My first M&P, 9mm Pro

[Mojosvt]

I join a few weeks back after ordering my first gun. Because it is going to be a range gun and maybe eventually I would like to get into some sort of competitions, I went with the Pro. Today was my third time to the range and put 150 rounds through some paper. I fired 100 each of my first two time out. I fricken love this gun. So much fun to shoot! I hope to contiunually improve, and maybe this summer do some steel challenges or IDPA, if I can fine some local to Cincinnati.

Also was thinking about taking lessons, any suggestions?

 

[AGoyette]

Lessons are always good whether you are a novice or a seasoned shooter. There are also decent you tube videos on technique out there. I would stick with the you tube videos from USPSA or from the big names in shooting, i.e. Rob Latham, Brian Enos, Jerry Miculek, etc. I have not shot IDPA but I shot USPSA/IPSC for years and we used to shoot, RO and do the scoring for the Steel Challenge when it was privately owned back in the 80's and 90's.

 

[Rob224]

Congrads on the purchase. I also just purchased the 9mm Pro Series with the 5 inch barrel and must admit I love mine as well. I have only been to the range once with it. I had previously purchased a 9mm Shield and love it as well but can really notice the accuracy different between the two especially once I go to 15 to 25 yards. The Pro is defiantly more accurate.

 

[Bkreutz]

I join a few weeks back after ordering my first gun. Because it is going to be a range gun and maybe eventually I would like to get into some sort of competitions, I went with the Pro. Today was my third time to the range and put 150 rounds through some paper. I fired 100 each of my first two time out. I fricken love this gun. So much fun to shoot! I hope to contiunually improve, and maybe this summer do some steel challenges or IDPA, if I can fine some local to Cincinnati.

Also was thinking about taking lessons, any suggestions?

I think you made a good first choice. To find matches locally, check out both the IDPA and USPSA websites (Steel Challenge is part of USPSA). They both have club and match finding applications. Contact a local club and they will not steer you wrong and you can probably find some recommendations for instruction as well. I shoot both (actually all 3 counting steel challenge) and it's all fun.
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