Purchasing your first handgun is exciting! The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a handgun is make sure it fits you.  That’s a simple concept at first glance, but there are few things to examine when shopping for a handgun.

The first decision you will be forced to make is that of a budget.  No one likes to talk about money but targeting a specific price-point will provide the opportunity to condense the options available to you. This is the fundamental step to personalized firearms ownership.

After establishing your budget, it’s important to determine the purpose of your future handgun.  Will your gun be strictly for home protection? Are you going to engage in competition shooting?  Do you plan on applying for a Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license after purchasing your first pistol?  Focusing on how you plan on using your handgun will help eliminate choices that don’t fit.

The final step before officially deciding on which first handgun to purchase is to visit The .45 Shop!  The personalized approach to firearms ownership means it is to put guns in your hand.  You can watch hundreds of firearms review videos and read dozens of articles, but nothing comes close to physically holding the gun(s) you have been thinking about buying.  We love watching customers react when they find the gun that fits, because a gun that fits is a gun you will use!  We understand that the best way to increase safety is by helping you find a handgun that you will consistently enjoy training with.  Stop by The .45 Shop today and let’s talk about guns!