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wow you guys are awesome. thanks for all the help... will keep you posted! expect to see a picture soon!

planning on stopping by memorial saturday! (maybe even friday i think i'm off that day)

Thanks for the quick response guys. My name is Chris :P sorry :)

I think I have decided on the Sig P250. I rented the .40 version at Top Gun a few weeks ago, and I loved it. I stopped by the Pasadena Gun Show yesterday (any opinions out there?) And I only saw 2. Both were ~$50 more expensive than the cheapest I could find them online, and did not look new either. I should have the cash together sometime this week, and I'm planning on going to the next gun show at George R Brown on the 6th or 7th (this weekend I think? wow)

Well, I know Sigs are expensive guns, so I'm prepared to spend around $600-$700. I think I fell in love with them for their accuracy. I also read some great things about the P239, that it is really popular for CCW etc... but it is a tad heavier than the P250. Plus the P250 is very simple, and appears easy to clean. I think I have done a fair amount of research, and I have a good idea of what I want to pay.

Any suggestions of good places in Houston that would let me handle and maybe even dry-fire a few?

Also... (if I decide to pick one up at the gun show, how do they do the NCIS check there? Doesn't it take a few days?)


Thanks again!

What would be the best way to buy my first firearm? Online? Or at a local store? After a quick search I found a few decent websites, but are there any recommendations for local shops? I don't have my CHL yet, and I know I will have to get the NCIS check anyway... but given my schedule (not available on Saturdays to take the class) It seems more feasible to get my firearm first, then take the class. (none of the places that offer gun rentals offer Sunday classes)