Maybe this would have been better in the "Latest Purchase" thread, but what the hell...


So, I just got back from the gun range and got to thinking about this old thread.

For my first new gun a couple of years ago, the decision was made for me since it was a gift. I didn't love it.

Since then, I got a Glock 19 Gen4 in 9mm and really liked it a lot.

However, just a few days ago I got the gun that I have really been wanting for a while: a Smith & Wesson 586 distinguished combat magnum in .357 mag. It was love at first sight. Today was my first day shooting it at the range. Apart from the usual military and police types, there was a guy with his girlfriend and also two guys horsing around in the lanes next to me that were all terrible shots, annoying as hell, and borderline dangerous and it made me think about this old thread.

I'm finally getting around to taking my concealed carry class this weekend.