Sage-Tips

What should I look for when buying my first handgun?

Guns for Beginners: Three Tips for Buying Your First Handgun

• Identify the gun’s role. Begin by deciding the handgun’s purpose: fun and skill building at the gun range, home defense, carry (open or concealed) or a combination?
• Shoot guns. Revolver or semi-automatic pistol?
• Don’t get married to your first gun.

How often should I clean my Glock?

Your GLOCK pistol should be cleaned and lubricated: When it’s brand new, before it’s fired for the first time. After each time it’s fired. At least once a month, if it hasn’t been used in that time.

How often should I oil my Glock?

Is it difficult to buy a firearm?

But if you’ve never bought a firearm (or maybe never even been in a gun store), then the task of selecting and purchasing a firearm can be a challenge.

Do you need a personal contact to buy your first gun?

For several years, women have been the fastest-growing demographic of new gun owners, but many (and some men, too) don’t have a knowledgeable network of personal contacts that can help them acquire the information they need to choose their first gun. This is especially true when that first gun is a handgun for home defense or concealed carry.

What should I look for when buying a semi-auto gun?

Semi-autos should be scrutinized for their ability to feed, fire and eject with a wide variety of loads. Also, the magazines should load securely, then drop freely when released. Ergonomics and ease of use are also important in a defensive handgun, which may have to be handled and fired in a fast, natural manner.

How do I find the right gun I want?

Here are five tips that will ensure you find the gun you’re looking for. 1. Do Your Homework: There is, for better or worse, lots of info on the internet. Some of it is sound, and some of it is not.