Ten years later. Sure does make me feel good to see all the shout outs to Barry. He is the reason I came back to start from episode one. Rest easy brother 🕊
@gnomereviews, I started watching because I liked Barry's character, and it wasn't until 018/019 that I felt something missing. I backtracked into the video that was his farewell, and for the first time in years, hung my head and shed tears! RIP Barry, and Love & respect to you & your's
When I joined 8 years ago I got the M4, the smaller M16, and I hated it. I also became a expert pistol marksman with the Beretta M9, but that gun was always giving me problems. Havent picked up a weapon since being in the military but am considering getting at least a handgun.
The first firearm I shot was my grandfather's Ruger Mark I, made in 1953. I shot it with my dad in 2010. Shortly after I got into shooting I received a Henry Octagon Barrel in .17 HMR. Still have them both and plan to give them to my kids.
Barrett M82. Affordable, powerful, portable, ergonomic, concealable, all around the best in every way. Or, if you want a CCW handgun, a Desert Eagle in 50 AE, or a 500 S&W Magnum. Not hard to conceal if you keister carry it.
My grandma thought all her guns were sold, but she found a pistol in her back room. She gave it to my cousin. I was a little jealous, but I was more upset that she left herself defenseless. Now with the rioting, I'm just glad my concealed carrying brother is staying with her.
Why? Who are YOU that she should have been required to give them to you? Just the way you wrote your comment makes it clear you're an entitled little shit. I'm glad you got NOTHING.
I own a lot of firearms as i am a avid hunter and gun enthusiast. By far my favorite is my ruger 10/22. Accurate, reliable and just a blast to shoot. 50 yards and i can take a quarter off a fence post with it.
The first I bought was Ruger 10/22. You can learn to shoot with it, learn maintenance, and learn how guns work. Great for target shooting, small game hunting, pest control, and self defense with the right ammo and technique. Inexpensive, customizable, reliable, and well documented. Its hard to beat for a first timer.
Well, I have carried a Derringer. I had to pull it ONCE, I was in Florida, hanging out at a casino. Late that night, a friend and I were heading back to the car, and a guy rolled up on the car demanding money, I pulled the 32 caliber Derringer. He ran faster than Jesse Owens.
Friends don’t let friends be fudds. Let’s just say I know the alias of a friend of a friend who carries in his university (in California) with an polymer 80 Glock using handloaded ammo. He/she is 17, got really creative on hiding the purchases, forging age and id, and bypassing California’s draconian laws, all because the law is much less of a concern than a mass shooter or an assailant.
For me the first gun hands down is a 22 rifle. The only question is single fire, bolt, or semiautomatic depending on age and maturity. Unfortunately because of the hoarding of ammo that may be hard to do.
5 years later and Thank God prices have come down...I never understood the run on .22 ammo. I have a feeling the shortage was a combination of speculation, paranoia and misinformation.
I’ve found that the Marlin 60 is easier to disassemble and reassemble than the 10/22 and no longer own a 10/22. The recoil spring guide rod is a real bear to get back in
these video are so fun to watch, even though i already bought over 10 guns, Im still watching this because these two guys are so entertaining to watch RIP Barry
My first gun was a Ruger 10/22 when I was 7 (30+ years ago). Second was a Ruger Mk I Target. Great guns to teach basic marksmanship to anyone, but the absolute best for kids. Thanks for the vids!
Ten years later and you're still living up to your original ethics and mode of platform. Y'all really made something nice here. Barry lives on for millions of people now and forever who never would have got the chance to meet him. You're some good friends, guys.
Crazy the difference in options over time. Love these videos with Barry. If you’re here in 2022 looking for a good first gun.. look for an AR15 (palmetto, radical, Springfield, ruger, s&w are good, affordable options) if you just want a nice versatile rifle for life and liberty. or if you’re looking for a handgun for concealed carry glock 43x or the sig p365xl, great size to flex for both home defense and concealed carry :)
First rifle i bought was a sears and roebuck 30-30. (Basically winchester model 94) bought it at a pawn shop years ago and I still take it with me almost every time I go to the range. Always fun to shoot.
Great video thank you guys, my first guns are a Taurus 856, Marlin 60, Remington 700 in 270Win.,Remington 870 tactical 12g and a Springfield Xds 45acp.
I've recently ordered my first firearm, a Savage 110 Bolt-Action. My main points to hit were something that I could grow into with practice, bolt-action to space out and make my shots count, and I wanted a reasonably affordable round (308 win) that I would feel the shot more than my buddy's 22.
I’d been shooting with .22 rifles all my life through scouts, but I’d only recently bought my first handgun. Through CONSTANT nagging from my friend, I’d walked out with a series 80 Colt 1911. I don’t shoot it as often as I’d prefer, but I really just love the activity of disassembling it, cleaning it up, and putting it back together.
Just carry a hand grenade. If someone tries to mug you just pull it out like you would pull out a knife. I guarantee they will shit themselves. "DON'T COME CLOSER I'LL PULL THE PIN!".
Christopher W Great Idea, but I would go a bit more old fashioned. A nice stick of dynamite with a 30 second fuse. Light it and watch em run! Then just keep a pair of scissors with you after they get out of sight
My first gun was a Ruger 8301, still shoots like a dream. Only issues I have is when I run crap ammo through it, but one of my favorite parts of shooting is cleaning the guns after so that doesn't faze me at all. I like it better than my 10/22 cause I like to shoot subsonic rounds out the back door at squirrels and I don't think the 10/22 would cycle them really well. With a bolt, I never have to worry about any of that.
My first gun was a Colt 1991 A1, .45 acp, bought new in '91. Still my favorite. Few years later I got 2 .38 snubbies and a .20 guage pump action shotgun. This is because I was living in Detroit with my girlfriend, and needed fireams we could share. Carried the .38, 20 guage for the apartment.
man the marlin model 60 was my first gun and i loved it. never had a problem with it. i was 14 when i got it so taking it apart for a complete cleaning was never a problem for me. now i feel like i need another one. thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I'm researching guns because I'm going to a range for the first time this weekend. You guys have convinced me. For my first time, I'm going to shoot a 10/22
Durty Dan DaMan No, that's law enforcements job... and if there were gun laws there would be like nothing that you would need a shotgun with the power to kill a moose for. As much as I love guns this is the truth and this is why Canada has a much lower crime rate and is much safer than the Us.
@@cameronpearson2160 you're not wrong about that being the job of law enforcement but when some scum bag decides to break into your home and the law takes 6 minutes to get there it may be too late
The first revolver I shoot was my dad's Remington 44 mag, my first rifles were a .22 long and Winchester 30-30 lever action and, my first shot gun was a 12 ga break barel.
