I’ve been shooting every now and then for the last 20-ish years and I’m a decent shot. I’ve shot a handful of different pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Leaning towards getting a pistol, not totally sure what I’d get. It would be for home/self defense but I like to go to the range sometimes. I’m considering:

  • Some sort of 1911
  • Ruger LC380 (is it even possible to get a CCW in CA?)

Any thoughts/recommendations?

  • Death_Equity@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 days ago

    Getting a carry license in CA is a matter of money and connections, so don’t count on it.

    A 1911 is a solid choice, the LC380 is a concealed carry gun and not great to shoot for fun. You want a full-size handgun, not a compact.

    I would look into what you can rent at a range and see what works for you. You won’t be able to make a confident choice in handgun without trying them out. You could go with a Glock 17 and find out it doesn’t suit you as well as a G19, or you like the crisp trigger on a 1911 more than the mushier stock Glock trigger. I would try a different gun on separate trips so the fatigue of shooting doesn’t skew the perception, then once you narrow it down see if you can shoot them back to back and decide from there.(A lot of ranges will only let you rent one gun at a time.)