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MaybeStopCalling · April 20th, 2016, 01:19

One of these days, I should write an FAQ about this.

First Step:

Set your budget. $175 is too low, $275 is pushing it for your first pistol. Keep in mind, that on top of this, you will need magazines, a holster, and gas.

Second Step:

What do you want in a pistol? Reliability? A good trigger? The ability to use CO2? Magazine capacity? Holster availability? Parts availability? Make a list of things that are important to you in a pistol, and prioritize them. Remember, a pistol that can do everything isn't going to be great at one particular thing.

Third Step:

Go to a local retailer and look at their inventory of pistols. What works for me, probably won't work for you. Try out the guns, see how they feel, see how you like them. Some things that others see as features, you'll see as a deal killer.

Fourth Step:

Go home and assess each pistol you liked against your criteria. This will also let you calm down and avoid making a purchase in the excitement of the moment. See which deficiencies you can live with, and which ones are deal killers. Research the heck out of your ideal choice to make sure it works for you.

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Off the top of my head, pistols (in my subjective opinion, your mileage may vary) you should look at:

P226 E2 (KJW)
+ All Metal Construction
+ Actual P226 Dimensions
+ CO2 Rated
+ DA/SA without Safety (A plus for me, may be a negative for you.)
+ Manufacturer Parts Support
- DA/SA Trigger Pull
- High Bore Axis
- Dismal Trigger Break and Reset

GLOCK 17 GENERATION 4 (WE)
+ Short & Consistent Trigger (A Bit Gritty Though)
+ Aftermarket Parts Support
+ Mechanically Simple
+ Metal Slide and Barrel
+ Adjustable Backstraps for Grip Size
+ Grip Texture
+ Lightweight
- Polymer Frame
- Off-Spec Frame (Wider than 17/22)
- Front Frame Screw Post Weakness
- Stock Factory Sights (Same issue with the actual 17/22)

GLOCK 17 GENERATION 3 (TM)
+ Short & Consistent Trigger (Very, very nice!)
+ Aftermarket Parts Support
+ Mechanically Simple
+ Excellent Gas Efficiency
+ Excellent Base for Build Project
- Weak Hammer Spring
- All Plastic
- Off-Spec Frame (Wider than 17/22)
- Front Frame Screw Post Weakness
- Stock Factory Sights (Same issue with the actual 17/22)

KP-07 MEU 1911 (KJW)
+ Short 1911 Trigger with Overtravel Adjustment
+ Aftermarket Parts Support
+ Manufacturer Parts Support
+ CO2 or Green gas Magazines
+ Metal Construction
+ Slim Profile
- Limited Gas Capacity
- Limited Ammunition Capacity

HI-CAPA (TM)
I honestly don't know enough about these guns to have a solid opinion on them. They're a double stack 1911 based off the STI 2011. The most popular airsoft pistol out there from what I can see. I hear enough about them that they make this list.

April 20th, 2016, 01:19	#5
MaybeStopCalling Green Synergy Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	One of these days, I should write an FAQ about this. First Step: Set your budget. $175 is too low, $275 is pushing it for your first pistol. Keep in mind, that on top of this, you will need magazines, a holster, and gas. Second Step: What do you want in a pistol? Reliability? A good trigger? The ability to use CO2? Magazine capacity? Holster availability? Parts availability? Make a list of things that are important to you in a pistol, and prioritize them. Remember, a pistol that can do everything isn't going to be great at one particular thing. Third Step: Go to a local retailer and look at their inventory of pistols. What works for me, probably won't work for you. Try out the guns, see how they feel, see how you like them. Some things that others see as features, you'll see as a deal killer. Fourth Step: Go home and assess each pistol you liked against your criteria. This will also let you calm down and avoid making a purchase in the excitement of the moment. See which deficiencies you can live with, and which ones are deal killers. Research the heck out of your ideal choice to make sure it works for you. -- Off the top of my head, pistols (in my subjective opinion, your mileage may vary) you should look at: P226 E2 (KJW) + All Metal Construction + Actual P226 Dimensions + CO2 Rated + DA/SA without Safety (A plus for me, may be a negative for you.) + Manufacturer Parts Support - DA/SA Trigger Pull - High Bore Axis - Dismal Trigger Break and Reset GLOCK 17 GENERATION 4 (WE) + Short & Consistent Trigger (A Bit Gritty Though) + Aftermarket Parts Support + Mechanically Simple + Metal Slide and Barrel + Adjustable Backstraps for Grip Size + Grip Texture + Lightweight - Polymer Frame - Off-Spec Frame (Wider than 17/22) - Front Frame Screw Post Weakness - Stock Factory Sights (Same issue with the actual 17/22) GLOCK 17 GENERATION 3 (TM) + Short & Consistent Trigger (Very, very nice!) + Aftermarket Parts Support + Mechanically Simple + Excellent Gas Efficiency + Excellent Base for Build Project - Weak Hammer Spring - All Plastic - Off-Spec Frame (Wider than 17/22) - Front Frame Screw Post Weakness - Stock Factory Sights (Same issue with the actual 17/22) KP-07 MEU 1911 (KJW) + Short 1911 Trigger with Overtravel Adjustment + Aftermarket Parts Support + Manufacturer Parts Support + CO2 or Green gas Magazines + Metal Construction + Slim Profile - Limited Gas Capacity - Limited Ammunition Capacity HI-CAPA (TM) I honestly don't know enough about these guns to have a solid opinion on them. They're a double stack 1911 based off the STI 2011. The most popular airsoft pistol out there from what I can see. I hear enough about them that they make this list.