My first gun, as soon as I turned 21, was a S&W stainless steel.357 Magnum with 4-inch barrel. Surprisingly, the recoil wasn't that noticeable for me despite what my friends warned me about. Heavy as hell but I loved it and in hindsight, I hate that I sold it.
IF YOU HAVE PARENTS THAT DON'T WANT YOU TO OWN A GUN. what I did was buy a 12ga mossberg 500 and they were way more calm about it because they knew it could be used for hunting, and they were way more chill about it and didn't seem to mind. now a few months later i own an ak and am halfway done with my firs ar build... lol. you just have to let them get used to the idea of having a gun in the house. ONLY DOWN SIDE. they're making me buy a gun safe....
luckily i was given my first gun in the 3rd grade. It was a single shot 22 and 20 gauge ( 2 different barrels). I have been around firearms eversince i was little. I know some people do not have that luxury, and it probably is difficult to talk your parents into letting you get one even when you can purchase them yourself.
Yep. You can get an apartment or even a house at 18, too. What's your point? Sure you can live with your parents until you're 35. But why would you want to?
I just bought my first gun: a Springfield Armory XD-9 Mod. 2. I wanted something good on which to learn and was told 9mm's are a great choice. I wanted a reasonable cost of ammunition and price point between $350-$450. I also wanted something to carry concealed if I ever decided I wanted to. Just as in my business life whether I'm bidding or pricing, I never take the cheapest or most expensive option. Usually the best value is found somewhere in between. Finally, I made the decision based on how it felt in my hand. The critical factor was that I felt it was easier for me to eject the magazine on the SA, more so than the other manufacturers. I practiced dry firing in my living room and learned all I could by myself and didn't even load the gun until I was in a beginning safety course. Now I have been to the range a couple times by myself and plan to take a LTC class in the near future. As of September 1, 2017, the price of applying for a LTC in Texas will decrease from $140 to $40. I'll gladly wait the 86 days as of this writing. $100 is $100, after all. I still have no idea if I'll actually carry, but at least I'll have the option.
I told google to stop suggesting things on my search history. It just paused it, so I've had guns on my suggested videos for years now. Now that I watch this, it gets me thinking about buying again.
My first gun I bought a couple days ago. A 1939 Mosin Nagant. Absolutely in love with it and super cheap to shoot! Surplus ammo is very cheap(440 rounds for about $97 shipping and all) but it is corrosive so you have to clean right after shooting so it doesn't rust but really can't go wrong with it. It seems like a lot of people start with this gun and I don't blame them at a 7.62x54R round it's perfect for hunting or just taking to the range to shoot. At a price of $154 it's also a great buy as well too!
First firearm was an Anderson AM-15 when I was 19. Anderson's M4 clone for $500. 1:8 barrel, carbine length gas system, and it works. Just picked up an M44 Mosin.
I can definitely relate to the hesitancy you mention. I definitely want my first gun, but living in an urban area with few gun stores and inaccessible ranges, it begs the question "When and where am I going to practice?"
Well hopefully you already figured this out but i imagine there’s at least an indoor range somewhere close by. If not it’s definitely worth finding the closest public range or public land you can legally practice. Even if you have to travel a bit to practice it’s definitely worth the time invested. After all, what’s your life worth?
I was thinking the same thing. Prices have changed a great deal as well. When he said you can pickup an M&P15 starting around 1300 I was like WHAT? I've got 3 M&P15's; 2- Sport models which were $550 each with a Pmag, MAgPul MBUS rear sights and a hard case and 1- Magpul edition M&P15 that came with all Magpul furniture and sights as well as the same case and 30rd Pmag and that was $875. All are fantastic rifles; MOA accurate and dead reliable. and for the money you just can't beat them.
My first gun was a Mosin Nagant. It's a simple construction and is easy for a first time user to understand. It is a good choice except for the fact that you have to do some research on cosmilene cleaning and have to account for a high caliber kick. I sort of want to get a Ruger10/22 or a Marlin 60. I think these guys are making a good sell for one. I want to practice on the range all day without a bruised shoulder.
Ive got one, even used it for ccw for a while with CCI velocitors. Ive got thousands of rounds through mine and so far i havent had a single malfunction. Love the SR22
I've shot a lot over the years, but never owned my own until recently. I picked up a Ruger mini-14 about two weeks ago. Sadly I haven't been able to take it to the range yet, but I've fired other .223/5.56 rifles and felt this to be a great fit for me. Low recoil, extremely easy to field strip and clean, reliable garand-style action. I plan on picking up a .308 for hunting, or possibly buying a Mosin and updating it a bit. Great vid!
My first was a 686+ 3 inch. Love it, still have it. Carried it for a while, it was definitely practical as at the time I was really into country kayaking. It was able to handle hard cast 357 or 38 shot shells. Great gun. But in my opinion any 357/38 double action revolver or a 9 mm duty style pistol is the way to go. Something fairly cheap and easy to shoot but also something that can be reliable used in the self-defense environment.
AK is hands down the best if you can obtain one. Simple mechanics make the gun easy to use, easy to maintain, reliable, fun to shoot. For younger people and people who just want to plink maybe a lever action 22 or semiauto 22 like a ruger10/22.
First of all you left out shot gun. A 12 gauge pump is the most versatile all around gun in America. As far as rifles i strongly urge you to buy a 22. My first time buying guns i bought 3 all in one whack. Marlin 60, 500 20ga, and ruger mini 14
12 gauge and 22 rifle I think are essential for learning gun operation. Simple and easy yet effective. Throw in a .303 British Enfield (bolt action rifle) and any mid level caliber revolver that should be everything you absolutely need to learn about weapons for self defense. Very simple weapons you shouldn't have any issues with handling
Good recommendations on the S&W M&P-15. The Century AK's get a bad rap, many of them are better than most people are willing to give credit for. I have a Century RPK that will accurately (for an AK) send rounds downrange every trigger pull... it flat out runs and bump fires unbelievably well.
First gun I bought was when I turned 18, went and bought me a ruger 10/22 takedown with the threaded bull barrel, such a fun plinking gun, and it’s not bad on the eyes either. Threw a little red dot on it and I couldn’t be happier. I’m 20 now and am hoping on getting a Henry big boy 357 carbine soon
Mine, Ruger Mark IV 22. Great baby step into guns. Inexpensive to shoot, easy to clean when you figured out that crazy pin on back of grip. Felt a little sheepish going to gun range as a big guy telling them all I had was .22, but clerk and several others said great way to learn.
