Message from @Innocentsmith S.C.A
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what is "plinking?"
> speaking of guns what kind of rifle would be best for someone who's never shot a gun before and has never owned one
@Innocentsmith S.C.A AR15. Simple, reliable, light, low-recoil, powerful enough for about anything.
Don't listen to people who try to force you into specific guns or brans, it all comes down to what you like and feel comfortable with. Don't drink the Glockboi Kool-Aid, do some research and find what fits well for you.
understood
Plinking is informal target shooting.
i see
before this stupid covid shit happened i was trying to go to a gun range with friends and shoot my first gun
Personally speaking I have 2 carry guns, an M&P Shield 9 and a Sig P238 (two different calibers and manufactures( but good guns for me
my wife carries an M&P EZ 380, it's what fits her.
My favorite suggestion for someone looking to get into handguns is the Smith M&P 9mm.
i always thought revolvers were cool but i should probably focus more on how well it functions and works instead of how it looks
Home defence is a Mossberg 500 Tactical
what about a colt 1911?
aren't those good handguns?
Do you plan to conseal carry?
open and conceal carry
i hate that i need a stupid license for it tho RIP
Ehhh, remember it's a hundred year old design. They're fun range toys IMO, but not great practical pistols.
you don't want to conceal carry a 1911, it's like trying to haul around a pack howitzer on your belt
LOL
I would, yes.
understood
best thing to do, go visit your locally owned LGS's and talk to the folks there about what you want the firearm to do and (the good ones) will invest the time to help find the best fit for you
I mean, I do know people who carry 1911s, and what I carry isn't really that much smaller/lighter (P226) but at least I'm not putting up with the weight for a measly 7 or 8 rounds...
stay away from the big box stores, they will simply try to sell you what they've been told to move to get bonuses
so look for smaller gun shops?
and research what different guns are used for and stuff so i know what to look for?
Visit more than one. Gun store guys have their personal biases and aren't always knowledgeable.
not smaller, your local gun sellers. not Bass Pro or Cabellas of Academy
or academy
understood
so local shops and not big shops
here in Florida I recommend places like Shoot Straight and Shooters World.
Honestly, if you can find a local pistol trainer that does classes for new gun owners or, "intro" class kind of things, I'd go sign up for one.
i wish i had a gun when two guys in florida beat the shit outta me and robbed me
understood classes do seem like a good idea
The independant shops will also, usually, give you great service but may have a smaller selection
It can help you pick out your first pistol, too. Trainers generally have an idea what you need.
SCA, where are you in this world?
i'm in VA, NOVA to be exact