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Gun Control & RKBA

yagotme

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12. If you've shot .357 out of a revolver,

Reply to wincest (Reply #6)

Wed Mar 1, 2017, 03:14 PM

Mar 2017

the .45 shouldn't be a big deal. Slightly different recoil impulse than a .40 in a light auto, slower, maybe a little bigger push, but with a standard 5" barrel/steel frame to soak up some recoil, no big deal. Makes bigger holes in the paper, easier to see from farther out.

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Bought a handgun shortly after the election [View all] Kaleva Feb 2017 OP

In discussing your new gun, do not under any circumstances talk about Reason No.3. Paladin Feb 2017 #1

its been wincest Feb 2017 #5

That's exactly what I'm saying. Paladin Feb 2017 #9

im curious wincest Feb 2017 #2

I'm guessing price, due to limited funds. yagotme Feb 2017 #3

that makes sense wincest Feb 2017 #6

My Loving Wife uses a Colt LW Commander in 45 cal as her LTC weapon. oneshooter Feb 2017 #8

If you've shot .357 out of a revolver, yagotme Mar 2017 #12

I think there's issues with firing a .357 in a small room without hearing protection. Kaleva Feb 2017 #7

The .38 will be loud, too, yagotme Mar 2017 #13

Good start on the training and practice. yagotme Feb 2017 #4

Since target shooting was your #1 reason ... HeartachesNhangovers Feb 2017 #10

My experience parallels yours somewhat. pablo_marmol Feb 2017 #11

Can't argue with your choice kudzu22 Mar 2017 #14

My preference Alea Mar 2017 #15

NAA .22 mag black widow / Glock 43 are my two regular carries. Blue_Warrior Mar 2017 #16

Received my CPL a few days ago. Kaleva Jun 2017 #17

Just try to find a "safety/shooting" course offered by Bloomberg, Watts, MAIG, HCI, whoever. yagotme Jun 2017 #19

You need to go to a DU aproved course oneshooter Jun 2017 #18