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I've Shot A Revolver Ruger 357 For The First Time Tonite During My Concealed Weapons Test 50 Rounds 38 Cal Special. Only Shot Handguns A Few Days Ago At The Range For The First Time Luv It..
My Buddy Gave Me Instructions And Safety Instructions.

Shot A Browning Semi Automatic 22 Cal 125 Rounds

Also Shot A Semi Automatic 9mm 50 Rounds

I Really Like The Revolver. Is A Ruger Blackhawk 357 Satin Silver
61/2 Inch Barrel A Good First Gun??

Any Comments Advice ?? Appreciated..
 
I don't think so. It's a large, heavy, single action, fun to shoot, gun. What will you be buying a handgun for??? :confused:
 
I agree. I wouldn't consider that gun a good choice for a first handgun. Not that it'd be a HORRIBLE choice, as you can always load it down with .38's as you said you did.

I guess if you performed well with it at the range, you have grasped the basics pretty well, so even though it's kind of an unorthodox 1st gun, if you like it, get it. :)

How's THAT for changing my own opinion in the span of 30 seconds?
 
Maxxim,
The number one question that must be answered before buying a gun is what do you plan to use it for. Since you are taking a CCW test, I assume you are thinking CCW. If that is the case, a 6 inch single action revolver is an awful choice. That doesn't make it a bad gun though, just poorly suited for your intended use.
 
I forgot that he was at a CCW test. So yeah, I agree with the others: if this gun is to be used as a carry piece, forget it. A plinker or for target practice, I say go for it.

For a carry gun, a snubby, double action .357 by Smith & Wesson, Taurus, or Ruger is a 200% better choice.
 
If your primary use is for target shooting, why not start with a .22? The ammo is dirt cheap and the guns themselves are reasonably priced as well. You can learn shooting basics better with a .22 as opposed to a .357. Plus you can shoot hundreds of rounds per session for a few bucks. Browning's Buck Marks are great .22s, as are the Ruger Mark IIIs.

If you really want a revolver, maybe a DA S & W .38 special. This would also work for CCW. They are generally made on smaller frames than the .357s so they're lighter for carry. Check out model 67 (K frame) for instance. Or their snubbie lightweight wheelies like the model 37.
 
Target Practice at the range!

I plan to use the gun for Range Shooting and perhaps home defense. Also
want to get a 22 semi down the road. I may have the opportunity to pick up
a used Taurs 38 Caliber Blued 4 5/8 barrel rubber grips. I'm going to shoot it at the range this weekend. :)
 
Since you plan on getting a .22lr (and hopefully real soon) the .357mag Blackhawk will make an excellent range gun for a new shooter. Loaded with .38 spl wadcutters it will be easy shooting and the single action is quite safe for learning how to shoot handguns.
Get a Ruger Super Single Six for your .22 (you can shoot both the .22lr and .22 mag) to go along with the Blackhawk and you can cover most bases of handgunning.
 
As an owner (and appreciator) of a 5.5" Ruger Vaquero .44 Mag (and formerly same in .357), agree with all posters saying terrible as a carry gun, but fun as a plinker/camp gun. Go with a 2-3" .357 or .38 S&W etc.-and shoot .38 defense loads, for your first/carry gun.
 
Go with a 2-3" .357 or .38 S&W etc.-and shoot .38 defense loads, for your first/carry gun.
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Or last carry gun........... a lot of us arrive at the humble J frame after years of trying and toting other guns. ;)
 
I'm guilty

Yep... I took Maxxim09 to the range for the first time and created a monster!
Actually, he shot very very well for a green pea.

I think he should get a .22 and shoot alot before he decides what he really wants!

Maybe he should get a Desert Eagle for CCW and for plinking! :p
 
Ah ha! So we have a person who is just learning to shoot then....... that's another animule! :p

My recommendation is a .22 target semi auto, such as a Ruger MKII, Ruger 22/45, or a Browning Buckmark to learn to shoot pistols with.

Get an inexpensive 12 gauge pump shotgun, such as a Mossberg 500, or a Remington 870 for home defense. (The intricacies of that choice can drive you nutso!)
 
Good call Xavier

He was using my Buckmark at the range. Listen to this... 100% bullseye 1" groupings at 15 feet and 2" groupings in the black at 25-30 feet. Is that annoying from a a friend who has never shot before or what!!!!

I just got to get him out of the emotional stage and into the logical one.

And yes... he's an animule.
 
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