Thanks!
Thanks to all you kind folks who sent your welcome and info. Much appreciated. I will try to answer all your questions.
JFH, no I haven't seen cornerdcat site yet. That will be my next stop.
Thanks for the advice on the spring kit. I realize that strengthening my fingers and hands is important and have a "squeezy thing" to help. I've been ill for months and am quite wimpy right now. But both my boyfriend and I found the "kick" to be bruising in crotch of hand as well. Considering he shoots .45s, it was a surprise to him!
I've been thinking that learning to shoot and getting a CCWL would be a good idea since I moved into Columbus proper in January. Time constraints (full-time college student) and opportunity had stymied me. Wonderful new man in my life has convinced me it's time, given me the opportunity and provided support so that I will be taking my CCW class in 2 weeks. He has been training me well in the meantime.
Why this particular gun? He wanted me to have a small revolver .38 or greater with enclosed hammer so it wouldn't get caught on purse, pocket, holster.
Straight-shooter - cudos to your wife. Seems like this is THE CCW to carry.
fiVe, glockman19 - thank you for your kind welcome
jt1 - I do know about the special caps available. I will purchase soon. I don't want to change stock boot grips (hopefully I know what that means) as I spent the extra $ for CT.
Mode of carry? Because of who I am and how I must dress, purse is the best option. I realize the danger of having my purse taken from me. Found website with purses designed for that purpose. Regular purse will not work well enough, in my opinion. I can't wear baggy cargo pants in my profession. Good option for casual though.
And I like your quote about your friends. Hahaha!
DAdams - See above. Working on fingers. (piano teacher and typist, evidently not the same type of strength)
Just so everyone knows: I did NOT rob Vance's! However, looking at the websites, I'm beginning to wonder myself!
I have no idea about "smaller CT 450s". I do have the "cool factor" though. My CT grips are original, the gun is new and has the insignia.
Again, I thank you all for the warm welcome and the great information.
And now, a quote my beloved sent me, from George Washington:
“Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself- They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence... From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable... The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference- they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."? George Washington
Thanks to all you kind folks who sent your welcome and info. Much appreciated. I will try to answer all your questions.
JFH, no I haven't seen cornerdcat site yet. That will be my next stop.
Thanks for the advice on the spring kit. I realize that strengthening my fingers and hands is important and have a "squeezy thing" to help. I've been ill for months and am quite wimpy right now. But both my boyfriend and I found the "kick" to be bruising in crotch of hand as well. Considering he shoots .45s, it was a surprise to him!
I've been thinking that learning to shoot and getting a CCWL would be a good idea since I moved into Columbus proper in January. Time constraints (full-time college student) and opportunity had stymied me. Wonderful new man in my life has convinced me it's time, given me the opportunity and provided support so that I will be taking my CCW class in 2 weeks. He has been training me well in the meantime.
Why this particular gun? He wanted me to have a small revolver .38 or greater with enclosed hammer so it wouldn't get caught on purse, pocket, holster.
Straight-shooter - cudos to your wife. Seems like this is THE CCW to carry.
fiVe, glockman19 - thank you for your kind welcome
jt1 - I do know about the special caps available. I will purchase soon. I don't want to change stock boot grips (hopefully I know what that means) as I spent the extra $ for CT.
Mode of carry? Because of who I am and how I must dress, purse is the best option. I realize the danger of having my purse taken from me. Found website with purses designed for that purpose. Regular purse will not work well enough, in my opinion. I can't wear baggy cargo pants in my profession. Good option for casual though.
And I like your quote about your friends. Hahaha!
DAdams - See above. Working on fingers. (piano teacher and typist, evidently not the same type of strength)
Just so everyone knows: I did NOT rob Vance's! However, looking at the websites, I'm beginning to wonder myself!
I have no idea about "smaller CT 450s". I do have the "cool factor" though. My CT grips are original, the gun is new and has the insignia.
Again, I thank you all for the warm welcome and the great information.
And now, a quote my beloved sent me, from George Washington:
“Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself- They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence... From the hour the Pilgrims landed, to the present day, events, occurrences and tendencies prove that to insure peace, security and happiness the rifle and pistol are equally indispensable... The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference- they deserve a place of honor with all that is good."? George Washington