New shooter, question

My only gripes about my Glock are that the feed ramp wasn't as smooth as I would've liked, but it is now after being fired. The other gripe is that there's not much beavertail on the grip. I'm so used to the extra support of the 1911 style it was a little difficult to get used to. You can buy aftermarket frames with beavertails though, both polymer and metal.
 
$550 is not bad at all for a NIB M&P--

Are you sure you want to start your collection with a 40SW?

If I were you, I'd get a 22 first! Cheap to shoot and it can be use for CC as well. (It's not as powerful as the 40 as some might say, but it's better than nothing).
I probably ran through 1k round of 22lr this past weekend forthe cost less than 2 boxes of 40S&W.

PS. Go with what you really want! I'm just offering my humble opinion.
 
Get the 40. If, God forbid, you have to shoot to keep yourself safe, shoot the largest chunck of lead you can while maintaining control. The Smith MP is a very good choice as is one of the Glocks in the same chambering. Whichever you like best. The price will be forgtten while the satisfaction of having a quality piece remains. Then get yourself a .22 for a companion range gun. You can learn an awful lot about accurate shooting by focusing on the fundamentals while burning up inexpensive .22 ammo.
 
You get 2 free clips(magazines) direct from Smith and Wesson when you purchase an M&P pistol by April 30, 2009. Click on the link below, then below the promotion poster click the link that says "download the load-up rebate coupon", and upon purchasing your pistol, print the coupon and fill it out, mail the coupon with a dated sales receipt(you might want to ask the dealer for two receipts since you need one for your warranty).

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...catalogId=10001&content=61803&sectionId=10002
 
free advice

another squirrel with his $.02.

I have bought many guns and few of them were new. I saved a lot of money(but spent it on more guns).

Whatever gun you get, make sure it's reliable and that you can shoot it well and know it inside and out. I don't have a .40 cal weapon and probably won't, only because I already have several in .45ACP, 9mm, .380 ACP and .32 ACP (not including rifles). I don't need another caliber to stock ammo for. Yeah the 40 is more powerful than the 9. My 9s hold 16 rounds, I don't care about the "one shot stop" bruhaha. I'll be shooting 4,5...10 shots in self defense. Of course where I live it'll never happen.

Just for the record, my favorite 9s: CZ75B and Springfield Armory XD9SC.

Good luck, be safe and have fun.
 
I can not stress this enough. If you are comfortable with a particular firearm feel free to buy it and then once you are proficient with it then go experiment with something else. I recomenend ruger to just about anyone. they make a great weapon and its affordable. But I like rugers thats does not mean that you will. If you cant afford a new one go to a gun show you can find deals there or buy a used one and go enjoy your new weapon
 
About your low shooting. As others have said. Probly a flinch. I find that if you get your own gun and some snap caps, practice trigger "squeze" alot and return to range. Take someone with you. Belly up to the shooting line. Let your buddy laod and hand you the gun. Have your buddy give you the gun without a load when you don't expect it. You will see what you are dooing wrong. Take care to be safe at all times. Have your buddy do the shooting side too. You will not only learn from this, but find it to be fun. We all learn from our mistakes, if we know what we did wrong. Again I stress safety rules must be first. As this is fun you may make a game out if it and keep score of srewups. Low# wins like in golf! This will do amazing things for your shooting score and takes relitivly low numbers of bullits. Big thing is, learn trigger "squeeze" istead of trigger pull.
 
You are likely not flinching

I am an NRA Instructor and have taught people to shoot for a lot of years. What you describe as a flinch is more than likely not a flinch but a combination of 2 different things. First you are anticipationg the recoil and second you are looking to see where you hit. Both of these will cause you to shoot low. Concentrate on your sights and let the target take care of itself.

What I tell people who want to learn to shoot a handgun is first buy a 22 even at todays inflated prices due to demand they are cheaper to shoot than anything else. Go buy a few thousand rounds and practice, A LOT! When you feel comfortable with what you have accomplished then find a larger caliber gun that will fit your needs. Go to the NRA web site and find an instructor near you it will cost for your class but the savings in ammunition and keeping from forming bad habits are well worth it. Have fun and thanks for joining us gun owners!:)
 
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