id go with 9 or .40 just cause they seem easier to find and just as effective. As long as you are comfortable handling either then it shouldnt matter

You're missing out if you never heard a ping of a steel target when you pegged it with a .22 at 150+ yards. It's extremely satisfying.

Also I'm surprised no one tried to figure out what he is going to be using it for before they posted their suggestion.

i pegged steel with 9mm at 150 yard
more satisfying

first gun shouldnt be a 22 unless youre 13 years old

if youre 21 and its your first gun
get something bigger

.22's are the shit

10mm > all anyways

I'm glad you posted this I don't know much about guns, but i'm interested.
I'm 22 now i figure its time.. lol
I was planning to get a Taurus 1911 .45 to start with, but now i might reconsider for a 9mm

taurus 1911 is an awesome gun
but like i said
45s are expensive

it really comes down to personal preference

if youre fine with the 45 price go for it

but youll get to shoot more and practice more with a 9mm for the same amount of money you spend on the 45

45 has stopping power
but i hit 3 to the chest at 15 yards with ease and no exhaustion/felt recoil
easy fast follow-up shots as well

This post was edited by itzpookiie on Mar 10 2012 12:19am

You really shouldn't post about something you're completely clueless about.

I would stay away from Taurus 1911's, the price seems good but from what i've heard stick to ruger, springfield, colt and you'll be happy

i owned a taurus 1911
its a great gun
great accuracy, great trigger, and you can actually feel the grip safety unlike the other 1911s you named
wind can basicly push down the grip safety on those other guns cause its so damn light which defeats the purpose

ruger BARELY came out with their 1911 so id wait on that one in case of recalls like their lcr and sr9s

if you have the money then sure, go for colt or springfield
hell you might as well go kimber

but for half the price, you cant go wrong with taurus 1911