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					Originally Posted by TheGunslinger121  1. Right now $600 is probably my top range. | 
	
 If that's the case, you should definitely look at some alternatives in that price range, especially the Springfield XD and SIG Pro 2022.
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					Originally Posted by TheGunslinger121  3. I don't have a preference on polymer or steel. | 
	
 You'll probably find you like polymer better, but then again, maybe not. My favorite pistol in the whole world, the SIG P226, is all-metal. A new one would cost you way more than $600, but a used one is highly recommended (I can tell you all about those).
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					Originally Posted by TheGunslinger121  4. Again as far as the action and trigger variants I don't know enough about them to know what I prefer probably whatever would be easiest to get used to for my first one. | 
	
 Then I wouldn't be too concerned about it, personally. The only thing I can say is that you might find you prefer the simplicity of DA-only (many people do nowadays).
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					Originally Posted by TheGunslinger121  Sounds like I have some more research to do. | 
	
 I would recommend finding a local range that rents guns out. That's usually the best thing to do, though it also means you'll have to spend money on ammo and range fees.