new to shooting

jomommy · #1 07-01-2009, 08:40 PM

I just found this forum and joined today. I started shooting in January of this year. My husband loaned me his 686-1 4" for an NRA beginning handgun class and I was hooked. Got private instruction, started shooting ipsc and range leagues, bought a reloader, and then a pre model 10 (for mothers day) and a 442 for carry. When I first started competing and the guys would ask what i was using I'd say "A Smith and Wesson .357 revolver, but I'm shooting .38s" in an enthusiatic newbie way. Now I know better and just say.." a 686" and throw in a little sneer

I think I've become a gun whore. Now I want a .22 to use to teach my kids. Looking for a k frame that won't break the bank.They actually shoot the .38 special and are pretty good.

I'm very impressed with the generosity, kindness and encouragement I've seen and experienced within the shooting community.
In real life, I'm married 17 years, 4 kids (3 are early teenagers) and a small animal veterinarian with a nice practice. My clients are mostly military and retired, so i find it easy to ask advice and/or just talk guns. Some of them actually give me ammo and cabelas gift cards as thank you gifts.

I look forward to learning as much as I can.

Jo

Crazy K38 · #2 07-01-2009, 08:44 PM

well it is great to meet you jomommy, and I look forward to seeing you around here more, this place is FULL of great people with great guns and enough info to send an encyclpedia into hysterics. and by the way, animal question how do you get rid of mange, my dog got it and I am hoping there is an easy way that will work well

HAWKEYE10 · #3 07-01-2009, 09:06 PM

You are hooked and you have come a long way
in just a few months. Welcome to the forum
from Tenn. Don

USAF385 · #4 07-01-2009, 09:13 PM

Back when I first got into handguns I was the same way. I must have picked up 10 different handguns in my first 8 months....

Welcome from PA!

gunlovingirl · #5 07-01-2009, 09:20 PM

Welcome to the forum Jo!

wyo-man · #6 07-01-2009, 09:36 PM

Welcome from Wyoming

wyo-man

S&W Oldtimer · #7 07-01-2009, 09:43 PM

Welcome to the forum from Va.

red14 · #8 07-01-2009, 10:12 PM

Welcome Jo, from Florida.

glypnir · #9 07-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Welcome, welcome.

I don't know about a K-frame that won't break the bank, but I know that J-frames are great for small hands, although with their typical short barrels they're hard to shoot accurately.

I hate to discourage someone from getting a revolver, so let me suggest also getting a 22A in addition to the K-frame 22. I like mine with the fluted barrel:

pawncop · #10 07-02-2009, 01:11 AM

Welcome from Texas Jo. Great forum, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.

afriqueart · #11 07-02-2009, 07:14 AM

My wife and I are new to this, too.

Welcome to the group. You'll learn a lot!

glypnir · #12 07-02-2009, 11:24 AM

I had to post again when I saw the mother's day Model 10.

My wife and I took NRA Basic Pistol together for Valentines Day.

jomommy · #13 07-02-2009, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to sharing with you.

Crazy K38- Depends on what kind of mange, demodex (fox mange) or sarcoptes (similar to scabies) Totally different types of treatment. Check with your vet and good luck.

jo

jcall · #14 07-02-2009, 01:29 PM

Welcome from the Eastside of the state.

84CJ · #15 07-02-2009, 05:49 PM

Welcome from the east side ..............of the country.

deralte · #16 07-02-2009, 06:39 PM

Jo, welcome from North Carolina.

Chik a Boom · #17 07-03-2009, 01:19 AM

Hey, Jo

Welcome from AZ! Glad you found us. It's nice to have another member of the feminine gender. This is such a great crew. I think you'll like it here...