1st Steps Class

[ndtish]

Well, I did the 1st Steps class today, and I was a bit disappointed that I didn't have more choice of firearms. We all had to use the .22 semi-auto (Springfield Armory) and the .22 S&W model 617 revolver. The revolver was huge in my hands! I had a real hard time getting a good grip on it, and it really pressed into the part of my hand where the thumb pivots, I hope that makes sense, so my thumb really cramped up. I did shot great with both guns, though! Even for as shaky I was. If you've seen the Shakiest Gun in the West movie, I guess I could compare myself to Don Knotts while handling the revolver!

The instructor was great, and I'm very happy he went over jammed rounds and misfires because I had both with the semi-auto!

Out of 13 shorts, would have been 15, but I had the misfire and the jam, 8 were in the orange circle and 3 were smack dab on the X! The other 2 were in the 10 ring. This at 15 feet, and me being Don Knotts! Pretty darn proud of myself!

I rented some time on Thursday at the range and I will rent a few different firearms at that time so I can get the feel of something different. I want to purchase soon, but I want to be comfortable with what I choose. I want time to pratice before I sign up for a carry course.

I thank you all again for the advice leading up to my class!

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[ndtish]

Well, I did the 1st Steps class today, and I was a bit disappointed that I didn't have more choice of firearms. We all had to use the .22 semi-auto (Springfield Armory) and the .22 S&W model 617 revolver. The revolver was huge in my hands! I had a real hard time getting a good grip on it, and it really pressed into the part of my hand where the thumb pivots, I hope that makes sense, so my thumb really cramped up. I did shot great with both guns, though! Even for as shaky I was. If you've seen the Shakiest Gun in the West movie, I guess I could compare myself to Don Knotts while handling the revolver!

The instructor was great, and I'm very happy he went over jammed rounds and misfires because I had both with the semi-auto!

Out of 13 shorts, would have been 15, but I had the misfire and the jam, 8 were in the orange circle and 3 were smack dab on the X! The other 2 were in the 10 ring. This at 15 feet, and me being Don Knotts! Pretty darn proud of myself!

I rented some time on Thursday at the range and I will rent a few different firearms at that time so I can get the feel of something different. I want to purchase soon, but I want to be comfortable with what I choose. I want time to pratice before I sign up for a carry course.

I thank you all again for the advice leading up to my class!

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[zercool]

Congratulations! Nailing an X-ring is always pleasing, doing it your first time shooting is excellent!

 

[jackbnymble]

Congratulations! Good to hear that you had a good time at the same time you built your confidence.
I am surprised though that two guns were introduced. According to the NRA, "FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students."
Have fun at the range on Thursday and practice, practice, practice.
Best,
Jack

 

[ndtish]

I am surprised though that two guns were introduced. According to the NRA, "FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students."
Jack

The instructor said that typically that is how the class is sturctured. Our class was larger than that, and he did notify us that it would be longer than the 3-4 hours because he wanted to teach us both actions. We were all fine with that because we all had little to no experience with firearms. I can only speak for myself, but I learned so much from today, and I wasn't given "too much information". It was an excellent class.

 

[jackbnymble]

Hey, as long as you learned a lot, had a good time, and want to get back to the range, I'd say that that was a successful class.
Good shooting,
Jack

 

[zercool]

Here's your next challenge ... next time you go, take along a friend who's never shot before!

 

[gaucho1]

Very Good.

Enjoy

 

[BarbC]

Sounds like you're taking all the right steps!