I just got back from my local indoor shooting range. I had planned on shooting a bunch of stuff (.22, .380, 9mm). However, I never got past the .22 Browning Buck Mark. I must say, I really enjoyed shooting that gun. I think that is what Tamara had in mind when she recommended a Browning .22. The last time I went to the shooting range I shot the Ruger Mk ... either the Mk 2 or 3. I'm not sure which it was. I think I liked the Browning better and from what I am reading the Browning is easier to clean and maintain (take apart, etc).
Anyway, all of my shots at 15 yards were slightly high and to the right. Even when I rested the gun on the "table"; high and to the right. Even when I compensated and aimed a little low and to the left; I was high and to the right (of the bullseye). One of the "issues" that I struggle with when shooting a pistol is which hand to hold the gun in. I am a lefty, right eye dominant. So I kept going back and fourth until I settled on shooting the gun with my left hand and closing my left eye. I was the most accurate that way (at least from 7 yards). I guess I'll stick with that.
After shooting 160 rounds, I really think I should get a .22 to start out with. I really plan on target shooting a lot in the beginning and the .22 just makes good fiscal sense. I don't think learning good handgun shooting fundamentals using expensive 9mm ammo is the way to go.
This Friday I take my first basic pistol course; I'm looking forward to it.
Jon
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