Handgun Advice

[TomKioti]

Will,

I own what's considered a chic gun in most firearm
circles. It's a S&W 38 cal. snubnose. I like it because I carry
a concealed permit and I use a low profile inward belt
holster. Knoweone knows I have it on. It's actually very
acurate within 30 to 40'. For hunting trips?...mabye not unless
your hunting in the city /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The element of suprise my friend /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[Will_C]

I was notified Friday that my permit has been approved. I bought a Browning Buckmark Saturday, can't wait to pick it up. I have to make a trip to the Sherriff's office to pick up the permit before I can pick up the pistol. I can't wait to try it out next Saturday!
I have been looking at handguns, keeping in mind all the advice you have given me. It is hard to get a feel for them, as you can't legally handle a handgun in New York unless you are licensed. Now, I'll be able to at least see what feels right in my hands.
Thanks again,
Will

 

[Laminarman]

Congrats Will C. Where are you in upstate? I have a Buckmark .22, fun to shoot. Keep it clean, and ammo clean, mine jams every now and then but overall a fun, accurate gun.

 

[Will_C]

To add to this old post, I just bought a S&W 686, 6" barrel. It should be a good gun to learn centerfire revolver shooting. Thanks for all the advice.
Will

 

[HGM]

What caliber? You certainly cant go wrong with a S&W, happy shooting..

 

[Will_C]

HGM, It is a .357 magnum. I have been shooting .38 specials in it to get a feel for it, this is my first centerfire handgun.
Will

 

[HGM]

HGM, It is a .357 magnum. I have been shooting .38 specials in it to get a feel for it, this is my first centerfire handgun.
Will

Good choice, best of both worlds...

 

[Dargo]

To add to this old post, I just bought a S&W 686, 6" barrel. It should be a good gun to learn centerfire revolver shooting. Thanks for all the advice.
Will

Did you get the 6 shot or 7 shot? I have a S&W 686 w/ a 2" barrel and it's a 7 shot model. It's one of my favorite pistols to shoot. I'd love to have it in titanium or something lighter weight. It would make a great fanny pack pistol then. Right now I have a Glock 29 w/ the internal Lasermax I carry in a fanny pack at times, but it still gets heavy and can smack you in the wrong place if you jog any.

 

[RedRocker]

686 is my favorite revolver, I've got a 4" & 6", both older 6 shots.

 

[Will_C]

I got the 7shot model. There are some lighter weight L frames in the S+W catalog I got at the sporting goods store.
Will