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Two Biggest First-Time Gun Buyer Mistakes

Hmm like almost all functions that require to acquire some basic knowledge to those already involved, it is rocket science to those just stepping in for the first time. Although pride is always present it can and will place one into the state of making mistakes, as to what they don't know. Then there is the different opinion factor, as to what they don't know verus what the other "thinks" he knows. The data is there but the lens of beliefs can fog up the actual truth as to what they really need to the application they think they want it for.

I have carry guns I rarely shoot other than to stay proficient, due to the snap they inflict on these old paws. See I already have different guns for different things, with different loads for the ranges to be fired. Did it take long to get the knowledge needed to make these decisions, no but I emersed myself like every subject that requires a knowledge base and listen to the old grays. Some are full of it, others with me happy just to know what they forgot...

Gun Shops are an interesting blend of folk from the Sporting Goods Store to the gun shop with who you will be talking to. Sometimes they will teach you something and the reverse occurs as well. But overall, generally a good experience as they say, here hold it. If one says no, they go with you know will happen don't you, you scared? The interactions appear genuine most of the time as they too remember when they didn't know a Glock from a SAA...
 
KillerFord1977 said:
A big mistake is not test firing your intended purchase to confirm it is what you want. Not all ranges have rentals, but one should try to fire the model they want to purchase if possible.
folks test drive cars but buy and handgun blind.
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True as I was about to acquire a new model and found one at the range with the owner demanding I try it... Sometimes not so much after feeling the trigger and general feel. Other times, I knew I shouldn't have...
 
KillerFord1977 said:
A big mistake is not test firing your intended purchase to confirm it is what you want. Not all ranges have rentals, but one should try to fire the model they want to purchase if possible.
folks test drive cars but buy and handgun blind.
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I have never test fired a single gun I’ve bought and the only one I truly didn’t like was the Shadow Systems DR 920 Elite. Even the Daniel H9 was fun until it wasn’t.
 
SimonRL said:
I have never test fired a single gun I’ve bought and the only one I truly didn’t like was the Shadow Systems DR 920 Elite. Even the Daniel H9 was fun until it wasn’t.
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you are also not a first time gun buyer. I'm referring to a brand new person to pistols. most newcomers buy based on name like Glock or HK and not because they fired the weapon to see if it shoots well for them or fits their hand.
 
1st this:

When a handgun is a poor fit for a beginning shooter, a vicious cycle develops. Their initial range trip seems to hint that they have no aptitude for marksmanship, and shooting the gun may be uncomfortable. With a lack of encouragement, range trips are few and far between — if they occur at all.

i was told when i went to the range for a lesson to..."rent out several guns to see what fits you, NOT how well you shoot it for the first time"...

i chose the G-17 and the CZ 75 B

to me...BOTH fit well in my hand, but of course, i could not hit the side of a barn, thanks to "all that recoil", the first few times....but with practice, makes better shooting.


2nd this:

“I don’t want to spend a lot of money.”

you don't "need to spend a lot of money"

i have quite a lot of handguns that cost under $700

i also have a "few" that cost over $1,000.......

you buy what you can afford, and the intended purpose...

self defense..?? DO NOT CHEAP OUT

range toy....?? low to mid price

home defense..?? mid price

best advice..??

find a range that has rentals of the many guns, and do not buy what others like....but what YOU like, and screw the nay sayers of any particular brand.

as a result after my several visits renting..??

i simultaneously bought a G-17 at the range, then drove to my LGS, and bought a CZ 75 B....

that was back in very early 2020, and still have both
 
KillerFord1977 said:
A big mistake is not test firing your intended purchase to confirm it is what you want. Not all ranges have rentals, but one should try to fire the model they want to purchase if possible.
folks test drive cars but buy and handgun blind.
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thats what got me liking my SA XD.. range had one you could run 50 through and i was SOLD, ordered me up one and then the spending began
 
Old_Me said:
1st this:

When a handgun is a poor fit for a beginning shooter, a vicious cycle develops. Their initial range trip seems to hint that they have no aptitude for marksmanship, and shooting the gun may be uncomfortable. With a lack of encouragement, range trips are few and far between — if they occur at all.

i was told when i went to the range for a lesson to..."rent out several guns to see what fits you, NOT how well you shoot it for the first time"...

i chose the G-17 and the CZ 75 B

to me...BOTH fit well in my hand, but of course, i could not hit the side of a barn, thanks to "all that recoil", the first few times....but with practice, makes better shooting.


2nd this:

“I don’t want to spend a lot of money.”

you don't "need to spend a lot of money"

i have quite a lot of handguns that cost under $700

i also have a "few" that cost over $1,000.......

you buy what you can afford, and the intended purpose...

self defense..?? DO NOT CHEAP OUT

range toy....?? low to mid price

home defense..?? mid price

best advice..??

find a range that has rentals of the many guns, and do not buy what others like....but what YOU like, and screw the nay sayers of any particular brand.

as a result after my several visits renting..??

i simultaneously bought a G-17 at the range, then drove to my LGS, and bought a CZ 75 B....

that was back in very early 2020, and still have both
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I have guns from a couple hundred $ to ones that cost MANY thousands. They all have their place. Im not a gun snob and will own any gun that works. For example, I own a Taurus GX4 that has been 100% reliable for over 5000 rounds. I have even used it for IDPA bug gun competition. It just plain works.
 
MiataMinded said:
The $500-$1000 bracket is PACKED with good options that fit just about anyone's needs. I won't denigrate people that spend more on an EDC but it's just luxury above ~$1000 IMO, definitely above $1500.
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Oh, I agree with this. Plenty of great, not good firearms for less than $1,000. But it's more of a guide line than a rule, right?
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Jester560 said:
Funny thing, I don't own a Glock of any form. They just don't do it for me.
I won a G29 in a raffle. Hated it. Sold out and bought a XDM Elite 3.8 10mm.
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MiataMinded said:
I just can't stand the glock grip and grip angle. It feels off. The chunky square grip isn't for me either. If they released a glock that had a more ergonomic grip, I'd be much more willing to try it. But as it stands M&Ps are for me.
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funny to me as well....

i have no issues nor problems shooting any Glock..however, i do not like ANY gun no matter the make/model, with less that 10 round magazines off the assembly line......

to me, if i can shoot a 1911, or a revolver, i can shoot any gun...

i think its a mind fluck about Glock's grip angle......or some other hate towards them.

a grip is a grip.
 
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