03bamaGT;1186947 said:
just something small for security and can take out and have fun shooting at targets once in a while. i was thinking 9mm also since it seems pretty common and will give me a chance to get acquainted with hand guns.
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just something small for security and can take out and have fun shooting at targets once in a while. i was thinking 9mm also since it seems pretty common and will give me a chance to get acquainted with hand guns.
That Caspian custom is definitely not my gun haha...wish it was.
Just a picture I dug up to show good form.
As far as the stipling...I have done it on some Glocks and similar composites. Very easy, and helps a lot.
That grip is one of the most secure grips out there and is the one taught in most pistol training applications for LE as well as comp shooting. Give it a try...you will like it, not at first but put a few mags through and notice group sizes get smaller and you get more comfortable with it.
How much do you want to spend?
I would suggest a good 4 inch compact model...not sub-compact because they are not as fun to shoot.
Just a picture I dug up to show good form.
As far as the stipling...I have done it on some Glocks and similar composites. Very easy, and helps a lot.
That grip is one of the most secure grips out there and is the one taught in most pistol training applications for LE as well as comp shooting. Give it a try...you will like it, not at first but put a few mags through and notice group sizes get smaller and you get more comfortable with it.
j3pz;1192050 said:
How much do you want to spend?
I would suggest a good 4 inch compact model...not sub-compact because they are not as fun to shoot.
03bamaGT;1191432 said:
Thanks for the advice. I will give that a try next time I go out.
This weekend was more about getting a feel for the guns and starting the break-in procedure. Aside from familiarization, burning off a hundred rounds or so is an excuse for cleaning, especially with Wolf in the rifles and Winchester white box in the pistols. It will be a little bit before I get into really going for nice shot groups with with USP. Hell, this weekend I learned that up close I shoot fine ambi, but farther away right handed is the way for me. Left handed has always FELT correct to me with a pistol, but I shoot a rifle right-handed.
This may be a chance for me to work on both.
Got my Tactical Innovations billet lower today. Only had to wait about a week. Got it before they bumped the price up $20 too...
Ordered an RRA lower parts kit today along with a CAA Tactical stock and a few P Mags. Going to hold off on the upper until I have a little more liquidity ifyouknowwutimsayin.
Ordered an RRA lower parts kit today along with a CAA Tactical stock and a few P Mags. Going to hold off on the upper until I have a little more liquidity ifyouknowwutimsayin.
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question for those of you who are buying ar-15 recievers, is it more economical to buy a complete rifle? or to buy a rifle kit, stripped lower and parts kit and assemble yourself? I saw a couple sites where the upper and complete lower worked out to the same price as a complete.
how differerent are AR's to FN/FAL's in terms of maintenance and breakdown?
how differerent are AR's to FN/FAL's in terms of maintenance and breakdown?
THIS!
http://www.gunfacts.info/
I don't know if this site is a repost, but it is the encyclopedia of beating down the antigunners with fact and reality. I may print out the entire thing and send it to my congressmen.
http://www.gunfacts.info/
I don't know if this site is a repost, but it is the encyclopedia of beating down the antigunners with fact and reality. I may print out the entire thing and send it to my congressmen.
what would be a good price for a smith and wesson .44 magnum revolver? am wanting it with about a 8in barrel.
^^^thats it. my grandpa has the same gun. i think he paid 400 for his. damn thats way out of my price range. one of the best shooting pistols i've shot besides a 218 bee i think that had a 9-10in barrel. it was a turus now thats a bad ass gun. it holds like seven shots. its very loud, and the bullet takes off very fast. anyone in the alabama area we reload.
Well....after driving the man at the gun shop crazy today....
I decided against the Kahr K9. I could rack the slide fine, but I couldn't get it to release for me...a little too tough with my carpal tunnel.
So I instead ended up with a Smith & Wesson M&P compact 9mm. Fits me comfortably, no trouble with the slide, and not heavy enough to drag on my wrist. I get to go pick it up next week when I get paid and can pay the rest of what I owe on it.
I'm sure Doward will be on here later to tell more about it, I'm just excited (my first gun) and wanted to share with my limited knowledge.
I decided against the Kahr K9. I could rack the slide fine, but I couldn't get it to release for me...a little too tough with my carpal tunnel.
So I instead ended up with a Smith & Wesson M&P compact 9mm. Fits me comfortably, no trouble with the slide, and not heavy enough to drag on my wrist. I get to go pick it up next week when I get paid and can pay the rest of what I owe on it.
I'm sure Doward will be on here later to tell more about it, I'm just excited (my first gun) and wanted to share with my limited knowledge.
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