Help a newbie!
OK, experts, I'm new to the whole gun ownership thing. Just got my FOID in Illinois, and I'm looking for advice on 2 potential purchases.
1. I need a pump shotgun for target shooting, possibly some hunting. I go shooting periodically with my family, so I'm familiar with operation and use of shotguns and handguns, but I'm absolutely clueless about which brands are best, how to choose one for my build (6'2", long arms), etc.
2. I'd like to investigate semi-automatic rifles. Something inexpensive, yet fun and appropriate for someone with little experience in the category.
The hardest part, of course, is the fact that I'm on a pretty strict, low budget at the moment. If anyone has advice, references, or contacts for new or used guns like those I described, please let me know!
Thanks! [:D]
1. I need a pump shotgun for target shooting, possibly some hunting. I go shooting periodically with my family, so I'm familiar with operation and use of shotguns and handguns, but I'm absolutely clueless about which brands are best, how to choose one for my build (6'2", long arms), etc.
2. I'd like to investigate semi-automatic rifles. Something inexpensive, yet fun and appropriate for someone with little experience in the category.
The hardest part, of course, is the fact that I'm on a pretty strict, low budget at the moment. If anyone has advice, references, or contacts for new or used guns like those I described, please let me know!
Thanks! [:D]
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Hi all. Just bought a used/mint (made in Italy) 92FS - my first pistol. (I've been firing a dozen different pistols at the range over the past 2-3 yrs but they all belong to my father-in-law so I decided to get something for myself)
A few questions:
1) What's the best way to store it?
2) Recommendations on a cleaning kit?
3) I only plan to use it for target practice...what ammo would you recommend?
4) Any good informative websites...like this one?
Thanks! [:)]
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Tom, Welcome to the forum. I think you have made an excellent choice in a pistol. I carried a 92FSC for a while as a sidearm. I fired a thousand rounds or more through it and never had a malfunction. As far as storing is concerned, I am assuming you are asking about how to protect the firearm. I would leave a light coat of oil on it. If you have a question as to safety, I will let others address that issue. Many firearms are damaged through overcleaning. Some others may be more qualified to suggest cleaning kits and techniques so I will pass on that one. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by tom92fs
3) I only plan to use it for target practice...what ammo would you recommend?
Thanks! [:)]
Tom
I've had real good luck with the Winchester white box ammo sold at WalMart in 100 round boxes. It's FMJ, good quality stuff, accurate through most of my pistols and best of all cheap. Last time I bought it , I believe it sold for $12, OTD, can't beat that for plinking ammo. They sell cleaning equipment for guns there also.
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By storing it I mean...can I keep it in the original box long-term? I was told by the "expert" at the range not to because of moisture? Then somebody else at a gun store said not to worry about it.
What kind of material should I keep it in when it's sitting in my closet for weeks at a time?
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It is ok to keep it in the box ,just don't put it under a sink
The frame is aluminum ,and the slide has a coating to inhibit rust ,as do the other metal parts ,I too have a 92fsc ,carried it for many years ,through sweat,rain,snow ,you name it ,even took a spill in a canoe once
Clean it ,put a light coat of oil on it ,and inside the barrel ,it will be there next time you need it ,i have went a year with out even looking at mine
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Buy yourself a lock box to store the the handgun and securely mount it to something. You can buy those moisture collection bags and place in with it ( they remind you of those small bags that come with electronics). You can purchase a cleaning kit set up for your caliber which usually include oil, cleaning solvent, patches, bore brush, etc. You can add an old toothbrush, dental picks and other goodies. Talk with people who shoot regularly for tips. The ammo selection is wide, but if you are punching holes in paper; try the Remington UMC, Winchester Ranger series, or some of the other known brands. Stay away from any corresive surplus ammo, it will eat up your bore if not properly cleaned.
Moose
"I will follow the path of others some of the time, but most of the time I prefer to make my own path." - Mike Moyle0 -
Not that I really like to keep my weapons locked up.I always keep one handy for self defense(on the road alot) Remember that most states require you to keep your weapon in some sort of "unfireable" postion(not exactly sure what the term is but that is the meaning of thier law) so kids and nosy people will not blow their head off.. So for goodness sake buy a lock out device for your weapon. Otherwise it sounds as if your Father in Law could answer most of the questions you have asked. 0 -
I do agree with "moose" but politely disagree with "kev". They do sell small, strong, lockable boxes/safes that can be programmed with the preferred combination of the hand/fingers position for silent instant "ready" gun retrieval. Most of the new designs have done away with archaic user opposing safeties like that in the Ber. 92. The sequence being: loaded mag. insertion into well, pulling of slide completely to rear and rleasing it to load the first round into chamber, and the gun is ready to fire "single-action" first shot. Most likely you will not fire the gun at that time, so by using the safety/"decocker", the hammer is decocked and the trigger is "blocked". Should you leave it this way the gun will not fire when you pull the trigger, which is safe but very dangerous should you in the spur of the moment attempt to fire the gun without deactivating the safety which will re-engage the trigger. Deactivating the safety will leave the trigger to function "double action" first shot. The long pull/travel of this double action first shot is considered adequate protection against accidental discharge, while having the "manual" safety engaged has already cost some people their lives. Keep the gun ready in a safe place, away from intruders and children, but where you can get at it expediently should you need it. Take one of the courses available on "home firearm safety". Have fun and enjoy. Shooting normally available target/practice 9mm. ammo is the most affordable caliber other than .22LR. 0
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