Post by: squeeze2drop on January 10, 2010, 08:49:52 PM
Post by: ArtistNhunter2 on January 10, 2010, 08:55:47 PM
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Post by: jackelope on January 10, 2010, 09:45:55 PM
i had a ruger speed six 4" 357 mag that i thought was a good 1st pistol for me. it was in great shape. i paid 350 for it. i have since sold it for the same price. something like that would be good.
Post by: coop2424 on January 10, 2010, 09:51:28 PM
you can get the serial # and run it through the local p.d.
i had a ruger speed six 4" 357 mag that i thought was a good 1st pistol for me. it was in great shape. i paid 350 for it. i have since sold it for the same price. something like that would be good.
Completely agree that would be a great starter gun since you could put 38's or 357 through it. 38's are pretty cheap and not so much kick but you could work up to the 357... :twocents:
Post by: ICEMAN on January 11, 2010, 06:30:30 AM
Post by: rasbo on January 11, 2010, 06:34:39 AM
Post by: thinkingman on January 11, 2010, 09:45:18 AM
Post by: high country on January 11, 2010, 09:52:18 AM
I would avoid import autos and ruger autos.
Post by: Shootmoore on January 11, 2010, 10:10:28 AM
Also a revolver imo is a safer design for your first firearm while learning safe handgun skills.
Also learn to shoot a handgun, but more importantly learn safe handling skills with it. Do to the much shorter length, I see time and time again people using poor firearms safety with handguns. Even persons who have handled long guns and do so safely, end up breaking those very important rules with a handgun.
The #1 violation I see is Never point your gun at anything you are not willing to destroy. We call it "lazering" and it tends to happen alot with the much shorter barrel of a handgun. There is not that visual "clue" of the longer barrel of a rifle with the handgun. To many times I see people handling handguns lazering themselves and others because there mind is not extending the barrel to where the round will travel if there is an Acidental Discharge.
One drill I use is placing dowls about 4 feet in length in the barrels of unloaded handguns. I then stack people in a line both vertical and horizontal to the target. I then have them do movement drills, simulated holster and draw. You would be amazed how many hip and thigh slaps with the dowls occure. Each one of those slaps equals violating the lazer rule.
Sorry I went off on a tangent and this was not the info you were looking for, but I believe strongly in the right to keep and bear arms, but I also believe just as strongly in safe and responsable handling and use as well.
Shootmoore
Post by: high country on January 11, 2010, 10:33:06 AM
wear earplugs every time you shoot it unless it is life or death. god hath no fury like a hot short barreled wheelgun. 100x louder then a shotgun
Post by: Shootmoore on January 11, 2010, 11:01:43 AM
since you are gonna drag safety into this;
wear earplugs every time you shoot it unless it is life or death. god hath no fury like a hot short barreled wheelgun. 100x louder then a shotgun
Good point, I learned that the hard way many years ago taking a shot a groundhog with a .38 snubby without plugs. Thought I was going to be deaf the rest of my life.
Shootmoore
Post by: Huntbear on January 11, 2010, 05:36:49 PM
i am in yakima, ya ive thought about pawn shops, im just kinda scared cuz i dont the know history of the gun i guess??
All weapons that are for sale in a pawn shop are SUPPOSED to be run through the Sheriff's office before being put out for sale. Unless the pawn shop owner is a crook, fencing stolen goods, you should not have to worry about buying a stolen gun from a reputable pawn broker.
Post by: high country on January 11, 2010, 07:22:34 PM
Post by: Chessie_Guy on January 12, 2010, 09:06:53 AM
i just got my weapons permit
What is a 'weapons permit'? Are you talking about a Concealed Weapons Permit/Concealed Carry License?
Post by: squeeze2drop on January 12, 2010, 09:32:19 AM
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Post by: ribka on January 18, 2010, 08:46:01 AM
Always keep in mind handling and storing of firearm. Do not leave in your vehicle!E Wa is notorious for vehicle break-ins. I know many many guys that have left their firearms in their vehicles and they were stolen. Make sure you understand rights and responsibilities if you plan on concealed carry.( I have read some pretty scary advice on here regarding concealed carry advice and use of deadly force)
Pawn shops are pretty good about checking firearms before accepting them. S&W 1st choice, Ruger or Taurus second choice. Go to Hammers, Bulbys or Guns West in Yakima and pick up a good deal on a used one. Remember can always try and bargain with them.
Enjoy and be safe
Sorry for the lecture ;)
Post by: woodswalker on January 18, 2010, 10:43:19 AM