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Re: Recommendations for first Handgun?

Postby 9MMDerringer » Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:23:20

This might be a good excuse for another weekend meet and greet! Everyone could bring a few of their collection out and let them try 20 or more different handguns from the group's collection??


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Re: Recommendations for first Handgun?

Postby allingeneral » Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:39:07

See here: meet-and-greet/any-plans-for-meet-and-greet-soon-t4020-38615.html

I think member firstcavapache64 is working something in Culpeper soon. More details to follow...
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Re: Recommendations for first Handgun?

Postby firstcavapache64 » Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:18:13

We are tentatively planning on March 27, a week from this Saturday. I have a Glock model 30 which is a sub compact .45, a Ruger P89 9mm and a Taurus .327 Federal Magnum and you and your wife would be welcome to try any one of them. I am sure other members would be happy to let you try some other guns. This way you can try out a variety without having to rent a bunch of range guns. There should be a sign up list in the meet and greet forum soon. Hope you can make it.
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Re: Recommendations for first Handgun?

Postby Diomed » Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:46:50

LoneWolf wrote:Northern Virginia, close to Blue Ridge Arsenal.

Excellent! Go try out a few of their rentals.


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Re: Recommendations for first Handgun?

Postby Everett113 » Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:23:06

Look into IDPA pistol shoots for Defensive Pistol practise. Here in Roanoke, the Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club has them second Saturday of the month. Check around your area for a shoot. They are great for training and building the basics for self defence.
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Re: Recommendations for first Handgun?

Postby CowboyT » Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:17:45

I would have to second the motion for a revolver for CC. They work in coat pockets, too, where a semi would probably catch on something and jam.

For home defense...00 Buckshot in 20-gauge or larger. If that doesn't take down the bad guy, nothin' will!
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Re: Recommendations for first Handgun?

Postby CCFan » Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:41:18

Everett113 wrote:Look into IDPA pistol shoots for Defensive Pistol practise. Here in Roanoke, the Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club has them second Saturday of the month. Check around your area for a shoot. They are great for training and building the basics for self defence.


Been wanting to check that out - do you shoot at those?
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