New here and first time handgun owner - Indy

[Yamadog35]

Good site. I'm trying to learn and I've gotten lots of good info here so far. First time handgun owner at age 50. Joined NRA. Getting some training this weekend. Submitted paperwork for my Indiana carry permit yesterday.

 

[rmcrob]

Welcome to INGO and welcome to a cool community.

 

[esrice]

Joined NRA. Getting some training this weekend. Submitted paperwork for my Indiana carry permit yesterday.

Wow. That's normally my response when someone says "new gun owner here".

A big +1 on the training. Never stop learning.

And Welcome!

 

[esrice]

And what did you pick as your first handgun? (its OK if its not a Glock, as sometimes it takes people a couple of handguns before they come around. . .)

 

[Yamadog35]

And what did you pick as your first handgun? (its OK if its not a Glock, as sometimes it takes people a couple of handguns before they come around. . .)

Well, I have several long time gun owning friends who are Glock nuts, but they all talked me into a revolver for the first one. Got a S&W Model 60 in .357 mag with 3" barrel. I like the feel of it although the trigger feels a little "heavy" in the double action. We'll see. I will be shooting for the first time this weekend with both .38 special and .357
I will be shooting the instructor's .22 before I shoot mine so I can ease into the .357

 

[shooter521]

Got a S&W Model 60 in .357 mag with 3" barrel.

Nice! A buddy of mine has a 3" Model 60, and it's amazing how much difference an inch of barrel makes in terms of shootability. The fact that S&W, Taurus and Ruger all offer 3" versions of their flagship snubbies might be a clue.

Oh, and

 

[esrice]

Sounds like a plan!

 

[Scutter01]

 

[spasmo]

Welcome!!!

 

[obijohn]

Well, I have several long time gun owning friends who are Glock nuts, but they all talked me into a revolver for the first one. Got a S&W Model 60 in .357 mag with 3" barrel. I like the feel of it although the trigger feels a little "heavy" in the double action. We'll see. I will be shooting for the first time this weekend with both .38 special and .357
I will be shooting the instructor's .22 before I shoot mine so I can ease into the .357

you have wise friends. welcome to INGO and shooting.

 

[Yamadog35]

you have wise friends.

Oh yah, but I haven't even shot my first gun yet and they are asking me when I will be ready to buy the next one. They keep emailing me links to good prices on Glocks . . .

 

[turnandshoot4]

Welcome!

 

[ATM]

...They keep emailing me links to good prices on Glocks . . .

Must... resist... the darkness

and congrats on your recent choices!

 

[Ri22o]

Hi

 

[lovemywoods]

Welcome! It's never too late to get hooked!

 

[haldir]

from Goshen.

 

[BloodEclipse]

 

[GetA2J]

and good on you for joining NRA & getting some training one can never have too much training.

Oh... and REP's to you!

 

[Dogman]

 

[huawilso]

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