New-ish to the hobby — not sure where to go next

[irongunner]

James Bond is also fictional though... Pierce Brosnan upraded to a P99

Real enough to snatch the... snatch...

Pierce is one of the rare exceptions in life and can damn near do anything he wants. No one even disliked him when he played the villian in Mrs. Doubtfire! It's that damn disarming smile I tell you. Besides, I heard rumors Q forced the P99 on the innocent 007 without consent. #BelieveAllBonds (except Barry#25)

 

[PlinkyDinky]

No one even disliked him when he played the villian in Mrs. Doubtfire!

Dude, Mrs. Doubtfire was the villain of Mrs. Doubtfire!

 

[kdub1290]

Sounds like you’re into the hubby as more of a collector and recreational shooter at this point. However, the fact that you first bought a gun during a period of social unrest tells me that, at least at some point, you’ve likely viewed firearms as defensive tools.

I don’t want to name too many assumptions about your current feelings on the topic. However, if you have some of your existing firearms for defensive purposes, then there’s no additional gun you’ll buy that will be more satisfying than knowing that you are proficient with the guns you already have. Spending what you’d spend on yet another gun instead on ammo and some training or some good books on the subject will pay back dividends in confidence in yourself (and thus in your enjoyment of the hobby) in the future.

This is just my opinion on the matter though. No disrespect intended if you just like buying guns and shooting them for fun. Just so I can contribute something to the conversation if collecting/recreation is your only interest, I think having a steel frame medium or large frame revolver chambered in 357 magnum would fill a void in your current collection. Cheers!

 

[findoutcoolbb]

I kinda feel bad for OP's bank account. We all know how this is going to go.

my wife is already complaining

 

[findoutcoolbb]

Sounds like you’re into the hubby as more of a collector and recreational shooter at this point. However, the fact that you first bought a gun during a period of social unrest tells me that, at least at some point, you’ve likely viewed firearms as defensive tools.

I don’t want to name too many assumptions about your current feelings on the topic. However, if you have some of your existing firearms for defensive purposes, then there’s no additional gun you’ll buy that will be more satisfying than knowing that you are proficient with the guns you already have. Spending what you’d spend on yet another gun instead on ammo and some training or some good books on the subject will pay back dividends in confidence in yourself (and thus in your enjoyment of the hobby) in the future.

This is just my opinion on the matter though. No disrespect intended if you just like buying guns and shooting them for fun. Just so I can contribute something to the conversation if collecting/recreation is your only interest, I think having a steel frame medium or large frame revolver chambered in 357 magnum would fill a void in your current collection. Cheers!

Thanks for the advice! Yes after reading many suggestions in this thread, I do realize that I was more into collecting than shooting. I need more training and I will see if I will like more long distance precision shooting or hand gun shooting. And yes, I already have 357 magnum on my list.

 

[kdub1290]

Thanks for the advice! Yes after reading many suggestions in this thread, I do realize that I was more into collecting than shooting. I need more training and I will see if I will like more long distance precision shooting or hand gun shooting. And yes, I already have 357 magnum on my list.

My bad. I missed that part. This list is solid already. I guess I have no notes.

 

[Gawernator]

James Bond is also fictional though... Pierce Brosnan upraded to a P99

Exactly. Bond is onto the PDP Compact by now

 

[MunnyShot]

A few years ago I bought a Glock 19 during the pandemic and only took it to an indoor range twice. At the time I thought the recoil was pretty strong and everything was just loud, so I never really got into shooting.

That changed around March this year. I went to a shooting experience where I got to try more than 10 different guns, and that was when I really started getting interested in firearms as a hobby.

At first I was actually most interested in .22s. The P322 was probably my favorite because it had the feel of a regular handgun, almost no recoil, and was just really fun to shoot. After that I started wanting to try and own different types of guns instead of just sticking with one category. My first few were all bought new, then I found CAguns and started picking up some used guns through PPT as well.

Right now I have:

• SIG P322
• Browning Buck Mark
• SIG P365XL
• Springfield Echelon 4.5F
• SIG P320 X5 Legion
• Fusion XP Pro
• Ruger 10/22
• Maverick 88
• Anderson AR15
• Ruger American .308

At this point I feel like I have most of the basic guns/categories covered, and now I'm not really sure what direction to go next.

I've also figured out that I enjoy handguns quite a bit more than shotguns, and I'm not really into antique or historical guns. My budget isn't Atlas-level, but if something is interesting and worth trying, I'm open to it. I also tend to prefer things that aren't too difficult to sell later if I decide they're not for me.

For those of you who have been in the hobby longer, what would you try next from here?

Join/shoot local matches day/night, take tactical/performance classes, dryfire train to learn proper grip, presentation, smooth consistent trigger pull, go to the range and don't waste your time with trying to get everything in the 10 ring instead start with a compressed ready push out, acquire the sights and smooth trigger press. Another thing to remember it's not about crushing the grip but more of locking your wrist.

 

[tomrkba]

Maybe one day Glock will stop making an inferior gun and actually beat Sig in a defense contract ;p

Anyways no need to fear monger. If you don't have the skill to run a P320 like service members do just say that bro

I don't. Then again, I retired my P320 Bravo from service and never loading it made the problem go away!

