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First Time Shooting a Gun
- Thread starter Daveil
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SilvrSRT10
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Well what were you shooting? How did you do? Shooting can be a great hobby. Can get a little expensive depending on what you shoot but as long as you're safe and having fun, it's all good. Glad you had a good time.
Arckadian
Active member
He used a Browning BL22 Rifle and a Ruger single 6 revolver that I am aware of. He didnt do to bad for his first time.
Arckadian
Active member
Walther .32 cal (grandpa's handgun)
VIPR PWR HK
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Glad you had fun .... That's a good assortment to learn with
.... I would love to shoot the Walther and my name is James
.... I would love to shoot the Walther and my name is James
Arckadian
Active member
We had two walthers but each one has a different feel for sure. And the P22 is the only one of the two that actually had a lock for the slide other than with an empty clip. Other than that I dont think there is anyway to lock the slide back.
But for those that are looking for a XDM .40 I would recommend getting the one my father is using. Its the longer version, but it is a nice handling weapon and has an adjustable rear iron sight.
The XDS is also a nice weapon if you actually dont let your hand tighten up at the last moment ruining your shot. I need to work on my handling of the weapon when I get ready to fire. I have noticed that on one of my shots where I didnt tense up when I squeezed the trigger I almost hit dead center. But that only happened once.... I need to learn to relax my grip a little but not so much that I hit myself in my head with the weapon when I fire it.
But for those that are looking for a XDM .40 I would recommend getting the one my father is using. Its the longer version, but it is a nice handling weapon and has an adjustable rear iron sight.
The XDS is also a nice weapon if you actually dont let your hand tighten up at the last moment ruining your shot. I need to work on my handling of the weapon when I get ready to fire. I have noticed that on one of my shots where I didnt tense up when I squeezed the trigger I almost hit dead center. But that only happened once.... I need to learn to relax my grip a little but not so much that I hit myself in my head with the weapon when I fire it.
SilvrSRT10
Super Moderator
I hate it when that happens.
SilvrSRT10
Super Moderator
My favorite gun is an old Ruger P85 9mm. It holds 15 rounds and points naturally for me. So I know the feeling.
ViperJeff
Administrator
I really enjoyed shooting the XDM .40 for the first time......
At least I'll have a bunch a targets for next time
At least I'll have a bunch a targets for next time
Arckadian
Active member
hehe I never actually hit myself, I was just saying that because it did come close a few times
I think that with my grip being so tight that I was over compensating. I just need to practice more and get a lot more comfortable with the weapon.... Practice makes all the difference
SilvrSRT10
Super Moderator
You can see video's all over Youtube of people (women with bad form) shooting a high powered rifle or shotgun and beaning themselves. The guy behind the camera should be shot for letting it happen. Serious injuries have occurred. Instead of making a fool of them, they should be teaching them proper handling of firearms. Knowingly allowing people to hurt themselves is NOT funny.
And I've always known how to handle a weapon. I've never beaned myself. Well..there was that one time we were shooting skeet with a shotgun off the deck of a cabin cruiser in rolling seas. Took two shots and said that was enough. Hard to keep your balance in those conditions.
And I've always known how to handle a weapon. I've never beaned myself. Well..there was that one time we were shooting skeet with a shotgun off the deck of a cabin cruiser in rolling seas. Took two shots and said that was enough. Hard to keep your balance in those conditions.
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sixtyin5
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I agree 110% and not because I am an instructor, because it's just stinkin' mean and dangerous!
SilvrSRT10
Super Moderator
I didn't think I'd get much of an argument about that.
ViperJeff
Administrator
ditto.......
