New to firearms, hello CGN!

[Bergamascho]

Hi everybody,

I first shot a firearm when I was 13 at a scout camp and ended up winning the sharpshooter competition. After years of talking and thinking about it I recently obtained my PAL for Restricted and Non-Restricted firearms.

I have yet to purchase my first handgun but parsimony and wisdom tell me to start easy with a .22 and work your way up from there. I don't think I am interested in anything more powerful than a 9mm but who knows

I have always been interested in clay pigeon shooting and you can expect me to rely on your advice on what firearm to purchase for the pursuit thereof.

Lastly I would like to invest in a nice bolt action rifle for long distance target shooting as I found this to be the most rewarding of all forms of shooting.

Any tips, advice, and suggestions are welcome with regard to the above so fire away

 

[lucky72]

welcome to the site and enjoy, your choice of a 22 cal pistol is a wise choice to start, i am sure you will go with more powerfull when you start to feel more confidant.

 

[MTF]

Hello and welcome. You'll find no end of opinion about what guns to choose. Put your questions into the appropriate forums and you'll be surprised at the amount of response you get. I don't know a lot about rifles. My suggestion about a handgun is to get one that fits your hand and points well. And you're right to start with a .22. There are more of them around than you can imagine. Start modestly, but if you can find a place where you can handle some, that would be good. Enjoy the site.

 

[tiina]

Welcome aboard.