First Time Shooter Range Report

[DuckHunter]

I appreciate this sentiment and that voiced by many others chiming in here. Thanks all.

My point of view is I know nothing, I know I know nothing, and that makes me uncomfortable. The best way to learn is from those who have been there and done that. Bill certainly meets that description.

I was impressed with the opportunity to go from zero to .44 mag in three days. Now I have some decisions to make.

The Ruger Mark II 512 was my first pistol, and still one of my favorites. It has also turned into my wife's favorite; accurate, low recoil and sound level, and lower cost to shoot than center fire. Love my Sigs and have a Baer 1911 on order, but will always have a place for my Mk II.

[9x19=£OV€]

Congrats! I remember swiping my range V-card.

Now you need a g19 and some good sight.

[RANCID 518th]

If you head down the rifle path .. my thought ... get a Ruger 10 - 22. Shoots that 22. LR or the Marlin 60 22.

Then get piece of history at the local big 5 or somewhere that sales Moisn's... cheap ... ammo is cheap ... a bit of cleaning but stupid fun...

BUT BEFORE

research ... research ... research ...

[rm1911]

Congrats. You're doing it right. Welcome to an addiction.

As for your first purchase they out a lot and buy what feels best. I'd recommend something in 9mm simply because it's cheaper to shoot. And it's plenty effective for PD/HD. And availability is still pretty good.

Pretty soon you'll always be thinking about the next one.

[darmog]

Good decision on taking Bill's class. Like you, before I even started thinking about buying a firearm, I wanted to take a basics class first. I took Bill's class at the Livermore Rod and GUn Club instead of Reed's because it would just be a one day class. It was very informative and made me more comfortable handling a firearm after all was said and done. I also took his Home Defense course and would recommend that to you as well after you've purchased your first firearm.

[trigger945]

Good job OP! I commend you for taking that approach.

Stay safe, have fun and welcome to the hobby and to CalGuns. Ask away and you shall get answers!

[RANCID 518th]

Look into Guntalk with Tom Gresham ... every Sunday radio show ... www.guntalk.com .. podcast are easy and fast to download lots of info ...