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re: Educate me on a pistol
Posted on 8/14/17 at 11:45 am to SilverStallion
Posted on 8/14/17 at 11:45 am to SilverStallion
What is your level of firearm experience?
I think it's very wise of you to seek out some training too to make sure you don't have any incidents with your handgun purchase.
I tell this to anyone I instruct - the best first gun for virtually anyone is a full or mid sized 9mm from a respected manufacturer. I have yet to find a person who has been unable to shoot some variation of full sized 9mm.
I would also advise you learn how to shoot on a full sized handgun first before you decide to carry. Most carry guns are a bit smaller than full sized guns and can be harder to shoot, so they aren't an ideal starting point. Plus if you have a significant other that you would want to learn to shoot as well, a full sized gun will work for both of you.
I think it's very wise of you to seek out some training too to make sure you don't have any incidents with your handgun purchase.
I tell this to anyone I instruct - the best first gun for virtually anyone is a full or mid sized 9mm from a respected manufacturer. I have yet to find a person who has been unable to shoot some variation of full sized 9mm.
I would also advise you learn how to shoot on a full sized handgun first before you decide to carry. Most carry guns are a bit smaller than full sized guns and can be harder to shoot, so they aren't an ideal starting point. Plus if you have a significant other that you would want to learn to shoot as well, a full sized gun will work for both of you.
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Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:36 pm to bapple
I'm a big fan of having people start out with a revolver. They are very simple to use and extremely reliable. I would suggest a 4 inch Ruger GP 100. You can shoot .357 magnums and .38 specials out of it. Start by shooting .38 specials out of this gun. It will offer very little recoil and allow you to focus on overall technique while still providing enough for self-defense. When you are ready, you can then start shooting .357's which is all the power you will even need. The versatility is what makes this caliber so awesome.
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