I bought my first gun last night!

[AnnieO]

After months of searching I finally bought my gun- M&P Shield 9mm. So far it is comfortable to carry. Next up- actually shooting it. Very excited!

 

[Rhoadmar]

Have fun storming the castle.

 

[AnnieO]

Do you think they'll make it?
it would take a miracle.

Love that movie!

 

[netsecurity]

Nice choice for a carry weapon. You'll probably find that you want another for the range, another for the nightstand, another for the trunk, and so on, and thus the addiction begins.

 

[brotherbill3]

Good Job - Hope you got the LTCH ... Glad you're carrying something you're comfortable with; Bet your husband is glad your carrying, period. ... Enjoy. I've heard good reports on the shield, but not seen one yet.

 

[Bumsi]

Congratulations! That happens to be my favorite M&P to carry and Shoot!

 

[Bigtanker]

 

[TopDog]

Congratulations! I bet you find what most of have experienced, guns are like potato chips, its hard to have just one.

 

[nascarfantoo]

Grats!

 

[AnnieO]

Thanks all! I have had my LTCH for a few years. I own a couple other guns but this is the first one I've picked out and bought myself. My husband bought me a 10/22 recently because he was afraid I was going to permanently keep his rifle that I have been shooting. I'll report back after the trip to the range- hopefully Monday.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

Very nice choice. As others have stated, I haven't seen one myself, but most are not disappointed with that particular firearm. I'm a bit fond of the M&P line, so my opinion is biased.

 

[Polished515]

Congrats! I just switched to a Shield 9mm. I love it. The recoil is hardly noticeable and I am able to get right back on target. Shot holes through holes all day.
Only thing I want to do to it is upgrade to fiber optic sights. I got a great holster from ebay too and it is incredibly comfortable. Its an IWB holster.
eBay My World - rbholsters

There are also some local holster makers that make and sell for the Shield.

Indy Holsters | Custom Kydex Holsters

Enjoy it!

 

[bdybdall]

Have you had any training yet? No insult intended. If you are anywhere close to Pendleton/Anderson go to fcvcc.org and look at their calendar. They have a "Women On Target" course which my wife and two of her friends took and enjoyed. (My wife has been a gunowner for 30+ years.)

 

[AnnieO]

I have not had any formal training. I am no where near Anderson or I would look into that class.
Unfortunately we didn't get to go to the range yet. Hopefully this weekend.

 

[Dirtebiker]

Are you carrying a gun that you haven't shot?

 

[JetGirl]

Are you carrying a gun that you haven't shot?

I work with somebody who does that! I get on his case all the time.
And I hear it a lot, too... "this was my carry gun for a year. Never been fired. How much will ya give me for it? It's like new."

 

[squidvt]

I work with somebody who does that! I get on his case all the time.
And I hear it a lot, too... "this was my carry gun for a year. Never been fired. How much will ya give me for it? It's like new."

Sometimes it's all you can do. I had to carry my XDs for a month with out shooting it. I didn't fully trust my pistol until I shot it. When that is all you have that is what you have to do.

 

[JetGirl]

When that is all you have that is what you have to do.

I'll agree that sometimes... *sometimes*...that may be accurate in describing SOME circumstances.
But that's not the situation I'm encountering when I'm speaking of it.

 

[squidvt]

I'll agree that sometimes... *sometimes*...that may be accurate in describing SOME circumstances.
But that's not the situation I'm encountering when I'm speaking of it.

Ahh. Yes now that I have my firearms I won't be carrying anything unless I have put a couple hundred rounds though it. I read your post a bit closer and you are 100% correct. I hated that I had to wait a month to get ammo and range time to shoot.

 

[AnnieO]

No, I am not carrying a gun I haven't shot, just a bit around the house to get accustomed to it. I haven't even loaded it yet. I don't plan on carrying it until I am comfortable with it.