Best Gun For Your 1st Gun & Ones To Stay Away From 2020 Edition

Published on April 11, 2020
Duration: 33:28

This video provides expert guidance for new firearm owners, emphasizing the importance of choosing a suitable first gun for learning fundamentals. The instructor, Hegshot, stresses that smaller, micro-compact firearms are generally not ideal for beginners due to increased recoil and difficulty in mastering essential shooting techniques like trigger control and sight alignment. Instead, he recommends slightly larger, compact or subcompact pistols that offer a better grip, manageable recoil, and a more forgiving learning curve, making them ideal for home defense, range practice, and eventual concealed carry.

Quick Summary

For a first-time gun owner, pistols are generally recommended over shotguns or rifles because they are more portable and allow for learning fundamental shooting skills like trigger control and sight alignment. Compact or subcompact striker-fired pistols are often ideal due to their manageable recoil and comfortable grip.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Importance of First Gun Choice
  2. 00:36Welcome & Video Overview
  3. 01:06Legal & Financial Protection for Gun Owners
  4. 01:58What We'll Cover: Range of Firearms & Reliability
  5. 02:28Firearm Safety Fundamentals
  6. 02:52Why Pistols Are Best for New Shooters
  7. 03:41The Firearms Community is Inclusive
  8. 04:07Rating System & What to Look For
  9. 04:37Micro Guns: Why They're NOT Ideal First Guns (LCP2, DB9)
  10. 06:59Revolvers: Not for New Shooters
  11. 08:14Understanding Firearm Size Designations (Compact, Subcompact)
  12. 09:05Smaller Compacts: HK VP9SK Review
  13. 10:15Caliber Debate: 9mm vs. 40 vs. 45
  14. 11:04Features: Interchangeable Grips & Light/Laser Options
  15. 11:37Other Compact Options: CZ P10C, M&P 9C
  16. 13:40Single Stacks: Walther PPS, M&P Shield (Carry vs. Training)
  17. 15:31Newer Single Stacks: Hellcat, P365 (Recoil Considerations)
  18. 16:22Importance of Training Courses
  19. 17:06Smaller Full-Size Guns: Canik TP9 SF Elite, Glock 19
  20. 18:05Comparing CZ P10C, P10S, and Micro CZ
  21. 18:35Best Training Guns: Glock 19 vs. CZ P10C vs. P320
  22. 19:59Budget Options: Taurus G3
  23. 20:30Home Defense Setup: Light & Optic Considerations
  24. 21:09The Journey of Learning Firearms
  25. 22:21Expensive Ammo Considerations: Ruger 57
  26. 22:51Rating Compacts: Glock 19, CZ P10C, P320, M&P, Canik
  27. 25:56Rating Single Stacks for Carry: P365, Hellcat, Shield, PPS
  28. 26:59Rating Subcompacts: HK, CZ, M&P
  29. 27:56Manual Safety: Pros and Cons for New Shooters
  30. 30:08Why This Video Matters: Addressing New Shooter Needs
  31. 31:02Carry vs. Learning Fundamentals
  32. 31:22Conclusion: Key Takeaways & Representation
  33. 31:41Final Thoughts & Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best type of handgun for a first-time gun owner?

For a first-time gun owner, pistols are generally recommended over shotguns or rifles because they are more portable and allow for learning fundamental shooting skills like trigger control and sight alignment. Compact or subcompact striker-fired pistols are often ideal due to their manageable recoil and comfortable grip.

Why are micro-compact guns like the Ruger LCP2 not good for beginners?

Micro-compact firearms are typically not recommended for beginners because their small size results in significant recoil, making them 'snappy' and painful to shoot. This difficulty in managing recoil hinders a new shooter's ability to focus on and learn essential fundamentals like sight picture and trigger control.

What caliber handgun is best for a new shooter?

The 9mm Luger caliber is widely considered the best choice for new shooters. Ammunition is generally readily available and affordable, and it offers a good balance of effectiveness for self-defense with manageable recoil, allowing for more comfortable and extensive practice.

Should a first handgun have a manual safety?

While many new shooters prefer a manual safety, experienced instructors often recommend striker-fired firearms without them for home defense and carry. The reasoning is that fumbling with a safety under stress can be detrimental, and proper trigger discipline is a more reliable safety measure.

What are the best handgun models for learning shooting fundamentals?

Excellent choices for learning fundamentals include compact or smaller full-size striker-fired pistols like the CZ P10C, SIG Sauer P320, and Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Compact. These offer a good balance of size, grip, manageable recoil, and features conducive to developing solid shooting skills.

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