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  1. Thanks for the heads up, I'll be going there with her next. Honestly, today was a day of culmination, my mom had some really bad experiences with her father and guns, and had a lot of bad connotations with them. I felt really good about getting her out there and letting her hold one. She told me after she was scared. Not like shaking scared, but holding one in her hand it made her anxious. I felt really good. I told her we didn't have to go to another gun store if she didn't feel ready, she said she didn't. She liked the Kahr 9mm (I don't know the model), I was kind of pushing her towards the 3.5'' 9mm XD, I'd need to get a softer recoil spring, I honestly didn't realize it was that difficult for women to rack the slide. I talked to the guy, and unfortunately, I won't be able to make it... I'm sorry, I'd still like to go shoot sometime, whether it be at a competition or what not. Thanks for your time and input, Brandon.
  2. We'll see, I'll be contacting the last option today. I'm going to certainly try. I'm actually looking up directions to take my mom to look for a handgun now. Dropping by Trader's, Gordon's Specialty Arms, Maybe Dewey's Pawn Shop... I can't find anything anywhere about Luthi's gun shop, heard good things, but it's not in the yellow pages.
  3. So there's a chance I might be able to make it this weekend to this event. I've never shot at the Greenville Gun Club before, quick safety question, I've had varied answers on this depending on the range. I wear prescription glasses, every day, all day, have for years, for some ranges that's considered sufficient eye protection, do I need to bring shooting glasses and wear those over my glasses or are just my regular glasses sufficient? Thank you for the answer ahead of time, and if I do get to go, this'll be my first match, honestly, if I make it through the course I'll be content with my performance. Also, there's a guy that's extended an offer to me, to let me use his firearms, which I'm very appreciative of. Cutting to the chase, I'm 20 years old, I'll be 21 in less than a month, are there any issues arising with me, with his consent to use his firearms, using his firearms? I don't want to inconvenience this person who's already given me an incredible opportunity. I'm legally an adult, so I don't believe I will have any issues, but I'd like to have a rock solid answer before I show up, or waste this guy's time. Thanks for your time, and if things converge and this happens, I look forward to being there. Brandon.
  4. Wow, I'm flabbergasted, this loser is working on Saturday, I'll see what I can do about swapping shifts. ( I may not be able to, probably not actually, but I'll let you know.) As far as legality, I think we're safe as long as you're there, and I have your approval I think we're okay, at 18 you can buy a handgun from another resident of your State, you just can't buy hand gun ammunition until your 21, or an handgun from an FFL Dealer until your 21. I would love to make it to either event, I think I will heed the advice and go to a match or two and watch before I do. I'll get back to you guys about if I can do it this weekend. Thanks again for extending to me and all the input I've received.
  5. Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it. Honestly I was thinking about a USP, I like Heckler and Koch, they're a good manufacturer, double stacked magazine, .45 ACP. I've used Glocks before, my dad owns a G21, he lives in Atlanta though, I'll say this Glock's have a bit of a learning curve to shoot, they're kind of boxy, and I can't imagine concealing one. I'm also hesistant to carry anything without an external safety. The thing that drew me to 1911's, I've fired one, the slim profile, the grip, and honestly, looking at them, they look small to me. They just do. I'm also 6'0'' and 245 lbs. (I'm not obese, just a larger guy.) The slotted trigger, the safety, they really do have a great pointing feeling. I don't have large hands, I'd say about medium size, I'll think about the Polymer framed models, such as the XD (I like the grip safety), P220 (Which I've heard a lot of great things about) and H&K USP. I appreciate all of the input. I understand that there are more 1911 manufacturer's in the U.S. than any other pistol, there are probably more after market part manufacturers than any other model as well. Honestly, I was looking at a Springfield TRP, but I figured at that point, why not just get a RRA Basic Carry? You're already paying ball park 1200, what's 1600 at that point? I think I need to buy books, and get exposure. I also need to go to quite a few FFL's probably rent a few firearms and make a selection based off of that. Thanks again, I appreciate all the help and info. Also, I go to a local college, and work part time, I plan on transferring to a University, but I don't think I'll ever live on campus.
