First Gun

[Bakeness7]

Well I excercised my Second Amendment rights for the first time yesterday and bough myself of slightly used Glock 22. I've learned a lot from the people on this board and I'd like to thank you all for sharing your knowledge with those of us who don't know much about guns. I'd also like to thank those of you who recommended Boston's Gun Bible, I just received it in the mail on Thursday and it is a very informative and enjoyable read.

I'm thinking about buying a second guy soon as well and I'm wondering what direction people think I should go. I'm deciding between getting a tactical shotgun for home defense, a M1A, AR15, or a .22LR. There's an Appleseed Event in September not to far from me that I'd like to attend. Would it be smarter to start with a .22LR and learn to shoot that well, since it's inexpensive, and then move up to a battle rifle like a M1A or AR15? Would it be smarter to get a rifle before a shotgun? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mister Grieves]

If you don't yet have a shotgun, you won't regret getting one.

I already have a pistol and a 12 gauge and to complete the trilogy, my next firearm purchase will be a rifle.

 

[Cowlesy]

W00t for RPF members exercising their 2nd amendment rights!

 

[TastyWheat]

Glocks sound like a good choice because of thier popularity (i.e. easy to get parts). I found an extended clip (about 33 rounds) for a glock so I'll try to buy the compatible model.

 

[chudrockz]

Congrats on getting a Glock! I got one about ten years ago, as my first gun also.

I still have it and love it. I have the model 30, subcompact .45 .

Last winter I bought a Winchester 1300 "Defender," and having tried that a couple of times now, I love that, also.

Finally, about a month ago I bought my first ever rifle. I got a Russian AK Saiga, in 7.62 x 39. I have not yet tried it, but fully intend to remedy that, possibly this afternoon, as I purchased a one-year membership at a rifle range the other day.

 

[ronpaulblogsdotcom]

Why dont you go shooting before you decide what else you want. Or buy a 22 as they are so cheap to buy and shoot.

Shoot where you are most confortable. Talk to your local appleseed and see what they have for novices. personally I dont know.

Or talk to a local range and see what they do.

Or just take a dozen cans some paper box targets and go into the local fauna and shoot safely. Most states require a half mile from any occupiable building. Not towards anything. With a soil backdrop. Maybe go with a shooter.

 

[Cowlesy]

Anyone have recommendations or experience on a .50cal?

I'd like to pick one up in the next year and start learning about distance markmanship/windage/etc.

 

[clytle374]

Anyone have recommendations or experience on a .50cal?

I'd like to pick one up in the next year and start learning about distance markmanship/windage/etc.

Due to the price of the .50 rifles and ammo I would start with something smaller. You also might not like practising with a .50 cal and that won't kelp you learn. You can learn a lot from a Ruger 10/22 with a bull or heavy barrel. But something like a Remington 700 with a target barrel will be cheaper, and more "shoulder friendly". A 300 win mag is more than I like to shoot, I never got good with the one I had because it hurt to practice. Yep, I'm a wimp.

Oh and learn to reload.

 

[Jaaaman]

My first gun? I recently bought a S&W CZ .40B semi-automatic handgun. Love it!

 

[Cowlesy]

Due to the price of the .50 rifles and ammo I would start with something smaller. You also might not like practising with a .50 cal and that won't kelp you learn. You can learn a lot from a Ruger 10/22 with a bull or heavy barrel. But something like a Remington 700 with a target barrel will be cheaper, and more "shoulder friendly". A 300 win mag is more than I like to shoot, I never got good with the one I had because it hurt to practice. Yep, I'm a wimp.

Oh and learn to reload.

Have plenty of those and can shoot well already --- in addition to being able to go out 1k yards, they might shoot up in value when the Dems completely run the show, so it'd also be a good investment.

 

[ChickenHawk]

Get a rifle. IMO shotguns are only really good for bird hunting, trap/skeet shooting or "non-lethal" rounds. Shotguns have too much recoil and have limited magazine capacity. A .223 rifle is more likely to incapacitate an intruder, less likely to penetrate walls (compared to 12 gauge 00 buck shot) and has much less recoil making follow-up shots easier. Some say that because a shotgun has multiple projectiles it makes it easier to hit the target. At home defense ranges the spread on the shot is so small it hardly makes much difference.

 

[clytle374]

Have plenty of those and can shoot well already --- in addition to being able to go out 1k yards, they might shoot up in value when the Dems completely run the show, so it'd also be a good investment.

Then get one, with lots of brass and bullets while you can. And learn to reload.

 

[Dr.3D]

At home defense ranges the spread on the shot is so small it hardly makes much difference.

Actually, it depends on the length of the barrel. Mine will open up to around 3 feet at 30 feet distance.

 

[Nirvikalpa]

Don't have one yet (not even going to bother to get one one in NJ), but I know what I am getting the second I am away from this crap state.

I'll be getting a Springfield Armory XD Sub-Compact 3" 9MM Bi-tone.

http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=65

That's my baby.

 

[jkm1864]

I would get a Good M1A because they are durable and solid not like a cheap AR15 ... also a good bolt action .17 for target practise and because its more accurate than a 22.. I would also get a bolt action rifle .... The Tikka T3 tactical won alot of awards so its a good start ...

I plan on my arsenal consisting of a

M1A scout (which I have)

Tikka T3 Tactical .308 (soon) + 1200 dollar scope

Ruger bolt action .17 with a scope for practise ...

.45 pistol

I will not be unprepared and will have 2k rounds for my main rifles and possibly 5k rounds for my plinker ...

The question is not if the zombies will come but when so You better get ready....