Today marked the first trip to the range with my new M&P9 FS. More than that it is the first semi-auto pistol I have owned. I have shot a few, but not many. I qualified with a Beretta in the Marines, I also shot a Colt 45, but not much. I have also shot a Ruger (don't know what kind) that my brother in-law has. My concealed carry instructor had an XD Tactical that I shot.
All that being said, the intended use of this handgun is 1. fun/training at the range 2. home/self defense 3. concealed carry (after many, many, many rounds and skill building)
Today at the range I shot 260 rounds, I have another 1000 that will be delivered hopefully on Tuesday. I hope to get out to the range every week. Today I mostly just tried to get comfortable with the function of the pistol and how the trigger felt, in the future I want to build my skill through focused effort. I modified the Bulls Eye 300 and Dot Torture today (five yards sure seems a lot further away shooting at those little circles). Dot Torture seems like it has a little bit of everything and I think will be a good all around drill.
Any suggestions for a beginner looking to train and build skill are greatly appreciated.
Keith