firearm for first time owner

[Dresden]

I just got my license, in my state, but may be moving to a state I could eventually have concealed carry.

I want something I could potentially carry, and most importantly keep at home for self defense. Something practical as im not a gun guy and don't plan to spend alot of time becoming an excellent shooter and hopefully never have to use it.

Price is a main consideration because I am frugal.

Any suggestions?

I have a Glock 19, can't go wrong with that

 

[Oldschool]

I have a Glock 19, can't go wrong with that

Does it still have a serial number on it?

 

[Whopperflopper]

This. I carry the G2C. Basically the same weapon system. Pretty compact for a double stack and the price is unbeatable.
And you definitely want to train regularly. You'll want to be an "excellent shooter". Missing your target can mean your life. Or missing your target and hitting a bystander can mean your life in prison. If you can't hit center mass from 25 ft then don't even carry.

I can ring the gong at 50 yards,yet I practice at less than 10 feet

 

[Oldschool]

I can ring the gong at 50 yards,yet I practice at less than 10 feet

That is where the shit goes down in most instances. Up close and personal.

 

[Human_backhoe]

@rfan2020

Watch this. Most training still is nowhere near enough! The odds ARE against you!

 

[Oldschool]

@rfan2020

Watch this. Most training still is nowhere near enough! The odds ARE against you!

My wife is always getting mad at me when we go shopping or anywhere for that matter. She says I’m always staring at people or mean mugging them. But I’m not. I’m always watching. Always looking for signs that something isn’t right.

 

[Human_backhoe]

My wife is always getting mad at me when we go shopping or anywhere for that matter. She says I’m always staring at people or mean mugging them. But I’m not. I’m always watching. Always looking for signs that something isn’t right.

Lol same here. I make eye contact with everyone who looks in our direction. She thinks I'm starting them down. I just look like a disagreeable person. Nothing wrong with not looking like a soft target haha

 

[Sp2.0]

My wife is always getting mad at me when we go shopping or anywhere for that matter. She says I’m always staring at people or mean mugging them. But I’m not. I’m always watching. Always looking for signs that something isn’t right.

I explained to my wife it's just situational awareness. Oddly enough I'm a bit more relaxed when I'm alone.

 

[4Figgy]

My wife is always getting mad at me when we go shopping or anywhere for that matter. She says I’m always staring at people or mean mugging them. But I’m not. I’m always watching. Always looking for signs that something isn’t right.

My wife prefers me to be carrying and on the look out. Better to be catching looks than a bullet.