Jim's Browning '74C series 9mm

[Snarl]

1. Ah yeah, about using WD-40 on a pistol....... I got the "look" today when I took it to the gunshop and mentioned that I had used it. LMAO
2. Anyhoooo..... nothing wrong with the gun, it was me not knowing how to rack the slide.

He started to say, "If you feel the need to take it apart".......

And I said right quick before he could finish, "I will bring it here" with a laugh and grin.

First, let me say, "Welcome to the gun community."  Most people would give you the shirt off their back ... just because that's what we're made of.

So, #1 ... did ya blame it on a bunch of Internet Know-It-Alls?  LMAO

#2 - Are you capable of operating that thing 100% now?

Unspoken: I hope you learn how to maintain it yourself.  You are more than capable if you can rack the slide all the way back and get it to lock.

Dan also gave me the inside story to the shirt he had on, what the logo in the pocket meant -- the 3% who would give their life fighting.

THAT was why he would not charge me, that they are here to teach and pass on what they know.


#1 -- nah, I laughed and gave an 'oops' kinda grin and swore I only sprayed a teeny bit on it. He just looked me and I started laughing that much more.

#2 -- I'm not going to go that far in my confidence of it just yet. I intend on taking the C&C class which they will work with me on handling the gun, shooting, loading and all that fun stuff.

Only after then,  will I say I'm 100% capable of operating it.



In the meantime, I have it with me (mag unloaded) and play with it, getting the feel for it. Going over how he showed me to hold it when shooting.

I do feel more confident after going there.

Now I just need to follow up and take that course.

There are two things most people put off until it's too late:
1. Buying a gun.
2. Obtaining a carry license.
3. *Shooting enough to be damned good.

Practice ... a Lot.  Dry firing that pistola should do it no harm.  Racking the slide every time will teach your hands.  Just make sure you don't start off letting the slide slam forward on an empty magazine. Semi-autos are designed to strip a round off a magazine, which slows the slide down considerably.

Ohhh you've got a Lot to learn.