My mistake. I’ve never seen it written before. It’s Hi-Point…
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-handguns/9mm-handgun.php
My mistake. I’ve never seen it written before. It’s Hi-Point…
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-handguns/9mm-handgun.php
Excuse my snobbishness please.
I was emphasizing the “High” much like we were calling out other names that seem misplaced.
BTW, for those of you who own and like your Hi Points, I do this all in Jeste (Beau?). Though I don’t own one, I will say they probably have one of the best customer service departments and warranties. So practice much, and when you do find a flaw, chances are their warranty will cover it…forever.
Do the names high and point mean you need a lot of hold over to get on target?
And another thing, I found my Browning Hi Power didn’t have any more power than my Tanfoglio, and I can’t figure out anything to do with that name. I’m a Witness.
You can’t go wrong learning on a .22 target pistol, however
learn to shoot what you already have available first providing it’s safe and ammunition is available.
That will help you decide what is important or not if and when you decide to make a purchase.
No gun in the family? Then go shooting with friends and learn on their guns.
No friends? Maybe you’re a sociopath and might do well avoiding the sport!
I just realized that in this past post I had said my Springfield is an Equinox. I must have been half asleep…or I could have been half awake more or less. My little Sig is an Equinox.
For those of you who thought I was an idiot, you win the contest lol.
@John292 And I always thought a sociopath was a crowded walking trail where lonely hikers go to meet new people.
Oh, that’s a nice looking gun. 1911 or P226?
Sig P938 Equinox
I was looking for some nickel parts (mag release, slide lock, etc.) to replace the stock black on my P226. Apparently everyone else was looking long before me, because everything is pretty much sold out.
You got to find one that is comfortable for your hand don’t get one too big or one too small it has to be enough comfortability in your hand so that you can hold it there for at least 5 minutes without it weighing your hand down and hurting I have ogre hand so the best pistol for me is a 10 mm 1911 or a sig
I can recommend Walther from a lifetime of experience with the brand. I also like Colt, Smith & Wesson, and Beretta…all are fine weapons. I do suggest you hold any pistol you are considering to purchase and fire it if at all possible. While I am not a big fan of renting a pistol, sometimes that is the only way you will know if it’s right for you. Like buying a guitar, it does not matter the cost or maker. No matter if it’s a $15,000 bespoke, boutique instrument made from the finest tone-woods on the planet or a $500 off-the-shelf name-brand, if it doesn’t “fit” you when you play it or sound the way you want then you will never be satisfied with it. Now, as a rule, you are more than likely to get what you pay for but over the $400’ish range, you should be getting a quality product regardless of the brand. Some, of course, are better than others but, IMO, I find below that price point the short cuts in manufacturing costs start to become obvious.
Can you tell us why?
My wife is finally ready to upsize from the .22 she learned to shoot on. As soon as we get the time we’re planning on going to our range & renting everything that feels good in her hand.
Only 'cuz she won’t let me just keep buying until she finds something she likes… That was my plan.
You will get a lot of recommendations from a lot of people here in the community. If she’s ready to move up try the M&P Shield EZ in either 380 or 9mm. But make sure she is comfortable with them. There are other manufacturers that make decent firearms I just suggested those because I have shot them and like the way they feel.
What did she shoot?
She counts on me for EDC. She’s looking for a full size 9mm for home & travel. I’m still hoping to get her into a CCW class one of these days though.
Considering it’s barely been a year since the 1st time she ever held a firearm I’m happy with the speed of her progression.
Ruger SR-22 for pistol, 10-22 for rifle.
She’s got a Diamondback DB-15 all purpled out & ready, but it’s not so good for CQB.
OK.
I was asking to check if she would be able to keep the same firearm line with other caliber.
I’m not fan of Ruger so hard to tell if switching from SR22 to MAX9 will be a correct path.
Anyway, your idea to “going to our range & renting everything that feels good in her hand” sounds perfectly correct and like @Johnnyq60 mentioned - there are few manufacturers that definitely will fit your wife’s hand.
No rifles’ comments from me… (yet)
Ruger has such a variety it’s easy to find options that work. She’s tried quite a few of mine, her brother’s, & friends so has ideas on what she’s looking for / to avoid.
@OldGnome
Good afternoon, sir. I apologize for the delay in responding. I am happy to explain my personal feelings on why I am not a big fan of renting a pistol. This is my own opinion which is to say will probably differ from some. I profess it to be neither right or wrong, just simply my opinion.
In order to rent a pistol, you pretty much have to be at a range that offers firearm rentals. Therefore, you are limited by all of the range rules regarding the same, I.e., handling procedures, time to become familiar with the pistol without feeling like you’re on the clock, ability to conceal, draw from concealment or holster, and all of the real world parameters that go along with owning and/or carrying that particular firearm. In other words, a potentially constrained environment but not in any way suggesting the unregulated ability to disregard proper firearm safety. As the rest of my sentence states, “…sometimes that (renting) is the only way you will know if it’s (that particular pistol) is right for you.” By right I mean the feeling of the pistol in the hand, the ability to fire and control the pistol safely, how it carries, how it conceals, etc. I am fortunate enough to live in a rural environment with plenty of space to shoot and “test drive” a firearm as I see fit. I also am fortunate enough to know enough enthusiasts who own an array of different pistols so if I think I may want to own a particular model, chances are I know someone who has that exact pistol so I can experience it first-hand before (trying to convince my wife that I NEED another pistol, LOL!) a purchase. I understand a lot of people do not have these options available so, as written, renting one may be the only way they have to experience a particular pistol before committing to a purchase. Another point of consideration is the intended purpose of the prospective pistol. If it is to become your new EDC then, IMO, the above applies. If it is simply going to be a safe queen or BBQ gun then it really doesn’t matter so much because you’re not going to use it anyway. So, in summary and IMO, if the only way one can “test drive” a prospective pistol to see if it really suits them is by renting one at the range then that is certainly better than deciding from a spec sheet or a glossy picture. However, I simply prefer a more in-depth evaluation than a range seems to allow.
good reply.
i look at a gun like i look at a tool. each has its own use,
Richard