Purchased my first firearm this week!

[JohnMcClane]

So I finally got my first handgun (M&P Shield 9mm), had my first lesson, and fired my first rounds at the range all this week. My buddy, who talks with me about his collection often, looked at me the next day and said "oh, you're hooked. I can see it in your face." And I think he is right. I can't wait to get back out to the range for more practice time.

 

[SERparacord]

 

[wizardfitz]

congratulations. a little more information and especially pictures.

 

[nakinate]

It has to be a Beretta 92 since his name is John McClane right?

 

[copo]

^^^^^^^^^^What he said!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[indykid]

Welcome to the addiction, and to add to what has been said before, Beretta 92 series for a true McClane!

 

[Bennettjh]

Congratulations. M&P's are nice. I got to coonfinger one a while back. Would make an excellent carry piece.

 

[StunnedMonkey]

Lotsa head shots. Anger issues?

I bought a M&P 9 FS in January, my first gun too. And my second gun in February, a G26.

It's almost March.

 

[Dudley]

That's awesome! Since I have received my LTCH I have bought a gun a month......my wife says its time to slow down

 

[Dolton916]

Welcome to the madness

 

[JohnMcClane]

Lotsa head shots. Anger issues?

I bought a M&P 9 FS in January, my first gun too. And my second gun in February, a G26.

It's almost March.

Actually I was just following the Instructor's direction. He had me start at 10' and move back to 20' for the majority aiming at different points. I actually found the head shots to be more difficult to keep a tight spread, so I kept at it a bit longer.
I'm also looking into my next option. I've got some interest in an XD-m, glock 19, M&P and I'm sure more will peak my interest. I guess I'm obligated to look at the Beretta 92 now as well

 

[jagee]

Good call on the Shield 9mm...I really like mine.

...and you seem like a better shot than me already...but that isn't saying much...

Congrats, learn to embrace your new addiction.

 

[StunnedMonkey]

Actually I was just following the Instructor's direction. He had me start at 10' and move back to 20' for the majority aiming at different points. I actually found the head shots to be more difficult to keep a tight spread, so I kept at it a bit longer.
I'm also looking into my next option. I've got some interest in an XD-m, glock 19, M&P and I'm sure more will peak my interest. I guess I'm obligated to look at the Beretta 92 now as well

I like my FS M&P, but of course there are many fine pistols around and my range of experience is very limited. I handled a Shield recently at a class and really like the way it felt. When my wife is comfortable enough to think about getting her own carry gun I may have her handle one of those.

Welcome aboard!

 

[dmarsh8]

That's a good start.

 

[ThisIsMyBOOMStick]

Congrats and welcome! You should definitely check out the Indy 1500 next month, a great place to feed your addiction haha.

 

[billybob44]

Congrats are in order..

You're just getting started..Next NEEDED
AR-15
12GA Shotty
.22 Rifle
.22 Pistol
(Find ammo for the .22's FIRST)

AND....

RELOADING your own ammo....Bill.

 

[hammers]

Congrats. Just me but wheel guns are bunches of fun to shoot!

 

[Mossberg84]

Congrats! Nice shooting BTW. Watch out, the habit can be addicting!

 

[Snapdragon]

Lotsa head shots. Anger issues?

I bought a M&P 9 FS in January, my first gun too. And my second gun in February, a G26.

It's almost March.

Yep. For me it was LCR in December, 686 in January, and Smith 10 in February. March seems like a nice month for a rifle...

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Congratulations on joining the armed population! Great looking target too! I have not shot a shield yet, but I hear really good things about them. Smart move making training a first priority. I would have saved soo much time and money if I had started taking classes right off the bat.