new member / first time shooter

[bryan77]

Hi im a first time pistol owner here just got my license with no restrictions here in good ole NYS. Went picked up the gun I purchased right after i got my license, now it is time to go to the range for the first time. The pistol I got is a XD 40 sub compact. I am very excited, scared, nervous! I am also taking a having" lesson" with the range master so maybe he/she will calm me down.

bryan

 

[dangerousman]

Welcome to the "club"
I have an XD 40 subcompact, and its one of the nicest pistols I own. Good choice....
Its my everyday carry gun

 

[mappow]

Welcome and remember, TRAINING-TRAINING-TRAINING. Become familiar with your weapon and never loose respect for the damage it can and will do. Springfield is a good name, 1911's are very reliable. Your anxiety will pass with TRAINING. Again, welcome!

 

[jlcnuke]

Welcome and sorry that you live in NY.

Now that I said that, practice, practice and the practice. Learn the 4 rules of firearm safety, pass them on to everyone who has access to your firearm and then practice some more.

oh, and welcome again

 

[ricardo900]

Hi im a first time pistol owner here just got my license with no restrictions here in good ole NYS. Went picked up the gun I purchased right after i got my license, now it is time to go to the range for the first time. The pistol I got is a XD 40 sub compact. I am very excited, scared, nervous! I am also taking a having" lesson" with the range master so maybe he/she will calm me down.

bryan

Congratulations on your first and definitely not your last purchase! Springfield XD are very good models.

 

[bryan77]

Thanks for the warm welcome! Everything went very well, went through 50 rounds all hit the paper target! The only thing was all grouping low left I think with practice I'll be ok!

 

[THE DUKE OF ESSEX]

Welcome bryan77, you will get better in time.

 

[pinklady]

Welcome from Virginia.

 

[bryan77]

this was the first ever 50 rounds I shot with the extended magazine.

 

[mattyizzo]

Welcome to the club.

Which county are you from? I'm up in Rensselaer County about to hand my application in, although I was told that they don't like handing out the CCW permits.

 

[bryan77]

im live in sullivan county but own a business in orange.

 

[angrypenguin]

Shooting low usually means your are anticipating the recoil thrusting your hands downward a bit. Could also be why it is to the left also. Like everyone else said.... practice, practice, practice! How far was the paper on this shoot? It looks good, especially for a first time shooter. Try relaxing a little more. I pull my trigger in 2 stages. First I pull the "slack" in the trigger. Second I pull with consistent pressure until the gun fires. It should surprise you but not surprise you when it goes off if that makes sense to you lol.

Nice choice on gun also. I was between that and the M&P I ended up buying. If your anything like me start saving up now for your next purchase and get a second job to pay for all the ammo and range time lol.