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I primarily use a Remington 700 Series .308 for hunting and medium-range target shooting, although for some the .308 round is a bit too much. The CAR-15 is a nice firearm, and is fun to take out to the firing range, as is the M4A1, if you happen to get permission to use one at a police firing range.

As for handguns, you have many options. Sig-Sauer and Glock remain my two favorite manufacturers, but you can't go wrong with a HK USP .45 ACP, although many beginners find that the .45 ACP takes a good amount of practice before you can effectively hit a target. .40 rounds are more forgiving, but the true beginner-friendly handgun caliber is the 9mm. The Glock 17 and 19 and the Sig P220 are nice handguns to start out with. If you don't want to spend $600-800 on a handgun, then go with a Walther P22, which is around $300.

I have an 1873 Colt SAA, and I love shooting that just for fun. I also have the Sig P220, and it's an excellent handgun.