On a srs note, anyone got any tips to combat shaky hands? I think my carpal tunnel is effecting my shooting or something. Maybe i just dont have enough range time

The DOA trigger prob doesnt help i bet

I go assault mode on girl scout cookies, yo. Metaphorically, that is. I mean, I tend to eat their cookies to excess. I don't actually shoot cookies because that would waste ammo and cookies. OMG thin mints are the bomb.

pretty sure eating girl scout cookies is a federal offense

Girl scouts are devil spawn. Little girls stationing themselves at every entrance to your grocery store waving around super delicious cookies is unfair imo.

Yikes! This is the only thread and forum for gun owners? I am disappoint. I like my guns and dont drink or do drugs, and I like my neighbors. Even dogs are chill.

I found this amusing: Obama 'Change' poster artist infuriates gun advocates with his new work

i got my .308 ammo a few days ago btw. ridiculous how big this round is :P

Just the modern day version of this one:



The text reads: "Comrades, turn in your weapons".

It amuses me to read Fairey was inspired by recent mass shootings to make this poster, but he hasn't been inspired to say a damned thing about Obama authorizing drone strikes that kill hundreds of children, likely making him the most prolific child killer in the nation.

LK, thats because they dont want you to shoot the wire or the target hanger by accident. You can hang targets upside down usually so that the head box is away from equipment.

Both of you,
Typically a 5 spot target is going to be better to work on unless your simulating actual engagement. And even then working on reduced size targets is generally better training for sight and trigger control.

Todd Green has a series of very good exercises over at pistol-training.com here is my favorite.

http://pistol-training.com/drills/dot-torture

Start at close range till you can shoot it clean and then start increasing the distance. If your range doesn't allow you to work from a holster then shoot it from low ready.

Ty sir

What type of hand gun would you suggest for a first time gun owner? I'm hoping for one that is both good to learn on and that will still be practical for home defense once the learning curve has been tackled.

The analagous situation that I would like to avoid is the case of the first time motorcycle owner who buys a 250cc yamaha to learn to ride on but then has instantly outgrown the bike the moment they've learned how to ride it.

I would guess anything bigger than a .22 would suit you fine. Get any gun with a standard round size (.38, 9mm, or .45) that fits your hand and is comfortable to fire. Personally I'd recommend a 9mm. The price of ammo is reasonable so you can get plenty of practice at a decent cost, most of the major 9mm manufacturers produce reliable weapons, they have manageable recoil, and have more than enough power to be an effective home defense weapon*.

*no handgun can compare to a shotgun for home defense.

This has been refuted many times. As with any tool, become comfortable with it and practice regularly and you will be better off.

I agree with Will on getting a standard production round, although I predominantly lean towards .45 as it is a personal preference. I also agree on the fact of comfort. You are going to need to go to a gun show or a very well stocked gun shop and handle as many as possible. Eventually one will feel just right, and hopefully it will come in multiple calibers for you to choose from. I lean towards a 1911 style as it is a very common ergonomic and transferable to many different weapons.

GLOCK 17 or 19 or M&P fullsize or Pro in 9mm. Take some classes and practice. You will never outgrow any of those and they are inexpensive enough. Your big costs are gonna be ammo (if you can find any right now) and classes. 2 cases of ammo will be in the range of what you pay for a pistol.

is .40 s&w a pretty common/cheap caliber?

i'm also a first time gun buyer, my only caveat is that my father in law just bought a glock 19 and a .45 acp 1911, so while i love the handle of the glock 19 i don't really want to get it just so we'll have a different gun to shoot when we go shooting, so i'm thinking about a glock 23, or if anyone else has any ideas.

If I were in your shoes choosing a firearm for range fun, I would not get a third handgun. For some variety I'd research and buy a rifle.

If you insist on acquiring a handgun, you can't go wrong with a Glock 19. Just compact enough to concealed carry, but big enough to fill your hands. Uses the most popular self defense handgun cartridge, holds plenty of 'em and is super reliable. I carry one everyday.

I believe 40 S&W is the third most popular self-defense cartridge for civilians and the most popular for law enforcement. Seems like it's constantly gaining popularity.

I don't have much experience with a huge variety of handguns so I'll stop there. But just buy a G19.

One last piece of advice I'll throw out is it's a terrible time to be a firearms buyer right now. I'd wait at least until the fall to see where prices go. Currently almost everything firearms related is ridiculously overpriced.

I love my sig p250 .40 cal fwiw

QFT. My local stores can't keep the more popular handgun models on the shelves, and those that you can find are way jacked up in price. Plus my only local source for 9mm rounds has finally run dry, and the only rounds I can find are at Dick's Sporting Goods for $40 a box. Hell no.

I've managed to grab enough ammo to last me for a few months. With any luck, within the next month we will have some further clarity as to how likely any federal legislation is to pass and what it will look like. Then maybe prices will come down a bit.

I do not know how many of you saw this, but I was speechless after:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4123638147897

I think its been mentioned, but find a range that rents handguns and try different calibers and models. I personally prefer the grip, weight and recoil of Springfield Armory XD9.

As someone in California, the 10rd capacity limit (without getting into "repair kits") might change things for someone. A Glock 19 is a favorite of many a firearm owner, which can hold 19+1.

I'm sure I got something wrong, but people here seem helpful and well-informed.

No .40 is very expensive compared to 9mm. Also more muzzle flash and recoil depending on platform. Stay with 9 until your at least several thousand rounds and some classes into your journey.

Like I said... I would go with a fullsize 9mm if your wanting another GLOCK one go for G17 IMO

That's what... he said?

I usually recco a .357 Magnum revolver for beginners. Use low powered .38 Special ammo at first and step up to Magnums later. It sounds like you're not e beginner though, just new to ownership.

That being said, I would never recco a Glock for a first gun. There's no manual safety. When police departments first started converting over to Glocks, the number of accidental self-ass shootings went through the roof. And those guys are experienced and trained gun handlers. Your first automatic should be something with a safety lever or one that decocks, like a Smith and Wesson, or a SIG, or a Beretta, etc. As for caliber, 9mm is relatively cheap practice ammo, yet with high quality ammo it's very effective for self defense.

I disagree about the manual safety. One thing I really like about my p250 is the pure simplicity - no safety, double action only. Pick the gun up, pull the trigger, and it fires. I wouldnt want to have to **** around with a safety during tense life or death moments.

I would recommend DOA though if you get a gun with no safety. That looooooong trigger pull makes it very hard to accidentally fire.

On one hand, people can reload in seconds so no need to reduce magazine size. On the other, a safety takes fractions of a second to push so get rid of that ****.