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Would any of you recommend a Ruger Mark III as a first handgun purchase?
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:43 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:43 pm
I am thinking this might be the first one I buy to go to the range and learn, then get my (first) dream gun, Sig P226.
Or should I just spend the extra money now and get the Sig?
Or should I just spend the extra money now and get the Sig?
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:44 pm to KosmoCramer
Or I also am considering getting an SR9.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:44 pm to KosmoCramer
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Or should I just spend the extra money now and get the Sig?
If you want a gun that will double as a suitable gun for home defense, get the Sig. I would get it first.
EDIT: You know I'm a big fan of the SR9 as well. Can't go wrong with it.
If you're in a real bind, get the Ruger 9E. Identical mechanics to the SR9 but costs them less money to manufacture.
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:46 pm to KosmoCramer
Sure.
They're easy to shoot well and cheap. Only downside is they're tricky to break down to clean, but you won't be doing that a whole lot anyway.
Getting the sig wouldn't be a bad move if you're already familiar with guns and know that's what you want.
They're easy to shoot well and cheap. Only downside is they're tricky to break down to clean, but you won't be doing that a whole lot anyway.
Getting the sig wouldn't be a bad move if you're already familiar with guns and know that's what you want.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:47 pm to bapple
I don't really need a handgun for self defense right now. In the future, that will be the purpose of the P226 though.
I just like the idea of getting really proficient at shooting with something like a Mark III since it's cheaper to cycle through a bunch of rounds at the range.
I just like the idea of getting really proficient at shooting with something like a Mark III since it's cheaper to cycle through a bunch of rounds at the range.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:50 pm to KosmoCramer
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I just like the idea of getting really proficient at shooting with something like a Mark III since it's cheaper to cycle through a bunch of rounds at the range.
22 is harder to find than 9mm right now actually. The market is slowly getting stock of 22 again, but 9mm has it outnumbered.
Learning proficiency with 9mm is perfectly fine and still not that expensive.
But it's totally up to you obviously.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:52 pm to KosmoCramer
Save up and get the gun you want
ETA- said it before here, but my p226 is my favorite gun to shoot at the range. Good choice
ETA- said it before here, but my p226 is my favorite gun to shoot at the range. Good choice
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:54 pm to KosmoCramer
Get the ruger, it won't be long before you buy the sig too.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 5:56 pm to DLauw
The Ruger Mark iii 22/45 was the first handgun I purchased. At the time .22lr was cheap and readily available. Great gun to learn with and it will always have a use. Even though I have quite a few guns now, I always take my trusty ruger to the range when I go.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:00 pm to KosmoCramer
Why not get a Sig Mosquito?
Same controls as the 226
Same controls as the 226
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:06 pm to Shexter
I've always loved the look of this gun.
I don't really care about it being similar in control/form/fit to the 226. I can adjust later.
I just wanted to know if I was crazy for wanting my first gun to be a .22.
I don't really care about it being similar in control/form/fit to the 226. I can adjust later.
I just wanted to know if I was crazy for wanting my first gun to be a .22.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:06 pm to KosmoCramer
It's never a bad time to buy a Ruger Mark series.
You'll then buy the SR9 hoping to curb the Sig desire.
You'll then buy the Sig.
It won't stop with the Sig either.
Good luck with the new addiction.
You'll then buy the SR9 hoping to curb the Sig desire.
You'll then buy the Sig.
It won't stop with the Sig either.
Good luck with the new addiction.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:09 pm to KosmoCramer
Get the sig and stop being a girl about it
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 6:10 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:26 pm to KosmoCramer
Ruger 22/45 22LR Exclusive Rimfire Pistol with Stainless Bull Barrel. Sportmans Outdoor $270.00
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:32 pm to hogdaddy
Dayum
I got ripped on mine
I got ripped on mine
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:35 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
That includes free shipping too. 
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:38 pm to KosmoCramer
And Stainless Bull Barrel. 
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:40 pm to KosmoCramer
My 22/45 was $330 out the door and mine isn't stainless.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:49 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Is stainless better than blued?
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:49 pm to KosmoCramer
Buy blued of u can get less than 270
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