jonathanglock
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Welcome from Smithsburg..
Hello! Happy to be here!!! - Vicki C
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Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,107
Welcome !
And no need to feel shame, or have to justify yourself. I always recomend a full size- ish .22lr as a first handgun. Excellent for learning marksmanship skills. Few people listen to me, but they would be both happier and better shooters if they did .
And not just for beginners, to later outgrow . They are way FUN for shooters of all ages and experience levels.
The Rugers are very popular, but yes the detail stripping is * interesting* . But once the initial cleaning and relubing ( if brand new ) , you can go a whole buncha rounds with occasional bore wipe , cleaning external gunk, and proper lubrication , before needing another detail strip.
And no need to feel shame, or have to justify yourself. I always recomend a full size- ish .22lr as a first handgun. Excellent for learning marksmanship skills. Few people listen to me, but they would be both happier and better shooters if they did .
And not just for beginners, to later outgrow . They are way FUN for shooters of all ages and experience levels.
The Rugers are very popular, but yes the detail stripping is * interesting* . But once the initial cleaning and relubing ( if brand new ) , you can go a whole buncha rounds with occasional bore wipe , cleaning external gunk, and proper lubrication , before needing another detail strip.
TomisinMd
Ultimate Member
Welcome and a fine choice! Have a mk IV hunter and love it.
VickiC
Thelma AND Louise
Thanks for the encouragement, Biggfoot44! Just got my MSP letter to go pick it up today!!! ((( thrilled scream)))
Cleaning it will be a first for me. Great tips, thanks! Then I'll feel like it's really mine!
VickiC
Thelma AND Louise
Thanks! It's good to hear I'm starting off right...
VickiC
Thelma AND Louise
Want to say a BIG THANK YOU to ALL you folks, especially the oldtimers, out there welcoming a newbie! That means a lot! Great bunch here at MDS. I'm really going to like this! 
I agree, you have made an excellent first gun choice. It has excellent potential to both please you as it is and/or to lead you to interest in other guns of other calibers or just other .22's.
Welcome! I have several Ruger pistols (Mark II, Mark III, 22/45. 22/45 Lite). A great choice to start off with. I still find time to shoot mine along with my other pistols.
welcome!
MiddleRiverShootist
Active Member
Welcome from Middle River!!
Greetings, and welcome to the wonderful, fun world of the shooting sports!
Many people think otherwise, but I believe a .22 is the right gun for ANYONE who's never fired a gun before. The recoil doesn't beat up your body, so you can stand to practice a lot and can concentrate on shooting technique instead of managing recoil, and the ammo, even at today's prices, is the cheapest there is. I always start new shooters with a .22, either a rifle or handgun, depending on their interest.
You were also wise to pick something that fit your hand well, and not to be influenced by others' prejudices.
Enjoy shooting your Ruger and visit MDS often!
Many people think otherwise, but I believe a .22 is the right gun for ANYONE who's never fired a gun before. The recoil doesn't beat up your body, so you can stand to practice a lot and can concentrate on shooting technique instead of managing recoil, and the ammo, even at today's prices, is the cheapest there is. I always start new shooters with a .22, either a rifle or handgun, depending on their interest.
You were also wise to pick something that fit your hand well, and not to be influenced by others' prejudices.
Enjoy shooting your Ruger and visit MDS often!
Hello and welcome.
It's mostly "boys will be boys" here. You'll see when you get 50 posts and get access to the Water Cooler section. Plenty of gals here and you'll find them or they'll find you. Overall it's great site with helpful folks.
I always suggest joining MSI...see my signature.
It's mostly "boys will be boys" here. You'll see when you get 50 posts and get access to the Water Cooler section. Plenty of gals here and you'll find them or they'll find you. Overall it's great site with helpful folks.
I always suggest joining MSI...see my signature.
VickiC
Thelma AND Louise
Thanks, Iseries! Good advice. Yep, getting my technique down to where it's automatic will be enough of a challenge. Just got my first gun yesterday! Took it down and "cleaned" it. Darn thing bit me, 3 times! I am cured now of riding the slide!
VickiC
Thelma AND Louise
I've always been a tomboy, so boys being boys is familiar, and pretty funny! I did find some women's threads. It's a fantastic site! I really like how seasoned shooters like you reach out to us little guys. Thank you!
And I will check out MSI!
BigSteve57
Ultimate Member
- Feb 14, 2011
- 3,245
Welcome from Ellicott City!
Re. the cleaning & takedown. It's part of the deal to get a little oil & solvent under the fingernails. LOL.
My wife is also a shooter and I'm usually the cleaner & armorer.
However, once my wife started doing her own takedown & cleaning she claimed it helped her to better understand the function of the firearm, especially the semi auto pistols.
You might find this to be true as well.
Again welcome!
Re. the cleaning & takedown. It's part of the deal to get a little oil & solvent under the fingernails. LOL.
My wife is also a shooter and I'm usually the cleaner & armorer.
However, once my wife started doing her own takedown & cleaning she claimed it helped her to better understand the function of the firearm, especially the semi auto pistols.
You might find this to be true as well.
Again welcome!
VickiC
Thelma AND Louise
Ooooh, I LOVE taking things apart and putting them back together, seeing how they work! Got that from my dad.
Got into a little trouble when I decided to take the magazine apart though ... Yep! (((Sproing)))! Airborne! Getting that spring back in there was, uh, interesting! Ha ha ha ha!
Thanks for the welcome!
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,107
Getting the spring back in there isn't the hard part. It's finding the pieces after they ricochet around the room. ( Or if outdoors, bury themselves under the grass.)
