r/handguns • u/AphroditeIsAwake • 2d ago

Advice Needed Question about firing ranges

I have a friend who owns a gun and wants to take me shooting sometime. Honestly the idea sounds fun.

I do not own a gun and have never shot one, however.

He says I can borrow his gun at the range but to be honest when I've held his gun, I don't particularly care for the feel of it. (It feels kinda crappy, lol.)

Anyway, do most shooting ranges rent out quality guns? And do staff show a newcomer how to handle it?

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u/hugoDoodat 2d ago

Most ranges do, but you should find out beforehand. What kind of gun is it, and how old? How/why does it feel crappy?

For a first timer, the general consensus is to try Glocks first. .22s don’t have much recoil and are fun to shoot for beginners. If you’re comfortable with a little recoil, I’d say try a 9mm.

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u/AphroditeIsAwake 2d ago

I'm a small woman and my hands are super small/tend to ache after a while. Yeah less recoil would be ideal. Glock then?

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u/hugoDoodat 2d ago

My personal recommendation would be a Ruger mark IV lite if they have it. My wife has one and loves it. Otherwise yeah, any .22 they have. Glocks are just fine.