What would you start with..... Brit moved to the US!

[hallg012]

Good evening you fine people on this forum!
I have been in the USA for 6 years now and I am just in the position that I can now buy open up the flood gates of what I can see being a new hobby.
This week I have completed my application for the License to Carry Permit (even though maybe more optional now) and will be looking at buying my first Hand Gun.
So what would you go for first (without breaking the bank)???

 

[patience0830]

Good evening you fine people on this forum!
I have been in the USA for 6 years now and I am just in the position that I can now buy open up the flood gates of what I can see being a new hobby.
This week I have completed my application for the License to Carry Permit (even though maybe more optional now) and will be looking at buying my first Hand Gun.
So what would you go for first (without breaking the bank)???

Are you looking for personal protection? Or just dipping the first toe in the shooting waters?

A .22 rimfire is cheap to feed and easy to like because of mild report and negligible recoil. Pistol takes more practice to be consistently accurate than a rifle.
9mm is easily handled with some practice and practical for self defense.
Personal preference runs to CZ or Sig/Sauer for me but everyone is different so what fits me may not fit you.

 

[patience0830]

What is the practical limit of funding and intended purpose of the weapon? We will need guard rails or we'll be all over the board with this.

 

[Born2vette]

Are you looking for personal protection? Or just dipping the first toe in the shooting waters?

A .22 rimfire is cheap to feed and easy to like because of mild report and negligible recoil. Pistol takes more practice to be consistently accurate than a rifle.
9mm is easily handled with some practice and practical for self defense.
Personal preference runs to CZ or Sig/Sauer for me but everyone is different so what fits me may not fit you.

This! ^^^
What do you want to do?

Target sports, clay shooting, personal protection, etc.

The possibilities are endless so first decide what is your priority. The opinions here are varied and endless.

 

[mom45]

Do you have any experience shooting or handling firearms?

 

[Born2vette]

Do you have any experience shooting or handling firearms?

New here and to gun ownership

Good evening, I would just like to say Hi. This is a whole new area for me as I am from the UK and moved to the USA in 2018.... I am realling looking forward to getting far better knowledge and understaing as firearms are very hard to own in the UK. I am not completly new to firearms, I spent a...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[mom45]

New here and to gun ownership

Good evening, I would just like to say Hi. This is a whole new area for me as I am from the UK and moved to the USA in 2018.... I am realling looking forward to getting far better knowledge and understaing as firearms are very hard to own in the UK. I am not completly new to firearms, I spent a...

www.indianagunowners.com

Thanks. I hadn't read that thread first.

 

[EPeter213]

Welcome to Ingo!

Since you are in South Bend, I would recommend checking out the NWI forum in the break room.

It’s very possible you might find someone nearby willing to meet you at a range!

NWI INDIANA GUN OWNERS. #24 Lets face it we all love to shoot and eat

So I don't have to look at jedi's avatar.

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[indyblue]

A .500 Smith&Wesson

Lol j/k

What others have said up-thread.

 

[snorko]

If you get homesick there is a cool Enfield in the classifieds.

 

[d.kaufman]

It’s very possible you might find someone nearby willing to meet you at a range!

As a matter of fact

NWI Meet & Shoot. 5/20/23

Who's up for a meet n shoot? Several firearms need to be sighted in so I will definitely be there When: Sat. May 20th Where: Winamac FWA Time: Whenever I get there but more than likely 10-11am EST Anyone in?

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[Indyhd]

First off welcome to the US of A and to the forum.
Some idea of what your purpose and interests are would be a big help in pointing you in the right direction, and the advise above about joining in for a group meet would most likely get you off to a great start.

 

[DadSmith]

Handgun
I'd recommend the Taurus TX22 full size or compact. Both are excellent shooters, reliable and being 22lr cheap to shoot. You can find them for under $300

Rifle
Savage FV SR for a bolt action, or the Ruger 10/22 both of these rifles are excellent and under $350.

Welcome to the Colonies

 

[Cameramonkey]

As a matter of fact

NWI Meet & Shoot. 5/20/23

Who's up for a meet n shoot? Several firearms need to be sighted in so I will definitely be there When: Sat. May 20th Where: Winamac FWA Time: Whenever I get there but more than likely 10-11am EST Anyone in?

www.indianagunowners.com

Oooh! This. DEFINITELY go! This place (INGO) is so cool that (most) others will happily let you take what they brought for a spin to see what you like to shoot. Dont be afraid to show up to hang out without a gun. Nobody is going to say anything. INGOers are a friendly bunch.

If you think you might be interested, post up in that thread asking what everyone is bringing to shoot and if you would be allowed to try theirs out. 99.9% of the time they will happily let you shoot their stuff.

Just as a courtesy, once you have a list of what is available for you to try, bring a couple boxes of factory ammo for those guns. While most dont mind you shooting their ammo, its polite to bring your own.

Welcome to freedom, BTW.

Oh, and if you are up for a road trip, This is another fun day. We would be happy to have you.

Spring 2023 OPEN INGO SHOOT June 3rd @ProTEQ in Brazil!

Don and Stephen have once again opened up the SOUTH Valley at their range to INGO for a FREE Open House Shoot on Saturday, June 3rd 2023 between 10AM and 4PM. (it's technically still Spring until the end of June) For these Open Houses, Don allows stuff that most ranges don’t (for this event...

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[radar8756]

There are also Gun Ranges (in your area) that Rent Guns to let you decide which one feels best to you

 

[Lee11b]

Welcome to Ingo!

Since you are in South Bend, I would recommend checking out the NWI forum in the break room.

It’s very possible you might find someone nearby willing to meet you at a range!

NWI INDIANA GUN OWNERS. #24 Lets face it we all love to shoot and eat

So I don't have to look at jedi's avatar.

www.indianagunowners.com

^^^ and once they get to know ya, would probably meet up with you and allow you to try before you buy. There are a lot of knowledged and experienced firearm owner's on this forum. So set back, ask questions, read replies, and enjoy your 2nd Amendment Right "to bare arms".

 

[Bassat]

Midwest rents guns? Has a range? I've been going there since they were at The Hundred Center. News to me!

 

[Cavman]

Buy everything ya can! You're American now. Turn the blood red, white and blue! A good .22 savage rifle, a good multi purpose shotgun, like mossberg 500. a good AR-15 so many to choose from. A 1911 cause every American should and a 9mm in glock or sig are my choices. So many to choose from! But like many said above if ya can rent some to see what ya like definitely go that route.

 

[Steve]

By all means, attend the INGO meetup on the 20th. You will find a wealth of info and knowledge there. But before you do, decide what the parameters for the use of a your gun ( or guns) would be. Otherwise, you will be totally overwhelmed. You should look into a god training class as well. And keep in mind that a great responsibility comes with gun ownership.

 

[radar8756]

Midwest rents guns? Has a range? I've been going there since they were at The Hundred Center. News to me!

Midwest - Rent No - but you can handle models they have in stock that Kodiak & Range USA may not have