With all the talk about guns, I feel compelled to put in my two cents worth again. As I’ve stated before, guns are tools and are not for everyone. Please don’t buy a gun without doing some use and safety training. You can hurt yourself or someone else with these things. Don’t think because you took your new gun out and shot it the day you bought it that you are ready to defend America. Get some instruction and range time - often.
Nevertheless, let’s get on with what I wanted to say in the first place. Selecting a gun, especially a hand gun is personal. They come in numerous styles, shapes and brands, and all are not the same. That doesn’t mean they operate differently. They don’t. Basically, you have a revolver and a pistol. The revolver is the one that has the wheel that turns when you shoot and usually holds six rounds. A pistol can hold up to 17 or 18 rounds depending upon caliber. The caliber you select should be something that you can handle effectively. Trust me, you don’t want a 44 magnum for shooting all day at the range. And, most people don’t need a 50 cal either, except the Israeli military.
Take the time to shop for a gun. Handle them. See how they feel in your hand. Does it fit? That means can you hold on to it and fire it comfortably. Go to a range that allows you to rent guns and fire several different types, models and calibers before you buy.
Several years ago a friend and I went to a gun show because I wanted a particular pistol. I had read up on it and decided that’s the one I want. After locating a dealer that sold them, I held the gun and it felt pretty good, but not quite right. It occurred to me that I should shop around. You guessed it, I bought another brand and model. It cost a lot more than I planned to spend, but it is well worth it.
There you go. You have my gun lesson for the day. Remember, buying a gun is like buying underwear. You want to be sure you get the right fit.
If you don’t, you will be constantly reminded.
PMO
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