As if now, I have decided to hold off on looking for a self defense handgun, but rather a gun that I can learn the basics with..
I want a gun that will help me become comfortable! I know some people can go right into 9mm and such, but my 2nd and 3rd range visit I got super nervous and flinched almost every time there was a "boom" near me. I guess my ears are kind of sensitive...
I am also thinking that the obvious answer is to get a "plinker" before getting serious about a self defense caliber. Once I am comfortable with plinking I might have a better idea of what I want and can handle.
My plan is to look at small caliber hand guns to see what feels best in my hands, and then learn the mechanisms of that gun. I also will buy some snap caps to practice ejecting and all that.
I know a lot of this is based on preference, but it'd be nice to hear advice and what calibers or models you guys recommend.
Should a plinking gun be a .22 LR? or can it be a 32 acp?
What about barrel length/size of gun/weight?
*I'm asking about barrel length and the size of gun because I've heard that beginners are better with longer barrels and not something too light in weight; does it matter as much with a smaller caliber?*
BTW I read on the forums that many people like the SR22, so that might be something I will consider
I want a gun that will help me become comfortable! I know some people can go right into 9mm and such, but my 2nd and 3rd range visit I got super nervous and flinched almost every time there was a "boom" near me. I guess my ears are kind of sensitive...
I am also thinking that the obvious answer is to get a "plinker" before getting serious about a self defense caliber. Once I am comfortable with plinking I might have a better idea of what I want and can handle.
My plan is to look at small caliber hand guns to see what feels best in my hands, and then learn the mechanisms of that gun. I also will buy some snap caps to practice ejecting and all that.
I know a lot of this is based on preference, but it'd be nice to hear advice and what calibers or models you guys recommend.
Should a plinking gun be a .22 LR? or can it be a 32 acp?
What about barrel length/size of gun/weight?
*I'm asking about barrel length and the size of gun because I've heard that beginners are better with longer barrels and not something too light in weight; does it matter as much with a smaller caliber?*
BTW I read on the forums that many people like the SR22, so that might be something I will consider