The 5 Worst Handguns for Beginners

Published on November 5, 2025
Duration: 13:29

This video identifies five types of handguns beginners should avoid. It criticizes shotgun revolvers like the Taurus Judge and S&W Governor for poor performance with .410 buckshot, ultra-budget firearms due to reliability issues, non-standard calibers, micro-compact .380s for their difficulty to shoot, and snub-nose revolvers in .357 Magnum or .38 Special due to heavy triggers and recoil leading to flinching.

Quick Summary

Beginners should avoid shotgun revolvers, ultra-budget firearms, non-standard calibers, micro-compact .380s, and snub-nose revolvers. These choices often lead to poor accuracy, reliability issues, excessive recoil, and the development of bad shooting habits like flinching.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Worst Handguns for Beginners
  2. 00:46Obvious Bad Choices to Avoid
  3. 01:13#5 Shotgun Revolvers (Taurus Judge, S&W Governor)
  4. 03:01#4 Cheap Guns: Reliability Matters
  5. 06:07#3 Non-standard Calibers for Beginners
  6. 08:13#2 Micro-compact .380s: Difficult to Shoot
  7. 09:52#1 Snub-nose Revolvers: The Flinch Inducer

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the worst types of handguns for beginners to consider?

Beginners should avoid shotgun revolvers like the Taurus Judge, ultra-budget firearms, guns in non-standard calibers, micro-compact .380 ACP pistols, and snub-nose revolvers in .357 Magnum or .38 Special due to issues with recoil, accuracy, reliability, or trigger pull.

Why are shotgun revolvers like the Taurus Judge bad for new shooters?

Shotgun revolvers are criticized because .410 buckshot often deforms when fired from a rifled barrel, reducing accuracy. They also don't offer a significant advantage over standard .45 Colt revolvers for beginners, making them impractical choices.

What caliber handguns are recommended for beginners?

It's recommended that beginners stick to common and manageable calibers such as 9mm, .22 LR, or .380 ACP. These calibers offer a good balance of effectiveness, affordability, availability, and recoil control.

Why should beginners avoid micro-compact .380 ACP pistols?

While useful for deep concealment, micro-compact .380 ACPs like the Ruger LCP are difficult for new shooters to handle accurately and maintain control due to their small size and often snappy recoil. Larger .380s or micro-9mms are generally better first options.

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