It'll kill them, but you shouldn't. They never carry rabies (seriously, like single digit number of cases in history, ever), they help get rid of carrion, they aren't mean enough to pose much threat to dogs, cats, etc., they eat literally thousands of ticks each every season, and they tend to run other, more harmful vermin off. If they're not directly causing you problems somehow, you should leave opossums alone.
My first gun was a remington model 41 targetmaster, followed by a colt mk IV/series 70 gold cup when I was 16, left to me by my step-grandfather. Both fine guns.
Great video guys. As I live in the UK, a shotgun license is easier to get hold of than a firearms certificate, so the first gun I owned was a 12 gauge over and under. I'm looking to get a firearms certificate soon, so I think the first rifle I'll get will be a 10/22 ruger. Thanks for the advice
+TekkitCast somewhat true, though if you persist and get your Cat A & B license you can still own many cool guns. Yes semi auto rifles, semi auto and pump action shotguns and handguns are restricted, but that does leave bolt, lever action and pump action rifles (yes there is that discrepancy between pump action rifles and shotguns). I consider my Remington 7600 Police in .308 with 10 rnd mags a 'good gun', or the several bolt action and lever actions I own 'good guns', and now that I have spent the money on getting my IAC M-87 lever action shotgun reliable it is a 'good gun'. Just because the asshole Government has placed restriction on firearm ownership doesn't preclude you from doing your best to maintain ownership. Play their game, be politically active and try to get the fucking hoplophobic laws repelled.
+Orion Can get an AR15 here in NZ when it has a thumbhole stock and no bayonet lug, not allowed High cap magazine either but you can get it on your standard licence. However it's restricted by cost, 3600 dollars really stops people from buying them unless you are a real enthusiast. But you can get the kind of rig here: www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunting-shooting/rifles/centrefire/auction-1038682913.htm
mobstamaniac yeah mate I have often looked at the gear NZ'ers can get, to be honest it makes me quite depressed. High capacity mags are great, but I am not that upset about our 10 rnd (cat A license) or 15 rnd mag limit (for Cat B) restrictions, I have rarely emptied my mag out while hunting and if you have few mags (I have 4 KKK 10 rnd mags for my Remington 7600, along with 2 factory 4 rnd mags) a simple mag change keeps you shooting.
my first gun was a classic looking mini-14, i was always a fan of military rifles, m1s, m1 carbine, m14, m16, and the mini 14 reminded me so much of the garande and it was alot like a m14 carbine i love it, its been reliable for years, its a 94 or 95 model its pretty old and runs like a champ
Hi guys, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos, my first gun I bought was a Ruger P95. Loved it, it has had a few issues, but all minor. I recommend it for first time buyers. I was wondering since y'all are located in Georgia, where is your shop located? I would like to come check it out. Thanks
+Tardisius some of the best advice I have seen in this thread, EVERY one should start their shooting life learning to shoot with a .22lr, that's how I did it and that's how I am teaching my sons.
If I recall my history correctly, the Derringer platform was developed in the 1800s and marketed to "working women" who all too often would find themselves in very compromised situations, and needed a show-stopper that could easily be concealed in a garter or other under garment. Guns are awesome, because there truly is a gun for EVERY market.
I have owned dozens of weapons and I am an Army vet. I bought one of those MP15 Sports as a back up AR and I couldn't be more pleased. Nothing wrong with it at all, especially for $500. I would recommend one to anyone. Especially if they can only afford one weapon, it's the one to have. Cheap mags, cheap ammo, everything readily available, light weight, light recoil, accurate, light weight, able to sustain high volume of fire, can be used for protection and hunting for survival.
Right! a persons very first firearm should be a .22 caliber rifle. But, not a semi-auto. It should be what I was taught on at age 9, a single-shot, bolt action with a separate cocking piece on the bolt, a kid-sized Winchester and a full-sized Stevens. ( I also own a kid-sized falling-block, an early 20th Century Stevens, with a heavy trigger, and a large external hammer, that has to be cocked.) BEFORE you do any actual shooting, you MUST be taught to handle guns safely, by someone who knows MORE about it than YOU do, until the safety precautions become second-nature, and are followed with absolute consistency. Only THEN should you be taught to actually shoot, and only after plenty of shooting with the .22, should you try your hand at larger calibers and more complex actions. Great site. Keep it up.
I agree with you there. I learned how to shoot a rifle with my dad's 10/22. And I learned how to handle a handgun both revolvers and semiautomatic with my uncles Ruger and 1911. I'm teaching my 4 year old daughter with an unloaded air rifle and spring pistol. I know that I know that I know they are unloaded because I bought them from the store and never put anything in them. And even she learns the safety aspect of it I'll let her actually put bbs downrange
My first gun was a model 710 remington 30-06. I took it to the rifle range every weekend and when I brought it home I cleaned it. My shoulder hurt like hell but I got my range time in.😎
that was EXACTLY their plan. THEY ARE DOING THE SAME THING RIGHT NOW IN CALIFORNIA WITH EUROPE AS THEIR MODEL. They tell us, "look how safe europe is, we need to take things away from you for the good of the people". IF YOU TOOK OUT EVERY SHOOTING DONE BY GANGBANGER THUG FUCKS WE WOULD HAVE LESS SHOOTINGS THAN CANADA. Since they cannot outright confiscate firearms they are doing the next best thing: MAKE IT TOO FUCKING EXPENSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE. you have to feel like an expert with lots of income to enjoy shooting sports.
PROUD INFADEL Europe aint safe, not as bad as the gangsters in the us of a, but its a paper trail and catogrorising exercise, name a shooting, organised crime attributed violence resulting in death or other such hidden in beurocratic or statistical paperwork on reporting of crime, to help the g8 member aka usa to push their less guns, less homocides or whatever bull they are peddling for their agenda
Europe Channel What country do you live in? We can own most stuff here where I live, and I don't know any European country where it is anything near impossible to obtain firearms legally.
My first firearm was a bolt action .300 win mag and my second was a S&W 500. Needless to say I developed a flinch pretty quick, then picked up a 5.56 bullpup and a 9mm. Wish I would have bought those first but they helped me get rid of my flinch.
The reason the Military doesn't use it anymore is because it's a hard gun to use in pretty much every way. If it's hard for soldiers to learn how to use it it's probably too much gun for anyone. Go with something a little less fearsome for your first gun.
A 1911 is a very complicated gun. Watch someone break it down......it's got a LOT of little parts. Not really easy to maintain and break down to clean completely. It's just got a cult following, really. Go for something simple, like one of the SW glock copies. Or, if you want real simple, a nice revolver like a .38 special or one of the new Rhinos, which are nifty but pricey.
