So what's the first handgun you ever owned?
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Hangar Rash
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S&W Model 39, way back in 1978.
My first pistol was a Ruger Mk IV Hunter, stainless 6" barrel.
Very accurate, was plinking a 15" gong at 100m (semi-supported) and hitting 7 out of 10.
It was a great pistol to learn on, the minimal recoil helped refine my technique and helped make me more accurate when I stepped up to bigger calibers.
I sold it, because I got bored of it with 8 other pistols to play with. My best friend bought it for his wife to shoot (she doesn't like the noise of a 9mm) and she loves shooting the .22 at the range.
So I no longer have it, but it went to a good home.
Very accurate, was plinking a 15" gong at 100m (semi-supported) and hitting 7 out of 10.
It was a great pistol to learn on, the minimal recoil helped refine my technique and helped make me more accurate when I stepped up to bigger calibers.
I sold it, because I got bored of it with 8 other pistols to play with. My best friend bought it for his wife to shoot (she doesn't like the noise of a 9mm) and she loves shooting the .22 at the range.
So I no longer have it, but it went to a good home.
Doc Rainbow
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Smith and Wesson M & P R8. Bought it "for my wife" because it was light after we had a home invasion. She's never even tried it... but I have...LOTS!!!
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 and M&P 22.
Took them to the range for the first time on Monday. As expected the 22 had quirks. Seems like anything 22LR has quirks. Well, except my 10/22 which works perfect when operated competently. The M&P 9 was flawless, of course. The only issue is my shooting ability. I do hit paper at 7 meters but that's as far as it goes, so far. And the 10 round mags are not very eager to accept the 10th round. I just fixed it by filing down the follower legs a little bit.
Took them to the range for the first time on Monday. As expected the 22 had quirks. Seems like anything 22LR has quirks. Well, except my 10/22 which works perfect when operated competently. The M&P 9 was flawless, of course. The only issue is my shooting ability. I do hit paper at 7 meters but that's as far as it goes, so far. And the 10 round mags are not very eager to accept the 10th round. I just fixed it by filing down the follower legs a little bit.
