I Own a Gun [Gun Ownership]

I Bought A Gun... I want this gun to be an extension of my hand..I want to feel so comfortable that when I am forced to pull the trigger, the party on the other end knows I mean business.

I have to admit it was a little intimidating..walking into what seemed like the all male club..I I quickly got over that. The men in the aisle actually parted as i walked by..i guess I looked like I meant business.
I tried the 9MM Glock. that is a powerful gun..make no mistake on that one..but the grip was short and thick. the salesman said because it helda larger magazine..that will be my next gun.
I had pretty much made up my mind..I bought the Ruger LCP for a great price. .He was a little surprised i was so decisive. he recommended the ruger revolver. I stuck to my original choice..
What is so amazing is I did not second guess myself..Thanks for my EP friends, I had done my research and this seemed to be the best one for me..It actually looks like a toy gun..We have a 5 day waiting period here and then I take a class in april..

P.S. if you are looking for a man, forget Home Depot..this is the place!

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bamaswitch

AKH, if you are still looking, Ruger makes 2 models you might consider, if you want to get a 9mm.

SR9c, which is the compact version of the SR9. It comes with 2 magazines, one which holds 10 and one which holds 17 shots. Point is, you can be concealed and have the larger magazine on standby.

If you want to go smaller with 9mm, their smallest is the LC9, which is about the size of your Lcp. Your local gun shop or your gun range might have one, that you can try. If you like it better than the .380 LCP, you could trade up, for (hopefully) not much more.

akindheart · 61-69, F

since my gun is brand new, i should get a decent price for it, right? thanks or the info. I am thinking i need a pistol though..worried about the semiautomatic.

bamaswitch

Depending on the dealer (they have to make a profit and stay in business), you should get a decent price, as long as your gun is still in "new" condition.

Why are you worried about the semi-auto? *hugs*

akindheart · 61-69, F

you have to pull the slide back. i want to turn off the safety and point and shoot. and semis jam occasionally.

bamaswitch

You need to practice and learn how to clear a jam, of whatever kind (stovepipe, failure to fire, failure to feed). If you can afford it, training should help you get past your fears. Training AND practice definitely will. :D

DirtyMartini

Can't go wrong with the trusted wheel gun (a revolver). Accurate, never jams, and you can alway's tell when it's ready to shoot. Rock on Pistol Annie!