Bullet question: is there such things as "beginner rounds"?

[DarkLuminor]

First of all, I have narrowed down my choice for first handgun to be either 9mm M&P 9 or GLOCK 17

I am wondering if there a certain kind of bullet that's easy on the beginner when going to the range for target practice?

[asme]

I always found Remington UMC to be loaded really lightly compared to other brands.

[762.DEFENSE]

Winchester White Box would be good to go.


P.S. go with the Glock 17, you wont be disapointed!

[BamBam-31]

I'd just buy some of the economy plinking stuff like WWB, Rem UMC, Fiocchi, Blazer Brass, American Eagle, etc. They're usually 115 gr. or 124 gr. FMJ bullets loaded to moderate pressures (not +P pressures like in most self-defense loads). Great for practice.

Great choices in pistols, btw.

ETA: A real beginner round is the .22lr. Soft recoil, inexpensive to shoot. Don't let the small bullet fool you--if you train with a .22lr and learn to shoot it accurately, it will improve you 9mm shooting DRAMATICALLY. Every shooter of all levels should have a .22lr pistol to train with.

[IPSICK]

124gr Miwall reloads. Cheap and crappy and good for the range only. Soft recoil though.

Otherwise, most any factory 115gr FMJ load will do for practice. Possibly, your local Wal-Mart may have what you want. If you're worried about recoil, load only 1-3rds per mag at the range and work on grip, stance, and trigger control. It will be slow going at first but it will help you learn patience and proper trigger discipline. Also take a class.

Btw, as much as I love Glock the M&P might be the softer shooter. Have you rented either one yet to see which one you shoot better with?

[zfields]

Winchester White Box would be good to go.


P.S. go with the Glock 17, you wont be disapointed!

Odd, mine always seems to be a bit hot. But then again, I reload my stuff pretty light, so all factory seems hot : )

[Doctawho]

You probably want to stick to the lower weight rounds like 115 grain for your 9mm. Generally a little softer shooting.

[77bawls]

.22 Long Rifle

[Blackhawk556]

I sold my g17 because it didn't fit my hand at all. So far I'm in love with my m&p9c

[johnthomas]

First of all, I have narrowed down my choice for first handgun to be either 9mm M&P 9 or GLOCK 17

I am wondering if there a certain kind of bullet that's easy on the beginner when going to the range for target practice?

I smiled, I just smiled.

[Oceanbob]

Don't worry or concern yourself with

First of all, I have narrowed down my choice for first handgun to be either 9mm M&P 9 or GLOCK 17

I am wondering if there a certain kind of bullet that's easy on the beginner when going to the range for target practice?

Recoil. Seriously the gun moving up and back a bit after firing is normal.

Expect it. Shoot whatever 9MM you can find. In an experienced world of shooting weapons, the 9 doesn't recoil much at all.

Someday....not now...but someday rent yourself a .44 magnum revolver. Same principles...shoot it and let it move back. No problem.

If you want to get good site acquistion habits and some trigger control then shoot a good target .22 pistol. Then carry those good habits to the next weapon.

I personally like the GLOCK 17. Fantastic weapon. If you do get one, run it about 500 rounds then buy a 3.5 disconnector for $20; a world of difference when shooting.

Welcome to Cal Guns and this remarkable, interesting hobby.

[safewaysecurity]

Winchester White Box is the typical break in ammo

[locosway]

.22 caliber is beginner rounds, for the most part.

Generally there isn't a huge difference in rounds of the same caliber unless you're talking min/max loadings, which generally isn't true. 9mm is 9mm, 40 is 40, 45 is 45, and so on. If you're looking for something to get you going in 9mm then find what's cheapest and shoot that. You can order online and save money, but make sure you aren't buying rounds with a steel core, or a bi-metal jacket since most ranges won't allow these types of rounds.

[jackandblood]

unfortunately most of the cheap just-for-range ammo seem to be full load with the heaviest standard bullet for that caliber.

Try the range's own reloaded ammo. It's reloaded to less pressure. I found they are decently priced and are quality reloads (at the indoor range I frequent).

[Dion]

Go to WalMart and pick up 250 rounds of UMC 9mm Luger for $52. Rent a lane, mount up your target and go through your ammo. That's how you do it.

FWIW, I bought my first handgun in 1999 (still have it and still shoot it regularly), an EAA Witness 9mm. I was ridiculously inaccurate with that gun.

A few months ago I got back into gunning, and shot with it and showed a vast improvment from BITD. A month ago I bought a Beretta NEOS and got good with it within a couple weeks (I go to the range weekly).

What I found is my .22 has GREATLY improved my 9mm handling. I am able to maintain tight groups with both guns at the range. Looking back I wish I learned handgun skills on a .22 rather than a 9mm - at least I feel good with both now, though.