Yep and you can still get them on vinyl...
Posted on 06/19/2016 9:44:45 PM PDT by Silly
Hi, all, very excited I joined NRA with their EasyPayLife plan on Friday. Now I'm want to move forward.
As I select a handgun, I do plan to try different models at gun ranges and talk with close friends who shoot. I know in time I will find something that I really connect with.
And before I purchase, I will have lots of solid training and hopefully some sort of certification(s) under my belt (suggest a few if you think of them).
Meanwhile, I would appreciate suggestions. I want a model that is classic, easy to care for, good power, and doesn't cost a fortune. It is a one-time purchase, so I won't buy the cheapest thing out there, but I have to watch my money. I will be putting away money each month to build up my firearm savings account so when I'm ready to buy I can do so. And I'd like a model that doesn't require high-priced ammo.
(FYI, I will likely not be able to keep the firearm in my apartment (still checking laws), as I live in Manhattan. So I will find a safe place for the gun outside the city limits to store it (Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey) where I can travel to easily and quickly to train. Just thought I should throw that piece of info in there.)
Mostly now, I'd like suggestions on models and why they should be considered. I'll Google them and really appreciate your help.
Noted; thanks.
Why exploding bullets? Aren’t they more expensive? Can I buy a gun that take both exploding and non-explodiong for cheaper training?
12 gauge? A shotgun?
I think you’re a troll. Can’t figure out why, though. You join the NRA without owning a gun, can’t afford but $25 a quarter for the life plan, and you’re now saving up for a gun? What will that take, another ten years? But you want to know what to buy now, with no research on your part?
Yeah, sure.
See tagline.
Sure...You’re welcome...
Then I would suggest as a first time buyer to consider a double action revolver with a swing instead of a fixed cylinder with a 4-5 inch barrel. The .357 is an excellent caliber and you can use .38 special for practice until you are more comfortable firing it. Semi auto are ok, don’t get me wrong, how ever, there many things to remember such as, do I have a round in the tube, is the safety off or on and with a glock, accidental discharge. In the flick o a second that you may have to use it, those extra seconds to remember could cost you. A double action revolver only requires to point and pull trigger and follow up shots where supreme accuracy is required, cocking and taking careful aim is easy. To be proficient with a semi auto requires lots of handling time so there is no second guesses on weather the gun is ready to shoot.
Some say a 12 Ga. short barrel riot gun is the best for home defense. Before my tragic FReeper boating accident I had a couple I kept ready in the home. Waking up in the dead of night a wide pattern of lead shot can compensate for tired eyes and less-than sharp reflexes.
they still make revolvers??
Oh and I forgot to add, no jamming with a revolver, you know you got 6 shots and not a click and no boom for your second shot be cause of a malfunction.
Yep and you can still get them on vinyl...
I am seriously considering a Tokarev 7.62 X 25.
It’s a Russian version of the 1911. SUPER cheap ammo (avoid the milsurp though, very corrosive). The firearm itself is only $200 Cdn, and I can get clean ammo locally for about $0.15-$.20/round.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.62×25mm_Tokarev
Poster 14 gave you wise council. May I add that caliber wise, get your popguns chambered for the largest caliber that you can handle effectively. You don’t want to have fight your weapon and an assailant simultaneously. Practice as much as you can and learn to shoot with both eyes open. Thugs are very sneaky so peripheral acuity is very important. Good luck and God bless!
A K frame Smith and Wesson. A model 10 in .38 special is a fine beginning. Classic, bombproof, good for a beginner and plenty of room to grow into. Ammo everywhere, no need for magazines or lasers or gadgets.
Legal about anywhere and unlikely to be affected by any legislation.
And if you ever use it, it screams “law and order”, and “good guy”.
No, I’m not a troll, and you don’t need to be nasty about it. Maybe you can just get the hell off this thread and stop accusing people.
If you had read my thread you would know I would first like to research, then eventually guy.
I have three very good close friends who are responsible gun owners and hunters. I do not have an interest in hunting. They live in NYC (he hunts upstate), Long Island (he hunts in his backyard), and the Midwest (he owns a lot of land which he hunts on and cares for).
My friend in the Midwest is about the pinnacle of a responsible gun owner you can ever find. Comes from a long line; grandfather worked for Winchester, and as a teenager my friend hit state records (beating adults) in marksmanship. He knows me and is encouraging me to do this; that says more than someone that doesn’t know squat and opens his yap like a jackass with no knowledge about me on a public forum and without reading. Further, he is a retired fire chief, a 9/11 responder, a certified gun trainer, and certified in the personal handling and training of others in the most restricted forms of explosives. And also currently does arson investigation. I’ve shot every type of gun with him from simple revolvers up to AK-47s and M4s, and he was impressed with my discipline, teachability, poise, calm, and attitude. He vouches for me with anyone, including friends in FDNY. Need I go on? i don’t think so.
As for joining the NRA without a gun, I think (for me) the best approach is first getting extremely well informed and training gradually, first by exploring models (renting) and then finding a model or two I really like. I will not, however, make a purchase until I am reasonably proficient (not expert) and now what I like. I think that will make sense to the less suspicious and more respectful people on this thread.
Sorry I’m not wealthy enough to throw around money right off the bat on a gun or a life membership. My membership plan and gun savings plan are economical, work for my budget, and still allow me a pathway to responsible gun ownership. We need more of those: guns, and responsible owners.
I will accept a straight-forward apology if you want to offer it and then move on to the topic at hand. If you can’t, please get the hell off this thread.
Not being,
>>>I want to acquire a gun while it’s still legal<<<
My, what has happened to the Country I love?
I am nearly 63 Years Old and I would have never thought that we as a People would ever think that was even possible.
Make Obamaville America again.
Congratulations on becoming a Lifetime member of the NRA. We need all the members pulling the wagon to fight the lies of the liberals and lamestream media! Looks like you have had plenty suggestions for your firearm!
Yes one of the many reasons it is my choice for home defense. Well i mean it WAS... that is until that tragic boating accident.
I agree. People like ‘em because they’re cheap for the sheep.
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