Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

I want a job there.

 

Ian, get in line lol.

Kimber 1911's are awesome

 

Ive shot a few before. All I know is that I bust a nut flacid ever time I pull the trigger. Im looking into pretty basic ones right now. Nothing too expensive.

 

If you are quick, you might still be able to get one of the 2011 colts with the special "100 years of service" rollmark.

 

linky link?

 

That looks cool.

I've been wanting a gun for a while now. I should start doing some research.

What do you guys recommend for a first timer gun. I want something I won't get tired of shooting. O should I go to a range and shoot what they have there?

 

http://coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols.aspx

They've got the historical 1911 model, and the really ornate commemorative model -- neither on the DOJ list for CA.

But the basic "1991" DOJ approved model has special rollmarks for all pistols manufactured during 2011.

 

How do i figure out the Caliber? What do you you shoot?

Any recommendations on ranges around here?

Maybe a Glock may work for me since i have fairly big hands.

Thanks For the info

 

Glocks, to me anyways, are very comfortable to shoot... Not to mention they are incredibly reliable weapons.

Here is my brother's current Glock, not the one given to him. Thing is incredible (Model G17)

 

Targetmasters in Milpitas.

 

what caliber is that one? 40?

 

cool thanks

 

For Full-Sized Glocks:

G17 is 9mm
G20 is 10mm
G21 is .45 Auto
G22 is .40cal

 

oh ok. My friend has a 40 and was recommending a 9mm cause of less recoil.

So the guns are pretty much the same size and it's just the caliber that differentiates?

 

I'm going this Friday... most likely target masters. And try out some different guns. Thanks for all the info guys.

 

My bad man, didn't want to make it seem that way. Honestly, I am just skimming posts today, so I didn't even know that you had posted something that could be considered negative. I'm not one of those guys that starts shit because of what you shoot. Everyone prefers their own style, which is the beauty of guns.

The frame should be relatively the same size for each of those models of Glocks. They do, however, have different models that are going to be compact. My best advice would be to start looking into this stuff, do some homework, go down to a local gun store and ask questions. See how they feel in your hand. See which one has the best balance/fit to your palm. Which has the best trigger pull for you. Best accessibility to mag release/safety. And figure out which caliber you'd prefer to have (keep in mind ammo prices). For example, 10mm is an expensive cartridge.

 

If you are completely new to shooting you wont notice any difference in them. I would simply go to the gun store and just hold them in your hand and just go by what feels the best in your hand. I think for a new shooter you definitely want a 9mm, It will be easier to handle and you will need to put a lot of lead down range to get proficient and 9mm will be the best price in a centerfire pistol, but IMHO if you are COMPLETELY new to shooting handguns and you have the extra cash to spend buy a 22 pistol as well. YOu can send a hell of a lot of lead down range for much cheaper with a 22 and get the basic principles of pistol shooting down. I am training with my 22 and my 9mm. I alternate between the two. the realllly light recoil of the 22 helps you to control the flinch. My 9mm is an XD and I love it. has never ever even hinted at a malfunction of any kind, and it is easy to take down and clean.