So I took my Bodyguard 2.0 to a GPA match, I do have to say it performed better than I expected especially for a pocket pistol, recoil was present but manageable, iron sights aren't ideal but serviceable (especially for long range shots) reliability depended on ammo, my gun does not like steel case but will run Winchester ball just fine.
I have lived rurally for 30+ years and only ever kept a .22, used specifically to dispatch injured farm animals or wildlife. No target shooting, hunting, or gun recreation of any kind. No interest in guns whatsoever, actually. None of the men in my family ever kept or used guns either. We are just not gun people. And now I am feeling very, very foolish.
Sunday morning, 7 am, the chihuahuas I keep for personal protection 😏 and usually ignore, because they bark at everything- alerted me to something outside a large picture window. Perplexed but not alarmed, I went outside in my robe and bare feet without so much as a butter knife in hand, 🤦♀️ and was shocked to find myself face to face with an actual, honest to god peeping tom. Binoculars and everything.
I immediately recognized that this was a special needs individual who was nearly as shocked as I was in the situation. He ran, jumped the fence, and then just stood in the field about 25 yards away, looking lost. Police were on their way. My maternal instincts kicked in, and I found myself actually trying to soothe this kid (17 years old) by telling him he was fine, not to be scared, help was on the way.
Then he mooned me.
It all got much stranger, but eventually he was collected by his parents, who were mortified. Those poor people. My heart broke for them. But, over the course of the day, I learned that I had put myself in an insane amount of danger. There is little traffic out here. Screams would not have been heard. The kid was much bigger than me. And, turns out, he is violent. And, one could assume, hormonal. And apparently, hard to manage as he gets bigger.
I am very, very lucky. If things had gone badly for me, I might not have been found for hours. I do not know if this boy is a predator. But I risked my life by assuming he was not. He absolutely could’ve been.
I realize now it is absolutely ridiculous not to have a gun out here, living alone in the sticks.
I have no idea what to look for. Whatever gun I buy will probably literally never be used. I need inexpensive, small, super simple. Basically just to wave at someone.
Where do I start?
I'm buying my first handgun, I'm Italian so I'm looking at what the market offers her. I'm going to buy a full size polymer striker fired pistol in 9mm.
Main use is going to be tactical exercises for fun and some range shooting, this is not going to be a home defense weapon. Ill use it with a red dot.
My short list (which surprisingly doesn't include a Beretta) is:
- HS Echelon, ported - around 800€
- HK sfp9f A1 - around 1300€
- BUL AXE FS - around 1200€
If anyone tried more than one of these and cares to offer insights, I'd be thankful.
Never has 11 rounds of 40s&w felt so greasy.
Im fairly new to shooting. Try to get to the range once a week for the past month or so. When I first started i was strictly shooting with one eye opened. Today i tried to do both eyes open with handgun and iron sights. This was 7-10 yds and this was the result. I must say, I found it difficult to keep both eyes open as it got blurry so some of these shots were with one eye open.
Thought i would ask since im not sure that this was adequate. Also the shot that went high was the vest first shot of the day and the one that went middle left was me switching guns.
I am looking at buying a new once and for all pistol that’s OR out of the box. Works mostly for range and home defense and EDC compatible. No Glocks (too many after market purchases to make them usable.) also I just used a P320 and didn’t like it the cheap feel and kinda off weight distribution is a no for me. I don’t really have a budget I prefer quality and reliability. What recommendations do you guys have?
I went to the range with some buddies of mine, and tried to swap off my slide with my optic slide. I did everything right, but somehow when I put the slide back on the barrel spring got off track of its position and now is stuck. i’ve watched a few videos on YouTube and tried to do my own research as far as fixing the issue goes, but have had no resolve. If anyone is experienced enough to let me know of the issue, please explain in detail and or send a video explaining what to do as this was my first firearm and I don’t wish to keep it broken. The gunsmith at my local range moved states so that is no longer an option.
Have been looking for a SP-01 for years and finally picked this one up with a Cajun Gunworks trigger - out the door for $750. Wondering what mods fellow CZ fans like on this gun.
I'm looking for a good do it all handgun for my first firearm, primarily for home defense and range but I'd like to be able to carry if needed.
Pretty conflicted between a CZ P10C or spending a little more for a Walther PDP or an S&W MP. I was advised to look at the sig 365 xl as well. Would appreciate any advice and thoughts you guys have - I haven't shot as much as I'd like to have.
I'd like to take a mulligan on my first handgun. I bought a Glock 43 and it was abysmal.
Today I traded it in for some store credit towards this beautiful CZ Shadow 2 Carry. Glad to finally have a piece I'm proud of
This is my G19 Gen 6, so far ive added the Vortex Defender-ST and Streamlight TLR-7X. Im waiting on Ballistic advantage barrels to come back in stock, so I can add that aswell. With all that being said, does anyone have any recommendations on a brass speed feed pro?
Anyone feel free to let me know if the carry comp is worth the upgrade over the regular polymer model.
Not sure if it’s the ammo but I installed this perfectly today and basically cycled a few rounds through it and my hallow points kept jamming.
I don’t know if I want to keep it and take it to the range to test it out or return it. If I use it I can’t return it that’s my issue. Does anyone have any experience with there comps EXCEPT for the compact PDP’s that come with it already mounted.
So I bought a used p365 xmacro for carrying and it came with a red dot but im not really sure how to zero it. Honestly im not the best handgun shooter and im working on getting better and the fundamentals but Im wondering what the best way is. If I do it standing im definitely too shaky and my groups aren't the best. Ive tried doing it prone and having something to support my arms and its a bit better but still not where it should be.
At this point i bought a cheap boresight from Amazon and im just using that to line up the dot with the laser.
Got this colt officers model match mk III for 200 beans. Can anyone tell me anything more about it