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    Default Newbie here, and need advice...

    Hi,

    I've joined this site in search for some advice for my first handgun.

    Looking to purchase mainly for self defense, and target shooting. (Fired weapons before, and use to do target shooting overseas)

    Presently I'm doing some research on what handgun is balanced with reliability, good service support in South Africa, as well lightweight and compact for concealment.

    At the moment I've narrowed it down to these.
    Walther P99
    Beretta 8000 Cougar F
    Usp40compact Heckler & Koch
    S&W M&P9
    SIG P239
    Clock 19

    Also where's the best place to purchase a weapon in Joberg? Been to a few, but getting information from them at times is pretty difficult. Hence why I'm here.

    Any advice, links and etc, will be greatly appreciated. :)

    Thanks and hope to read some input soon. :)

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    Default Re: Newbie here, and need advice...

    Welcome tup

    I'd say either a Glock or a S&W M&P. Both provides reasonable prices and availability on mags and spares and reliable back up service.

    Do a search on the Handgun Forum where you will find a lot of info on both and some of the others you mentioned.

    Contact Geoff at Southern Arms for a Jhb dealer = participating dealer on this site - see Dealer/industry Partners sub forums.

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    Default Re: Newbie here, and need advice...

    Quote Originally Posted by Khumba
    Welcome tup

    I'd say either a Glock or a S&W M&P. Both provides reasonable prices and availability on mags and spares and reliable back up service.

    Do a search on the Handgun Forum where you will find a lot of info on both and some of the others you mentioned.

    Contact Geoff at Southern Arms for a Jhb dealer = participating dealer on this site - see Dealer/industry Partners sub forums.
    fwiw I second Khumba whole heartedly!
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