I know exactly what I'm going for when my 21st rolls around. RIA armory .45 tactical 1911. But thats just me, I love the 1911, am very comfortable with it and don't mind paying a little extra for .45ACP. However I don't know if 9x(18? Whichever is the popular I'm not sure) is cheaper than .45.
In other words, Try a few different handguns. Go to your local range and try a few. I'd try 9mm, .40S&W, and .45ACP for starters. See what you are most comfortable with. Most say .40S&W is a good middle ground between recoil, capacaty, and stopping power.
In other words, Try a few different handguns. Go to your local range and try a few. I'd try 9mm, .40S&W, and .45ACP for starters. See what you are most comfortable with. Most say .40S&W is a good middle ground between recoil, capacaty, and stopping power.
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