In all actuality the main reason the US Armed Forces stopped using the 1911 was primarily due to its prolonged use since it was first produced. If it was in fact as "complicated to use" as you both are claiming then it would not have been in service as long as it was. I am partially at fault for not clarifying my initial post so let me do so now. What I should have said was is a modernized version of the 1911 series a good starter for my son. Seeing as how both of you probably don't like the 1911 series for your own personal reasons I will use my own experience with it instead of your biased advice. But I do thank you for your input none the less.
Wingzerox02 I've done full disassembly and cleaning on glocks and 1911's, sigs and rugers. I'll take a glock any day for the ease of maintenance. That's what I meant when I said it was an overly complicated gun.
solouroboros I too have disassembled glocks, sigs, 1911's, rugers, berretta's etc. And I can say with 100% accuracy that 1911's are extremely easy to disassemble and reassemble. Because if they were as "difficult" to maintain then they would not have been used from 1911 - 1985 and are still used today (though not as the standard but still in use) So basically the reason you dislike the 1911 series is because you feel they are to "complicated" to maintain which they are not. Don't get me wrong I love my glock and my berretta but my 1911 is as easy to maintain as the others. And again your biased opinion is noted but I will go with my own experience.
I recently purchased my first firearm, a Taurus G3C 9mm. Nothing too big or fancy but well made enough to go bang and stop what’s in front of it when you need it.
Ten years later. Sure does make me feel good to see all the shout outs to Barry. He is the reason I came back to start from episode one. Rest easy brother 🕊
Barry is a real character. His mannerism Is a class act. The videos just are not the same with out him.
Barry is the reason I subscribed to Iraq8888. Long live Barry
@gnomereviews, I started watching because I liked Barry's character, and it wasn't until 018/019 that I felt something missing. I backtracked into the video that was his farewell, and for the first time in years, hung my head and shed tears! RIP Barry, and Love & respect to you & your's
R.I.P Barry, we miss you brother.
+DemonWeasel1990
miss the gun grips for that reason alone RIP Barry
Mr. Anonymous Seriously
+DemonWeasel1990 what happed to him?
did he get shot?
TheGame8925 Nope, died from heart issues.
+DemonWeasel1990 fuck i only just realised it was him and i was only just starting to get to know him :( Rip Barry Your videos will live forever.
I miss Barry he truly was an icon for this wonderful channel. RIP Barry
Dude i wanted to watch more vids simply cus of that dude and his legendary beard and now I learn he died? Aw man rip
@@SchoolforBrian Barry made me a firearms fan and made me want to move to USA !
RIP !
@Everything that ever existed is nothing Sri Lanka !
Berry was my fav gun teacher on tube
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I was thinking concealed carry; would a 20mm anti-tank rifle be a good one?
No, just buy a truck, and find a way to put a 40mm howitzer on it. Also, it might be a little small, but it will do the job.
TheRealMEEDABEE I would recommend a GAU-19B in an ankle holster.
TheRealMEEDABEE nah man get a 50mm anti-material rifle
EDIT: cant spell for shit today
You clearly need a phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range
flying guillotine lol got it
My first firearm was a M16A1 back in 1991 when I enlisted in the Army.
c7 here!
Just bought a Colt M4 LE6920 and I love it!
When I joined 8 years ago I got the M4, the smaller M16, and I hated it. I also became a expert pistol marksman with the Beretta M9, but that gun was always giving me problems. Havent picked up a weapon since being in the military but am considering getting at least a handgun.
I have an M4 and love it.
To each his own :)
The first firearm I shot was my grandfather's Ruger Mark I, made in 1953. I shot it with my dad in 2010. Shortly after I got into shooting I received a Henry Octagon Barrel in .17 HMR. Still have them both and plan to give them to my kids.
Barrett M82. Affordable, powerful, portable, ergonomic, concealable, all around the best in every way. Or, if you want a CCW handgun, a Desert Eagle in 50 AE, or a 500 S&W Magnum. Not hard to conceal if you keister carry it.
I have found that the M60 to be a more preferable CCW.
I thought 1oz slugs in a mossberg 88 did good
Keister carry LOL, carrying a Barrett in the ole prison wallet aye?
Man I'm kind of pissed my grandma gave all my grandpa's guns away. I was a kid but still, should have kept them for meeee
GAVE!?
Darth Musturd yup for free. She kept her own 38 snub which when her pistol permit expired cops came a knocking for it
@@MaynardOwns The cops came to take her gun? Where did she live when that happen?
My grandma thought all her guns were sold, but she found a pistol in her back room. She gave it to my cousin. I was a little jealous, but I was more upset that she left herself defenseless. Now with the rioting, I'm just glad my concealed carrying brother is staying with her.
Why? Who are YOU that she should have been required to give them to you? Just the way you wrote your comment makes it clear you're an entitled little shit. I'm glad you got NOTHING.
My first gun was a 35 year old Remington 870 wing master
A new wingmaster is my first I got it yesterday
Good first gun! I have a 20-gauge Wingmaster, it or my 12-gauge 11-87 are my clay shotguns. Slick and sweet!
My first was a Sig Sauer P229. NO FUCKING REGRETS.
Semper Fortis nice
I own a lot of firearms as i am a avid hunter and gun enthusiast. By far my favorite is my ruger 10/22. Accurate, reliable and just a blast to shoot. 50 yards and i can take a quarter off a fence post with it.
I love my 10/22 and they will hit a quarter at 50 yards...but my CZ 457s will hit a dime at 50 yards
The first I bought was Ruger 10/22. You can learn to shoot with it, learn maintenance, and learn how guns work. Great for target shooting, small game hunting, pest control, and self defense with the right ammo and technique.
Inexpensive, customizable, reliable, and well documented. Its hard to beat for a first timer.
My first gun, CZ 75 Compact 9mm. Couldn't be happier, excellent pistol.
+Slinkman2021 Very nice build too.Excellent funcionality.
Shot one a few days ago
Well, I have carried a Derringer. I had to pull it ONCE, I was in Florida, hanging out at a casino. Late that night, a friend and I were heading back to the car, and a guy rolled up on the car demanding money, I pulled the 32 caliber Derringer. He ran faster than Jesse Owens.
You said casino? If I'm not mistaken you broke a federal gun law packing a gun inside there.
@@fproszek that's what matters to you? A gun free zone being respected? Could've saved his life.
Friends don’t let friends be fudds. Let’s just say I know the alias of a friend of a friend who carries in his university (in California) with an polymer 80 Glock using handloaded ammo. He/she is 17, got really creative on hiding the purchases, forging age and id, and bypassing California’s draconian laws, all because the law is much less of a concern than a mass shooter or an assailant.
