Handgun

When faced with the decision of getting a handgun for the first time, many buyers are usually overwhelmed by the numerous choices and product specifications that they have to consider. A handgun is a great device to have for your personal security and home protection. The delicate nature of a gun and the fact that it can cause serious harm when not used properly means that you have to be extra careful when purchasing a gun, especially if you are doing it for the first time. In this blog post, we will share some of the things that you need to consider so as to ensure that you get a handgun that is right for you.

Intended use

How you intend to use the gun will determine the type of firearm that you can get. A handgun is portable and can be easily concealed making it the perfect firearm for your personal security and home protection. Most first time buyers usually get guns for home protection and they end up buying basic shotguns. A shotgun will provide you with adequate home protection but you will not be able to go with it outside without scaring people as it is difficult to conceal. This makes a normal handgun the best firearm that you can get for your personal security and protection when you are at home.

Budget

You also need to factor in your budget when buying a handgun. The cost of a pistol depends on its features and whether you are buying a new or used gun. The cost can be as low as $150 for a basic hi-point gun and as high as several thousands of dollars for custom competition guns. Just like other products, you end up getting what you pay for when buying handguns but we would recommend new buyers to set their budget in the $400 – $800 range if they want a reliable model that will offer them great service.

Size and Caliber

Your options when it comes to handguns is to get a full size gun that has a lower caliber and very pleasant to shoot or a compact handgun that has a large caliber but is unpleasant to fire. Of course, the compact gun will be easier to conceal than the full size one and as such, your choice will depend on how you intend to use the gun. If your plan is to get a handgun that you can carry with you all the time, then you should get the compact one that is easy to conceal. You should be warned that compact guns have a lower ammunition capacity and have more perceived recoil hence unpleasant to fire. If you don’t plan to carry the handgun with you all the time, then you should get the full size one with a higher ammunition capacity.

How the gun feels

It will be difficult for you to use a gun properly if it does not feel comfortable in your hands and as such, you need to feel a gun first before making a purchase. Visit a firearms dealer and feel several handguns and buy the one that feels the most comfortable to you.