Old vs New

[Labguy47]

Just curious if you have chemo brain? I've been in remission for 6 years but my cognitive thinking isn't what it used to be. And the numbness goes away eventually. Congrats on beating it. I would recommend getting a star 9mm. Heavy and dependable. Best part they are cheap.

I suffer from CRS that's for sure. I make lists now. I have permanent diabetic neuropathy so I will always have tingling. I will look for a Star / CZ or something similar.

 

[Meeks36]

I suffer from CRS that's for sure. I make lists now. I have permanent diabetic neuropathy so I will always have tingling. I will look for a Star / CZ or something similar.

My neuropathy went away after some time. Unfortunately the CRS hasn't went away. I'll send up a prayer for you and yours.

 

[Jim Rau]

I have spent a lot of money acquiring the latest and greatest over the years. What I have found works for me is an eclectic collection of platforms. Now it doesn't help things that I shoot a pistol left handed and a rifle right handed. I am not one eye dominant either. I like cross draw pistol holsters for my S&W mod 10 and a chest rig for my ARs. I like full metal pistols best, but combat plastic for my rifles. Now that I am on the road to recovery from cancer, 7 mo. remission (I'm very happy), but now I am learning to shoot all over again. Should I go back to what worked for me or move on with the times.

I am just the opposite of you, long guns left, hand guns right (left eye dominate). I would do what ever works when it comes to getting 'accurate fast' HITS!!! Congrats on your beating the big C!!! I have lost several good friends to it in the last few years.

 

[94045]

Labguy47, just remember that even the worse day shooting mediocre (by your old standards) beats the fire out of where you have been. Try to have the mindset that allows you to just enjoy the road even if you do meander a bit. Revel in all the small successes.

God Bless and wishing you the best with your recovery.

 

[TonyAngel]

Man, congrats on winning the battle. I know it's a long road.

Man, I'm 55 years old now. On the day I turned 21 I ran to the gun store and bought a Mark IV, Series 80 Combat Commander. For many years, that was the handgun by which all others were judged. I sure wish that I knew then what I know now. May be anecdotal, but I was at the range one day, some time ago, practicing with my Colt Officer's model. I went inside to get something to drink and the owner of the range, who I built a friendly relationship with over years, handed me a compact Kahr in .45. He said, "try this." I was thinking, wait, .45 in the light a$$ pistol? It was an eye opener for me. That little plastic gun shot smoother and with less felt recoil than the Colt did. Since then, I'd had many "plastic" guns. Fact is, the polymer transmits less of the subjective recoil impulse to your body. Whoda thunk.

My point is, if you're in a position to start over, so to speak. Maybe you should consider putting aside preconceived notions.

Heck, these days, I have two steel handguns. An STI Spartan 1911 (because everyone NEEDS a 1911) and a Ruger Mark II. The rest are plastic. The plastic toys are a lot less expensive too.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Most folks that I know who have recently become much more aware of their own mortality tend to try new things out.....hard and often.

Curious about something? Give it a whirl.

 

[WisBorn]

Most folks that I know who have recently become much more aware of their own mortality tend to try new things out.....hard and often.

Curious about something? Give it a whirl.

I agree when you realize your not going to live forever you may start changing things that you have done forever.

I started a list of guns that I wanted to give to family and friends and realize why wait. I reduced my collection last year by giving them away and selling a few others. My collection is much smaller and I have a few that I use and a few to trade when I have a hole to fill.

 

[Labguy47]

I started a list of guns that I wanted to give to family and friends and realize why wait. I reduced my collection last year by giving them away and selling a few others. My collection is much smaller and I have a few that I use and a few to trade when I have a hole to fill.

Way ahead of ya there, everyone in my family has already laid claim to who gets what. The thing I am most thankful for is that my daughter has gone to the range with me and loves the same guns that I do. I might have had some influence there, but to be honest she shoots my favorite rifle better than I do (proud papa).

 

[Jc325]

No advise from here, just want to thank you for sharing your story. I think you will figure things out.

 

[94045]

Man, congrats on winning the battle. I know it's a long road.

Man, I'm 55 years old now. On the day I turned 21 I ran to the gun store and bought a Mark IV, Series 80 Combat Commander. For many years, that was the handgun by which all others were judged. I sure wish that I knew then what I know now. May be anecdotal, but I was at the range one day, some time ago, practicing with my Colt Officer's model. I went inside to get something to drink and the owner of the range, who I built a friendly relationship with over years, handed me a compact Kahr in .45. He said, "try this." I was thinking, wait, .45 in the light a$$ pistol? It was an eye opener for me. That little plastic gun shot smoother and with less felt recoil than the Colt did. Since then, I'd had many "plastic" guns. Fact is, the polymer transmits less of the subjective recoil impulse to your body. Whoda thunk.

My point is, if you're in a position to start over, so to speak. Maybe you should consider putting aside preconceived notions.

Heck, these days, I have two steel handguns. An STI Spartan 1911 (because everyone NEEDS a 1911) and a Ruger Mark II. The rest are plastic. The plastic toys are a lot less expensive too.

I think perception may vary by shooter.

My two smallest .45 ACP are a Kimber CDP II Compact (LW Officer's Frame and 4" Barrel) and a .45 Shield. The Shield feels "Soft" to me for a small polymer pistol but the Kimber Compact feels even softer.