Noob accessory recommendations

[Alpha Suerte]

I just got my first handgun, Kahr CW9, and still need just about everything else. Here's what I'd like some recommendations for: cleaning kits/products, ammo containers for transport/storage, eye & ear protection, and concealed holsters. Any lessons learned from your first handgun experiences would be appreciated as well. Thanks.

[hossb7]

I just got my first handgun, Kahr CW9, and still need just about everything else. Here's what I'd like some recommendations for: cleaning kits/products, ammo containers for transport/storage, eye & ear protection, and concealed holsters. Any lessons learned from your first handgun experiences would be appreciated as well. Thanks.

Spend as much money as you can on ammo and quality training.

[tal3nt]

The main thing I would empashize to a new gun owner is safety. When I was new I thought people took the whole safety thing too far but you soon realize just how important it really is.

[Chaos47]

Ammo.

Electronic earmuffs are nice. The cheap Caldwell E-MAX Low Profile work decent.

Ammo.

Boresnakes are nice. But more useful for rifles then pistols.

Ammo.

Lula Loaders are nice. But not needed.

Oh did I mention ammo?
If you are planning on carry it you need to spend your money on ammo and training.

[The Virus]

Sordin Supreme pro X
Bore Snake
Frog Lube
Kydex holster (I prefer pitbull tactical or gunfighters inc)
Kydex hag pouches
5 mags minimum
Lots of ammo
Uplula loader
Lots of trigger time
Snap caps for dry fire practice
and MOST important get a quality instructor, do some research and go to a basic pistol class, learn the most basic skills(trigger manipulation, grip ,stance, sighting etc)
and live the firearms safety rules.
Good Luck

[REDdawn6]

Ammo

[Bastard]

The main thing I would empashize to a new gun owner is safety. When I was new I thought people took the whole safety thing too far but you soon realize just how important it really is.

*NM

[Alpha Suerte]

Thank you all. All duly noted, I will be researching some of the products listed. Unfortunately, the only training class around me is the CCW class which I will be taking soon.

Apparently, I better buy some more ammo. And I thought I was hot $#*! beacause I had 500 rds of WWB ready to go before my 10 days were up.

After hearing everyone's emphasis on safety, which I take extremely seriously, here is my question. If I literally 'live' and 'put into practice' the safety techniques and principles taught in the HGSC manual (treating every gun as if it was loaded, muzzle control, not placing finger on trigger until target is acquired, knowing what lies beyond target, etc...) is that enough? If not, where else should I get more information?

Also, I don't want to fire the gun until I get an adequate cleaning system, which I will be ordering tommorow. I'm looking at the compact, OTIS professional pistol kit. Any personal experience with this kit? - I'll be purchasing seperate solvent and lube, as I don't trust a 'combination solvent/lube '

[Wombats Are Dangerous]

Buy a BIG bottle of CLP if you clean as obsessively as I do. I have the little bottle that I keep in my range bag and the pint-size spray bottle that I keep in the garage. It's like $20 on Amazon. I don't actually use the spray bottle to clean with. I just use it to refill the little bottle.

The only thing you really need out of a cleaning kit is the bore brush and the patch holder. I've seen guys use toothbrushes to scrub residue off their guns. I buy bulk bags of shotgun patches and cut them up when I need smaller squares for cleaning handguns. I keep a ziploc bag of Q-tips in my range bag too.

And another +1 about safety and practice. I don't think you can practice safety enough. We've all seen this video, right? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeGD7r6s-zU)

A good piece of advice I got about practicing... Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Build muscle memory and good mechanics before going all Rambo on those poor paper targets.

Happy shooting!

[Wombats Are Dangerous]

Go get a Stanley big max tool box from WalMart for $20.00 it's lockable and makes a great range box and looks like a toolbox , not a range bag .
marsco

That's a great idea! I always hate how I have to dig through four different pockets to find something in my range bag!

[Alpha Suerte]

Go get a Stanley big max tool box from WalMart for $20.00 it's lockable and makes a great range box and looks like a toolbox , not a range bag .
Don't put gun stickers in your car or truck window.
It does not pay to advertise that you own a gun .
As far as safety
Get completely familiar with you firearm.
Follow the range rules
If you have a malfunction you do not understand get help from a range officer .
Dont be embarrassed to ask for help .
Other than that have fun
marsco

The box sounds practical, will do. And thanks for the advice on the car decals. I've been thinking about whether or not to throw a NRA sticker on there. Won't now!

Buy a BIG bottle of CLP if you clean as obsessively as I do. I have the little bottle that I keep in my range bag and the pint-size spray bottle that I keep in the garage. It's like $20 on Amazon. I don't actually use the spray bottle to clean with. I just use it to refill the little bottle.

The only thing you really need out of a cleaning kit is the bore brush and the patch holder. I've seen guys use toothbrushes to scrub residue off their guns. I buy bulk bags of shotgun patches and cut them up when I need smaller squares for cleaning handguns. I keep a ziploc bag of Q-tips in my range bag too.

And another +1 about safety and practice. I don't think you can practice safety enough. We've all seen this video, right? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeGD7r6s-zU)

A good piece of advice I got about practicing... Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Build muscle memory and good mechanics before going all Rambo on those poor paper targets.

Happy shooting!

Like the idea abut cutting up bulk shotgun patches. What about oil & grease?