My first firearm

[LawAnomaly]

Purchased my first gun this past saturday at the Gun and Knife Show at timonium fairgrounds from Just Guns Inc. I purchased a Taurus Model 82, 38 special, six shot revolver. I got it in the blued metal with wooden grips. It was a consignment item and I did not need a brand new gun for my first gun to be used for some target shooting and for home defense. I am in them middle of the waiting period so I do not have the gun yet but I found a picture online of what it looks like:

Has anyone here owned one before? Shot one before? what are your thoughts?

 

[eruby]

Nice looking wheelgun sir.

Some on this board gainsay Taurus, and their quality has slipped over the years, but this looks to be one of the older models (back when they actually cared a little) and it should be a fun gun to shoot.

 

[mikec]

Looks like their clone of the S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel.

As noted, some of Taurus's QC has slipped in recently. Hope this is a good one for you.

You might want to check Taurus's site to see if they approve of +P ammo. You might want to check your local Wal-Mart or Dick's for some Winchester or Federal ammo. Nothing fancy, just practice ammo for now.

BTW, how does someone from DE buy a handgun in MD? Military?

Something I suggest to every new gun owner, PLEASE get proper professional training. A mistake with a gun can be deadly.

Don't forget to get cleaning supplies.

 

[LawAnomaly]

Looks like their clone of the S&W Model 10 Heavy Barrel.

As noted, some of Taurus's QC has slipped in recently. Hope this is a good one for you.

You might want to check Taurus's site to see if they approve of +P ammo. You might want to check your local Wal-Mart or Dick's for some Winchester or Federal ammo. Nothing fancy, just practice ammo for now.

BTW, how does someone from DE buy a handgun in MD? Military?

Something I suggest to every new gun owner, PLEASE get proper professional training. A mistake with a gun can be deadly.

Don't forget to get cleaning supplies.

My primary residence is in MD, I go to school in DE, the gun will be kept at my parents house in MD. I have been trained by my dad who is a police officer.

 

[mikec]

The current Model 82 series is +P approved.

Good to hear you are set on training.

If it is one of the good ones, it should should outlast you. Enjoy.

 

[LawAnomaly]

The current Model 82 series is +P approved.

Good to hear you are set on training.

If it is one of the good ones, it should should outlast you. Enjoy.

thanks, i know the current series is but i have to ask them about this one. Im assuming the shop i bought it from would know this as well

 

[joppaj]

Well, congrats on the purchase. I'm a big fan of .38's myself. I'm not a big fan of Taurus products, but many people are and thier revolvers seem to be better than thier semi autos, enjoy it.

 

[DocPeanut]

Congrats! What's your second firearm gonna be?

 

[LawAnomaly]

^no idea yet, definately a shotgun of some kind. Then if I like the revolver I may go with the Taurus Judge because it takes shot shells. After that i plan on doing a rifle or a semi-auto handgun

 

[joppaj]

^no idea yet, definately a shotgun of some kind. Then if I like the revolver I may go with the Taurus Judge because it takes shot shells.

THAT would be a topic for serious debate if you'd like some input. Lots of threads around here about the Judge.

 

[DocPeanut]

I have a remington 870 express, can be had brand new for under $300. I love it, has removable/replaceable chokes and can be used for a wide variety of shooting

 

[Unspoken]

Second vote for the 870. Just terrific weapon. Picked mine up for $360 new, with extended mag of +2 factory installed. Love at first shot.

 

[mikec]

Then if I like the revolver I may go with the Taurus Judge because it takes shot shells.

Buy either a handgun or a shotgun, not a mutt. .410 shotgun is a master's gun, because the gun throws so little shot.

 

[jimbobborg]

If you're looking for an all purpose shotgun, a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 is a safe bet. Anything tactical, look at one of the Remington Police models or a Benelli M4 or the FN Semiauto.

Jim

 

[Idempotent]

Don't get a Taurus Judge (at least not before you get a basic variety of non-novelty firearms first). Odds are you won't be happy with it. Get a basic general purpose shotgun, rifle, or handgun first. You know, something not too pricey that everyone agrees is good -- along the lines of a Savage 10 or 11 or 12, Remington 700, Marlin 795, Ruger 10/22, Remington 870, a Glock, etc.

 

[august1410]

THAT would be a topic for serious debate if you'd like some input. Lots of threads around here about the Judge.

Lotsa shotgun opinions, too

 

[pumperp5]

Very nice! You have been bitten. Let the money spending begin.

 

[Bikebreath]

That was me 16 months ago. I got the little Ruger 5-shot, (see avatar). Welcome to the shooting world...it's great!

 

[05dodgedaytona]

Very nice.

 

[august1410]

I started with ONE shotgun. I now have 8 guns. They add up quickly. Enjoy your old Taurus. They made 'em like tanks then.