# Choosing your next gun? **URL:** \ **Category:** Guns\ **Created:** [August 5, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854 "2020-08-05T22:00:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dawn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dawn/32/24_2.png) [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/1 "2020-08-05T22:00:03Z")
![FB_Link_Choosing-Your_Next_Gun_08-052020](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/3/4/34a4dca8ce340dca8abcf2835eab7b8445e0fe0b.jpeg) Maybe you’re purchasing your first handgun, or maybe you’re purchasing your 21st. Regardless of where you are on your self-defense journey, you surely want a firearm that fits your needs. What type of handgun are you looking for next? A concealed carry gun? A range gun? A BUG (backup gun)? ## How many firearms do you typically try before you buy one? ---
**Author:** ![OldGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/oldgnome/32/30877_2.png) [@OldGnome](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/OldGnome)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/2 "2020-08-05T22:10:09Z")
I do a lot of research ahead of time. By the time I am buying, I have a very good idea of what I am going to encounter. Being left-hande, I will scratch a lot of potential guns before getting to the shop. My first time handling a gun is likely the day I make my decision to buy. ---
**Author:** ![SheepdogDoug](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/sheepdogdoug/32/12071_2.png) [@SheepdogDoug](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/SheepdogDoug)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/3 "2020-08-05T22:11:44Z")
Don’t know if it will fit a _need_… but I really _want_ to add a 1911 to my meager collection. ---
**Author:** ![Jerzees](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/jerzees/32/111382_2.png) [@Jerzees](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Jerzees)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/4 "2020-08-05T22:24:20Z")
I love the words @OldGnome used… looks every “old” and wise and left handed men do the same - `do a lot of research ahead of time [..] have a very good idea of what I am going to encounter` 🤝 In my case I have list of 2 - 3 similar handguns for live testing and comparison. ---
**Author:** ![Fred\_G](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/fred_g/32/1702_2.png) [@Fred\_G](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Fred_G)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/5 "2020-08-05T22:44:33Z")
Everyone should have at least one 1911… 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Fred\_G](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/fred_g/32/1702_2.png) [@Fred\_G](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Fred_G)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/6 "2020-08-05T22:47:04Z")
I am lucky, and have had the chance to shoot several of the guns I bought. Either the actual gun, or the model I was thinking about. Really have my eye on a Ruger SA Blackhawk at the local crack… I mean local gun store. I have shot the Ruger SA’s in .22, never in the larger calibers. But they just look like fun. ---
**Author:** ![Zavier\_D](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/zavier_d/32/13235_2.png) [@Zavier\_D](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Zavier_D)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/7 "2020-08-05T22:54:49Z")
> [@Dawn](#): > > How many firearms do you typically try before you buy one? I can’t really spree buy, too broke. Unless I win the lottery or @Craig6 or some other avid collector chose to bequeth me tons of fun in the shape of guns I don’t have already. I am saving up for a .50 Calibre anti material rifle. As my next purchase. Then maybe large caliber revolver for camping and trekking. ---
**Author:** ![BeanCounter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/beancounter/32/173526_2.png) [@BeanCounter](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BeanCounter)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/8 "2020-08-05T22:57:52Z")
@OldGnome, First thing I ask: does it have ambidextrous safety? When I go to the LGS, I usually have an idea what I’m looking for so I focus on only one part of the store… unless there’s a red tag that screams “SALE!” Right now, I’m hoping to find a Ruger Charger in 9mm but not even sure if there’s going to be a “compliant” model. ---
**Author:** ![DS-1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/ds-1/32/15008_2.png) [@DS-1](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/DS-1)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/9 "2020-08-05T23:00:20Z")
I do a lot of research ahead of time as well. Then I test fit and handle the ones in consideration, and research the finalists a last time to be sure they have a track record suitable for the Job. In my case that often meant researching the caliber in the platform i’m considering. say the 9.mm out of a short barrel with available ammunition and often, how it will do with the least desirable ammunition , should I be so unfortunate as to be stuck with that. My “next” one was going to be an upgrade, but I’m so happy with what I have that I’m not sure I feel the need. ---
**Author:** ![OldGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/oldgnome/32/30877_2.png) [@OldGnome](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/OldGnome)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/10 "2020-08-05T23:20:19Z")
> [@BeanCounter](#): > > First thing I ask: does it have ambidextrous safety? Well, most of my handguns are Glocks, so… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Todd30](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/todd30/32/40525_2.png) [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/11 "2020-08-05T23:28:37Z")
I would like one more! ---
**Author:** ![Shannon12](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/shannon12/32/16849_2.png) [@Shannon12](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Shannon12)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/12 "2020-08-05T23:31:28Z")
I also do a lot of research so when I go to buy a gun I already know what I’m getting and the first test firing of the gun is when i already own it😇 ---
**Author:** ![BeanCounter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/beancounter/32/173526_2.png) [@BeanCounter](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BeanCounter)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/13 "2020-08-05T23:41:31Z")
@Todd30 An oldie but goodie. Got it from google, not sure if it’s from an actual USCCA post. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/7/a/7a47b8e65882a5c8b889fc69a9b9e644f1d8d045.png) ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyq60](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/johnnyq60/32/181828_2.png) [@Johnnyq60](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Johnnyq60)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/14 "2020-08-05T23:43:40Z")
When I go to the gun store I usually have in mind or have an idea what I am going to buy. My next purchase is going to be an AR15 when I get my bonus check from work. 👍 👍 But even when I don’t purchase a firearm the people know me so they let me just touch as many as I want. But I made up my mind to start buying other than M&Ps and Glocks. I realized I love all guns, well not HI POINTS, LORCINS, DAVIS etc. I will try to purchase FN, CZ, WALTHER,MASADA, RUGER etc. But on a serious note my goal is to just increase my collection and have fun shooting them at the range. ---
**Author:** ![Shannon12](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/shannon12/32/16849_2.png) [@Shannon12](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Shannon12)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 12:15am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/15 "2020-08-06T00:15:06Z")
> [@Johnnyq60](#): > > But I made up my mind to start buying other than M&Ps and Glocks. @Johnnyq60 So does that leave this one out ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/d/a/da49ab0840a16540de394f204de65d7cbfe4c310.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Johnnyq60](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/johnnyq60/32/181828_2.png) [@Johnnyq60](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Johnnyq60)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 1:22am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/16 "2020-08-06T01:22:47Z")
No way brother that was one of the AR15s I had in mind 😀 😃 ---
**Author:** ![ScottH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@ScottH](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/ScottH)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/17 "2020-08-06T01:32:03Z")
I always do research on the model, watch reviews, and if I can I’ll rent it first. The next firearm I have my eyes on is a Mossberg 590A1 12 guage (model 50768). 👀 ---
**Author:** ![Brad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/brad/32/9565_2.png) [@Brad](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Brad)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 1:33am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/18 "2020-08-06T01:33:54Z")
I’ve never tried one before I bought it. I do a lot of research and only had one that wasn’t for me so far. Not terrible! ---
**Author:** ![Shannon12](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/shannon12/32/16849_2.png) [@Shannon12](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Shannon12)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/19 "2020-08-06T01:48:20Z")
It’s a lot of fun and shoots great ---
**Author:** ![NickC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/nickc/32/20509_2.png) [@NickC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/NickC)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854/20 "2020-08-06T20:13:15Z")
My wife and I are going to Vance Outdoors this weekend so she can pick out her own CC handgun. She has a few in mind that she has been researching, but she would like to get a feel for each and test out. Were both looking forward to our “date” at the gun range Saturday. [Next page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/choosing-your-next-gun/33854.md?page=2)