I admit I don't know much about guns. I have 22 rifle I inherited from my grandfather, I fired it once to make sure it still worked. Thats the extent of my gun experience.
However with things being the way they are right now in the world, I would like to purchase a pistol for protection. What would yall recommend for a relative novice?
Thinking about this one:
Ruger LCP .380 Auto Pistol | Academy
Are Taurus guns any good? I haven't really heard of them.
The original LCP would “never” be a good option for a novice in my opinion.
Heavy trigger, poor sights, extremely small.
Which relates to, harder to shoot accurately, and harder to control…….not to mention because of its size and trigger it become “not fun to shoot” which would probably keep you from practicing as much as you may otherwise.
The newer Taurus’s are much better now days…….say from the G2c and onward. The G2c or G3c or maybe the GX4 (still fairly small) would be decent budget options.
If your somewhat of a novice, you would “want” to practice a decent amount. You would also want to become very familiar with your firearm……always in a safe manner.
For a “novice” I would recommend something “compact” but not like “pocket” size.
Just my opinion but for a $250 budget I would recommend this:
Taurus G2C 9mm Centerfire Pistol | Academy
Looks like you can get the G3c which is the newer version shipped to the store for $269.
Another good option for a novice may be the Taurus 856 38 special revolver…..however it’s a bit more at like $329.
For under $300 a G2c or G3c is a good reliable option (for most folks).
If you stretch the budget from $300-$350……Canik is probably where you need to look. Those are probably the best handguns in that price range.
Very small guns look attractive, however they require more skill and knowledge…….it’s MUCH better (and you’ll like it much more) to start out with something a bit larger…..not huge……just not tiny. The G2c/G3c are small but very user friendly.
