'Nother noob

[ohyeahfriday]

Looks common for people to cross over from DTR, chalk up another one. Same name there as here...

Working on picking up a couple handguns soon, probably looking at a 357 revolver and a 9mm. Likely a XDm or H&K, but not certain yet, still open to opinions.


interesting note: got married and bought a house in Oct. and been living there since. The garage has a small attic space over it, and we have never even looked up there. Sunday I was cleaning up and ventured up there. Found a bunch of burlap bags and wrapped inside was an old shotgun shocker that was... From what I gather it is an early 1900 single barrel break open 20 gauge stamped Nitro King

[Adaminak]

Welcome aboard. You'll like it here. It's not as hectic as DTR to check new posts every day (yet) but there's a great collective knowledge on all things weapon related. It helps when we've got licensed dealers and LEOs to post facts and clear a bunch of speculation too.

As you're looking to pick up a few pistols, I'd suggest your read "Rules for a Gunfight" in the General Gun Discussion Forum. Pay particular attention to rule #24.

[ohyeahfriday]

Thanks, that was a good read, many quotable statements.

I am looking at smaller caliber for now, going to be my first handguns and I want the wife to be comfortable with them too. After this round, I will step into the .44 or .45 levels

[Shovelhead]

You'd be surprised how many "Men" think "Wimmens" can't handle the punishment of a .45, only to find out that their wife/girlfriend/daughter out-shoots them when they pick up that 1911...........

[ohyeahfriday]

haha if she did, I would proudly post right here about it and let you know!

How much difference in recoil is there between a 45 and a 9 of same make/model, like between an XD40 or XD9? Is it really noticable? Still a noob in pistols, grew up with shotguns my whole life...

[Shovelhead]

The .45 has a little more recoil, but then it would also depend on the round selected.

ie a 147gr 9mm vs a 115gr 9mm, or a standard vs +P (hot) load.
or
a 230gr .45 vs 165gr .45 bullet weight, +p etc.......

[Adaminak]

My wife (5'4"/120lbs) consistently outshoots me with all my handguns except the .500. This includes my 10mm, my .45, my .40 and my .22s. She's going to get a S&W 629 Backpacker for her birthday, and I'm sure she'll shoot that one better than I do too.

Rifles are a different story right now, but I'm sure if she sets her mind to it my .375 won't be just mine anymore.

I grew up with guns, and heard wonderful stories about excessive recoil and how a big gun could break your wrists or shoulder, and even though I don't believe it any more, I'm sure I developed bad habits somewhere along the line that I'm still paying for. She never touched a gun until the military, and had no preconceived notions about recoil. As such, it doesn't affect her so long as it's within her actual physical limitations.

[Gunlovingvet]

Good to have you over here too.

[ohyeahfriday]

Well,went shopping yesterday. I couldn't decide which I wanted, so I ended up with both....

H&K P20000 in 9mm used but in brand new condition.
S&W model 686 .357 also used, but in great shape.

The guy threw in a box of shells for each with the deal as well. Might try to get to the farm and do some shooting this weekend since it is suppsed to be nice

[Adaminak]

Looks like you're off to a good start!