YAGT: Finally bought my first gun

[spidey07]

Anybody else linking to this on other firearm sites? Could be epic.

 

[mfenn]

Now learn some general firearm safety and never put your finger on the trigger unless you are going to fire it.

I agree that he shouldn't have his finger on the trigger in those pics. But note that many striker-fired handguns require pulling the trigger as part of the teardown procedure.

I agree with your sentiments, but be careful with those absolutes!

 

[yh125d]

My coworker has an XDM .40 with two mags he's offered to sell me for I think $550... I'd totally go for it if I had the spare cash

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Doesn't matter. Finger never goes in there unless sites are on target and target verified and you intend to destroy it.

So how do I dry fire it? Or use snap caps??? I don't know about you, but I actually like to feel the trigger of a $500+ gun before I purchase it.
I'm so confused. I can't put my finger on the trigger unless I'm ready to destroy something???

 

[JDawg1536]

So how do I dry fire it? Or use snap caps??? I don't know about you, but I actually like to feel the trigger of a $500+ gun before I purchase it.
I'm so confused. I can't put my finger on the trigger unless I'm ready to destroy something???

Nope. It's easy though.... all you do is point, pull, and DESTROY!

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

LOL @ OP getting flamed.

I saw the first pic with his finger on the trigger and I knew what this thread would turn into.

You mean a thread of self righteous assholes preaching and acting like they are better than the OP? Isn't that about par for the course here?

 

[mfenn]

You mean a thread of self righteous assholes preaching and acting like they are better than the OP? Isn't that about par for the course here?

Yup, sounds like ATOT alright :awe:

 

[spidey07]

So how do I dry fire it? Or use snap caps??? I don't know about you, but I actually like to feel the trigger of a $500+ gun before I purchase it.
I'm so confused. I can't put my finger on the trigger unless I'm ready to destroy something???

Most gun accidents are from an unloaded gun.

 

[JDawg1536]

Most gun accidents are from an unloaded gun.

Moral of the story: keep the gun loaded.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Nope. It's easy though.... all you do is point pull and DESTROY!

Look at my post before this one.
Learn to understand that people are capable of handling firearms safely without following the "bible of safety" so often quoted.
I say again. How can I use snap caps if I'm in the mindset that I will destroy whatever my firearm is pointed at, even though I know it is only loaded with a snap cap?

The rules of firearm safety apply to everyone obviously, but so does common sense. Which really does seem to be lacking in a lot of firearms owners. They treat everything as black and white, when the situation is not black and white.

 

[DT4K]

LOL @ OP getting flamed.

I saw the first pic with his finger on the trigger and I knew what this thread would turn into.

Not really surprising when you combine "first gun" and the first pic is him violating a basic gun safety rule.

 

[JDawg1536]

Look at my post before this one.
Learn to understand that people are capable of handling firearms safely without following the "bible of safety" so often quoted.
I say again. How can I use snap caps if I'm in the mindset that I will destroy whatever my firearm is pointed at, even though I know it is only loaded with a snap cap?

The rules of firearm safety apply to everyone obviously, but so does common sense. Which really does seem to be lacking in a lot of firearms owners. They treat everything as black and white, when the situation is not black and white.

I was being sarcastic. I agree 100%.

 

[DT4K]

Look at my post before this one.
Learn to understand that people are capable of handling firearms safely without following the "bible of safety" so often quoted.
I say again. How can I use snap caps if I'm in the mindset that I will destroy whatever my firearm is pointed at, even though I know it is only loaded with a snap cap?

The rules of firearm safety apply to everyone obviously, but so does common sense. Which really does seem to be lacking in a lot of firearms owners. They treat everything as black and white, when the situation is not black and white.

By holding the gun properly and having your sights on a safe target?

The reason gun safety rules are black and white is because it eliminates any chance of an accident.
If you follow the rule of NEVER putting your finger on the trigger unless it is pointed at a safe target, you will NEVER accidentally shoot someone. If you think it's fine to point it wherever you want and put your finger on the trigger because you "know" it's unloaded, then you may be wrong someday.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

guys technically I broke multiple rules.

1) ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
2) Know your target and what is beyond.
3) Be sure the gun is safe to operate
4) Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate

 

[TallBill]

I really liked the Sig I test fired when I was shopping around but I ruled it out as too expensive for a first gun purchase.

I got a p220 and a p226 off of gunbroker. Bother were used, but 99% and $500.

But the XD is nice too. My hands are just too big for the XD frame, my left thumb rests on the takedown lever and its painful to shoot without gloves.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

I got a p220 and a p226 off of gunbroker. Bother were used, but 99% and $500.

Good to keep in mind thanks.

 

[TallBill]

Good to keep in mind thanks.

Np, enjoy your purchase. It's addicting though. I bought about 17 within my first three years of gun ownership

Now I don't make any money and getting to the range is near impossible.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

guys technically I broke multiple rules.

1) ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
2) Know your target and what is beyond.
3) Be sure the gun is safe to operate
4) Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate

Well it was nice knowing you since you're obviously going to now kill yourself on accident with said firearm.

:rose;

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Np, enjoy your purchase. It's addicting though. I bought about 17 within my first three years of gun ownership

Now I don't make any money and getting to the range is near impossible.

I think next I will actually get a mossberg then I need a decent rifle. Then I'll be thinking about another hand gun. So yeah I already have plans to purchase 3 more lol.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Well it was nice knowing you since you're obviously going to now kill yourself on accident with said firearm.

:rose;

:''(

 

[Possessed Freak]

I got a p220 and a p226 off of gunbroker. Bother were used, but 99% and $500.

But the XD is nice too. My hands are just too big for the XD frame, my left thumb rests on the takedown lever and its painful to shoot without gloves.

Everyone is different, I have huge paws and I could not stand the grips on sigs. The .40 XD was perfect for my hands.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Everyone is different, I have huge paws and I could not stand the grips on sigs. The .40 XD was perfect for my hands.

Thats so true. People were all like GLOCK this glock that. Try the glock blah blah blah. HATED THE GLOCK once i fired it. Felt awful in my hand.

 

[Zebo]

I got a p220 and a p226 off of gunbroker. Bother were used, but 99% and $500.

But the XD is nice too. My hands are just too big for the XD frame, my left thumb rests on the takedown lever and its painful to shoot without gloves.

Huh? I have big hands and found xd45 only one to fit nice. My Sig 220 (in 45) and 226 (in 40 and 9mm) are way too small. Para makes a 1911 with with 14rds I like too but it's too heavy IMO.

 

[Zebo]

guys technically I broke multiple rules.

1) ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
2) Know your target and what is beyond.
3) Be sure the gun is safe to operate
4) Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate

No big deal until someone gets hurt. No fun getting shot or shooting someone (by accident).

 

[IceBergSLiM]

No big deal until someone gets hurt. No fun getting shot or shooting someone (by accident).

Oh I agree. However I took plenty of precaution before the pics were taken. Its new from the factory. They don't ship them loaded. I opened the slide first ANYWAYS and checked the chamber. This process was repeated earlier during the purchase as well. So it was checked by a third party and myself. Clips were empty as well. The only bullets I owned were sealed in there boxes in another room. If anytime it was safe to put that gun in my mouth with the finger on the trigger, it was that exact moment.