What was your first handgun?

[MichaelD]

Full-size S&W M&P9, followed two months later by an M&P9c.

Yes, I am definitely a newbie compared to most of you here.

[em2b96p]

Sig Sauer p229 .40s&w

This was taken the day after I bought it. 2 weeks after I turned 21.

[ColdDeadHands]

Walther P38

[TheSmiter1]

Sig 226 in 40 back when I was 19.

[cathellsk]

4" blue Ruger GP100, first year production, back in 1986 when I was all of 14 years old. My brother's was at the same time, he got a Smith & Wesson 4" nickel 586.

[jhs1969]

1986, 16 years old, Auto Ordnance 1911A1. Save my allowance and summer work money.

[kaltblitz]

I purchased a Luger P-08 on my 21st birthday. I actually put it on layaway a few weeks earlier in anticipation. My follow up purchase was my factory K-Kote finished Sig 226 purchased a month or two later when I had scraped up some more pennies.

I still have both guns.

[padwan]

My first handgun was a gift. Colt Scout SA revolver, but the guy installed a S&W adjustable rear on it.

[Bubba FAL]

Tanfoglio TZ75 (Italian copy of CZ75) purchased in 1987. Still have it. High polish blue isn't much good for a carry gun, but it shoots great and fits my hand like it was custom made for me.

[kmrtnsn]

S&W 659