Recently just purchased my first handgun (686 4'' no dash )
Anyway, I have a few questions. I am purchasing online right now some hoppes 9 cleaning kit, because I know that is pretty important. Now, here are where some questions come in. First, what type of ammo should I pick up? I know this is a pretty mulled over topic, but I've found so much info online about it, I don't know what to order. I found a site named cheaperthandirt.com, and I was wondering if anyone has experience buying from here. If not, where do you guys recommend purchasing ammo? (I would like maybe one box for home/personal defense, and then quite a few boxes for targets at the range. And maybe a box or so of some nice 357 mags that I can try out at the range, as well).
Second question, the last range I went to, the ear protection was so bad, that I found myself flinching because it was like I wasn't even wearing anything at all. And it didn't help that the guy a few stalls down was shooting off a .308 every once in a while...but anyway, do you have a recommended earmuffs (if that is the right term) that work well for blocking out sound for you? To go with it, how about nice eye protection? I want to make sure I am thoroughly outfitted for my next range visit.
I think that should do it for now. Thanks so much for any assistance, look forward to seeing what you all have to say.
Anyway, I have a few questions. I am purchasing online right now some hoppes 9 cleaning kit, because I know that is pretty important. Now, here are where some questions come in. First, what type of ammo should I pick up? I know this is a pretty mulled over topic, but I've found so much info online about it, I don't know what to order. I found a site named cheaperthandirt.com, and I was wondering if anyone has experience buying from here. If not, where do you guys recommend purchasing ammo? (I would like maybe one box for home/personal defense, and then quite a few boxes for targets at the range. And maybe a box or so of some nice 357 mags that I can try out at the range, as well).
Second question, the last range I went to, the ear protection was so bad, that I found myself flinching because it was like I wasn't even wearing anything at all. And it didn't help that the guy a few stalls down was shooting off a .308 every once in a while...but anyway, do you have a recommended earmuffs (if that is the right term) that work well for blocking out sound for you? To go with it, how about nice eye protection? I want to make sure I am thoroughly outfitted for my next range visit.
I think that should do it for now. Thanks so much for any assistance, look forward to seeing what you all have to say.