WELL, FINALLY A PROUD GUN OWNER!!!! Any advice for classes, cleaning, maintenance?

Originally posted by Silverado292
reply to post by roughycannon

 

Your country is overrun with gun violence and other types of violence, which is funny since your country banned firearms. You can't even defend yourself in your home, yet you have the gall to suggest we follow the example of "merry" lol England.

SPOT ON!

reply to post by nh_ee


This fellow is obviously the village idiot.

Aren't all US troops trained to keep the trigger finger straight and off the trigger when not ready to fire?

Originally posted by felonius

Originally posted by nh_ee

.22 is a good starter weapon. A shorter barrel will make you a better marksman.

A .22 can shoot through the sheet metal of a truck door so don't worry about stopping power.
Anyone shot and still living is very unlikely to continue their assault against you unless they want another round to complement the one they've already received.

Which is unlikely.

Don't worry about wearing out your gun using your safety. Your safety is part of the design of this machine for a distinct and particular reason... most importantly learn how to use your firearm properly.

A shorter barrel is only good at close range...That's why I chose a long barrel...All I have to do is slowly exhale,and squeeze not pull,the trigger...I can do close,or long range...The gun I chose will drop a bear if need be...My Glock .45 is so smooth,my daughter shot her best with it out of 6 different guns.

An average of 268 people are shot every day in America, for a total of nearly 100,000 each year.
Be Careful !

Don't make the mistake that this individual did...overconfidence and larger caliber weapons could be fatal.

A 22 can do some nastiness but the hydostatic forceis ninmal to a higher mass lower velocity round. With smaller calbers placement is even more vital.


Did i ust find a 45 vs 9mm debate waiting lol!

For the record 45 here but wont turn my nose up to a nice 380 either!

Originally posted by Evolutionsend
reply to post by nh_ee

 

This fellow is obviously the village idiot.

Aren't all US troops trained to keep the trigger finger straight and off the trigger when not ready to fire?

edit on 16-10-2011 by Evolutionsend because: (no reason given)

You are correct.

Originally posted by Glockroshin

Originally posted by felonius

Originally posted by nh_ee

.22 is a good starter weapon. A shorter barrel will make you a better marksman.

A .22 can shoot through the sheet metal of a truck door so don't worry about stopping power.
Anyone shot and still living is very unlikely to continue their assault against you unless they want another round to complement the one they've already received.

Which is unlikely.

Don't worry about wearing out your gun using your safety. Your safety is part of the design of this machine for a distinct and particular reason... most importantly learn how to use your firearm properly.

A shorter barrel is only good at close range...That's why I chose a long barrel...All I have to do is slowly exhale,and squeeze not pull,the trigger...I can do close,or long range...The gun I chose will drop a bear if need be...My Glock .45 is so smooth,my daughter shot her best with it out of 6 different guns.

An average of 268 people are shot every day in America, for a total of nearly 100,000 each year.
Be Careful !

Don't make the mistake that this individual did...overconfidence and larger caliber weapons could be fatal.

A 22 can do some nastiness but the hydostatic forceis ninmal to a higher mass lower velocity round. With smaller calbers placement is even more vital.


Did i ust find a 45 vs 9mm debate waiting lol!

For the record 45 here but wont turn my nose up to a nice 380 either!

The question is,what you personally can handle....Guess the old saying is true...It's not the size that matters,but how you use it, is what counts...LOL

reply to post by Glockroshin


I wonder how much the hat cost him. Maybe he was just absent that day.

Originally posted by Evolutionsend
reply to post by Glockroshin

 

I wonder how much the hat cost him.

Maybe he was just absent that day.

I was...So please explain...

reply to post by Glockroshin


Explain what? Guy claiming he's a marine shoots himself in the foot, has finger on trigger through the whole video. Either he's not really a US marine or he just missed the part about not standing around with a finger on the trigger.

reply to post by Evolutionsend


He was also wearing a Ships hat, I think it was the Enterprise. Also for the OP Magpul makes some nice training video's.

Originally posted by Evolutionsend
reply to post by Glockroshin

 

Explain what? Guy claiming he's a marine shoots himself in the foot, has finger on trigger through the whole video. Either he's not really a US marine or he just missed the part about not standing around with a finger on the trigger.