 

[Stonkzzz]

Get a race gun

 

[Gawernator]

Get a race gun

Or a racist gun

 

[chiroken007]

Maybe one day Glock will stop making an inferior gun and actually beat Sig in a defense contract ;p

Anyways no need to fear monger. If you don't have the skill to run a P320 like service members do just say that bro

Now one thing to remember. And I would assume you are well aware.. budget takes priority as far as the DOD is concerned. If multiple competitors meet the standards requested. They don’t choose the best (sig 226). They choose the best cost/benefit ratio (M9).

Sig and Glock competed for the contract. Marines already had a contract with Glock. P320 undercut the competition down to <$200 a unit. So do our soldiers carry a gun because it’s the best? No they carry because it’s got a good cost/benefit ratio. And sometimes it also just boils down to political leverage. What state gets the boost and how would that affect the upcoming elections etc.


Did Boeing deserve the space capsule contract over Lockheed and other competitors? Hell no. But they low balled on a field of aerospace they’ve never dealt with. So they got stuck at the international space station and Elon had to save them. That is a perfect example of politics embarrassing the US on the international stage.

 

[Gawernator]

Now one thing to remember. And I would assume you are well aware.. budget takes priority as far as the DOD is concerned. If multiple competitors meet the standards requested. They don’t choose the best (sig 226). They choose the best cost/benefit ratio (M9).

Sig and Glock competed for the contract. Marines already had a contract with Glock. P320 undercut the competition down to <$200 a unit. So do our soldiers carry a gun because it’s the best? No they carry because it’s got a good cost/benefit ratio. And sometimes it also just boils down to political leverage. What state gets the boost and how would that affect the upcoming elections etc.


Did Boeing deserve the space capsule contract over Lockheed and other competitors? Hell no. But they low balled on a field of aerospace they’ve never dealt with. So they got stuck at the international space station and Elon had to save them. That is a perfect example of politics embarrassing the US on the international stage.

Yes

 

[shaunb93291]

A few years ago I bought a Glock 19 during the pandemic and only took it to an indoor range twice. At the time I thought the recoil was pretty strong and everything was just loud, so I never really got into shooting.

That changed around March this year. I went to a shooting experience where I got to try more than 10 different guns, and that was when I really started getting interested in firearms as a hobby.

At first I was actually most interested in .22s. The P322 was probably my favorite because it had the feel of a regular handgun, almost no recoil, and was just really fun to shoot. After that I started wanting to try and own different types of guns instead of just sticking with one category. My first few were all bought new, then I found CAguns and started picking up some used guns through PPT as well.

Right now I have:

• SIG P322
• Browning Buck Mark
• SIG P365XL
• Springfield Echelon 4.5F
• SIG P320 X5 Legion
• Fusion XP Pro
• Ruger 10/22
• Maverick 88
• Anderson AR15
• Ruger American .308

At this point I feel like I have most of the basic guns/categories covered, and now I'm not really sure what direction to go next.

I've also figured out that I enjoy handguns quite a bit more than shotguns, and I'm not really into antique or historical guns. My budget isn't Atlas-level, but if something is interesting and worth trying, I'm open to it. I also tend to prefer things that aren't too difficult to sell later if I decide they're not for me.

For those of you who have been in the hobby longer, what would you try next from here?

Take an "Intro to competition" class at a local outdoor range. It's so fun, you will get hooked instantly. So many options of fun things to do. USPSA/IDPA matches, 2 gun matches, skeet shooting, steel matches, etc. Or just shoot for fun whenever

 

[chiroken007]

Yes

Soooo… I have painful news @Gawernator

The German Army are now issuing the CZ P10C OR as their service pistol. I seriously doubt it’s because CZ is better than HK or Walther. My condolences bro.

 

[JanJal]

A few years ago I bought a Glock 19 during the pandemic and only took it to an indoor range twice. At the time I thought the recoil was pretty strong and everything was just loud, so I never really got into shooting.

That changed around March this year. I went to a shooting experience where I got to try more than 10 different guns, and that was when I really started getting interested in firearms as a hobby.

At first I was actually most interested in .22s. The P322 was probably my favorite because it had the feel of a regular handgun, almost no recoil, and was just really fun to shoot. After that I started wanting to try and own different types of guns instead of just sticking with one category. My first few were all bought new, then I found CAguns and started picking up some used guns through PPT as well.

Right now I have:

• SIG P322
• Browning Buck Mark
• SIG P365XL
• Springfield Echelon 4.5F
• SIG P320 X5 Legion
• Fusion XP Pro
• Ruger 10/22
• Maverick 88
• Anderson AR15
• Ruger American .308

At this point I feel like I have most of the basic guns/categories covered, and now I'm not really sure what direction to go next.

I've also figured out that I enjoy handguns quite a bit more than shotguns, and I'm not really into antique or historical guns. My budget isn't Atlas-level, but if something is interesting and worth trying, I'm open to it. I also tend to prefer things that aren't too difficult to sell later if I decide they're not for me.

For those of you who have been in the hobby longer, what would you try next from here?

Instead of adding more to the collection, look at options on how you can use what you have more. USPSA and IDPA matches are really fun. Get on practiscore and find local matches ( you will have to take a class before they let you shoot ).

 

[chiroken007]

Soooo… I have painful news @Gawernator

The German Army are now issuing the CZ P10C OR as their service pistol. I seriously doubt it’s because CZ is better than HK or Walther. My condolences bro.

Not at all trying to be an ass.. I just found this out last night and thought it was worth sharing