Firearms Section

[driyac]

Hey guys, been stalking this thread for a while now. Looking forward to purchasing my first gun. Have had numerous experiences with pump shot guns (skeet shooting) and long range rifles at family farms. But have never bought one. I am looking for a semi-auto hand gun for my first. I am not into revolvers, they just arent my thing.

any suggestions? I know that picking a gun is a personal thing but I like to educate myself very extensively before I do anything.

any help is appreciated.

[Redemption]

Go down and shoot a bunch of handguns and see what you like. Then take the top 3-5, do more research and go back and shoot them again. Then decide.

I did to a of research and talked to all sorts of people before my first handgun purchase.

Didn't mean a damn thing once I started trying them out. All the work, advice, etc was useless because I didn't like what I was told was "the best".

Only thing I "knew" when I started was the caliber.

Have fun with it!!

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by Redemption

Go down and shoot a bunch of handguns and see what you like. Then take the top 3-5, do more research and go back and shoot them again. Then decide.

I did to a of research and talked to all sorts of people before my first handgun purchase.

Didn't mean a damn thing once I started trying them out. All the work, advice, etc was useless because I didn't like what I was told was "the best".

Only thing I "knew" when I started was the caliber.

Have fun with it!!

Everyone's hand is designed differently. What feels comfortable to me or someone else may not feel comfortable to you (for example I hate Glocks. Hate the way they feel and since I never could get one to fit comfortably in my hand I was never accurate with one). Get online and look up when the next local gun show is and go. Handle and feel as many different guns as possible. Remember the guns that you really like and feel comfortable with then do your research on those guns and check reliability and reviews. Once you scratch out the bad eggs, find a gun range that allows you to rent those guns and shoot them.

[Redemption]

Funny, I hate glocks also. Yuck no thanks. I'd rather shoot my 100 year old Remington pump action .22 to defend myself than a glock. But I started shooting it when I was 7 and I can pump all 13 rounds faster than most glocks. ;-)

[MrWray]

this is my everyday carry piece

[Scrappy Doo]

Originally Posted by driyac

Hey guys, been stalking this thread for a while now. Looking forward to purchasing my first gun. Have had numerous experiences with pump shot guns (skeet shooting) and long range rifles at family farms. But have never bought one. I am looking for a semi-auto hand gun for my first. I am not into revolvers, they just arent my thing.

any suggestions? I know that picking a gun is a personal thing but I like to educate myself very extensively before I do anything.

any help is appreciated.

Originally Posted by Redemption

Go down and shoot a bunch of handguns and see what you like. Then take the top 3-5, do more research and go back and shoot them again. Then decide.

I did to a of research and talked to all sorts of people before my first handgun purchase.

Didn't mean a damn thing once I started trying them out. All the work, advice, etc was useless because I didn't like what I was told was "the best".

Only thing I "knew" when I started was the caliber.

Have fun with it!!

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Everyone's hand is designed differently. What feels comfortable to me or someone else may not feel comfortable to you (for example I hate Glocks. Hate the way they feel and since I never could get one to fit comfortably in my hand I was never accurate with one). Get online and look up when the next local gun show is and go. Handle and feel as many different guns as possible. Remember the guns that you really like and feel comfortable with then do your research on those guns and check reliability and reviews. Once you scratch out the bad eggs, find a gun range that allows you to rent those guns and shoot them.

Good advice here. (Except the glock part.... I wouldn't trade my glocks for anything)

[PT145SS]

Originally Posted by MrWray

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this is my everyday carry piece

Any plans to open carry now that the law has changed in Oklahoma???

My EDC is a Kahr CM9 (pocket carry) and/or an STI Shadow (hip carry).

[MrWray]

Originally Posted by PT145SS

Any plans to open carry now that the law has changed in Oklahoma???

My EDC is a Kahr CM9 (pocket carry) and/or an STI Shadow (hip carry).

i was a LEO for several years and ive had my CCL since 2001. even when i was off duty i always carried concealed, my way of thinking is, nobody should know that i have a gun. a firearm generates ALOT of attention and i like to fly under the radar, it gives me the advantage if a situation ever arises. im not against the open carry law, it is our 2nd amendment right, i just dont like the uneeded attention. when a bad guy sees my gun.......its too late

[Darkstar November]

[PT145SS]

Originally Posted by MrWray

i was a LEO for several years and ive had my CCL since 2001. even when i was off duty i always carried concealed, my way of thinking is, nobody should know that i have a gun. a firearm generates ALOT of attention and i like to fly under the radar, it gives me the advantage if a situation ever arises. im not against the open carry law, it is our 2nd amendment right, i just dont like the uneeded attention. when a bad guy sees my gun.......its too late

I've had my carry license for many years and feel the same way with one exception. Open carry would allow me more access to my firearm inside my vehicle.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by PT145SS

Any plans to open carry now that the law has changed in Oklahoma???

My EDC is a Kahr CM9 (pocket carry) and/or an STI Shadow (hip carry).

Originally Posted by MrWray

i was a LEO for several years and ive had my CCL since 2001. even when i was off duty i always carried concealed, my way of thinking is, nobody should know that i have a gun. a firearm generates ALOT of attention and i like to fly under the radar, it gives me the advantage if a situation ever arises. im not against the open carry law, it is our 2nd amendment right, i just dont like the uneeded attention. when a bad guy sees my gun.......its too late

Agree 100%

Originally Posted by PT145SS

I've had my carry license for many years and feel the same way with one exception. Open carry would allow me more access to my firearm inside my vehicle.

It definitely relaxes the carry law concerns... in a car... at home... but especially in public, where you don't have to be so self aware about printing, or accidental show.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

False.

Per ATF laws AR-15 lowers MUST be registered with the ATF at the time it is purchased from a FFL holder. A AR-15 lower must be treated identically to a rifle or handgun in this regard.

The only exception to this is if you purchase a blank lower that did not go through the final machining process of the manufacturer. They look like this.
After you complete the lower you do not have to register it as long as it remains under your ownership. If the gun passes down to a son (like after you pass away), or is intended to be traded or sold then you are required to put a serial number on it and register the lower.

There is no national registry for any firearms other than NFA examples. Some states require certain firearms to be registered but it's generally pistols.

[AKA]

Originally Posted by MrWray

i was a LEO for several years and ive had my CCL since 2001. even when i was off duty i always carried concealed, my way of thinking is, nobody should know that i have a gun. a firearm generates ALOT of attention and i like to fly under the radar, it gives me the advantage if a situation ever arises. im not against the open carry law, it is our 2nd amendment right, i just dont like the uneeded attention. when a bad guy sees my gun.......its too late

[cplhester]

I picked up the new Springfield XDS for my conceal carry. Sweet little gun and really accurate for a sub compact .45. As for me I will not open carry as I believe tactically it makes no sense. It makes you a target in my opinion.