![]() But, I’ve heard some pretty bad advice given from the guys behind the gun store counter. I may offend some well-intentioned gun store employees and that’s not my goal. Take what you hear at the gun shop with a grain of salt: Remember, the goal here is to make sure the guns you’ve chosen from your time shooting are, in fact, reputable guns that are generally reliable. Instead, take the knowledge it has given you and compare it to what you’ve learned at the range so far with your various favorite guns.Īnd, if for some reason you haven’t fired any of the guns mentioned in the research you conducted, make sure you go rent any that you haven’t tried at the local range to see if they meet your expectations.Īlso try to keep in mind that if you happen to land on one of those “best gun lists” that they aren’t tailored for everyone, but are more of a set of guidelines to help you on your way. That doesn’t mean that you read a list of the best 9mm handguns and run to the gun store to buy one. That way, you don’t end up coming home with a lemon. It’s absolutely imperative that you find out what the best firearms available, are. While it would be great if you could pull a gun out of the box and have it run flawlessly, it may not. ![]() In other words, not all guns are made the same. What you want to do is find out if each gun is actually a reputable firearm in the industry. The next thing you’re going to want to do, is research the guns you liked from your time shooting them. Always pay attention and follow the rules. You are the safety tool every time you handle a gun. It’s one that is always on, and it’s called your brain. I do want to say here, however, that the best safety isn’t one that flips on or off. ![]() If you pick a gun with a thumb safety, make sure you can easily swipe it on and off before you bring it home. Some are low-profile or hard to reach, others stick out and can rub into your skin. More than that, though, some safeties are easier to get to than others are. There is nothing inherently wrong with this as long as you train with your gun, flipping off the safety before you fire. Many newer shooters want to buy guns that have a manually operated thumb safety. But for now, what you need to know is, can you manage the recoil for the firearm you are about to trust your life to in the event of a critical incident where your firearm is needed for self-defense? If you cannot handle the recoil and muzzle rise enough to shoot accurately, then you may need to look at a different handgun. There is a lot that can go into this one, which I suppose will also be covered at some point in the future. Glock 26 and 19 with Grip Force Adapter and Apex Triggers - Recoil management: 38 special now because his wife cannot manipulate the trigger properly. Do you know what the result was for that husband? He carries that snubby. Some of the worst advice I’ve ever heard given was to buy a double action only (DAO) revolver for a woman who has never before fired a gun. For now, you need to be able to actually fire the gun, accurately. I actually like to use the term “squeeze” the trigger, but we can get to that in a future article. There are some out there that are easier to operate than others, so keep testing them out until you find one that works. If you cannot pull back the slide (and lock it open), it’s not going to work for you. Let’s take a look at some of what you need to be able to do with your chosen gun, before you buy it: - Pulling back the slide on a semi-auto:ĭid you know that some firearms are easier to rack than others? If you have weak or small hands, you may find that some semi-automatic pistols won’t work for you because they can be difficult to operate. If you cannot operate your chosen concealed carry handgun, you won’t be proficient to stop an attack. Second, there are a lot of things going on with the operation of a firearm that you need to be able to do correctly if you are to ever use your gun in self-defense. From the way it fits in your hand to the ease of operation, your gun needs to fit you. First, there are hundreds of different firearms for you to choose from, and you need to know which one works best for you. There are a couple reasons why you should shoot as many different guns as you can before you decide. The first thing you’re going to want to do, is shoot as many different guns as you can to find out what works best for you. Here are some ideas to keep in mind whenever you’re in the market to buy a new gun: Beretta PX4 Storm Compact Langdon Tactical Edition Shoot As Many Guns As Possible: We’ve put together some guidelines to help you pick out your first concealed carry handgun so you are better prepared to navigate this purchase. You’ve made the decision to get your license/permit to carry a concealed firearm, so … what do you do now? The next logical step would be to decide which gun is right for you (unless you’ve done so, already).
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