Best survial gun

[Benton]

(08-18-2015, 09:33 AM)bengal_fan_in_toronto Wrote: I'm going to get my handgun license this fall/winter.  any suggestions for my first handgun?  I plan on shooting at a range and not off my balcony at squirrels.   I'm hearing the glock 17 is a solid all around gun.  shouldn't i be picking something where bullets are readily available and are fairly inexpensive?

If you're just target shooting, Ruger MK II or III. It's hard to beat for just target shooting. Cheapest ammo you're going to get (.22), very accurate, low maintenance. I got a Mark II when I was around 10. Shoots just as good 16 years later.

If you're wanting something with more heft but still with affordable ammo, Ruger also has a SR9 or, if you're carrying concealed their LC9.

For something even easier maintenance and if you're going to be carrying it, you might try a S&W .38. Easier to clean and take care of, never jams, ammo is affordable, pretty accurate.

Personally, I'm not a fan of Glocks. Their action can lead to accidental discharges, not something you want at the range or in a concealed carry. I get why law enforcement agencies like their faster fire approach, but it's danger doesn't seem good in a standard use setting.