CHANGSTAR: Audiophile Headphone Reviews and Early 90s Style BBS

  • December 31, 2015, 09:42:49 AM
  • Welcome, Guest
Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 5 6 7 8

Author Topic: ohhgourami's handgun/shooting journey  (Read 5471 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Anaxilus

  • Phallus Belligerantus Analmorticus
  • Pirate
  • **
  • Brownie Points: +65535/-65535
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 3493
  • TRS jacks must die
    • The Claw
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2014, 11:50:55 PM »

In the case of finding the most comfortable gun, sounds like I should find a shooting range with guns I'm planning to buy and try them out.

Yes!  There's too many intangibles to figure out without using the weapon.  Once you settle on a few, put about 5 clips through each and whatever still leaves you feeling comfortable afterward, get it.

I do think a 9mm is a bad choice to start with tbh.  You could easily develop a number of bad habits trying to cope with that round and will have to unlearn it later.  If you go to a range and are able to put a full clip into a two inch grouping at 25 yards using a 9mm the first time, ignore everything I said about the 9mm.

Starting with a 9mm reminds me of people that get into aquariums by starting with fancy goldfish.  WRONG!!  ;)

If you do, see about something that has a 22LR conversion kit so you can hone your marksmanship if you end up needing it.
Logged
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." - Lao Tzu

"The Claw is our master. The Claw chooses who will go or who will stay." - The LGM Community

"You're like a dull knife, just ain't cuttin'. Talking loud, saying nothing." - James Brown

ohhgourami

  • Bad at NDAs
  • Able Bodied Sailor
  • Pirate
  • ***
  • Brownie Points: +129/-2
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 393
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2014, 12:34:30 AM »

hmmm this gun does have a 22LR conversion kit, but it's pricey. Still will try to find a gun I find comfortable with. I want to say it wasn't the .45 I couldn't shoot well, but technique and the sight. It was only my 2nd time shooting!

Don't get me started on aquariums. Been in the industry for over 10 years!
Logged

Marvey

  • The Man For His Time And Place
  • Master
  • Pirate
  • *****
  • Brownie Points: +555/-33
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 6698
  • Captain Plankton and MOT: Eddie Current
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2014, 12:43:25 AM »

I actually need something for the hiking trails here in Calabasas. But even open carry unloaded, Jerry Brown would put me in in jail.
Logged

alphaphoenix

  • Swabbie
  • Brownie Points: +3/-0
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 9
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2014, 01:22:00 AM »

Ah, the days in the military.  Yes, that military issued 9mm is a piece of shit.  Thought about getting a firearm for the house, but doesn't fly with the spouse.
Logged

Marvey

  • The Man For His Time And Place
  • Master
  • Pirate
  • *****
  • Brownie Points: +555/-33
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 6698
  • Captain Plankton and MOT: Eddie Current
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2014, 01:26:24 AM »

That's why mine's locked up at the bottom of the sea.
Logged

ohhgourami

  • Bad at NDAs
  • Able Bodied Sailor
  • Pirate
  • ***
  • Brownie Points: +129/-2
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 393
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2014, 03:52:57 AM »

Maybe I should just buy a 22LR handgun for target practice first. If not, I'm starting to consider a .40
Logged

Chris1967

  • Able Bodied Sailor
  • Powder Monkey
  • ***
  • Brownie Points: +28/-0
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 89
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2014, 07:34:11 AM »

Agree with Anax 100%...

My favorite carry weapon was the Glock 22 (,40 S&W), and my favorite target pistol the Colt 1911 Gold Cup (,45). As a backup i had a 38 Special Taurus (didn't like it, but easy to conceal).

In the military although i was not issued a pistol, target practice with the Colt 1911.

I never really liked the 9mm (currently i do fire a few magazines at the shooting club, when i go with friends, but this is not often)

I am currently in a country that firearms are not allowed for personal defense, and carry, to tell you the truth i don't miss at all the days i was carrying.

0,22 competition pistols are great fun, although i have very little experience with them.
Logged

mkubota1

  • BIG IN JAPAN
  • Mate
  • Pirate
  • ****
  • Brownie Points: +74/-0
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 160
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2014, 08:44:34 AM »

Too snappy and not the best ballistics either.

Funny... that's exactly how I felt about 9s in general.  When I started gun shopping way back, friends of mine who were in the military convinced me to go .45 too.  Intuitively you think it might be "too much".  But like you said the 9mm seems to have a different kick to it and was definitely not as accurate (P226 vs P220).  Hmm... maybe you're DAC impressions are legit too.   :P
Logged

shipsupt

  • Mate
  • Pirate
  • ****
  • Brownie Points: +160/-4
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1687
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2014, 02:35:46 PM »

You can go nuts with 22LR, pistol or rifle. If you're not buying for self defense, it's a great way to go. 

There are some other hot rim fire rounds to consider as well.  I love the .17 HMR and have built several super cool rifles for that round.  Shoots flat to 200 yards.  Crazy accurate.  A bit more expensive, but in recent times often more available than .22LR. 

I know where have been a few others introduced since I moved to "leave your guns back in the safe" land.



Logged
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

ohhgourami

  • Bad at NDAs
  • Able Bodied Sailor
  • Pirate
  • ***
  • Brownie Points: +129/-2
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 393
Re: Pondering on getting my first handgun
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2014, 07:01:37 AM »

Anax, what do you think of .40 S&W vs .45 ACP?

I found a shop and range in SD that has the gun I want to try so there's that.
Logged
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 5 6 7 8