@Danny Duncan you're the kind of person who who would call the cops on a kids pool party for the noise i suspect
@John Doe you can carry a gun in a casino, just cant be caught. Sorry, but i like life. I'd rather carry a gun there than not.
For me the first gun hands down is a 22 rifle. The only question is single fire, bolt, or semiautomatic depending on age and maturity. Unfortunately because of the hoarding of ammo that may be hard to do.
A 2 year old with a trigger finger can fire a Semi Automatic with ease, its a 22. for christs sake.
5 years later and Thank God prices have come down...I never understood the run on .22 ammo. I have a feeling the shortage was a combination of speculation, paranoia and misinformation.
2022 and we’ve come back to the hoarding
My first gun was a mosin Nagant bought it at 18 years old
shotgun at 12
Cz-452 at 19
Dylan Watson same hear
the first gun I bought that was "mine" was a Czech's BRNO 8mm mauser.
Stevens Model 320 Security 12 gauge at 18
yeah I disassembled my marlin model 60...took me like 5 hours to get the recoil spring/bolt back in
Alex Greaves I did...but I lived!!
yay!
+Alex Greaves lmao😂
Your a fake your not the real creepy cooter
I’ve found that the Marlin 60 is easier to disassemble and reassemble than the 10/22 and no longer own a 10/22. The recoil spring guide rod is a real bear to get back in
Mine was an Sks in 762. Was a bit heavy for me when I was a kid but I could shoot it great.
these video are so fun to watch, even though i already bought over 10 guns, Im still watching this because these two guys are so entertaining to watch
RIP Barry
My first gun was a Winchester 1894 30WCF (Winchester center fire) or now 30-30 pre 1964. So happy with the purchase and still have it today.
Omg I love Makarov guns I'm a huge fan of them and very impressed to hear you mention them. Thanks for all the great videos
My first gun was a Ruger 10/22 when I was 7 (30+ years ago). Second was a Ruger Mk I Target. Great guns to teach basic marksmanship to anyone, but the absolute best for kids.
Thanks for the vids!
Ten years later and you're still living up to your original ethics and mode of platform. Y'all really made something nice here. Barry lives on for millions of people now and forever who never would have got the chance to meet him. You're some good friends, guys.
Crazy the difference in options over time. Love these videos with Barry. If you’re here in 2022 looking for a good first gun.. look for an AR15 (palmetto, radical, Springfield, ruger, s&w are good, affordable options) if you just want a nice versatile rifle for life and liberty. or if you’re looking for a handgun for concealed carry glock 43x or the sig p365xl, great size to flex for both home defense and concealed carry :)
I had most of these at one time all great choices I'm a 22 semi auto guy only choice I went the other way on
I got my first gub when i was twelve its a semi-automatic 12gauge shotgun savage 745b best day of my life
My 1st hand gun was Taurus 1911. I love this but the prob is I wasn't ready for .45 and Still feel more comfortable with 9mms tha .45
First rifle i bought was a sears and roebuck 30-30. (Basically winchester model 94) bought it at a pawn shop years ago and I still take it with me almost every time I go to the range. Always fun to shoot.
Great video thank you guys, my first guns are a Taurus 856, Marlin 60, Remington 700 in 270Win.,Remington 870 tactical 12g and a Springfield Xds 45acp.
I've had a 10/22 since 12 years old and I still have it I am 26 years old now
I've recently ordered my first firearm, a Savage 110 Bolt-Action. My main points to hit were something that I could grow into with practice, bolt-action to space out and make my shots count, and I wanted a reasonably affordable round (308 win) that I would feel the shot more than my buddy's 22.
I’d been shooting with .22 rifles all my life through scouts, but I’d only recently bought my first handgun. Through CONSTANT nagging from my friend, I’d walked out with a series 80 Colt 1911. I don’t shoot it as often as I’d prefer, but I really just love the activity of disassembling it, cleaning it up, and putting it back together.
I got my rugger 10-22 for 150 brand new. love it work great and easy to clean. the best part it is one of the most customizable guns I know.
That is the price of a .308 rifle at Wal-Mart
I am getting mine from someone I mow a lawn for, Remington Model 31 12 gauge
Should my fist gun be an RPG ?
Would be a great everyday carry.
fuzzylikelegos urgh imagine the public concealment issues though
Just carry a hand grenade. If someone tries to mug you just pull it out like you would pull out a knife. I guarantee they will shit themselves. "DON'T COME CLOSER I'LL PULL THE PIN!".
Christopher W
Great Idea, but I would go a bit more old fashioned. A nice stick of dynamite with a 30 second fuse. Light it and watch em run!
Then just keep a pair of scissors with you after they get out of sight
An RPG would be a nice home defense weapon too
My first gun was a Ruger 8301, still shoots like a dream. Only issues I have is when I run crap ammo through it, but one of my favorite parts of shooting is cleaning the guns after so that doesn't faze me at all. I like it better than my 10/22 cause I like to shoot subsonic rounds out the back door at squirrels and I don't think the 10/22 would cycle them really well. With a bolt, I never have to worry about any of that.
My first gun was a Colt 1991 A1, .45 acp, bought new in '91. Still my favorite. Few years later I got 2 .38 snubbies and a .20 guage pump action shotgun. This is because I was living in Detroit with my girlfriend, and needed fireams we could share. Carried the .38, 20 guage for the apartment.
My first gun was a Mossberg 500
Same
Thank you Eric. Like so many others I miss Barry badly, but you are iraqveteran8888 and I appreciate you and all your efforts!
man the marlin model 60 was my first gun and i loved it. never had a problem with it. i was 14 when i got it so taking it apart for a complete cleaning was never a problem for me. now i feel like i need another one. thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I'm researching guns because I'm going to a range for the first time this weekend. You guys have convinced me. For my first time, I'm going to shoot a 10/22
It's every man's responsibility to protect himself and his family. The same applies to women especially ones with children.
Durty Dan DaMan No, that's law enforcements job... and if there were gun laws there would be like nothing that you would need a shotgun with the power to kill a moose for. As much as I love guns this is the truth and this is why Canada has a much lower crime rate and is much safer than the Us.
@@cameronpearson2160 lol, don't trust your police and government so much. You should always be willing to protect your family.
@@cameronpearson2160 that's because Canadians are too fucking nice
If he's so wrong why is Canada safer? 🤔
@@cameronpearson2160 you're not wrong about that being the job of law enforcement but when some scum bag decides to break into your home and the law takes 6 minutes to get there it may be too late
The first revolver I shoot was my dad's Remington 44 mag, my first rifles were a .22 long and Winchester 30-30 lever action and, my first shot gun was a 12 ga break barel.
