Nice guns everyone. Not to kick a dead horse but back on the pistol subject...In reality the defenses people give for the 9mm are accurate and well put, but as a shooter I have a personal belief that to master a larger caliber handgun first is the way to go. Not only should it be done for the sake of mastering a skill, but doing it first will make the lower calibers feel more like toys which in turns gives you the mentality to learn them at more ease than working up through the calibers.

My next purchase for a pistol will likely be some make of 1911 in .40 cal or 45 ACP and then a revolver .44MAG....then maybe after that a nice 9mm like a beretta 9sf.

What I'm really trying to buy right now though is a introductory O/U shottie. the only one really in my price range is the new Mossberg Silver Reserve II's. The SR I got pretty badly mixed reviews sadly to say but it does happen with brand new gun lines from time to time and it was expected from a budget double barrel. That being said they have been noted to have fixed their problems, mainly firing pins breaking and have had decent reviews since after 08-09ish it seems. These new SR II recently hit the market in JULY and I can find squat on any kind of review on them. I emailed mossberg ackowledging their poor initial performace and they assure me the line has been doing well for them...

Then everyone says save for a B gun. Hah. I'll think about it depending on what price my gun guy can get me. The thing is he already got me a quote for the SR II field with ejectors for $610 out the door which is a steal imo for a introductory O/U with a full 5 sporting set choke, walnut stock and ejectors. silver engravings kinda corny but meh.

I mean it's probably no citori? it might be close? and I can buy a decent handgun or be close to one with the money I saved on not buying a B gun?

Ahhh decisions.

I am located in Cali so pistol shooting is what is more readily available compared to shotgun shooting but it is around.

Oh on another note I kinda don't prefer AR's. I think in terms in home defense shotguns and pistols would serve better in terms of functionality. And then distance shooting I prefer bolt action rifles, and if I were not in Cali than a PSG-1.