What supplies do you reccomend newbies buy to go with their new gun? What do you consider to be the bare minimum and what is nice to have later, but not essential right away? It would be nice to develop a list that we could "Float" and have newbies look at when they show up here looking for advice. Let's start with a new handgun owner, for now.
Here's my thoughts:
Essential:
Hearing protection. Good muffs and several pairs of foam plugs for guests.
Eye protection.
Range bag. Either gun specific or a sturdy non-gun bag. Should be large enough to hold the gun, a box or two of ammo, muffs, staple gun and cleaning supplies, at a minimum. The bag can be smaller if the gun is kept in a separate case or gun rug.
Cleaning supplies. I'd reccomend either Hoppes #9 and a good oil or a good CLP like Break Free or FP 10. A sturdy one piece cleaning rod can also double as a range rod if needed. What type of brushes would everyone reccomend?
Owner's manual for your firearm.
Optional:
Staple gun or masking tape to hang targets with.
Small notebook and pen to record info at the range.
Duct tape
Band aids for hammer/slide bite or similiar problems.
Hollow ground "gunsmith's" screwdrivers
Punch set
Needle file set
Any thoughts?
Here's my thoughts:
Essential:
Hearing protection. Good muffs and several pairs of foam plugs for guests.
Eye protection.
Range bag. Either gun specific or a sturdy non-gun bag. Should be large enough to hold the gun, a box or two of ammo, muffs, staple gun and cleaning supplies, at a minimum. The bag can be smaller if the gun is kept in a separate case or gun rug.
Cleaning supplies. I'd reccomend either Hoppes #9 and a good oil or a good CLP like Break Free or FP 10. A sturdy one piece cleaning rod can also double as a range rod if needed. What type of brushes would everyone reccomend?
Owner's manual for your firearm.
Optional:
Staple gun or masking tape to hang targets with.
Small notebook and pen to record info at the range.
Duct tape
Band aids for hammer/slide bite or similiar problems.
Hollow ground "gunsmith's" screwdrivers
Punch set
Needle file set
Any thoughts?