Boris Cresnov fud jkjk
A couple pretty hefty kickers in that group, I'd be surprised if you didn't develop a costly flinch at first.
Good video. My first guns as a kid was the Ruger 10-22 and a .410 pump. Had a lot of fun with those guns.
My first gun, as soon as I turned 21, was a S&W stainless steel.357 Magnum with 4-inch barrel. Surprisingly, the recoil wasn't that noticeable for me despite what my friends warned me about. Heavy as hell but I loved it and in hindsight, I hate that I sold it.
“Sling it clear across the room” 😂😂
IF YOU HAVE PARENTS THAT DON'T WANT YOU TO OWN A GUN.
what I did was buy a 12ga mossberg 500 and they were way more calm about it because they knew it could be used for hunting, and they were way more chill about it and didn't seem to mind. now a few months later i own an ak and am halfway done with my firs ar build... lol. you just have to let them get used to the idea of having a gun in the house. ONLY DOWN SIDE.
they're making me buy a gun safe....
luckily i was given my first gun in the 3rd grade. It was a single shot 22 and 20 gauge ( 2 different barrels). I have been around firearms eversince i was little. I know some people do not have that luxury, and it probably is difficult to talk your parents into letting you get one even when you can purchase them yourself.
If you can buy your own gun(s), why are you living with your parents?
having a gun safe is a good thing , so yeah i don't think it's a down side
David Silverstein You realize you can buy a gun at 18?
Yep. You can get an apartment or even a house at 18, too. What's your point? Sure you can live with your parents until you're 35. But why would you want to?
I just bought my first gun: a Springfield Armory XD-9 Mod. 2. I wanted something good on which to learn and was told 9mm's are a great choice. I wanted a reasonable cost of ammunition and price point between $350-$450. I also wanted something to carry concealed if I ever decided I wanted to. Just as in my business life whether I'm bidding or pricing, I never take the cheapest or most expensive option. Usually the best value is found somewhere in between. Finally, I made the decision based on how it felt in my hand. The critical factor was that I felt it was easier for me to eject the magazine on the SA, more so than the other manufacturers. I practiced dry firing in my living room and learned all I could by myself and didn't even load the gun until I was in a beginning safety course. Now I have been to the range a couple times by myself and plan to take a LTC class in the near future. As of September 1, 2017, the price of applying for a LTC in Texas will decrease from $140 to $40. I'll gladly wait the 86 days as of this writing. $100 is $100, after all. I still have no idea if I'll actually carry, but at least I'll have the option.
I told google to stop suggesting things on my search history.
It just paused it, so I've had guns on my suggested videos for years now.
Now that I watch this, it gets me thinking about buying again.
“Mp15 starting at $1,300 and it’s just going to go up in value”😂😂😂
And at 5:30 someone in the background starts cracking up just like I did lol
My first gun I bought a couple days ago. A 1939 Mosin Nagant. Absolutely in love with it and super cheap to shoot! Surplus ammo is very cheap(440 rounds for about $97 shipping and all) but it is corrosive so you have to clean right after shooting so it doesn't rust but really can't go wrong with it. It seems like a lot of people start with this gun and I don't blame them at a 7.62x54R round it's perfect for hunting or just taking to the range to shoot. At a price of $154 it's also a great buy as well too!
Mine was a marlin 22 bolt action when I was 5 still have it 9 years later and it works perfect very smooth and broke in.
First gun I bought (inherited others) was a mosin nagant followed my a CZ 75
right now I'm in the process of getting my first handgun, my father gave me a Remington 870 for my 21st birthday but I want to carry
380 or 9 mm compact too
First firearm was an Anderson AM-15 when I was 19. Anderson's M4 clone for $500. 1:8 barrel, carbine length gas system, and it works. Just picked up an M44 Mosin.
Mine was a Mosin M44 from Big 5! Great starter weapon. Simple, but particular.
I can definitely relate to the hesitancy you mention. I definitely want my first gun, but living in an urban area with few gun stores and inaccessible ranges, it begs the question "When and where am I going to practice?"
Well hopefully you already figured this out but i imagine there’s at least an indoor range somewhere close by. If not it’s definitely worth finding the closest public range or public land you can legally practice. Even if you have to travel a bit to practice it’s definitely worth the time invested. After all, what’s your life worth?
With all the new firearms available today i n 2016,you boys should do an updated video on this topic ! :>)
Sadly, Barry passed away...
I was thinking the same thing. Prices have changed a great deal as well. When he said you can pickup an M&P15 starting around 1300 I was like WHAT? I've got 3 M&P15's; 2- Sport models which were $550 each with a Pmag, MAgPul MBUS rear sights and a hard case and 1- Magpul edition M&P15 that came with all Magpul furniture and sights as well as the same case and 30rd Pmag and that was $875. All are fantastic rifles; MOA accurate and dead reliable. and for the money you just can't beat them.
I second this! Definitely want to see an updated video.
My first gun was a Savage .22 rifle. It's a single shot, but it can fire shorts, longs, and long-rifle. I like it quite a lot :)
My first gun was a Mosin Nagant. It's a simple construction and is easy for a first time user to understand. It is a good choice except for the fact that you have to do some research on cosmilene cleaning and have to account for a high caliber kick. I sort of want to get a Ruger10/22 or a Marlin 60. I think these guys are making a good sell for one. I want to practice on the range all day without a bruised shoulder.
Going with a ruger sr22, a lot of my family told me it will be a good choice for a first.
Ive got one, even used it for ccw for a while with CCI velocitors. Ive got thousands of rounds through mine and so far i havent had a single malfunction. Love the SR22
the 1911 was my first handgun.
Heisenberg me too, but I didn’t have it long after I bought a couple boxes of .45
@@monkeymangonewild why? I can shoot a .45 great I have a xdm
I've shot a lot over the years, but never owned my own until recently. I picked up a Ruger mini-14 about two weeks ago. Sadly I haven't been able to take it to the range yet, but I've fired other .223/5.56 rifles and felt this to be a great fit for me. Low recoil, extremely easy to field strip and clean, reliable garand-style action. I plan on picking up a .308 for hunting, or possibly buying a Mosin and updating it a bit. Great vid!
My first was a 686+ 3 inch. Love it, still have it. Carried it for a while, it was definitely practical as at the time I was really into country kayaking. It was able to handle hard cast 357 or 38 shot shells. Great gun. But in my opinion any 357/38 double action revolver or a 9 mm duty style pistol is the way to go. Something fairly cheap and easy to shoot but also something that can be reliable used in the self-defense environment.
