AUDT: Which to get? Handgun or shotgun?
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My target from 2 or 3 years ago. Glock 19 at 7yds. Shooting toward the top left. Don't think it is the guns. Think it is me...
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When a handgun used in a defensive situation it's because something has gone horribly wrong. This is likely because your long gun has failed (in a combat situation), or someone has engaged you at extremely close range. Either way, you will be (at best) in borderline panic mode.
Usage needs to be near instinctual.
I want the trigger to feel the same on every single shot.
If in doubt, FLAT OUT
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Ok so... Wallet is a concern so that takes out the higher cost guns.... like the Benellis, Sigs, 1911s, .45's etc.
Shotgun? Rem 870 -Proven design. Affordable. Winning. Good for sporting purpose and excellent home defense weapon. EVERY bad guy knows that sound of a shotgun racking.... More often than not that would be enough to make a threat think twice...
Handgun?
.22 Caliber - Ruger MKIII or Browning Buckmark. Will teach great fundamentals and won't break the bank to own or feed. FUN to shoot!
9mm - .40 cal - Glock or XD series. Pick one that works for your hands and shoots best for YOU. I love my Sig's but.... they are at a higher price point.
You can still find all of those guns, even at this time. You may even find an LEO Glock for a *gasp* affordable price. I haven't looked in a while so I may be speaking from my rear here...
Good luck!
Shotgun? Rem 870 -Proven design. Affordable. Winning. Good for sporting purpose and excellent home defense weapon. EVERY bad guy knows that sound of a shotgun racking.... More often than not that would be enough to make a threat think twice...
Handgun?
.22 Caliber - Ruger MKIII or Browning Buckmark. Will teach great fundamentals and won't break the bank to own or feed. FUN to shoot!
9mm - .40 cal - Glock or XD series. Pick one that works for your hands and shoots best for YOU. I love my Sig's but.... they are at a higher price point.
You can still find all of those guns, even at this time. You may even find an LEO Glock for a *gasp* affordable price. I haven't looked in a while so I may be speaking from my rear here...
Good luck!
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Lurk aren't those charts for one handed bullseye shooting and not a proper two handed stance like you would see most people shoot. Some of still carries over obviously but it's not 100%. If he is a right handed shooter and is shooting right/down-right then he probably getting to much finger on the trigger like the chart says however.
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Lurk aren't those charts for one handed bullseye shooting and not a proper two handed stance like you would see most people shoot. Some of still carries over obviously but it's not 100%. If he is a right handed shooter and is shooting right/down-right then he probably getting to much finger on the trigger like the chart says however.
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What kind of grip are you using?
Edit: just looked at both of your targets you posted and they are both up and left, the gun should "surprise" you everytime is goes off. As far as grip I personally think the thumbs forward grip is the way to go. If this is only your second time shooting like I seem to think for some reason then you aren't doing to bad at all. Most people are not nearly as good of shots with handguns as they are with rifles.
Edit: just looked at both of your targets you posted and they are both up and left, the gun should "surprise" you everytime is goes off. As far as grip I personally think the thumbs forward grip is the way to go. If this is only your second time shooting like I seem to think for some reason then you aren't doing to bad at all. Most people are not nearly as good of shots with handguns as they are with rifles.
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What kind of grip are you using?
Edit: just looked at both of your targets you posted and they are both up and left, the gun should "surprise" you everytime is goes off. As far as grip I personally think the thumbs forward grip is the way to go. If this is only your second time shooting like I seem to think for some reason then you aren't doing to bad at all. Most people are not nearly as good of shots with handguns as they are with rifles.
Edit: just looked at both of your targets you posted and they are both up and left, the gun should "surprise" you everytime is goes off. As far as grip I personally think the thumbs forward grip is the way to go. If this is only your second time shooting like I seem to think for some reason then you aren't doing to bad at all. Most people are not nearly as good of shots with handguns as they are with rifles.