Picked up my new .22 pistol

[miketx]

Just over $200.

pos

 

[WinterBorn]

I should also add to my above post that you might now find that you are quite capable of shooting a 9mm pistol or .38 caliber revolver since you are accustomed to shooting your .22. If you decide to try you might want to avoid the small, compact models as weight makes a big difference in perceived recoil.

The big .45 acp pistol can pack a lot of recoil depending on the ammo you are using. I had problems with that recoil on a Colt .45 Auto even though I was shooting .38 rounds without any issues in a revolver. I decided to try something no shooters had recommend to me. I bought a .44 Magnum Ruger Super Blackhawk. Fortunately I was reloading my ammo at the time so I could work up from light loads to heavy loads. You can definitely shoot some hot loads in the Ruger Super Blackhawk as it is build like a brick shithouse. After shooting that weapon for a couple of months at the range I went back to the 1911 style .45 acp. I didn’t notice the recoil at all.

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The secret to shooting big bore guns is knowing you will not hold it tightly in place. Single actions rock back, because of the grip, so I the recoil never bothered me much.

 

[Batcat]

I have large hands. I didn't have trouble holding or firing a Glock. It just never fit my hand or pointed as naturally as a M1911. 8 rounds should be enough, initially, if I hit what I'm shooting at.

I am a big fan of revolvers. They are far from obsolete. I have a Ruger Single Six that goes with me camping and shooting. Not a fan of shooting the WMR.

The full sized 1911s definitely do point naturally which is one reason they are so popular. I have never owned a Glock but have fired a number at the Range. They just don’t feel comfortable in my hand.

The S&W Model 351 PD magnum revolver is super light weight Even loaded. Very easy to carry in the summer heat here in Florida. I don’t carry it very often but there are days I do.

 

[Batcat]

The secret to shooting big bore guns is knowing you will not hold it tightly in place. Single actions rock back, because of the grip, so I the recoil never bothered me much.

I didn’t like the rock back feature so eventually I sold the Ruger Super Blackhawk and bought a S&W Model 629 .44 Magnum. I have a lot of fun shooting that gun but since I no longer reload it can be expensive.

I like to hold the gun tightly. One day, I may buy a Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum simply because they are to me a beautiful weapon. I may try to see if I can hold it less tightly and let it rock back as it is designed to do.

 

[Ringel05]

pos

Yup, that was the Point of Sale............

 

[Oddball]

Accurate up to an amazing six inches .
Powerful enough to make a cat yell .

A .22 at close range will kill you just as dead as a .357.

 

[Batcat]

I have HUGE hands and the only time my guns get carried is when I go to the range.

For years I lived in a bad area of Tampa. I worked the graveyard shift but I legally carried a loaded revolver in my glove box. A fellow worker who knew I have a lead foot told me that If I got pulled over by a cop and he discovered I had a gun in the car, I might end up late for work. I took his advice and got a concealed carry permit.

I was only pulled over one time after for an outdated license tag. I showed the cop the concealed carry permit with my license and insurance card and he just glances at it. No big deal here in Florida. It seems just about everybody’s has a concealed carryI permit here in the Free State of Florida and this year we should get Constitutional Carry passed.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says constitutional carry is coming to Florida

He says he wants the legislature to ‘get it done’

www.baynews9.com

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

If you say so........ I know a bunch of people who bought the newer Springfield 1911s and have had nothing but problems with theirs. Does that mean's Springfields are bad and they suck? No.

Made by who?

 

[Ringel05]

For years I lived in a bad area of Tampa. I worked the graveyard shift but I legally carried a loaded revolver in my glove box. A fellow worker who knew I have a lead foot told me that If I got pulled over by a cop and he discovered I had a gun in the car, I might end up late for work. I took his advice and got a concealed carry permit.

I was only pulled over one time after for an outdated license tag. I showed the cop the concealed carry permit with my license and insurance card and he just glances at it. No big deal here in Florida. It seems just about everybody’s has a concealed carryI permit here in the Free State of Florida and this year we should get Constitutional Carry passed.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says constitutional carry is coming to Florida

He says he wants the legislature to ‘get it done’

www.baynews9.com

Here in New Mexico we have extended domain laws so any vehicle be it motor driven, pedal driven or 4 legged it is legal to have a loaded weapon in, on the vehicle or your person. Of course once you "exit" said vehicle you either need to be carrying openly of have a CC permit. I believe it's the same in all the states around us.

 

[Ringel05]

Made by who?

Springfield.........

 

[Batcat]

Here in New Mexico we have extended domain laws so any vehicle be it motor driven, pedal driven or 4 legged it is legal to have a loaded weapon in, on the vehicle or your person. Of course once you "exit" said vehicle you either need to be carrying openly of have a CC permit. I believe it's the same in all the states around us.

At this time we can’t carry openly in public in Florida. That should change this year.

 

[luiza]

A .22 at close range will kill you just as dead as a .357.

So will a hand /fist used with knowledge .

And most definitely the combination of stick and plastic bag can be lethal .

All very fast working , inexpensive and silent .

 

[Ringel05]

BTW, the Peoples Democratic Republic of Illinois now considers the P17 to be a dangerous weapon of war............

 

[Failzero]

Democommies are on to the popularity of RIMFIRE and taking its “ Sporting Round “
Cover away after it’s been known as such for 120 +years