by Will_Carry » Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:14 pm
Welcome to the wacky world of firearms. I would not commit myself to Smith and Wesson or any other manufacturer at this time. Keep an open mind. Smith and Wesson makes some fine pistols but if you knew much about handguns you wouldn't have posted here.
My first thought when I read your post was "Glock 19". Which may be the best pistol of it's kind in the world. Smith and Wesson makes the M&P series pistols that are also great.
Before you pick a manufacturer you may want to consider what caliber pistol you want. 9mm, 40 S&W, 45acp or do want a revolver that shoots .357 magnums?
I would suggest that you rent some pistols at your local range or get a buddy who shoots to let you try his/her pistols.
My first two pistols were absolutely pieces of crap and I wasted a lot of money on them. One was a Taurus M85 and the other was a Smith and Wesson Sigma 9mm.
Learn everything you can about gun safety before you buy. Study safety like your life depends on it. Good luck.
If you bought a Glock 19 9mm, you would not be making a mistake. If you bought a Smith and Wesson M&P or a Springfield XD, you would be buying fine handguns.
A quality handgun retains it's value, so even if you don't like it, you can sell it and get most of your money back.