Finally bought my handgun

[Rockyk69]

Well, thanks so much for everyone that helped and offered to help me with my first handgun purchase.

I was completely settled on the Walther PK380. I don't have very big hands (which is annoying at 6'1" ) and the 380 felt perfect. The day before I was going to buy it, I watched a video on breakdown and cleaning of the weapon and completely changed my mind. The video showed a twenty-something, physically fit man struggling to get the spring back in the slide. Now,I'm certain that with time and practice, I would normally have been able to do it, but the neuropathy in my hands is getting worse, not better. Don't think I would have ever been able to get it back in there.

I went into BareArms Firearms, in Noblesville and they let me tear down a Glock 26 to see how I would do. As I'm sure you all know, it was easy for me...even with the weakness in the hands.

I absolutely love the weapon. Amazed at the lack of recoil and how much the gun stays on target.

I have a friend that I shoot with, but he is pretty busy. If anyone wants to go shooting sometime, I'd appreciate it. I live in Noblesville proper. I am not real comfortable going shooting by myself just yet. Plus it is like motorcycle riding: more fun in groups.

I am on long term disability right now, so I am free during the days, if any retired guys want to teach me to shoot properly.

Thanks again everyone. Glad to officially be part of the club.

Johnny

 

[rotortech]

Johnny,

Glad that you picked out a nice gun for yourself. I would be happy to meet with you sometime to shoot during the day. I will send you a PM with contact information.

 

[Bapak2ja]

Fine weapon. It will give you great service.

 

[vxtip]

Glad you got something you like, you did well, glocks are great guns. I wouldn't mind a g26 at some point myself.

 

[BlueEagle]

I carry my G26 just about everywhere; if I didn't worry about getting soap in it, I'd shower with it.

You picked a good one, and it will serve you well.

 

[squirrelhntr]

Congrats on the G26. Great little gun

 

[elevensecondv6]

Congrats on your first handgun purchase.You are now officially hooked if you are like I was after I got my first one.

 

[dmfisher71]

glocks are great guns i have carried them before.. but i currently own a springfield xdm45 and love it...

 

[ZS84]

Glad you are here and glad you purchased your first handgun. Now I want you to take a deep breath. I am sure you are worried about this feeling you have that makes you want to shoot all of the time, get more training, and buy more guns. I am sorry to say sir but this is an illness. An illness that has no cure. But boy it sure is fun! It is best that you just stay calm and let the illness take its course.

 

[INyooper]

Great choice! If I lived closer to Indy, I'd take you up on the range trip offer. Enjoy your new firearm!

 

[rlidgard]

congrats. on your next purchase check out the sig sauer lines. there take down couldnt be any easier