Hello from Thompson's Station.

[ovaltine52]

My name is Rex. Honestly, I've never been a gun guy in my past. Both sides of my family were all excellent shots, & I had an uncle that I believe had an endorsement with Remington, or maybe it was Winchester before his death in 1978.

So I took the class, got my carry permit. Did okay on the written, but got 100 on my shoot. Sorry, but I'm quite proud of that considering I can shake like a dog pooping a peach seed at times. And from the class I found out I REALLY enjoy target shooting. More on that later.

Here's where I'm at now, & I'll probably put up separate posts for my inquiries:

I'm shopping for a .380, & right now I'm doing like most & watching the reviews. I like the price of the Kel-Tec P3AT, know that the Ruger LCP is most popular, but I have to say that I really like the Diamondback 380, the feel, trigger, & especially the sights. I have read both good/bad on them, & am still hovering for more favorable reviews. On any .380, I'm of course open to suggestions.

A future gun I want is a Glock 26. Not much to say there.

Now, I'm also looking around for a target gun. Open to suggestions to .22's. A salesperson put the new Baretta in my hand, & I had happy thoughts of shooting targets to hearts content as I like the idea of the more affordable .22 shells. Open to suggestions on that as well.

Anyway, I'd been reading the posts on TGO, thought I'd make my 1st post & say hi. So, hi.

[ShaunM]

Welcome!

[JeffL]

The Taurus 738 isn't' a bad option either. I do like that it locks open on the last round.

[ovaltine52]

I appreciate that, Jeff. I will indeed check out the Taurus 738. Good reviews so far. I like that locking open on the last round too.

[Guest nj.piney]

welcome

[DWARREN123]

Howdy Rex and Wellcome to TGO

Not much help on 380's, only one I have had was a Bersa Thunder 380, good gun.

I have and like the Browning Buckmark pistols, mine is a semi target model.

[bockey]

Welcome

[kb4ns]

Welcome to TGO, Rex!

[ovaltine52]

Thankew DWARREN123 for mentioning the Browning Buckmarks as well as the Bersa Thunder 380. Am checking them out as well. Seemed like plenty of choices with the Buckmarks, works for me.

[Bubba0031]

Welcome. I can't help on the .380 as I'm a 9mm guy meaning I agree on the Glock 26. I have a 19. I also have a Buckmark both are great guns and I recommend both.

[ovaltine52]

Oops, double post, dang it!!

Well, while I'm here I do like the Sig's .380 (P238), little more than I want to spend on that cal. Nice gun though.

Edited July 23, 2010 by ovaltine52

[ovaltine52]

Thankew, Bubba0031. Yep, I'm set on the 26 with a Pearce extension grip. Done with that. And thankew for the 2nd nod on the Buckmark, definitely want to check out/shoot one 1st chance I get.

Sure appreciate the warm welcomes & suggestions!

[crossfire]

Welcome to TGO! Check out the Ruger Mark lll for a nice target .22 and the Walther PK 380 is a very nice .380.

[ovaltine52]

Good ones Crossfire, hadn't looked that direction yet, & within my budget.

Really appreciate the suggestions, folks. Getting it narrowed down here just dandy.

[Guest Daelith]

Hello and welcome.

My husband has the Kel-Tec 380 and likes it fine, especially for carry since it so easy to conceal. Had a little too much recoil for me so I'm sticking with my Kel-Tec 32 or my Colt Mustang.

[ovaltine52]

Thankew Daelith, for the vote on the Kel-Tec P3AT. Right now I'm somewhere between the P3AT & the Walther PK 380. I like the P3AT's price, but I really like the PK 380's 3 bead/spot sights, main reason I liked the DB 380, but not only is the PK 380 more tried/true, it's not that much more $$ over the P3AT. It appears to be a leetle bit bigger than the P3AT, which is okay.

Dang, I gotta get out there & try 'em out.

Appreciate the suggestions, folks!