  6. I'll think about it, the thing is, I don't want to end up buying a firearm I'm not happy with, having to sell it, take a moderate loss on it, then scrap more money together to get what I want. I mean, I can wait a couple of months if that's what it takes. I've already waited 21 years. But if I find something worth while, I will pounce on it. I'm still on the fence about getting a 5'' 1911 or not. They're rather long, slim profile, but long.
  7. This transfers across multiple boundaries, not just shooting. (I know this is going to sound lame...) But back when I played football in High School, I can remember the day I made first string... I wasn't even really thinking about football, I was just practicing, doing my routine, consistently getting the quarter back, things meshed, I was relaxed (I was a Defensive Tackle), oddly enough, I wasn't even really thinking about football, I just dealt with it as it came. I was kind of in a relaxed but ready state. Then they told me I got first string, and then I think probably tension trashed my performance for the rest of that practice. As I began to put pressure on my own performance, and I quit trusting myself. Funny how we are. I find I perform things best when I don't think about the things I'm about to do, I mean, don't just be absent minded, but realize what needs to be done, what the objectives are, it's kind of like an exam or major test, you've studied, prepared, you don't feel particularly smarter that day or better than usual, but deep down you know you're ready. Just realize it, and be calm, and do what you've trained yourself to do. Sounds easy, it really isn't.
  8. So I've been a member of this forum for awhile, but I've never posted, I forgot about it for awhile and came back, but I have a few Questions I'd like to throw out there, I'll be turning 21 in less than thirty days and I think my Ideas are pretty on point, so far, but I was wondering if there's anything else anyone would recommend. I. Firearm Selection So, I plan on getting a handgun for concealed carry, I thought for many years, I'd go with a Wilson/Les Bear/RR/Brown etc., I've decided in the last few days that I'm not quite there financially, but I'll wait until I am before I buy, why be half-way satisfied and settle? I plan on a 5'' Single Stack, fixed combat sights, maybe an S&A Mag Well, etc. I was told about RR recently and told they have a surprisingly good line, though they design pistols much like Baer, in that they're very tightly fit. Anything I've over looked, let me know. II. I was thinking about the type of shooting I'd like to do, or at least start out as, this would be Practical shooting type shooting, etc. So if anyone has any particular suggestions, let me know. III. So this is a competitive shooting board, and I've realized now that I've probably come to the correct place to get recommendations on technique, or one of the better venue's available. I've got an issue, that I think will end up having to be addressed in one way or another. I'm right handed and left eye dominant... Which made me think I would train to use the Modified Weaver, but after speaking to other individuals on other forums about this very subject, I was told that I should just shoot shoulders squared, somewhat naturally, as not only is that easier to use, but also, if I'm going to shoot not just for fun, but for also practical training (possibly?) I present a smaller profile with the Weaver, but I also present the opportunity if shot to be hit through multiple organs or it go through the abdomen at a somewhat side angle, etc. Where as when squared with the target, it could pass through and not hit anything vital or at least just one organ. One thing I saw, and thought about and it's at least worth mentioning here, should I try firing with no Sights? Maybe a natural point of aim would work better? Should I fire with my left eye closed? I've heard shoot with an eye patch, etc. IV. I'm not new to firearms, but I'll be new to these sports and new to carrying a handgun, etc, so I figure the best way to learn is practical, so for that reason I'm looking and the common consensus is that Marvel Produces the best .22 Conversion kits (I am in college, and I work part time), so buying 200-300 rounds for a day of practice and expecting that to be common place is unrealistic. I was looking at particularly their Unit 2, I've heard that the Unit 1 is more accurate, but I think the benefit of the Unit 2 is I'll stick with the sight picture familiar to me, and a slide that's more familiar as well (Front cocking serrations, etc.) V. Also, last question/subject, I saw one of the members here is from Columbia and works with USPSA, but where should I go to find matches, or is there anyone here that maybe I could pair up with down the road? VI. Where should I pick up some training material, I'll buy Brian's book I'm sure but any other recommendations? Thanks, for your time and reading, I usually don't divide posts into six parts like that, but I had some pretty specific questions, I appreciate any and all input. Brandon.
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