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jmaynard · 07-31-2012, 08:54 PM

Go to a gunshop that has a range. They will most likely let you rent various guns or try before you buy. A gun is a VERY personal item so you need one you are comfortable with in every aspect.

RallySS · 07-31-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PIPE

Do Research, Take a class , and for the love of God go to a gunshop and stick as many guns in your hands as possible. Get the feel of it first. If its not comfortable in your hand before you start fireing it sure as hell wont be when you fire. I agree a revolver for a first gun is the best IMHO. Less complicated and surely more reliable. I'd suggest for the money get a 357 Mag. Basically you have 2 guns in 1 for the money. A .38 special will fire in a 357 mag. Use and practice with that awhile first. When you wanna step up in firepower get some 357 mag rounds and go from there. Good luck and be SAFE. Safety first my friend

Agreed, if it doesn't feel right, it isn't right. It should be a fluid operation when needed with no juggling or flinching. Check safety for ease of operation, if lefty, check case ejection to make sure you aren't popped by a hot one from a semi auto. You should also be very weary of safety of operation, as in accidental firing if dropped and such (some are way better than others at prevention of this). While a revolver is less complicated, the do tend to recoil a bit more as the slide isn't there to take the recoil. I suggest looking into a 380 or 9mm to start for good all around guns that have high accuracy, high capacity, and fair if not low recoil. Stick to your better brands and listen to your local gun shops about dependability, wear on parts, cleaning, brands and types of ammo, etc. The last and most important tip is to always assume it is loaded, even if you are absolutely sure it isn't, no matter what or when, and never point it at something or someone you don't intend on shooting/killing.

AGENT-006 · 08-04-2012, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Range report. And I see no photos of the Glock yet!

Photos of the Glock will be up soon. I have a 10 day waiting period before i can actually go pick it up, which will end 8/9/12. But since i bought it from the range i can go in anytime before that and go shoot it. Which i will be doing monday or tuesday since ive been out of town all this week. I will then post pics of my range target.

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Congrats! So what did you have to do to get one in Kalifornia. I have a friend in San Diego who bought his first gun 2 months ago, he said the gun store gave his a questionnaire on Gun Safety...(25 questions?) which he passed and did the paperwork, that was it. He got a call 2 weeks later to pick up his gun.

I had to take the HSC (Handgun safety certificate) test. It was 30 questions and u are only allowed to miss 7 and i missed a total of 0

. It was pretty common sense stuff, personally i feel that even missing 7 is too lenient. For cryin out loud its to purchase a gun, you should be able to get em all correct or just miss maybe 1 or 2 on it.

BUT anyway..they also ran a background check and i have a 10 day minimum wait period until i can actually go in and pickup the firearm. They call it the cool down period i guess lol then did all the paperwork And thats about all. the 10 day period is kind of weird considering californias (I BELIEVE) the only state that does that. But thats cali for you.

jpizzle007 · 08-04-2012, 07:29 AM

Commie-fornia!

SimpleGreen · 08-05-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Its too bad that so many people feel the need to 'protect' themselves. =(

Mine are more for fun than protection. Because firearms are AWESOME.

To the OP, good luck with your purchase! Glocks are excellent.

I'm glad we don't have waiting periods here. You can walk into the store, buy as many as you can hold, and be out the door as fast as they can call the ATF and confirm the paperwork (about 5 minutes).

AGENT-006 · 08-06-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

Mine are more for fun than protection. Because firearms are AWESOME.

To the OP, good luck with your purchase! Glocks are excellent.

I'm glad we don't have waiting periods here. You can walk into the store, buy as many as you can hold, and be out the door as fast as they can call the ATF and confirm the paperwork (about 5 minutes).

Wow I wish Cali was like that..we can only buy one handgun in 30 days

Atlas · 08-06-2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

Mine are more for fun than protection. Because firearms are AWESOME.

Hell yes! Firearms are an exciting hobby, and like everything else, must be handled responsibly.

OP, betcha can't wait to hit the range and burn through ammo! I spent the better part of my Friday night gunning my reloads

AGENT-006 · 08-06-2012, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Hell yes! Firearms are an exciting hobby, and like everything else, must be handled responsibly.

OP, betcha can't wait to hit the range and burn through ammo! I spent the better part of my Friday night gunning my reloads

HELL YEAH! I am fukn pumped! already have my ammo ready to go to the range tomorrow! What are some good local ranges with good deals for year memberships? i've heard of a decent outdoor one by herndon and 99.

AGENT-006 · 08-06-2012, 06:28 PM

Here she is..i went to go shoot her today and i loved it! I have surprisingly good aim for only having shot a gun 2 days. It definitely seemed hard to reload the mag but im guessing its cuz its still new?
over all i loved it!

SimpleGreen · 08-06-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AGENT-006

Wow I wish Cali was like that..we can only buy one handgun in 30 days

When I was buying a stock for my AR15 last weekend a guy was in front of me buying THREE handguns at once. Not out of the ordinary here.

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Originally Posted by AGENT-006

Here she is..i went to go shoot her today and i loved it! I have surprisingly good aim for only having shot a gun 2 days. It definitely seemed hard to reload the mag but im guessing its cuz its still new?
over all i loved it!

Looks great. That a G17?

Get a Mag upLULA. Best money you'll ever spend to stuff bullets LOL. I love mine.

http://www.maglula.com/PistolMagLoad...45ACPmags.aspx

Wait, don't yall have silly 10 round mags? May not be worth it if so.

I have 17 rounders in my Smith & Wesson M&P. And six 30's plus four 20's for the rifle

AGENT-006 · 08-06-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

When I was buying a stock for my AR15 last weekend a guy was in front of me buying THREE handguns at once. Not out of the ordinary here.

Looks great. That a G17?

Get a Mag upLULA. Best money you'll ever spend to stuff bullets LOL. I love mine.

http://www.maglula.com/PistolMagLoad...45ACPmags.aspx

Wait, don't yall have silly 10 round mags? May not be worth it if so.

I have 17 rounders in my Smith & Wesson M&P. And six 30's plus four 20's for the rifle

haha yea it is a G17..it actually came with a Mag Loader

but yea we do have silly 10 rounds haha i may buy an extended magazine though. For now the 10 is okay lol

Chrisrp454 · 08-07-2012, 07:56 AM

Yeap because when seconds count, the police are minutes away.

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

Its too bad that so many people feel the need to 'protect' themselves. =(

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07-31-2012, 08:54 PM	#76
jmaynard Drives: 2012 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Garland Tx Posts: 450	Go to a gunshop that has a range. They will most likely let you rent various guns or try before you buy. A gun is a VERY personal item so you need one you are comfortable with in every aspect.