First Hangun?

[qwerty99]

Oh yeah, and don't scrimp just to save a couple hundred bucks. Reliability really is important, and from my experience you can _often_ get away with a cheaper gun with good ammo, or a good gun with cheap ammo. But cheap gun and cheap ammo don't mix, and why settle for "often get away with" when it may be your life on the line.

 

[MyGlockRocks19]

Basically what these guys have said...if you can, try it before you buy it. I've owned dozens of handguns, and the one that I've carried the longest is a Bulgarian Makarov. Its not exactly a powerhouse, but its reliable and easily concealed.

 

[unforgiven1203]

ruger p-85, big and crude but very reliable.I sold it to my good, he friend still has it.