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[the-right-way]

Probably going to get a .22LR revolver first, as my wife strongly prefers shooting a revolver, and I've read that one never regrets owning a good .22LR revolver. So either a model 63 or 4" model 617 Smith & Wesson to start, depending on which fits her hand better.

Eventual goal is to get my wife shooting a .38 Special revolver and a 9mm semiauto for me. I was thinking Sig P229, but the LEO in my family are steering me towards a Glock or Springfield Armory XD. As a first gun, it may make more sense for me to buy one that is cheaper and simpler to maintain, then get the Sig when I'm more experienced, if I still want it. I think I'd like to own a 1911 as well, possibly with a caliber conversion kit or chambered in a smaller caliber.



I am pretty outraged after learning about the roster. I was aware of the magazine capacity law, but had no idea how restrictive the roster was.

There is various things out there about it. Glocks are a great gun. They do have a different grip angle than most other guns and some do have issue shooting low and to the left. I know I do but have gotten much better. the Xd are a great gun. The wife might end up liking it. That is my wife's shtf gun.

[I'll Stay&Guard the Beer]

Hi everyone, yet another (*sigh*) newbie here. I promise I will try to not ask questions that are painfully stupid, just annoying. And also slightly stupid (keeping it real).

I suppose my story is no more interesting than anybody else's, but for full disclosure or whatever, I'm still reasonably liberal/progressive and only slowly coming around to this side of American gun culture.

But I think dogma in any field is lazy, and I don't believe in living the unexamined life. Hence, my cautious steps into gun ownership and knowledge.

I'm impressed by the ground level growth of this forum and the civility and nuanced opinions of its contributors. You should be proud of your members!

Anyhoo, thanks for assisting a skeptic towards Enlightenment

"If I make a friend of my enemy, cannot it be said that I have defeated my enemy?"- A. Lincoln

[readygal1]

Glad I found this site. Like minded folk.

[tin.duong]

Intro

New member here on the forum! Heres a little short, concise introduction of myself...

New to CGN but not new to this hobby! First got started in shooting in when I went with a couple of friends about 10 years ago and immediately got hooked! Served with the US Army for 6 1/2 years as a Combat Engineer and deployed to AFG twice. Recently moved back to CA last year after my contract was up and now currently an Auto Tech. I have in the past built 2 AR15's- one in 5.56/223 Rem and the other in 300 BLK and have owned an FNP-40. Currently own a SigSauer SP2022 in .40 and building an AR-15. I have a couple other AR-15 lowers waiting to built, but I need to finish this one first.

Cheers!

[bsg]

New member here on the forum! Heres a little short, concise introduction of myself...

New to CGN but not new to this hobby! First got started in shooting in when I went with a couple of friends about 10 years ago and immediately got hooked! Served with the US Army for 6 1/2 years as a Combat Engineer and deployed to AFG twice. Recently moved back to CA last year after my contract was up and now currently an Auto Tech. I have in the past built 2 AR15's- one in 5.56/223 Rem and the other in 300 BLK and have owned an FNP-40. Currently own a SigSauer SP2022 in .40 and building an AR-15. I have a couple other AR-15 lowers waiting to built, but I need to finish this one first.

Cheers!

welcome to the forum.

[tin.duong]

welcome to the forum.

Thank you!

[aarondomin]

Here

Does anyone monitor this post or is this one dead? thanks - a

[Bwirtz]

Hi from Northern Cal

Just want to introduce myself. I'm from northern Cal, and picked up my first purchased handgun yesterday (Shield 9mm). I inherited a 1903 Colt .32 about 25 years ago, but didn't shoot it much, if at all before now. Given my day at the shooting range yesterday, I suspect that I will be spending a lot more of my paycheck on ammo (1), because it's a lot of fun, and (2) I really need the practice. I'm getting pointers from a buddy of mine who suggested this forum. Some of the discussions on the M&P 9mm I've already read have been really informative, so thanks! Look forward to learning enough to maybe be able to provide constructive input as well.

[Red-Osier]

Welcome to the forum Bwirtz. Nice purchase with the Sheild 9, You might want to look into Apex trigger upgrade for the sheild. It helps That gun quite a bit.

[Bwirtz]

Welcome to the forum Bwirtz. Nice purchase with the Sheild 9, You might want to look into Apex trigger upgrade for the sheild. It helps That gun quite a bit.

Appreciate the suggestion. Will definitely look into it!

[TX_1821]

New Member

Hi Everyone,
New member from the great state of Houston,Texas! Got hooked into guns with my pops Winchester .22lr when I was bout 7 and haven't looked back since. Have an HK 45 and a Marlin .22lr for squirrels and hoping to get either an AR or AK pretty soon. Still have to try both of these types at the gun range to get a feel for em.
Looking forward to seeing some of yalls firearms!

[Red-Osier]

Welcome to the forum TX.

[Garv]

Does anyone monitor this post or is this one dead? thanks - a

You are constantly being monitored.

[Garv]

Welcome all and y'all.

[Trump1]

Hi Everyone,
New member from the great state ofbut that's just me Houston,Texas! Got hooked into guns with my pops Winchester .22lr when I was bout 7 and haven't looked back since. Have an HK 45 and a Marlin .22lr for squirrels and hoping to get either an AR or AK pretty soon. Still have to try both of these types at the gun range to get a feel for em.
Looking forward to seeing some of yalls firearms!

Welcome TX,

I would go with the AR. Personally, I can't see my self with a Russian AK, but that's just me.