I played yesterday and didn’t win shit. I’m not looking and the guns anymore.
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Awright, dammit, you guys had better just be looking at the gun.[/quote]
Okay. I looked. Kahr K9.
[quote]Blood is Metal wrote:
You guys are missing the mother of all hot babes with guns:
Masuimi[/quote]
“Danger abounds if you allow your finger to dawdle inside the trigger guard.” Jeff Cooper
[quote]Loose Tool wrote:
“Danger abounds if you allow your finger to dawdle inside the trigger guard.” Jeff Cooper[/quote]
Very true. I wasn’t looking at her fingers. Sorry.
Her fingers don’t look like they are long enough to go over the trigger guard.
I would say give her a break but I tell you what, I’ll instruct her on gun safety and how to propery arm and fire a gun, all types of them. Tell her to show up at my house 6pm tonight and expect a marathon session.
Question for many of you out there.
I am looking into purchasing a handgun. I have gone through gun safety courses and currently own 1 blackpowder muzzle loader, 1 870 wingmaster and 1 870 20 guage and 2 .22 LR. The blackpowder is for hunting and the wingmaster is for clay shooting other than that I plink around with the others. I’m looking to purchase my first handgun here in Indiana but will be moving to Michigan within 8 months. Are there any laws between the two states that would make me slow down on purchasing until I am in michigan? Also what would be a good first starter gun? I have more experience with revolvers (Colt .357 python, .45 redhawk, .22 redhawk) than I do semi automatics.
I do like the 1911 looks and feel but haven’t had a chance to shoot one much. I have shot both a glock and SW (sorry don’t remember model numbers) in 9mm, .40 and .45. I have also shot a Desert Eagle 50AE but that was way to big for my hand and way to expensive to shoot for me.
What is the strategy for buying a new hand gun? Not sure if I want to carry. Current company prevents handguns on the premises (including parking lots) so that would mean carrying it only when I had left home to go somewhere other than work which doesn’t happen too often. Just curious if you guys could give me some insight. Thanks again,
[quote]hardcore_balla wrote:
Question for many of you out there.
I am looking into purchasing a handgun. I have gone through gun safety courses and currently own 1 blackpowder muzzle loader, 1 870 wingmaster and 1 870 20 guage and 2 .22 LR. The blackpowder is for hunting and the wingmaster is for clay shooting other than that I plink around with the others. I’m looking to purchase my first handgun here in Indiana but will be moving to Michigan within 8 months. Are there any laws between the two states that would make me slow down on purchasing until I am in michigan? Also what would be a good first starter gun? I have more experience with revolvers (Colt .357 python, .45 redhawk, .22 redhawk) than I do semi automatics.
I do like the 1911 looks and feel but haven’t had a chance to shoot one much. I have shot both a glock and SW (sorry don’t remember model numbers) in 9mm, .40 and .45. I have also shot a Desert Eagle 50AE but that was way to big for my hand and way to expensive to shoot for me.
What is the strategy for buying a new hand gun? Not sure if I want to carry. Current company prevents handguns on the premises (including parking lots) so that would mean carrying it only when I had left home to go somewhere other than work which doesn’t happen too often. Just curious if you guys could give me some insight. Thanks again,
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Why do you want to own a handgun?
Does because I’ve always wanted one count?
I like to target shoot mainly. Some kind of competition among target shooting would be nice.
Moriarty - I know a guy in my hometown with that last name.
[quote]hardcore_balla wrote:
Does because I’ve always wanted one count?
I like to target shoot mainly. Some kind of competition among target shooting would be nice.[/quote]
I’m hoping he was asking in order to determine to what use you will be putting the weapon. Form follows function. In other words, if you don’t care about the the size of the cartidge, then it makes the choice for target shooting a little narrower.
If you are strictly looking to aim and shoot and get good at hitting a little dot, then there’s no reason why you would need a gun bigger than a semi-auto .22.
[quote]Loose Tool wrote:
hardcore_balla wrote:
Does because I’ve always wanted one count?
I like to target shoot mainly. Some kind of competition among target shooting would be nice.
I’m hoping he was asking in order to determine to what use you will be putting the weapon. Form follows function. In other words, if you don’t care about the the size of the cartidge, then it makes the choice for target shooting a little narrower.
If you are strictly looking to aim and shoot and get good at hitting a little dot, then there’s no reason why you would need a gun bigger than a semi-auto .22.[/quote]
Exactly. It’s hard to recommend something when you don’t know what it’s going to be used for.
I would say I would eventually like to own several but I would assume the following categories:
1.) - target competitions - real time environments, timed etc. - basic model, doesn’t have to be super tricked out.
2.) - .22LR for plinking around at home and doing some technique drills
3.) - personal carry -
Also how hard is it to find target competition clubs etc? I plan on looking after work, web filter doesn’t allow gun sites, but I’m curious as to how many clubs etc there are out there that do any sort of competitive member shooting. Obviously no gun will satisfy all 3 categories so I need to buy 3 different handguns or some variation of combo gun that satisfies 1 or more categories. I mean maybe I could go with a Kimber .45 but also get a .22LR conversion kit or something along those lines? Just trying to get some ideas from those that are more knowledgeable.
[quote]hardcore_balla wrote:
I would say I would eventually like to own several but I would assume the following categories:
1.) - target competitions - real time environments, timed etc. - basic model, doesn’t have to be super tricked out.
2.) - .22LR for plinking around at home and doing some technique drills
3.) - personal carry -
Obviously no gun will satisfy all 3 categories so I need to buy 3 different handguns or some variation of combo gun that satisfies 1 or more categories. [/quote]
You can combine #1 and #3 if you want to start IDPA shooting. I.D.P.A. (International Defensive Pistol Association). A good IDPA gun is fine for concealed carry.
If I were you, I’d get a good semi auto .22 and get the hang of the basic elements of hand gun shooting. Once you’ve developed the confidence and skills with a .22, then graduate up to a 9 mm, .40 or .45.
The best equipment for IDPA depends on what you want to get out of IDPA. If you are into IDPA shooting for practice in handling real-world self-defense situations, then the best gun and equipment for IDPA is whatever equipment you normally carry.
Any recommendations on a good semi auto .22? I haven’t done much research yet but definately liked the Kimber .22/45 
I’ve seen a walther and a couple colts but not much. So if anyone has any suggestions I am open to them.
I love my Walther P22.
[quote]hardcore_balla wrote:
Any recommendations on a good semi auto .22? I haven’t done much research yet but definately liked the Kimber .22/45 I’ve seen a walther and a couple colts but not much. So if anyone has any suggestions I am open to them. [/quote]
[quote]hardcore_balla wrote:
Any recommendations on a good semi auto .22? I haven’t done much research yet but definately liked the Kimber .22/45 I’ve seen a walther and a couple colts but not much. So if anyone has any suggestions I am open to them. [/quote]
I learned to handle semi-auto handguns with a Smith & Wesson Model 22A - inexpensive, dependable and accurate.
gotta love my springfield 1911-a1, loaded. gives me a hard every time i write that.
BUMP.
I’m thinking of ditching my old FP Hydrashok rounds for the more modern Gold dots… Anyone try the two?
I just got an XD Service in .40 for xmas. I f***ing love it. I take it to the range every other week. Too fun!