{"id":2469,"date":"2021-11-06T19:41:06","date_gmt":"2021-11-07T01:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/?p=2469"},"modified":"2021-11-06T19:41:06","modified_gmt":"2021-11-07T01:11:06","slug":"the-best-handguns-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Handguns for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Handguns_for_Beginners\"><\/span>The Best Handguns for Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_48 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label 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id=\"item-64a5f2d8138e6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#The_Best_Handguns_for_Beginners\" title=\"The Best Handguns for Beginners\">The Best Handguns for Beginners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Caliber_Bigger_is_Not_Always_Better\" title=\"Caliber: Bigger is Not Always Better\">Caliber: Bigger is Not Always Better<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Follow_Up_Shots_for_Personal_Defense\" title=\"Follow Up Shots for Personal Defense\">Follow Up Shots for Personal Defense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Stopping_Power\" title=\"Stopping Power\">Stopping Power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Affordability\" title=\"Affordability\">Affordability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Handgun_Size\" title=\"Handgun Size\">Handgun Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Striker_vs_Hammer-fired_Handguns\" title=\"Striker vs. Hammer-fired Handguns\">Striker vs. Hammer-fired Handguns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Safety\" title=\"Safety\">Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Ergonomics_and_Grip\" title=\"Ergonomics and Grip\">Ergonomics and Grip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Don%E2%80%99t_Go_With_a_Revolver_to_Start\" title=\"Don&#8217;t Go With a Revolver to Start\">Don&#8217;t Go With a Revolver to Start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#5_of_the_Best_Beginner_Handguns\" title=\"5 of the Best Beginner Handguns\">5 of the Best Beginner Handguns<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Glock_19_Gen5_Compact\" title=\"Glock 19 Gen5 (Compact)\">Glock 19 Gen5 (Compact)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Sig_Sauer_P320_Compact\" title=\"Sig Sauer P320 (Compact)\">Sig Sauer P320 (Compact)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Smith_Wesson_M_P9_M20_Full-Size\" title=\"Smith &amp;Wesson M&amp;P9 M2.0 (Full-Size)\">Smith &amp;Wesson M&amp;P9 M2.0 (Full-Size)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#CZ_P-10c_Compact\" title=\"CZ P-10c (Compact)\">CZ P-10c (Compact)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Taurus_G3_Full-size\" title=\"Taurus G3 (Full-size)\">Taurus G3 (Full-size)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-handguns-for-beginners\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Purchasing your first handgun can be very exciting and stressful at the same time. It is hard to know what to decide on when you\u2019re just starting. You can ask a hundred people the same question and get a hundred different answers and opinions. Don&#8217;t worry. In this article, I will list five handguns that are best suited for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2472\" src=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-handgun-for-beginner-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"best handguns for beginners\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-handgun-for-beginner-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-handgun-for-beginner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-handgun-for-beginner-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-handgun-for-beginner.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is important to note a few things before getting started. Beginner handguns for competition shooting will be different from beginner handguns for home defense and personal protection. This article will cover the latter. Additionally, it is important to cover the five crucial decision points when deciding on a handgun.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caliber_Bigger_is_Not_Always_Better\"><\/span>Caliber: Bigger is Not Always Better<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 9mm is my preferred caliber size for home and self-defense because of the lack of recoil and price-point. The .40 S&amp;W, 45 ACP and 10mm are excluded from this list due to their massive recoil.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_Up_Shots_for_Personal_Defense\"><\/span>Follow Up Shots for Personal Defense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The larger the caliber the more recoil you will have to control. New-time shooters will have a difficult time with accurate follow-up shots on target.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stopping_Power\"><\/span>Stopping Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, the .380 and .22LR are also left out because of their lack of stopping power. Both calibers are effective at stopping a threat. Just not as effective as the 9mm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affordability\"><\/span>Affordability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, the 9mm is affordable when it comes to buying defense rounds (hollow points) or range ammo (FMJ).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handgun_Size\"><\/span>Handgun Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember how I stated that bigger is not always better earlier? It does not apply here.<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to what most people believe, <a href=\"https:\/\/physics.stackexchange.com\/questions\/196312\/in-general-why-do-smaller-guns-have-more-felt-recoil\/196323\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the larger the gun the less recoil<\/a>. This is because smaller handguns have less mass to absorb recoil and a smaller grip area.<\/p>\n<p>You will often hear that subcompact handguns tend to be \u201csnappier\u201d when fired. This is why full-size and compact handguns are best for beginners. These handguns have ample area to grasp a firm grip.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the sight radius is larger in both full size and compact size compared to subcompact handguns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Striker_vs_Hammer-fired_Handguns\"><\/span>Striker vs. Hammer-fired Handguns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to tell if a handgun is striker-fired is by looking at the back of the slide. If it is smooth, it is striker-fired (handgun on the right). If the hammer is exposed, then it is hammer-fired (handgun on the left). A striker-fired handgun is ideal for novice shooters. The weight of the trigger pull is similar each time compared to a double-action, hammer-fired handgun.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety\"><\/span>Safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All handguns have a form of safety. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-laser-sights-for-1911-handguns\/\">1911<\/a> has an external safety, which means you have to manually flip a switch to fire the handgun.<\/p>\n<p>Handguns similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/us.glock.