So I had no experience in shooting and took a basic course. I was interested, well curious but not so sure if this basic course would extend to making this into a hobby or not.
Well after I fired off 5 rounds, I'm hooked! I got to shoot a Sig Sauer Mosquito, a Glock 23, a Glock 19, and a .38 revolver.
Not a big fan of the revolvers. I love the simplicity of them, but that's about it.
I think I've narrowed it down to either a .22 or a 9mm. The Mosquito had some failure to eject and load issues, but I'd say it fired about 98% of the time without issue But then again I was using Federal Bulk and read that it works best on CCI mini mags. And the gun was a rental- so I'm sure it wasn't the cleanest gun. I don't know if it was because it was the first gun I shot, or what but I liked the Mosquito. But I am concerned about all the negative reviews on it on the internet.
In terms of 9mm, I've got it down to a Glock 17/19 or a Sig Sauer 226/229.
I really, really want to get a Glock. I liked how those shot, they are very simple in terms of maintenance, and I already know of a few armorers around town. But the big thing is the controversy of the Gen 4 spring/ejector/whatever issues I've been reading about. I could see myself getting a 19 or 17. But for now, as a beginner, I'd rather get something that works well out of the box. The Sigs are nice, but expensive.
Right now I want to limit the gun collection to 2 max, Ideally 1 for now. Something for going to the range to improve my shooting skills and something for home defense. No CCW. I would consider CCW only after I pick up more experience and feel more confident in my skills.
Well after I fired off 5 rounds, I'm hooked! I got to shoot a Sig Sauer Mosquito, a Glock 23, a Glock 19, and a .38 revolver.
Not a big fan of the revolvers. I love the simplicity of them, but that's about it.
I think I've narrowed it down to either a .22 or a 9mm. The Mosquito had some failure to eject and load issues, but I'd say it fired about 98% of the time without issue But then again I was using Federal Bulk and read that it works best on CCI mini mags. And the gun was a rental- so I'm sure it wasn't the cleanest gun. I don't know if it was because it was the first gun I shot, or what but I liked the Mosquito. But I am concerned about all the negative reviews on it on the internet.
In terms of 9mm, I've got it down to a Glock 17/19 or a Sig Sauer 226/229.
I really, really want to get a Glock. I liked how those shot, they are very simple in terms of maintenance, and I already know of a few armorers around town. But the big thing is the controversy of the Gen 4 spring/ejector/whatever issues I've been reading about. I could see myself getting a 19 or 17. But for now, as a beginner, I'd rather get something that works well out of the box. The Sigs are nice, but expensive.
Right now I want to limit the gun collection to 2 max, Ideally 1 for now. Something for going to the range to improve my shooting skills and something for home defense. No CCW. I would consider CCW only after I pick up more experience and feel more confident in my skills.