Gwinnydapooh
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I've been doing a lot of reading on this forum and learned a lot, but I still want this input from any who care to add it. I'm 21, good health, 6'1", 300, strength somewhat above average for my size, large hands and strong grip, and I've been shooting a long time. However, I shoot mostly shotguns (we don't use rifles for hunting here, except .22s) and plinking with .22s. A friend let me shoot a .44 Super Redhawk (with .44 specials) and I loved it, did OK with beginner's luck. Now I'd like to purchase a decent handgun myself, maybe right after Christmas, as I plan to join this guy's range. I need something I can learn with as I go but that is useful for defense in the home if need be, but it doesn't have to be concealable since I can't get a CCW in IL anyway.
I was thinking of a revolver for simplicity, maybe in .357? Something like a Ruger (I liked the grip on the Super a lot) with a 3"-6" barrel? But like I said, I know just about as much about handguns as I've read on this forum so don't assume too much knowledge!
I was thinking of a revolver for simplicity, maybe in .357? Something like a Ruger (I liked the grip on the Super a lot) with a 3"-6" barrel? But like I said, I know just about as much about handguns as I've read on this forum so don't assume too much knowledge!