Sorry...Misunderstood you...PEACE

reply to post by AllUrChips


Congrats on your first sidearm. The 22 is a great weapon to learn with.....yesterday I took my 7 and 10 year old nephews to the firing range after a couple day talking safety and how to properly handle my S&W 22 target pistol. They had so much fun.

You should become proficient with your 22 and then get another sidearm with stopping power.

Originally posted by kinglizard
reply to post by AllUrChips

 

Congrats on your first sidearm. The 22 is a great weapon to learn with.....yesterday I took my 7 and 10 year old nephews to the firing range after a couple day talking safety and how to properly handle my S&W 22 target pistol. They had so much fun.

You should become proficient with your 22 and then get another sidearm with stopping power.

Thank you but cant help but pick up on all of these peoples subliminal condesending responses as if I am not capable of a "real gun" yet and that a .22 has no "stopping power" I am pretty sure it would stop ANY human in their tracks. I am not looking to mame anyone just for EMERGENCY defense. So my question would be would ANY of you tough talkin guys want to volunteer to a shot by a .22 pistol? I doubt Id have any takers. Again thanks for the advice however conescending attitude is not appreciated.

reply to post by AllUrChips


I'm so sorry you read my post as condescending...I absolutely didn't intend for it to be read in that way.

When we talk about stopping power we mean a round that will stop an aggressor in his tracks...put him to the ground the second you pull that trigger. To do that you need maybe a .38, 357, 9mm, 40s&w...etc

An attacker shot with a 22 will not be stopped, they can continue their attack on you or loved one for some time even if they ultimately dies from the wound an hour later.

As for carry I prefer concealed, open carry gets you a lot of attention.

Anyway I love my 22, it's inexpensive to fire and it allows me to practice a lot...hope you enjoy yours and much as I enjoy mine.

Originally posted by kinglizard
reply to post by AllUrChips

 

I'm so sorry you read my post as condescending...I absolutely didn't intend for it to be read in that way.

When we talk about stopping power we mean a round that will stop an aggressor in his tracks...put him to the ground the second you pull that trigger. To do that you need maybe a .38, 357, 9mm, 40s&w...etc

An attacker shot with a 22 will not be stopped, they can continue their attack on you or loved one for some time even if they ultimately dies from the wound an hour later.

As for carry I prefer concealed, open carry gets you a lot of attention.

Anyway I love my 22, it's inexpensive to fire and it allows me to practice a lot...hope you enjoy yours and much as I enjoy mine.

Im sorry Lizard just lookin for real advice and have only come across people talking trash about the caliber lol Im sorry I took it out on you Anyhow thank you for the advice as I am a newbie and still just puzzled I WOULD not be able to move after a .22 im sure and Im 6'3" 260 lol. I cant wait to go shoot for sure though!!!! again thanx for your advice

AllUrChips....If I was attacking you,and you shot me with a .22 cal...Unless you hit me in the head,or heart,I would not stop...The higher cal./with hollow points,will drop a bear,much more a man..Go to the range,and shoot all kinds and see the difference.PEACE

Congrats!...Guns are fun, I own 2 handguns and a .223 rifle, I prefer Sig Sauer, very nice weapon but pricey. Handgun safety is paramount so I suggest you getting hooked up with an NRA basic pistol course to familiarize yourself with the basic fundamentals of shooting.

a smaller caliber weapon is nice because ammo is pricey, I shoot 40 s&w and thats 19.00 bucks a box for 50 rounds, 9mm should be a little cheaper.

any question let me know, id be glad to help you out and provide you with all the knowledge I have.

Originally posted by Blu82
Congrats!...Guns are fun, I own 2 handguns and a .223 rifle, I prefer Sig Sauer, very nice weapon but pricey. Handgun safety is paramount so I suggest you getting hooked up with an NRA basic pistol course to familiarize yourself with the basic fundamentals of shooting.

a smaller caliber weapon is nice because ammo is pricey, I shoot 40 s&w and thats 19.00 bucks a box for 50 rounds, 9mm should be a little cheaper.

any question let me know, id be glad to help you out and provide you with all the knowledge I have.

