How Do You Choose The Right Pistol?
When it comes to choosing a pistol, there are a number of factors you need to take into account. Will it be used for home defense or for concealed carry? Are you interested in using the pistol for hunting or would you like to use it to compete in sport shooting events? If you plan to use your pistol to compete in a specialty sport or competition, you’d do best to check into the specific regulations of that competition and also to see what the top shooters are using and then make your decisions based on that. If, however, you’d just like a handgun to defend yourself, whether at home or when you’re out and about, there are a few factors you should consider before purchasing that first pistol. Determine your price range. Pistols vary widely in price, as you can pick up a decent quality small caliber pistol for under $200 or spend thousands of dollars for a specialty model or a collector’s version. Beware of any too-cheaply priced “bargains” though. Anything offered to you at under $100 ma