Best hand gun ??calibire??

Tackleberry.

Hi ..target shooter gone a stray after mallow closed and thinking of joining another club (fermoy)but to shoot a hand gun .Wondering what's the recomended make/model and even the best calibre that would make for entering competions ??

rrpc

Tackleberry. wrote: »

Hi ..target shooter gone a stray after mallow closed and thinking of joining another club (fermoy)but to shoot a hand gun .Wondering what's the recomended make/model and even the best calibre that would make for entering competions ??

Best ask the lads in Fermoy, they'll know whats needed.

maglite

you'll find if you ask where you intend shooting there maybe rules or guidlines that need to be followed

or even if your the only one with a glock and everyone else has a cz you wont get much advice on the mechanics and such

they would be fermilure with there own "stuff"

And sod off and be a little polite

Tackleberry.

Thanks maglite i aint committed to any club as yet just looking to get all the info before i buy as i burnt myself in the past buying the wrong thing.Fermoy would be the next closest range to me now that mallow so maybe there the guys to ring as rrpc suggested .... and yes its always nice to be polite apologies rrpc

rrpc

Tackleberry. wrote: »

Thanks maglite i aint committed to any club as yet just looking to get all the info before i buy as i burnt myself in the past buying the wrong thing.Fermoy would be the next closest range to me now that mallow so maybe there the guys to ring as rrpc suggested .... and yes its always nice to be polite apologies rrpc

Apology accepted

And I do shoot pistol, and the range I shoot on requires a certain type of pistol, hence the advice, succinct and all as it may have been

Tackleberry.

Cheers rrpc ....i'm thinking that i read in irish shooters digest that 9mm was the best if interested in shooting competitions as there would be more for this calibre .
So i was hoping i'd hear something along this wave length . i'm also thinking that clubs must travel to other clubs surely when in competition ......you get what i'm thinking
I'M THINKING TO MUCH..........

rrpc

It really depend on what you want to do yourself. The most widely usable calibre is the .22 because just about every range in the country will cater for it and the ammo is cheap and readily available.

After that, it's the type of competition that you want to get into and the one that's most prevalent in the club/range of your choice.

Fermoy has some very good pistol facilities and you'll get good training there as well.

IRL1500

9mm is very accurate as long as it's fired from a good pistol.
Is there a particular discipline you are interested in?
Have you any experience with centre fire pistol?

Bananaman

Don't be too quick to choose a calibre or make of firearm until you have tried a few.

You should go to the range and tell them you would like to start using handguns with a view to competition.

Regardless of the calibre, make or class of competition you will still need to get instruction on the basic handling and use of a handgun. You will also need to get instruction on general range etiquette.

You should be able to organise to go to the club and use a club firearm when there are plenty of other experienced shooters there to show you the ropes.

Start with a .22 until you have your handling down and once you can comfortably shoot a cluster of rounds move up to a higher calibre and see how you find that.

At that point you may decide that .22 is for you or you may like a larger calibre.

You might decide that you prefer a revolver to a semi.

Like I said - go to the range and tell them what you would like to do and I'm sure they'll be able to help you do it.

B'Man

rrpc

It also depends on your Garda district. Some are very loathe to give licences for centrefire whereas others are not. A talk with your firearms officer at some stage would be advisable.

maglite

fermoy only caters for .22 ASIK

may help you in your choice

Tackleberry.

i've fired a few hand guns a 38 a 9mm a 45 and a comp22 pistol in germany under the canteen of lufthansa airlines in hamburg they have there own little club lucky lads so i have a fair idea what i'm getting into.
<edited> ......but thanks IRL1500 ,RRPC Bananana man ,maglite

MortgageMan

Tackleberry first thing to do is visit a club near you, talk to members who can advise you on their choice of pistol and possibly let you shoot some club guns under supervision.

The ideal choice to start would be a 22lr pistol, many different models available, use this calibre for about 6 months. At the same time try to attend a basic pistol course, the NRA in Ireland have good courses.

Once you have mastered the basic safety of the 22lr and have got some basic certs then start to try 9mm and other calibres.

Take your time and enjoy the experience, shooting is all about safety and as you progress there is the opportunity to begin Practical Shooting, once you start practical shooting the fun begins.

Bananaman

once you start practical shooting the fun begins.

Ain't it the truth

sidneyreilly

Tackleberry. wrote: »

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Tackleberry, in case of dubious legality you may be putting the chap you met in the spotlight, how many xxxxx in xxxxx also have xxxxx? Mods pelase feel free to delete this.

Rovi

sidneyreilly wrote: »

Mods pelase feel free to delete this.

Fair point.

I started off editing the original post and the replies to it, but it's much handier to simply delete the replies; I trust the posters see why I did this and understand that the deletion is no reflection on them.