My first handgun

[arushus]

I just ordered my first handgun yesterday, a Glock model 20sf. It will be here by the end of the week, and ammo shortly after that. Please post any tips you might have on shooting pistols, such as technique, proper grasp, aim, etc... If there is anybody out there who lives in the tulsa area and would be willing to meet me at a range sometime just to have fun shooting and give me some pointers that would be awesome! Everybody feel free to message me, thanks in advance!

 

[LeviTheKid]

Um ya.. I'd look up Troy Fullbright. He is one of the best firearms instructors in the state. Great for beginners.

 

[clarkbe9980]

Congrats! The day I bought my first pistol on my 21st birthday was an awesome day.

 

[Wall]

Um ya.. I'd look up Troy Fullbright. He is one of the best firearms instructors in the state. Great for beginners.

Is this an unbiased opinion?

 

[jtischauser]

Jump on YouTube and search for max Michel and/or sig sauer. Max shoots competitively for Sig and they released some of the best short how to videos on proper pistol techniques out there for free. If u can't find the series let me know. I think they are on my YouTube channels favorites.

 

[benjamin-benjamin]

Um ya.. I'd look up Troy Fullbright. He is one of the best firearms instructors in the state. Great for beginners.

the only knock against troy is that i have heard his kid is a pretty subpar shooter, i mean if his kid isn't any good how good of an instructor could he be....hahhaha just joking couldn't resist..

shoot a match ASAP, you will get a bunch of basic tips and help there and then start signing up for classes...

 

[Prdator]

I would Strongly Suggest that you take a basic class FIRST!! before you develop bad habits that will take several classes and Lots of ammo to fix!! Once you have the basics down then if you like sign up and shoot some matches at USSA, Oil Cap and the OKC gun club.

 

[Corey]

When you go shooting to check if you are flinching have a friend load the gun either chamber a round or no bullet. If there is no bullet and you flinch then work on dry firing for a moment to get rid of that flinch. If there is no bullet and gun remains on target when you pull the trigger then good job have fun

 

[Wall]

Gangbanger & Steven Segal movies will teach you everything you need to know.

J/K....take a basic safety class then put in some range time.

If you're interested in shooting matches, find one with a begginer friendly format like steel challenge. You can pick up some good tips from fellow shooters. If you like it, don't wait too long to take a more advanced class. The longer you practice doing things the wrong way, the more work it will be to retrain the right way.

 

[samuelshoun]

I suggest looking into the training group @ USSA. You can start at beginner and work all the way to advanced levels at your own pace. I think you still get a free month if you take your CCW or any regular class there (better check me on that).

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

 

[michaelclm]

I suggest looking into the training group @ USSA. You can start at beginner and work all the way to advanced levels at your own pace. I think you still get a free month if you take your CCW or any regular class there (better check me on that).

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

Yep, what Sam said. For $54.04/month for three years (there are other plans, as well) you get range time and great instruction from the fundamentals on up. When you get a rifle/shotgun you just jump right into those classes too. The best part: you can take as few or as many classes per month as you like. Check out the USSA website and look for the Training Group link on the upper right banner. I'm pretty sure Sam is correct about the free 30-day membership with a CCW class.

Welcome to the site, by the way. Congrats on the new pistol, too.

 

[LeviTheKid]

the only knock against troy is that i have heard his kid is a pretty subpar shooter, i mean if his kid isn't any good how good of an instructor could he be....hahhaha just joking couldn't resist..

shoot a match ASAP, you will get a bunch of basic tips and help there and then start signing up for classes...

Im getting very close to B class Production! Haha and another good thing about Dad is that he makes pretty good holsters

 

[LeviTheKid]

Is this an unbiased opinion?

Well ya I was going off statistics for that one but if you want my opinion you'll have to message me

 

[arushus]

thanks for all the advice fellas! Id be interested in buying a holster pretty soon, got any that'll work for my 20sf?

 

[michaelclm]

thanks for all the advice fellas! Id be interested in buying a holster pretty soon, got any that'll work for my 20sf?

What's the intended purpose of the holster? Answers will vary for carry/comp/etc.

 

[arushus]

Ill probably get into both, but for right now just carry I suppose

 

[michaelclm]

For carry I would suggest some type of leather inside the waistband (IWB) holster followed by a kydex IWB followed by a leather outside the waistband holster. The biggest reason is that leather is nearly impossible to tear and even more so when it is IWB. Call the big shooting schools like USSA that teach a lot of close quarters stuff and ask which holsters they routinely see torn off of students' belts. That will tell you which ones to avoid. Above all else get trained to use your kit and your wits.