What should I shoot tomorrow?

[Geronimo45]

"This way his new gun purchase can go right into self defense / home protection duty."
My idea, too. Try out a .22 at the range first, maybe - but with the price of handguns, most people would be better served with a 9mm or a .357/.38 revolver - defense and plinking that way.

 

[Majic]

I've found that 90% to 95% of the shooters that find the .22 rimfire boring and next to useless are fairly new to shooting and as they gain valuable experience they begin to reconize the virtues of the rimfire.

New to handgunning? Spend a lot of quality time with a good rimfire. You will become a much better shot in a shorter period of time. Rent a good .22 and compare your groups vs the other calibers.

 

[Wakejefe]

Thanks all,

I dont want anyone to think that I am opposed to .22. It is hard to be opposed to a caliber when you have never shot it (me).

I am most certainly NOT trying to prove anything by shooting 9mm or a .40. I just happened to research them (9mm and .40) before going today and had an idea of some guns I would like to try.

.22 is next on my list indeed.

Regards,
Jefe

 

[michiganfan]

G23

 

[cookekdjr]

Got back from the range,

Glock 17: Felt decent but over all it was a bit light; moderate accuracy.

S&W 9MM 5943: Did not like the trigger pull, it felt "springy" to me.

XD 40 S&W: Nice weight, very accurate, felt more "in control" with the larger caliber round. Outstanding (and a little pricey). No fatigue to speak of.

That is where I am at so far.


Your thoughts?
Jefe

Strongly consider the XD, but in stainless (the only problem with this gun is the finish on the blued models). The XD is an excellent gun and .40 is an excellent caliber. Keep trying other guns, but if XD works for you, get one. I'd shop around for XD prices. You can find good deals on them if you try.
Good luck,

David

 

[f4t9r]

You liked the XD40 so try the XD 9 its a lot cheaper to shoot
9mm ammo can be picked up at good prices.