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[Musashipan]

And I sucked hard! Damn it's loud!
All those years of FPS videogames made no difference at all. Lol

9mm
DEagle 44
357 revolver
Kris Vector 40.

Kris was the funniest
Revolver i didn't like
Desert Eagle was nice

Next time I'm planning to try a shotgun and SKS.
Any tips on how to aim properly?
I swear I was aiming right!

 

[HAYA8U5A]

 

[dave_d]

I might as well ask the add on question. How accurate is shooting a real gun to shooting in a game like gun club?(It's a vr game. I can't hit anything unless I slow down, use my dominant eye and line up the sites on the pistol)

 

[StreetsofBeige]

I've only shot once in my life. At one of those Vegas tourist trap places. Pay like $150 US and get like 2 minutes worth of shooting 3 guns. I think the package was like 70 bullets worth. Like $2/bullet. Goes fast.

 

[raduque]

I might as well ask the add on question. How accurate is shooting a real gun to shooting in a game like gun club?(It's a vr game. I can't hit anything unless I slow down, use my dominant eye and line up the sites on the pistol)

Much easier in game because there's no weight or kick, and the sound isn't nearly as loud.

 

[bitbydeath]

I went skeet shooting once with a rifle, it is hard. I probably only hit 2 or 3 out of 10!

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Much easier in game because there's no weight or kick, and the sound isn't nearly as loud.

When I did the Vegas strip shooting, I shot an M4 or M16, an SMG and a pistol.

The hardest one was the pistol. Big kick. As a total gun noob I thought the big M4/M16 would be the hardest one to shoot. It was actually the easiest! All my buddies who did it too thought the same.

 

[ForAcademicPurposes]

That's why The Predator uses a laser.

 

[CGNoire]

And I sucked hard! Damn it's loud!
All those years of FPS videogames made no difference at all. Lol

9mm
DEagle 44
357 revolver
Kris Vector 40.

Kris was the funniest
Revolver i didn't like
Desert Eagle was nice

Next time I'm planning to try a shotgun and SKS.
Any tips on how to aim properly?
I swear I was aiming right!

Tell me you wore earplugs?
If those arent enough wear earplugs and put ear protective muffs on top of those.

 

[CGNoire]

I've only shot once in my life. At one of those Vegas tourist trap places. Pay like $150 US and get like 2 minutes worth of shooting 3 guns. I think the package was like 70 bullets worth. Like $2/bullet. Goes fast.

You got ripped off big time with those prices.

In Texas its like $20 range fee and $15 per 50 rounds.

 

[ResurrectedContrarian]

I don't own a gun myself but I've had both versions of the experience.

version A: brother-in-law who has a rather substantial income taking me to show off all his impressive handguns at a high-end indoor range. To his credit, very methodical and knowledgeable guy who made sure every piece of weaponry was handled with respect.

version B: we live out in the country, so we've had another couple from our church, when we were over for dinner, just want to get out a handgun and shoot at cans and things in their backyard. That scene has happened a couple of times. Much less structured but fun.

...and my son hunts deer now with his friends and one of the dads who is experienced / responsible. So guns are a fairly ordinary part of life if you live in a rural area.

 

[T-0800]

And I sucked hard! Damn it's loud!
All those years of FPS videogames made no difference at all. Lol

9mm
DEagle 44
357 revolver
Kris Vector 40.

Kris was the funniest
Revolver i didn't like
Desert Eagle was nice

Next time I'm planning to try a shotgun and SKS.
Any tips on how to aim properly?
I swear I was aiming right!

Try inverting the controls next time.

 

[DaciaJC]

Recoil anticipation is a bitch when you first start shooting. Being accurate with a handgun at ranges beyond, like, 10 meters is much more difficult than you might be led to believe watching movies or playing video games. And yeah, they are loud as fuck, even a dinky 9 mil, especially indoors. I remember I had tinnitus in my left ear for a good week or two after my first day of CPL training because I didn't have my ear plug fully inserted.

A couple of tips: ensure you have a solid grip where your non-dominant hand is providing most of your gripping pressure. Your shooting hand's thumb should be resting above like pictured.

Don't jerk the trigger. This will often cause you to subtly shift your aim as your muscles tighten. Rather apply a consistent amount of pressure as you smoothly squeeze it. You'll feel slow at first but over time, you'll become more efficient with the motion.

Also try to squeeze using the middle portion of your index finger, not near the finger tip or near the joint.

 

[Avid Reading Horse]

 

[TDiddyLive]

I can't hit anything unless I slow down, use my dominant eye and line up the sites on the pistol

Ummm… yeah… that's how guns work. As you get better, you can line up the sights quicker. The only realistic way to hit what you want with both eyes open is with a red dot, which is different training.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

DEagle 44
357 revolver

Don't these two have like crazy recoil? It's obvious you will not be able to fire properly if you don't have experience and your body can't compensate for the recoil.

 

[Trunx81]

2 Dollar per bullet, that´s crazy!

 

[GymWolf]

Isn't a desert eagle too much for a first time?

I heard this guns can fuck up your wrist if you are a complete noob and don't have the correct grip.

 

[StueyDuck]

And I sucked hard! Damn it's loud!
All those years of FPS videogames made no difference at all. Lol

9mm
DEagle 44
357 revolver
Kris Vector 40.

Kris was the funniest
Revolver i didn't like
Desert Eagle was nice

Next time I'm planning to try a shotgun and SKS.
Any tips on how to aim properly?
I swear I was aiming right!

Im not a military shooter, but most men their first time suck, because they trying hard to counter the recoil and focus on too much before pulling the trigger.

Usually women end up being more accurate their first time shooting because they dont care about any of that stuff and are all loosey goosey.

Again... not a pro shooter, just someone whose been on the odd hunting trip, like most things in life you get better by doing it more . Then you can deep dive into techniques

 

[jason10mm]

Couple of recs.

1, Get full wrap around eye pro and use plugs AND over ear muffs. Cut out as much sound and pressure waves against your face as possible. I'm guessing you are flinching a lot or over anticipating recoil.

2. Get a .22lr pistol and start with that. Focus on the front sight, the rear sight notch will align and the target should be blurry. Press the trigger with constant pressure, it should surprise you when it goes off. Hold the pistol with a firm grip, not a death choke (it ain't your dick).

3. You can try a red dot optic.

4. If the range allows it, slip some dummy rounds into your magazine or cylinder, even better if someone else does it so you don't know where, how many, or even IF there are dummy rounds. THen then you press the trigger and nothing happens, you will see if you are anticipating and the gun dips. Record yourself, lots of flaws can be revealed there.

5. Try a 1911 style pistol, 9mm, .45acp, whatever. That grip angle works magic for some folks.

 

[spookyfish]

Don't take this wrong way, but a shooting range thread just brings old classic to mind.

EDIT: Also -- you did NOT suck. I think that's pretty good for a first time. Keep at it!

 

[p_xavier]

And I sucked hard! Damn it's loud!
All those years of FPS videogames made no difference at all. Lol

9mm
DEagle 44
357 revolver
Kris Vector 40.

Kris was the funniest
Revolver i didn't like
Desert Eagle was nice

Next time I'm planning to try a shotgun and SKS.
Any tips on how to aim properly?
I swear I was aiming right!

This was your first time? That was not too bad. I go to the shooting range nearly every week. Also try to do Airsoft for real life action.

 

[ForAcademicPurposes]

Don't you have to work your way down? The last thing you learn is the knife. No? Yes?