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Handgun Calibers for Beginners

 Pick the right entry point and you’re already on your way to enjoying a fun, long-term shooting hobby For a new shooter, buying their first handgun can be an intimidating experience. What brand, what style, revolver or semi auto, and most of all what caliber? Most people jump straight into picking out their favorite handgun without thinking about what caliber it is. Caliber choice is critical for new shooters. Too much gun can be a handful; too little and you might be under gunned. Beginners looking for a firearm gun to do. For example, a new shooter may desire a firearm that is suitable for self-defense; a self-defense caliber has certain criteria to meet. A shooter looking for a fun range gun has some different criteria to meet. We are going to first look at the best calibers for beginners, and then provide you with a few examples of popular handguns in each caliber that you should consider when you are first starting out.
BY JASON WILSON