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Buying Your First Gun? Things To Think About

10 June 2021

Jacey Martin

If you have recently decided that it's time to buy your first firearm, you may be looking for a firearms dealer in your area to go buy one. You may even have been looking at handguns online to see what style you like and to choose the model you think you may want. However, for those shopping for their first firearm, there are some things you should consider that will help you to get the right piece for your needs. Here's a look at some of the things you should consider when you go to look at those guns for the first time.

Think About The Weight

One of the first things you should do is ask to hold any firearm you're considering purchasing. You'll want to feel the weight of the gun and consider whether it's too heavy for you to handle comfortably or if it's too light to feel secure in your hands. Make sure that you can hold the gun with the ammunition clip inside because that does add to the body weight. Also, remember that you'll have some additional weight factored in once that clip is loaded with bullets.

Consider The Grip

Another thing you need to evaluate is the grip of the handgun. Make sure that the grip is a good size for your hands. If you have small hands, a large grip on a handgun will be a bit unwieldy and might be difficult for you to handle safely. Likewise, for someone with larger hands, a small grip could be hard to hold onto and still pull the trigger comfortably.

Take time to consider how the grip fits in your hand both with your finger away from the trigger and alongside the trigger guard. This will help you to evaluate whether or not you can comfortably handle and shoot the gun.

Ask About Test-Firing

Many firearms dealers have a shooting range area where prospective customers can test-fire a handgun to see how it feels when it shoots. This is an important step in your selection process. Especially for those who have never owned a handgun before, and possibly never shot one before, you should always ask about test-firing a gun before you buy it.

This test shot gives you the chance to see how difficult it is to load a bullet into the chamber, making sure that you can comfortably prep the weapon when you need to. Additionally, since every handgun's recoil is different, it gives you the chance to see how much recoil that specific piece has. Make sure that you can handle the recoil comfortably because recovery is just as important as shooting.

These are some of the most important factors when you're looking for a handgun. Talk with a firearms dealer near you today for more information.

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