I've been researching, and I want something that is A) a long gun and B) semiautomatic and C) fun to shoot. I've been looking at Hi-Point Carbines because they're cheap, supposed to be fun, and have a lifetime warranty. I also want something that would be useful in an instance of self defense. I also don't want a large caliber rifle. I was looking at the 9mm carbine and that carbine specifically because it looks like it would be fun to quickly switch between targets at a close to medium range, without being too expensive because of the 9mm ammo, and it has that lifetime warranty.
Looking for my first gun
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If your looking at the Hi-Point Carbines, you might also take a look at the Beretta Cx4 Storm in 9mm (although not quite as inexpensive)
RichardPalmer on here has one of those berettas, they're cool little carbines.. also I believe the mag's are interchangeable with the pistol.. so if you were to have a handgun and a long gun you could save some investment in various mags.. and just get a bunch that worked in both guns.
Also brentyamamoto did several writeup's on that particular gun.. with some great insight.
http://pnwguns.com/reviews/7025-cx4-beretta-storm.html
http://pnwguns.com/reviews/7201-handling-beretta-storm-part-3-a.html
http://pnwguns.com/reviews/7297-beretta-cx4-storm-part-4-a.html
Also brentyamamoto did several writeup's on that particular gun.. with some great insight.
http://pnwguns.com/reviews/7025-cx4-beretta-storm.html
http://pnwguns.com/reviews/7201-handling-beretta-storm-part-3-a.html
http://pnwguns.com/reviews/7297-beretta-cx4-storm-part-4-a.html
It's more than I want to spend on my first gun unfortunately but it does look awesome and his write up was great.
Correct...they make a Cx4 Storm that accepts the 92FS magazines (1 of 4 different models) that means you can use the Beretta 92FS & CX4 Magazine 9mm 30 Rd.....of course that is up in the air at the moment.
I've also heard good things and that it uses the glock mags. If I find one I might choose that over the hi-point.
I did like the Storm -- but ended up trading it for an AR. Wouldn't mind another one at some point though. They're fun as hell to shoot, are tactically friendly, have interchangeable mags (although I didn't really get along with the PX4) and aren't finicky.
The Hi-Point carbine might be just right for you. Sounds like it's something affordable as a weapon to you, but looking a bit further down the line so will the ammo. I mean, you could buy an FN PS90 but then you'll have to buy 5.7 ammo, which isn't cheap. But with the Hi-Point you'll be good.
The Hi-Point carbine might be just right for you. Sounds like it's something affordable as a weapon to you, but looking a bit further down the line so will the ammo. I mean, you could buy an FN PS90 but then you'll have to buy 5.7 ammo, which isn't cheap. But with the Hi-Point you'll be good.
Have you thought about an AR 15 carbine or pistol chambered in 9mm, then if you decide you want to shoot a riflle cartridge later just buy some mags and an upper. It is a little hard right now to find anything AR related but still possible. Parts are usally everywhere for AR's
I had the absolute pleasure of shooting a ps90 and its sister pistol and I immediately fell in love. It looks like something straight out of a sci-fi flick.
Also it was my first experience with an eotech sight another amazing item.
Also it was my first experience with an eotech sight another amazing item.
Yeah, I'm pretty much in love with both of them too. Not sure how I'd use the FN5.7 but it's one of my favs to shoot...
My thoughts exactly. Something inexpensive and with a lifetime warranty and it's supposed to be a good gun for what it costs.
That would be cool, but more money than I want to spend and I'm only 20 so I can't buy a pistol.
Hello,
In my opinion, you should really start with a .22.
Maybe buy a .22 and a not-so-expensive centerfire? The .22 will let you get in more practice until you begin handloading for the centerfire.
Regards,
Josh
In my opinion, you should really start with a .22.
Maybe buy a .22 and a not-so-expensive centerfire? The .22 will let you get in more practice until you begin handloading for the centerfire.
Regards,
Josh
I've shot before. Everything from 22 pistols to 44 magnum revolvers to over under shotguns, to even an AR 15. I feel pretty confident starting with something over a 22.
Devan based on how much you have to invest.. josh smith might have been making a good point?
If you are going to get a 1st gun, you want to be able to shoot it a lot. .22's are the least expensive gun to get ammo for.. There are a ton of variations in that caliber.. bolt, semi-auto, pump etc Pistols, Rifles.. etc.
I dunno.. what's your price range for this purchase?
j
If you are going to get a 1st gun, you want to be able to shoot it a lot. .22's are the least expensive gun to get ammo for.. There are a ton of variations in that caliber.. bolt, semi-auto, pump etc Pistols, Rifles.. etc.
I dunno.. what's your price range for this purchase?
j
jfc. you don't need a "starter gun" in a .22lr. If you want a 9mm carbine, get a 9mm carbine in your favorite flavor.
If you want the hipoint, get the hipoint. you got the cheap part right. As cheap as they cost, I can't honestly speak to their quality. In general, you get what you paid for.
if you want a short semi-auto, I would look into the AR variety only because I'm familiar with them. However, they are not (as) cheap.
If you want the hipoint, get the hipoint. you got the cheap part right. As cheap as they cost, I can't honestly speak to their quality. In general, you get what you paid for.
if you want a short semi-auto, I would look into the AR variety only because I'm familiar with them. However, they are not (as) cheap.
If I bought a gun right now I wouldn't want to spend over 500 bucks. If I bought one in a month i could maybe spend 650. Although I'm learning no one seems to have anything that excites me in stock under 1200 bucks.