Plan to become a gun owner?

[GentleBen]

Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

I think that's the first time I've seen optics of any kind on a shotgun.

It's a green light laser for shooting at things that go bump in the night in my house.

[Will]

I've been pretty lazy on the firearms front. I own 2 rifles that my dad got me as a teenager.

I'm hoping to buy a couple of scary military grade assault weapons of war (semi-automatic rifles for the sane among you) sometime before election day 2020 just in case it goes a certain way so i can beat the panic price hikes.

[Cybercowboy]

Originally Posted by RED-85-Z51

.357mag fkin hurts. Got to shoot a Ruger in that last month. 5rds and i was done. .454casull didn't sting as bad

It's not bad really as long as you have a nice heavy gun. My very first gun was a J-frame .357 S&W revolver. It's very easy to shoot whether .38 or .357. It is right at 50 years old now, got it used from a retired police officer.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by RED-85-Z51

.357mag fkin hurts. Got to shoot a Ruger in that last month. 5rds and i was done. .454casull didn't sting as bad

I have a Ruger GP-100 , 6" barrel with full underlug

It's a pleasure to shoot even with full tilt loads.

But then, what do I know, I enjoy shooting my Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 magnum too

[RED-85-Z51]

Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

It's not bad really as long as you have a nice heavy gun. My very first gun was a J-frame .357 S&W revolver. It's very easy to shoot whether .38 or .357. It is right at 50 years old now, got it used from a retired police officer.

This one was a poly frame 2" barrel

[higgyburners]

Get you the Hellcat...War Eagle Approved...

https://www.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-features/

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by higgyburners

Get you the Hellcat...War Eagle Approved...

https://www.springfield-armory.com/hellcat-features/

He's in NJ, I believe the state limits him to a ten round magazine

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

I have a Ruger GP-100 , 6" barrel with full underlug

It's a pleasure to shoot even with full tilt loads.

But then, what do I know, I enjoy shooting my Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 magnum too

Where's your kitchen utensil?

[higgyburners]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

He's in NJ, I believe the state limits him to a ten round magazine

I could not live in a state that says i can't have 30 rounds ready to go

[snide]

Originally Posted by datawiz

Where's your kitchen utensil?

She's sleeping...

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by datawiz

Where's your kitchen utensil?

Happy now?

[Cybercowboy]

Originally Posted by RED-85-Z51

This one was a poly frame 2" barrel

Well what do you expect? A .38 would be snappy in that configuration.

[Brett K]

My first handgun was a Ruger sp101 with a 2.5” barrel. I still enjoy shooting it and it is my wife’s favorite. She prefers 158g +p .357 for the dramatic effect at the indoor range. It doesn’t bother her one bit

[Allan]

Excellent that you're seeking advice and desire proper firearm/legal training.

I think you'll find most ranges and firearm sellers are pretty straight up and won't try to up-sell you. It's not like you're buying a car, TV or kitchen appliances.

Seriously consider Remington 870 shotgun. Point in the general direction and pull the trigger. Are you really going to be that proficient at 3:00 am, awakened from a sound sleep?

Ask about 95% of the police depts. in the U.S. what they have and why.
Good luck on your training, decision and ultimate purchase.