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glock<\/a> do not have this. Instead, they have a <a href=\"https:\/\/us.glock.com\/en\/learn\/glock-pistols\/safe-action-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201ctrigger safety&#8221;<\/a>. This trigger safety is a stopper on the trigger itself that must be pressed down to fire the handgun. Without going too far down the rabbit hole, I prefer handguns without manual safeties for home and self-defense. There are fewer things to worry about in the event your fine motor skills begin to fail in a stressful situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ergonomics_and_Grip\"><\/span>Ergonomics and Grip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You do not want to start with a handgun that does not fit properly in your hand. You should be able to grip the handgun comfortably while getting as high up on the frame as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Don%E2%80%99t_Go_With_a_Revolver_to_Start\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Go With a Revolver to Start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, revolvers were excluded from this list as well because of their low round capacity. Five or six rounds fail in comparison to a handgun that holds a standard of 15 or 17 rounds in the magazine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_of_the_Best_Beginner_Handguns\"><\/span>5 of the Best Beginner Handguns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glock_19_Gen5_Compact\"><\/span>Glock 19 Gen5 (Compact)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">Caliber: 9mm<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Standard Mag. Capacity: 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">MSRP: $560.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Action: Striker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Glock 19 should be of no surprise to be on this list. This firearm is the workhorse of the handgun world. It is why most law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, use it as their duty weapon.<\/p>\n<p>The Glock 19 is also one of the most reliable handguns on the market. It has gone through hundreds of \u201ctorture tests\u201d and still came on functionally sound. The frame is constructed of durable polymer with metal internals and a metal slide.<\/p>\n<p>A brand new Glock fresh out of the box will come with three magazines and a variety of back straps to change the size of the grip. The take-down for cleaning the handgun is extremely easy as well. After verifying the handgun is empty, pull the slide back a fraction of an inch and press down on the two tabs on either side of the frame. Pull the slide forward off the frame and remove the barrel and recoil spring. It takes seconds and is extremely easy for beginners who are learning to clean their handgun for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>The only gripe about this gun is the stock iron sights. Finding replacement sights will be easy with the massive amount of aftermarket support that Glock receives. We recommend getting <a href=\"https:\/\/thetacticool.com\/the-best-night-sights-for-glock-19\/\">night sights for Glock<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Glock 19 Gen 5\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BUgN60kyv8s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sig_Sauer_P320_Compact\"><\/span>Sig Sauer P320 (Compact)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">Caliber: 9mm<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Standard Mag. Capacity: 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">MSRP: $599.99<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Action: Striker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Sig P320 Compact offers a crisp and clean trigger break to make even the novice shooter more intuitive and accurate. It features a three-point takedown to make cleaning and general maintenance a breeze on this handgun.<\/p>\n<p>After running a safety check on your handgun, lock the slide to the rear. Then rotate the lever on the slide of the frame straight down. After this press the slide lock and pull the slide off of the frame. Removing the recoil spring and barrel is straightforward after this point.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the stock Glock sights, the sights on the Sig P320 are very easy to get accustomed to.<\/p>\n<p>The only downside to this handgun is its ergonomics. If you have medium to smaller size hands, they\u2019re going to be great. Unfortunately, if you have large hands, expect to have a hard time finding enough room to get a proper grip.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smith_Wesson_M_P9_M20_Full-Size\"><\/span>Smith &amp;Wesson M&amp;P9 M2.0 (Full-Size)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">Caliber: 9mm<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Standard Mag. Capacity: 17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">MSRP: $610.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Action: Striker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The Smith and Wesson M&amp;P 2.0 is yet another great handgun for beginners. This full-sized handgun provides a large amount of grip space to wrench down on and controls the recoil. Additionally, the aggressive grip texture on the frame is perfect for those of us who tend to get sweaty\/clammy palms. Usually, you would have to go out and pay for a stippling job to acquire a texture like this.<\/p>\n<p>This handgun offers adjustable back straps as well in case you have larger or smaller hands. Furthermore, it has a reversible mag release to accommodate both left and right-handed shooters. The only drawback to this handgun is the price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CZ_P-10c_Compact\"><\/span>CZ P-10c (Compact)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">Caliber: 9mm<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Standard Mag. Capacity: 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">MSRP: $525.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Action: Striker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The P-10c is CZ\u2019s version of the striker-fired handgun. CZ designed this pistol to be easy to use, even for a novice shooter. The P-10c is designed to be comfortable, reliable, and durable.<\/p>\n<p>When you pick it up, the first thing you will notice is how it molds to your palm. The grip angle allows for a natural point of aim. The addition of the deep beavertail and three interchangeable backstraps allows you to get as close as possible to a firearm made specifically for you.<\/p>\n<p>The trigger guard with a deep undercut was designed for military shooters wearing gloves; however, they also allow a beginner to get high on the frame and lockdown for recoil control.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the takedown is extremely easy and similar to the Glock. First, verify that the handgun is empty and safe. Then press down on the \u201ctake-down\u201d tabs located on the frame of the pistol after pulling the slide back a fraction of an inch. Then push the slide forward and off of the frame.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taurus_G3_Full-size\"><\/span>Taurus G3 (Full-size)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"624\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">Caliber: 9mm<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Standard Mag. Capacity: 17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"309\">MSRP: $280.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"315\">Action: Striker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>I\u2019m going to label this the \u201ctight budget\u201d option. I do not believe this handgun compares in quality, reliability, or durability to the other handguns listed above.<\/p>\n<p>I will say this handgun is going to be one of the most reliable and user-friendly options on the market. The Taurus G3 Pistol is designed to offer a comfortable, secure hold. This handgun features an ergonomic palm swell to allow for improved control. Unfortunately, the grip texture on this handgun is not the best. You can add grip tape, however, to help improve it. This handgun comes with manual safety. It is not the worst feature out there for a beginner shooter looking at home defense.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a beginner shooter with a tight budget and in need of a handgun for home defense or just target shooting, I believe this is your best option. It is the most affordable out there while maintaining some reliability. If you compare this handgun to others at its price point it will exceed them in just about every test. However, if possible, I strongly recommend waiting to save an extra two to three hundred dollars and buying one of the other handguns mentioned above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Best Handguns for Beginners Purchasing your first handgun can be very exciting and stressful at the same time. 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