"What should your first gun be?"
*...proceeds to pull out AR and AK*
LOL, nice
Shane Kingsley they are simple to operate and great rifles overall so no surprise
@@kevinjohnson6549 exactly lol idk how that's suprising.
AK is hands down the best if you can obtain one. Simple mechanics make the gun easy to use, easy to maintain, reliable, fun to shoot. For younger people and people who just want to plink maybe a lever action 22 or semiauto 22 like a ruger10/22.
First of all you left out shot gun. A 12 gauge pump is the most versatile all around gun in America. As far as rifles i strongly urge you to buy a 22.
My first time buying guns i bought 3 all in one whack. Marlin 60, 500 20ga, and ruger mini 14
A shotgun was one of the first guns I bought ans while it is versatile, I don’t really use it much
Patrick Rodriguez my first gun was a 30-06 at 14 for hunting as soon as I turned 18 I bought a mossberg 500 12ga and a marlin 795
12 gauge and 22 rifle I think are essential for learning gun operation. Simple and easy yet effective. Throw in a .303 British Enfield (bolt action rifle) and any mid level caliber revolver that should be everything you absolutely need to learn about weapons for self defense. Very simple weapons you shouldn't have any issues with handling
Couldn't agree more though 12 gauge pump action shotgun should be one of the first guns to ever handle
Good recommendations on the S&W M&P-15. The Century AK's get a bad rap, many of them are better than most people are willing to give credit for. I have a Century RPK that will accurately (for an AK) send rounds downrange every trigger pull... it flat out runs and bump fires unbelievably well.
First gun I bought was when I turned 18, went and bought me a ruger 10/22 takedown with the threaded bull barrel, such a fun plinking gun, and it’s not bad on the eyes either. Threw a little red dot on it and I couldn’t be happier. I’m 20 now and am hoping on getting a Henry big boy 357 carbine soon
RIP Barry. God bless you
at 54 seconds u def farted bro hahahahahah great video thanks!!!
Mine, Ruger Mark IV 22. Great baby step into guns. Inexpensive to shoot, easy to clean when you figured out that crazy pin on back of grip. Felt a little sheepish going to gun range as a big guy telling them all I had was .22, but clerk and several others said great way to learn.
My 1st gun (9yrs old) was a Mossberg 142C 22rimfire. Ate a whole lot of rabbits and squirrels over the years.
"And I can't say how many squirrels I've killed with a model 60 " hahaha does it work for possums aswell? I hate possums
Glorious Bastard ;) yeah
It'll kill them, but you shouldn't. They never carry rabies (seriously, like single digit number of cases in history, ever), they help get rid of carrion, they aren't mean enough to pose much threat to dogs, cats, etc., they eat literally thousands of ticks each every season, and they tend to run other, more harmful vermin off. If they're not directly causing you problems somehow, you should leave opossums alone.
410 shotgun from Sears I love that shotgun
My first gun was a remington model 41 targetmaster, followed by a colt mk IV/series 70 gold cup when I was 16, left to me by my step-grandfather. Both fine guns.
Great video guys. As I live in the UK, a shotgun license is easier to get hold of than a firearms certificate, so the first gun I owned was a 12 gauge over and under. I'm looking to get a firearms certificate soon, so I think the first rifle I'll get will be a 10/22 ruger. Thanks for the advice
And then there is Australia :(, *We can't get most of the good guns*
+TekkitCast Bloody bullshit >:(
+KevinRuddthestud Rudd007 that sucks
+TekkitCast somewhat true, though if you persist and get your Cat A & B license you can still own many cool guns. Yes semi auto rifles, semi auto and pump action shotguns and handguns are restricted, but that does leave bolt, lever action and pump action rifles (yes there is that discrepancy between pump action rifles and shotguns).
I consider my Remington 7600 Police in .308 with 10 rnd mags a 'good gun', or the several bolt action and lever actions I own 'good guns', and now that I have spent the money on getting my IAC M-87 lever action shotgun reliable it is a 'good gun'.
Just because the asshole Government has placed restriction on firearm ownership doesn't preclude you from doing your best to maintain ownership. Play their game, be politically active and try to get the fucking hoplophobic laws repelled.
+Orion Can get an AR15 here in NZ when it has a thumbhole stock and no bayonet lug, not allowed High cap magazine either but you can get it on your standard licence. However it's restricted by cost, 3600 dollars really stops people from buying them unless you are a real enthusiast.
But you can get the kind of rig here:
www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunting-shooting/rifles/centrefire/auction-1038682913.htm
mobstamaniac yeah mate I have often looked at the gear NZ'ers can get, to be honest it makes me quite depressed. High capacity mags are great, but I am not that upset about our 10 rnd (cat A license) or 15 rnd mag limit (for Cat B) restrictions, I have rarely emptied my mag out while hunting and if you have few mags (I have 4 KKK 10 rnd mags for my Remington 7600, along with 2 factory 4 rnd mags) a simple mag change keeps you shooting.
First gun should be a .22lr rifle, since you should be 18 buying your first gun and need something cheap to practice with.
Truly !
maybe a carbine (stuff that shoots pistol calibers).
I have a 20g Mossberg, 30.06 Remington, and a Ruger SR9C. Received the first two from my dad for hunting. Bought the 3rd for myself last year.
my first gun was a classic looking mini-14, i was always a fan of military rifles, m1s, m1 carbine, m14, m16, and the mini 14 reminded me so much of the garande and it was alot like a m14 carbine i love it, its been reliable for years, its a 94 or 95 model its pretty old and runs like a champ
Hi guys, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos, my first gun I bought was a Ruger P95. Loved it, it has had a few issues, but all minor. I recommend it for first time buyers. I was wondering since y'all are located in Georgia, where is your shop located? I would like to come check it out. Thanks
I always suggest a 22 either bolt action rifle or 4 inch 22 revolver. =)
+Tardisius some of the best advice I have seen in this thread, EVERY one should start their shooting life learning to shoot with a .22lr, that's how I did it and that's how I am teaching my sons.
Orion
Thanks =)
+Orion what do you think of the mossberg 715t? i know a ruler is better but i want the AR look and the Ruger SR22 is more than twice as expensive
TheNorthernNuggets not allowed to have semi auto rifles where I live so don't have an opinion mate, sorry.
First pistol was a g23
If I recall my history correctly, the Derringer platform was developed in the 1800s and marketed to "working women" who all too often would find themselves in very compromised situations, and needed a show-stopper that could easily be concealed in a garter or other under garment. Guns are awesome, because there truly is a gun for EVERY market.
