First pistol

Sup Jow Forums,
So today I turn 21 and I can finally buy a pistol after all this time waiting. But I'm not too knowledgeable on the subject and don't even know where to start. And your guys's opinion what's a good starter pistol or just one in general.

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Glock 19, m&p 2.0 compact can be found cheap too

Something not too small in 9mm is a good starter pistol. Glock 19, Ruger Security 9, M&P Compact, etc.

budget?
What are you going to use it for?

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I'd suggest a full size 9mm. I have a CZ P09, which is awesome. Smaller guns are a bit harder for someone just learning to shoot handguns, so if you must do a Glock get the 17.

Right now I say 450 is my Max.
And concealed carry and range mostly

happy birthday user. Just remember grip size is most important. Get a firearm that you can hold firmly and comfortably in your hand. Make sure the trigger isn't too far away from your fingers. If 450 is your max... I would recommend a sig sp2022. If you find a cheap one they might come with night sights. It is chambered in 9mm. A Kahr might be okay as well as a used glock. Start out with 9mm and develop your trigger discipline and basic techniques. If you can fork over a little bit more money get the beretta 92fs italian made.

Also here are some basic guidelines.
Smaller guns are harder to shoot due to recoil and sight radius. If you have any flaws in your technique it will definitely show. Where as full size is a lot more forgiving.

Consider ammo prices. And legality issues for concealed carry also comes with its own territory. If you have a decked out competition gun with all the bells and whistles its not going to look good for you in court.

Spend or save the extra money to get the better gun. It will be good for you to experience cheaper guns for your own first hand experience but you will save a lot more time and money with the slightly more expensive gun depending on the brand and quality control.

No matter the gun brand or following, don't let others hating on what kind of gun you have deter you from buying or making your own decisions. Do your own proper research and have your own take on the firearms you choose to by. Even though firearms have lore behind them, that doesn't mean you will have fun with it and shoot decent with it. Also no steel core ammo at most ranges.

>If you have a decked out competition gun with all the bells and whistles its not going to look good for you in court.
Horseshit. Anything short of having "Niggerkiller" engraved on the slide isn't going to mean anything at all.

Ruger Mk. IV. Learn your fundamentals on it and then graduate to a big boy caliber later on.