Avoid buyer’s remorse: first handgun edition

By Joey Clementine

(Photo: Guns.com)
Buying a handgun for the first time can be a daunting task. A lack of experience can lead to feelings of intimidation and the wide variety of brands, models and calibers available can make it even more confusing. But fear not shoppers, here are some tips to help you overcome any anxiety, sift through the noise and find the right handgun for you!
For what purpose?
People cite a few different reasons for owning a gun. Most often, though, they say self-defense or recreational shooting. If you commit yourself to a purpose, like say concealed carry, that helps narrow the selection. In that case, you might want something small that packs a punch. If you’re only thinking about recreation, you might consider something with a large frame and small caliber. But, if you’re not fully committed to a purpose, you’ll probably want something that lands in between the two. In any case, you’ll want something functional that you can comfortably handle.
Finding what works
You want a “nine millimeter” that “takes 15 in the mag, one up the pipe” and has a ”wide ejection port, no feed jams” like Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon? Interested in “the most powerful handgun in the world”

Source: Guns.com