I am considering a pistol, but would appreciate some input on what I should consider getting.
First, I am interested in just shooting it as target practice at a local range, I have never been to one nor have I ever owned a gun but I am interested in that aspect of it, kinda think it would be challenging and maybe even a bit stress reducing - am I way off base with this? Is ammo and range time expensive?
Second, was considering it for home defense, never had a problem in past but I do own a gun safe oddly enough (estate sale big fridge type got super cheap), I just keep important papers and a few pieces of family jewelry in it now...
I am 42, as a teen i remember shooting a .38 revolver with my grandpa (way out on his 40 acre farm at a fence with stuff on it) and a 22 rifle rabbit hunting, never even got to shoot that but hanging out with grandpa for the day made it worth it
I have very large hands and am a big tall guy 6'6" 375 so doubt id have any trouble with recoil but would like something that fits my hand vs being too tiny. I would certainly consider taking some sort of course thru a local range to learn to properly care for and shoot the gun, are they generally inexpensive and offered often at local shops?
Nobody in my immediate family has a gun or cares to, so i am kinda alone in this idea, but I would like the challenge of some local target shooting at a range and maybe even just something in the safe at home for my own protection.
Budget like to stay under $500 if possible, type and size i am not sure of, I kinda like the idea of a revolver, seems like less to clean and maybe less to go wrong with it, but also curious if a revolver would really be the right choice for my desire to shoot targets with it?
I live in Michigan btw, I haven't contacted any stores or ranges figured I might start here and have a bit of info before I walk in somewhere and get sold more than I need or want...
Lastly what would I need to buy a pistol, I have a vaild state issued license, no criminal record of anykind etc, just wasn't sure what all I would need to get or do to even be able to own a handgun and or what I would need if I was taking a gun into a range to shoot with etc.
I know I need a lot more info and help, sorry for all the questions but
if you are still reading then thanks for your time and input.
Bill
First, I am interested in just shooting it as target practice at a local range, I have never been to one nor have I ever owned a gun but I am interested in that aspect of it, kinda think it would be challenging and maybe even a bit stress reducing - am I way off base with this? Is ammo and range time expensive?
Second, was considering it for home defense, never had a problem in past but I do own a gun safe oddly enough (estate sale big fridge type got super cheap), I just keep important papers and a few pieces of family jewelry in it now...
I am 42, as a teen i remember shooting a .38 revolver with my grandpa (way out on his 40 acre farm at a fence with stuff on it) and a 22 rifle rabbit hunting, never even got to shoot that but hanging out with grandpa for the day made it worth it
I have very large hands and am a big tall guy 6'6" 375 so doubt id have any trouble with recoil but would like something that fits my hand vs being too tiny. I would certainly consider taking some sort of course thru a local range to learn to properly care for and shoot the gun, are they generally inexpensive and offered often at local shops?
Nobody in my immediate family has a gun or cares to, so i am kinda alone in this idea, but I would like the challenge of some local target shooting at a range and maybe even just something in the safe at home for my own protection.
Budget like to stay under $500 if possible, type and size i am not sure of, I kinda like the idea of a revolver, seems like less to clean and maybe less to go wrong with it, but also curious if a revolver would really be the right choice for my desire to shoot targets with it?
I live in Michigan btw, I haven't contacted any stores or ranges figured I might start here and have a bit of info before I walk in somewhere and get sold more than I need or want...
Lastly what would I need to buy a pistol, I have a vaild state issued license, no criminal record of anykind etc, just wasn't sure what all I would need to get or do to even be able to own a handgun and or what I would need if I was taking a gun into a range to shoot with etc.
I know I need a lot more info and help, sorry for all the questions but
if you are still reading then thanks for your time and input.
Bill