First pistol choices?

Question

The choices are old, but lets face it; many modern handguns have no style.
I was thinking a Luger P08, Mauser C96, Walther P-38, Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless, Tokarev TT 33, or a Browning Hi-Power.
I wanted to know the comparison on care, jamming frequency, and overall fair price.
Help on this would be appreciated

Answer 1

Ok so the best general pistol is the Hi power. Hi cap magazines and reliable But as others have said there quite expensive.

My second is the TT-33, very reliable, and fires 7.62x25 which is a great round. Only problem is single stack 8 round mag but if that's not a problem then it's a good choice.

1903 hammerless isn't worth it reliable. Yes but a tt-33 is a copy of it in a better calibre.

Luger, is accurate smooth action, again though single stack magazine and its notoriously unreliable. Also it's toggle locking action makes it a bad first handgun. It's probably some to consider at a later date.

Walther P38- I'd consider this a bit better than the tt-33, maybe (apart from single stack mag) better than the Hi power. It looks awesome, and has a lot of advanced features, de-cocker, double action-single action trigger.

C96- reliable, accurate, round almost identical to tt-33, but same as Luger not a good first.

Overall I'd say Walther or Browning, Walther is better apart from mag capacity of the Browning. I'd look at cost and what you enjoy shooting most as both are very reliable and good handguns. My pick though is Walther P38.

Answer 2

Since you don't seem to be concerned with function and reliability (Just STYLE, it seems) buy whatever your little buddies will be impressed with.



Me? I trust my life every day on duty with a style-less muffugly Glock Model 22 that has NEVER failed to fire.

Answer 3

First gun? A Ruger Mark III. Why? Because .22LR is easier on your pocketbook, and easier for you to learn to shoot.



Your criteria lead me to believe that you have very little firearm experience. Style? If that's your biggest concern, buy whatever you think looks best... but you included a Tokarev in there? And a Colt 1903? Those are some of the ugliest semi-autos I've ever seen. I'm sure I'll get criticism for that, but hey... They look awful, in my book.



But gun choice should NEVER be solely about looks. In fact, the look of the gun should be more of a final consideration. Functionality should be your main concern.



As such, I again recommend the Ruger Mark III. You need to learn, and what better way to learn than on a .22LR?

Answer 4

For a first gun? The Hi- power is the "only" choice of your list. Why? 1. Still made. 2. Gun choice of the world. Parts & mags are found worldwide. 3. Accurate & robust gun for everyday carry. Some of you others are safe queens. 4. I carried one as my first gun for 10 years. Other than weight, it has no major gripes. 5. Hi powers come in many flavors. Browning made, Inglis made, German FN made, copies from Israel, Argentina, Hungary.

Answer 5

well i disagree with you there, ALOT of the modern 1911s are amazingly nice guns. i prefer the browning high power but i dont think you will find one. there is a reason polymer guns are replacing all others. the walther is very old but parts are hard to find, bit good after all. and surprisingly the tokarev is a very nice pistol, my bud has a chinses norinco version and its really good and like brand new and alos in the rare 9mm. his dad bought it for $60 in the early 90s when we were aloud to import guns from china. if china makes anything right its firearms. my norinco type 56 is awsome and i love it.

Answer 6

Browning Hi-Power, obviously, but you would be better served saving your money and buying a CZ 75 or Sig P226 or Beretta M9 or a bunch of other possibilities. A vintage Hi-Power in great condition is going to cost a lot. If it is your first pistol, then I assume you will want to actually shoot it and that's not about visual style, it's about putting bullets on target.

Answer 7

Personally, I love Berettas. Ive only had my 92FS jam 3 times. (all 3 were from the same box of ammo) but it's shot crappy and good ammo with everything inbetween and shot it fine, it just really didn't like this steel russian crap i put in it.



Besides, the US Army uses a 9mm Beretta. Thats not something that handed out lightly.

Answer 8

Any 1911 from S&W will suffice.

Answer 9

Out of those you listed the Browning High Power. I have a .40 HP and it has never had any malfunctions. The P38 is also a good gun I've told though I don't own one.