Hi all, newbie to the core here. Just purchased a S&W M&P 380Shield EZ (mainly for wife). Also found out there are almost no 380 ACP ammo available and what is available is really pricey. Neither of us have ever shot pistols. Went to range for instructions last week and really enjoyed it tho. So please forgive any stupid questions I may have, this is a real learning curve for both of us. Tim in Hill Country of Texas.
I have a friend in the same situation. He decide 4-5 weeks ago it's time to be armed. Yep, it's a terrible time to get armed too. Ammo is at least double what it should cost IF you can even find it. Best wishes. I would suggest looking at a lot of training videos, figure out how your wife will carry it, and then have her do a LOT of dryfire practice at home. My wife carries in a purse made for the purpose w/ a specific compartment. Even so it's no where near as smooth and safe as a standard holster.
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Comfort TX, I know where that is. Sounds like you already took a class, which is a good first step that a lot of people skip. There’s more good training around your area if you’d like to pursue it further....if you can find ammo! You, and plenty of other folks, picked a heck of time to get started.
You hit the jack pot. This place has a huge knowledge base.Originally Posted by bohaiboy
I recommend reading through ToddG's writings and lessons on Pistol-training.com as well (the blog site associated with this forum).
My thoughts ^^^^^ exactly. The ammo situation is currently in a state of trying to catch up with demand. Before this day is done, you will have links from the members here that can save you lots of time and money. Just stay tuned.....pistol-forum can - and will - provide you with no bs information freely given.
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Warm welcome from Tampa, FL, Tim. Glad to have you aboard.
Me too, but only because I went through on the way to the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls for pie and ice cream once. Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm.
Greetings from just north of you.
In addition to whats been said, there are multiple instructors in driving distance,a nd it sounds like you have already availed yourself of some of that. Excellent.
Ammunition is scarce right now but will eventually loosen up. In the interim, do dry firing. Take classes in person and look at online, and ask questions.
Don't be in a hurry to settle on any one handgun brand or type. Get as much experience handling, and hopefully shooting, a variety before you make any major purchases. Rent guns at ranges if that's an option.
And of course, I will heartily recommend hanging out here, reading and asking questions. There is much wisdom here and the chances you'll be led astray are low.
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