Hello all, first off let me state that I know absolutely nothing about guns and I'll probably need alot of help and guidance over the next few weeks as I plan to purchase my first gun.
Last week I was robbed at home after taking money out of the bank. After this happened and speaking with my wife we both agreed that it would be in our best intrests to have a firearm at the house. I went to my local range in Arizona and tried out a variety of 9mm handguns and the one that the range master suggested and the one I liked the most was the M&P. He told me I was better off staying with the 9mm because of the less recoil and with the proper ammunition it will have plenty of stopping power. He also suggested that I take the concealed weapons class because I will be better informed on the laws and what I can and cannot do if I'm ever faced with a situation like this again.
Right now I'm pretty sure that I will be purchasing the 9mm compact. Is this the correct choice? Is there a major difference in the 2 guns or is it more aesthetic thing? I was reading the forums and noticed alot of people talking about various types of ammunition and grains and that type of stuff. Whats the best ammo for home FMJ, which I assume is fullmetal jacket and some other type was talked about. Are there any other classes I should take? How often should I clean the weapon and oil it? What's the best place in the house to store the weapon? I know thats alot of questions but maybe someone can point me in the general direction of the steps I should be taking after purchasing my weapon.
Thanks in advance!
Larry
Last week I was robbed at home after taking money out of the bank. After this happened and speaking with my wife we both agreed that it would be in our best intrests to have a firearm at the house. I went to my local range in Arizona and tried out a variety of 9mm handguns and the one that the range master suggested and the one I liked the most was the M&P. He told me I was better off staying with the 9mm because of the less recoil and with the proper ammunition it will have plenty of stopping power. He also suggested that I take the concealed weapons class because I will be better informed on the laws and what I can and cannot do if I'm ever faced with a situation like this again.
Right now I'm pretty sure that I will be purchasing the 9mm compact. Is this the correct choice? Is there a major difference in the 2 guns or is it more aesthetic thing? I was reading the forums and noticed alot of people talking about various types of ammunition and grains and that type of stuff. Whats the best ammo for home FMJ, which I assume is fullmetal jacket and some other type was talked about. Are there any other classes I should take? How often should I clean the weapon and oil it? What's the best place in the house to store the weapon? I know thats alot of questions but maybe someone can point me in the general direction of the steps I should be taking after purchasing my weapon.
Thanks in advance!
Larry