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re: I'm considering purchasing a handgun (first timer) I have some questions
Posted on 5/15/13 at 8:25 pm to DanTiger
Posted on 5/15/13 at 8:25 pm to DanTiger
I totally blanked on this but I've fired a .22 pistol many times. I forgot I went armadillo hunting a year or so ago. probably fired that think over 200 times that weekend. I have a .22 revolver at my house. I also forgot about it (because it is broken) 
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Posted on 5/15/13 at 8:33 pm to Chad504boy
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Message Posted by Chad504boy Revolvers don't have enough safety features
Most revolvers have an 9 lb.+ trigger when fired double action. Kinda hard to accidentally pull those triggers.
Posted on 5/15/13 at 8:54 pm to poncho villa
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poncho villa
Check out my YouTube video. It will tell you a lot of things that you may have not considered.
First Time Buyers
Posted on 5/15/13 at 8:57 pm to bapple
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Check out my YouTube video. It will tell you a lot of things that you may have not considered.
You need to find a way for this to be automatically posted in first handgun threads
Posted on 5/15/13 at 9:03 pm to poncho villa
OP,
Go buy a s&w m&p, a glock, or Springfield xdm. Great semi auto pistols. A 9mm probably better caliber to start and shoot first. Any other advice is over complication
Go buy a s&w m&p, a glock, or Springfield xdm. Great semi auto pistols. A 9mm probably better caliber to start and shoot first. Any other advice is over complication
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:20 pm to bapple
great video. I didn't watch the end but how often do you guys conceal carry?
This post was edited on 5/15/13 at 10:21 pm
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:31 pm to poncho villa
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Posted by poncho villa great video. I didn't watch the end but how often do you guys conceal carry?
Every day. It will be second nature in a few months
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:32 pm to PvilleP
I carry every place I go although it is generally open carry on my duty belt. When I am not working I always conceal carry unless I am on the beach.
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:38 pm to poncho villa
I have an M&P shield .40 and dad has a nice Kimberly 1911. Lets go shoot them at TP sometime
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:42 pm to LSUtiger17
Kimberly - great gun
Also look into getting a Dillinger
Also look into getting a Dillinger
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:48 pm to PvilleP
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Kimberly - great gun
Phone autocorrect. Its a raptor ii
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:57 pm to LSUtiger17
next time you are in town hit me up.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 6:02 am to poncho villa
In town now. HWC got in town yesterday too. We'll probably watch the game at my place tonight. I'll let you know if we do.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 8:51 am to DanTiger
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Whatever pistol you purchase you should purchase one that can be dry fired without negative consequences like the glock.
Any centerfire in good condition is able to be dry fired without problems.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 9:26 am to hashbrowns
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Any centerfire in good condition is able to be dry fired without problems.
That is not always true if the pistol has a hammer.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 10:43 am to LSUtiger17
sounds good.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 11:27 am to PvilleP
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When a revolver fails, it is easier to recover than a semi-auto
Not always. If a revolver fails it is because something a little more serious is wrong. Yes Revolvers can fail
Buy what you want to keep. Do not buy a "training" gun or a "learn to shoot" gun. Buy what you want and shoot it. It will not take long before you are comfortable with it.
This post was edited on 5/16/13 at 11:29 am
Posted on 5/16/13 at 12:12 pm to poncho villa
1. Do not register a gun. Go buy it at a store, they'll handle a background check for you.
2. Hunter safety course would be nice. Whatever state you live in, make sure you know the laws about open carrying the gun on your person or in your vehicle. I believe there is no open carry in Texas, but there is in Louisiana.
3. Easy on the 40 caliber. They're popular, but I'm not too keen on them. Start with a cheap 22, or just buy a 9mm. I love 9mm. The Glock 17 and Springfield XDm 9mm are great, I've also heard good things about the M&P 9mm, but I've never fired one.
Finally......don't get in a rush and don't overpay for a gun.
2. Hunter safety course would be nice. Whatever state you live in, make sure you know the laws about open carrying the gun on your person or in your vehicle. I believe there is no open carry in Texas, but there is in Louisiana.
3. Easy on the 40 caliber. They're popular, but I'm not too keen on them. Start with a cheap 22, or just buy a 9mm. I love 9mm. The Glock 17 and Springfield XDm 9mm are great, I've also heard good things about the M&P 9mm, but I've never fired one.
Finally......don't get in a rush and don't overpay for a gun.
Posted on 5/16/13 at 12:14 pm to poncho villa
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. I have a .22 revolver at my house. I also forgot about it (because it is broken)
Just saw this. Go ahead and buy a 9mm.
What kind of revolver?
Posted on 5/16/13 at 12:15 pm to poncho villa
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I'm considering purchasing a handgun (first timer) I have some questions
1911
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