Cool thank you for the advice! Yeah I plan on getting familiar with the weapon and then maybe taking it out once or twice a month just to keep getting proficient with it. Im going to get ammo tonight and my dad is going to take me to get familiar with it tomorrow, I cant wait

congratulations on exercising a seldom appreciated "Right of the People, to keep and bear arms". owning a firearm, is like owning a film camera, you must practice to become proficient with it.

and in my opinion, you''ve bought a decent caliber, to start with. it's one of the smallest calibers, but still lethal, but you can use this small caliber to hone your skills.

(before you shoot it)
1) READ THE MANUAL. learn the manufacturers lessons on this weapon.
2) Learn to strip the weapon
3) Learn whether it will shoot with, or WITHOUT the magazine inserted(if applicable). generation 3 and below Glocks STILL FIRE with the magazine removed. Some other weapons will not fire if the magazine is removed. oh....This may be found by simply(and safely) removing the magazine, ensure the chamber has NO round in the chamber, point the weapon in a safe direction and with safety OFF, pull the trigger. or, refer tomy 1st point in "(BEFORE YOU SHOOT)" above.

(when you shoot...go to the range)
1) Place weapon in your strong hand, aim at target, shoulders square with target, close dominant hand eye(left hand/left eye or right hand/right eye), if the sights are still aligned, you're cross eye dominant! either learn to shoot proficiently this way, or, like i had to do, retrain yourself by placing obstruction over weak eye(eye patch/paper/ whatever) and practice until you can remove the obstruction and shoot with out a need for an obstruction. BOTH EYES OPEN...btw.

2) Learn trigger control. DO NOT jerk, snatch or yank the trigger. squeeeeeze the trigger in a fluid manner. tip of finger to joint. that keeps the weapon in most cases, from yawing left to right.

3) Learn to not flinch when shooting. from the time the firing pin hits the bullet, round flies from the chamber, back pressure cycles the slide rearward, bringing another into the chamber, to the reset position...it's usually over before we blink. make sure your sights are still on target(paper). my recommendation since.22cal bullets are cheap($5-$7 per 100rds )...aim and fire 5 rounds on target in series, BEFORE you lower the weapon to see where they hit. And i'm not talking RAPID fire....more like 1(one-thousand, 2-one-thousand, 3 one-thousand...) so you can inspect your grouping.

4) Headshots are cool...but why aim for a melon, when you can hit the box it's sitting on? concentrate on Center Mass shots. that box below the melon, is larger...and carries goodies like heart, lungs, spinal column...with 2 of those being near instant stoppers. besides, the torso is slower than the head.

hopefully those few tidbits, and more from other members help a bit. And if any members care to correct/ expound on what i've written(which is as summarised[sp] as i could) please, feel free!

p.s.
in most cases, it's less about how big the caliber is, but where the bullet is placed. so for now, disregard the "bigger is better" mantra for ACCURACY/ CONSISTENCY on TARGET.

i've owned nearly all caliber of handgun, from .22cal to .45/357/44mag.and 1 thing stands. Where you put it....
Happy Shooting!

Originally posted by Glockroshin
AllUrChips....If I was attacking you,and you shot me with a .22 cal...Unless you hit me in the head,or heart,I would not stop...The higher cal./with hollow points,will drop a bear,much more a man..Go to the range,and shoot all kinds and see the difference.PEACE

"Stop it B..." (felonious monk...lol!)

There stands a possibility that should a round hit ANY of the major arteries in the body, should the injury not be treated in time, it could be a mortal wound. brother man has just got his 1st weapon. and an economical one to boot...while i myself will admit that my first weapon i owned was .380, the .22 isn't to be lol'd at either. I heard all the time (dad was an Illinois Peace Officer) police stories of people being killed by being shot with .22 weapons. those little buggers are dangerous!!!

Stories of people being shot in the back,the bullets ricocheting off of the internal bone structure and exiting after making mince meat with internal organs....i'm 33 now, but was familiar with a special case when i was a pre-teen, where an older cat(mid-twenties) around my way, was killed when he was struck in the abdomen and the .22cal bullet exited his thigh, cutting his femoral artery.

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reply to post by roughycannon


You haven't been to London in a while, were there are armed police officers with SMG's.
Gun crime in the UK happens, all illegally obtained guns.
Shotguns are legal with a license and "well Raul Moat" look him up and get of your high horse.

I'm in the UK, our police do have guns in some areas and we do have gun crime, though it's limited.

These other UK guy's don't speak on behalf of anyone.

As a human i'd say get yourself trained to use it at a range, do not disrespect it.