I have owned dozens of weapons and I am an Army vet. I bought one of those MP15 Sports as a back up AR and I couldn't be more pleased. Nothing wrong with it at all, especially for $500. I would recommend one to anyone. Especially if they can only afford one weapon, it's the one to have. Cheap mags, cheap ammo, everything readily available, light weight, light recoil, accurate, light weight, able to sustain high volume of fire, can be used for protection and hunting for survival.
Right! a persons very first firearm should be a .22 caliber rifle. But, not a semi-auto. It should be what I was taught on at age 9, a single-shot, bolt action with a separate cocking piece on the bolt, a kid-sized Winchester and a full-sized Stevens. ( I also own a kid-sized falling-block, an early 20th Century Stevens, with a heavy trigger, and a large external hammer, that has to be cocked.) BEFORE you do any actual shooting, you MUST be taught to handle guns safely, by someone who knows MORE about it than YOU do, until the safety precautions become second-nature, and are followed with absolute consistency. Only THEN should you be taught to actually shoot, and only after plenty of shooting with the .22, should you try your hand at larger calibers and more complex actions. Great site. Keep it up.
My first gun was a Savage mark II, a .22lr bolt action with a 4x32mm scope, costing $250. I love it, easy to clean, easy to use, and good groupings.
Can't go wrong with that.
+Jack Housman None of those strange safeties either so pluses there
Late to the party, if you're watching this the Ruger American Rimfire is an excellently priced bolt action .22. Can't go wrong with that or a 10/22.
I agree with you there. I learned how to shoot a rifle with my dad's 10/22. And I learned how to handle a handgun both revolvers and semiautomatic with my uncles Ruger and 1911. I'm teaching my 4 year old daughter with an unloaded air rifle and spring pistol. I know that I know that I know they are unloaded because I bought them from the store and never put anything in them. And even she learns the safety aspect of it I'll let her actually put bbs downrange
everybody's first gun should be a shotgun hands down.
My first firearm was a single shot bolt .22, my first center fire was a Springfield 1903 sporter
i got my 10/22 for 150 bucks and it has performed perfectly!
oh come on i play enough video games to know the bigger the gun the better
*faceplam*
b8?
Not always, I like guns with op hit boxes. So i can hear them rage while they watch the kill cam in the afterlife
r/wooosh
Lol 1300 for a mp15....
Boy times have changed
My first gun was the a R870 Tactical and I love it.
My first gun was a model 710 remington 30-06. I took it to the rifle range every weekend and when I brought it home I cleaned it. My shoulder hurt like hell but I got my range time in.😎
I really would like to own a gun but it's practically impossible to own your own one in most countries in europe :/
that was EXACTLY their plan. THEY ARE DOING THE SAME THING RIGHT NOW IN CALIFORNIA WITH EUROPE AS THEIR MODEL. They tell us, "look how safe europe is, we need to take things away from you for the good of the people". IF YOU TOOK OUT EVERY SHOOTING DONE BY GANGBANGER THUG FUCKS WE WOULD HAVE LESS SHOOTINGS THAN CANADA. Since they cannot outright confiscate firearms they are doing the next best thing: MAKE IT TOO FUCKING EXPENSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE. you have to feel like an expert with lots of income to enjoy shooting sports.
PROUD INFADEL
Europe aint safe, not as bad as the gangsters in the us of a, but its a paper trail and catogrorising exercise, name a shooting, organised crime attributed violence resulting in death or other such hidden in beurocratic or statistical paperwork on reporting of crime, to help the g8 member aka usa to push their less guns, less homocides or whatever bull they are peddling for their agenda
Just come over to Alaska. We have the most lenient gun laws on the planet.. third-world lawless countries aside.
Europe Channel What country do you live in?
We can own most stuff here where I live, and I don't know any European country where it is anything near impossible to obtain firearms legally.
Danes With Guns I live in Norway
Hand+Gasoline+Match= Firearm
My first firearm was a bolt action .300 win mag and my second was a S&W 500. Needless to say I developed a flinch pretty quick, then picked up a 5.56 bullpup and a 9mm. Wish I would have bought those first but they helped me get rid of my flinch.
I been hooked on these videos since I watched the first 1. Great video's great information and some great laughs
my dad bought me a marlin before i was born
I bought my son a 12 ga mossburg, I'm 18 and my gfs on birth control. I don't have any kids yet but he/ she's gunna get my gun lol
+Griffin Miller nice, make sure to work up to it, a 12 gauge can be a bit off-putting for a first time/new shooter
Would a M1911 be a good first gun?
The reason the Military doesn't use it anymore is because it's a hard gun to use in pretty much every way. If it's hard for soldiers to learn how to use it it's probably too much gun for anyone. Go with something a little less fearsome for your first gun.
A 1911 is a very complicated gun. Watch someone break it down......it's got a LOT of little parts. Not really easy to maintain and break down to clean completely. It's just got a cult following, really. Go for something simple, like one of the SW glock copies. Or, if you want real simple, a nice revolver like a .38 special or one of the new Rhinos, which are nifty but pricey.
In all actuality the main reason the US Armed Forces stopped using the 1911 was primarily due to its prolonged use since it was first produced. If it was in fact as "complicated to use" as you both are claiming then it would not have been in service as long as it was.
I am partially at fault for not clarifying my initial post so let me do so now. What I should have said was is a modernized version of the 1911 series a good starter for my son. Seeing as how both of you probably don't like the 1911 series for your own personal reasons I will use my own experience with it instead of your biased advice. But I do thank you for your input none the less.
Wingzerox02
I've done full disassembly and cleaning on glocks and 1911's, sigs and rugers. I'll take a glock any day for the ease of maintenance. That's what I meant when I said it was an overly complicated gun.
solouroboros I too have disassembled glocks, sigs, 1911's, rugers, berretta's etc. And I can say with 100% accuracy that 1911's are extremely easy to disassemble and reassemble. Because if they were as "difficult" to maintain then they would not have been used from 1911 - 1985 and are still used today (though not as the standard but still in use)
So basically the reason you dislike the 1911 series is because you feel they are to "complicated" to maintain which they are not. Don't get me wrong I love my glock and my berretta but my 1911 is as easy to maintain as the others.
And again your biased opinion is noted but I will go with my own experience.
I recently purchased my first firearm, a Taurus G3C 9mm. Nothing too big or fancy but well made enough to go bang and stop what’s in front of it when you need it.
My first gun was a P95 with the decocker. I loved it and Its similar to the Sig sp 2022, which was part of the selling point when i bought it.