Handguns...

[Fishmaster]

Im thinking about getting my first handgun and was thinking maybe a .22? Any thoughts? I can probably spend $200-250. Opinions?

[Bait Runner]

Depending on what you are getting it for you may want to go bigger. What are you getting if for?

[Fishmaster]

right now just for practice and small game....

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

9 mm

[coachlaw]

For a .22, I'd recommend a Ruger Mk III or a Colt Woodsman.

Check out this link to do some browsing on Gunbroker

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.aspx

If you're thinking of personal protection in any way, a .22 is not really an option. Go .380 or better.

For your price range however, I'd recommend a revolver. You can get a nice .22 revolver made by H&R for pretty cheap. I believe it's the Sportsman model. It's a neat little plinker.

Here are the search results for revolvers.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.aspx

Hope you find a good one. - Sandy

[LaAngler]

Browning Buckmark or if your a revolver guy, a Ruger Single Six

[Bait Runner]

Well it looks like coachlaw covered what I would recommend. My first handgun was a .40 cal. and I would buy the same if I had to do it again. You can get a Tarus 24/7 .40 cal. for around $350.00 at Academy which is a well rounded gun. I think when you get that little .22 in your hand you will want something bigger even more. I know you want to only spend a couple hundred but think about it hard cause if you serious about getting a hand gun you will end up getting a bigger one in the long run.

[downsouth]

Hey bait runner is that your catch on your line or your bait ??

[Bait Runner]

That was the catch of the day. Some claim to be "guide fisherman" took me fishing and that was my supper...

[downsouth]

Well i sure hope you had a big ole pot of beans to help fill you up !!

[coachlaw]

You know, I forgot about the Browning Buckmark. I'd think a Single Six would not really be what he's looking for. It's a great little plinker, but if you want to target shoot, and think about small game, a Single Six probably isn't the ticket.