40(dirt cheap btw) on my person for about a year. Walking and working around the house and sleeping with it in the holster. Never had a dropped striker.
With how the glock works, it is not fully cocked until the trigger is fully pulled, there is not enough energy stored in the striker for it to fire a round. The glock (and many pistols like it) have a trigger dingus which is a method of making sure that the trigger will not move unless it is pressed by your finger (or something getting into the trigger guard).
Personally for a person who wants a safety the 92 isn't great unless you get one of the new expensive frame mounted options. Slide mounted sucks, decocker only G models is the way to go on slide mounted. I would say a centurion is the way to go if you want a carry gun, I kinda wish I got the centurion model.