[Skwiggledork]

I have a quick question, and hopefully some of our instructors will be kind enough to answer. As soon as my last reference gets back to me I'll be applying for my pistol permit. I have nothing against me that should prevent me from getting it, so I have around a year to decide on a pistol, holster, ammo, any kind of wardrobe changes to prevent printing or trouble drawing, and training. Unfortunatly I can't go trying out pistols untill I get my permit, but I was thinking I could get one of the training plastic replicas of a handgun I was considering (Ruger LC9) and a holster and trying it out in my house. The way I see it, If my original plans work for me I'll have a useable holster and the knowlege that it will work. If it doesn't, then I've spent $50 on a training pistol instead of the price of the actual thing. Is it a decent plan or is there a better way of figuring out what gun/holster to get? I don't want to drive out of state or break any laws.

 

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I have a quick question, and hopefully some of our instructors will be kind enough to answer. As soon as my last reference gets back to me I'll be applying for my pistol permit. I have nothing against me that should prevent me from getting it, so I have around a year to decide on a pistol, holster, ammo, any kind of wardrobe changes to prevent printing or trouble drawing, and training. Unfortunatly I can't go trying out pistols untill I get my permit, but I was thinking I could get one of the training plastic replicas of a handgun I was considering (Ruger LC9) and a holster and trying it out in my house. The way I see it, If my original plans work for me I'll have a useable holster and the knowlege that it will work. If it doesn't, then I've spent $50 on a training pistol instead of the price of the actual thing. Is it a decent plan or is there a better way of figuring out what gun/holster to get? I don't want to drive out of state or break any laws.

see of there is an airsoft replica of what you want, that way you can practice firing alos, if you have the place to do so. I have a KWA tath feels a lot like my Glock, fits in my glock holsters adn breaks down simular to a Glock, I know they have 1911's, beretta, SIg's Tokarev's and a few more.

 

[Dennis]

I have a Glock 19 and my very old spring loaded bb pistol fits in my holster perfectly wasnt really trying but it worked out but since i have my Glock i use it for my training . But if you find a holster for the pistol you want i am sure you can find a bb or air soft gun that will work

 

[FTWNY]

The Blue Guns and Red Guns on average cost slightly more than a replica airsoft pistol. Go to an airsoft dealer and hold some of the exact replicas in your hand to see what feels the best and pick one up if it is in your budget. When it comes time to purchase your first handgun, see if you have friends or family that will get together at the range and let you try some different handguns or find a range that will rent handguns for you to try.

 

[av8r]

I agree with the airsoft idea. These guys look like they're having a lot of fun

 

[RochPersDef]

A good airsoft (gas driven) may cast you in the neighborhood of 100.00 or so. A blue gun/red gun/plastic replica usually runs about 30-50 bucks. If I were you, I'd invest in the Airsoft and start learning some solid fundamental skills from an instructor and then when the permit comes, you can translate those skills to the real thing.