No.So, you don't use a bore brush?
It all depends on what kind of gun you bought. I will assume it's a 1911.Hey Educated Ones ... Just had a quick question.
What are the most important items a new firearm owner should get after buying their Pistola?
I figured this would help some new owners narrow down what items to focus on after thier purchase. (I would say the firearm and ammo are obvious so no need to include in your top 5)
Here's my top (5) list in order of importance.
If you really want to have fun with your list go at it. But, be serious.
- Safe
- Clean Kit
- Belt
- Holster
- Insurance (i.e. USCCA, CCW, US Law Shield)
Let's see your list.
Fitted magazines??I'd say most of the right things have been mentioned. Since you didn't say what your first "pistola" is so, I'll use your avatar as the example. Looks like a high end 1911 in 9mm, probably came with a nice range bag and a couple of tuned magazines.
Buy some more magazines and BEFORE you use them take the slide off and gently seat them to make sure the magazine doesn't hit the ejector, if there is contact then you need to fit them. If not, when the slide is locked to the rear and you seat the magazine you will bend the ejector. I'd recommend asking the builder to fit them likely they will do it without issue. I'd recommend WC magazines, when one of them malfunctions after several hundred rounds just send it back to WC and they will take care of you.
If it has a barrel bushing then I'd say a bushing wrench should be on the list unless it came with one. The 9mm recoil spring is light enough you will end up not using the bushing wrench but, likely this won't be your only 1911 and one day you'd use it on a pistol with a heavier recoil spring. If it has a bull barrel and a full length guide rod then you need to get a paperclip and make yourself a recoil spring retainer tool, (not a technical term, just what I call it). Basically, straighten a paperclip, bend it into an L shape with the short leg being the end you'll put in the hole in the guide rod. This allows you to take the tension off the slide when taking down the pistol by capturing the spring on the guide rod under tension. This is likely addressed in your owners manual and maybe it came with a little tool already but, if not, just get a paperclip and make one.
If you don't reload, I'd recommend starting, with a single stage press and reading a reputable manual on the topic. Learning on straight wall pistol cases is an easy way to get into it and as someone mentioned earlier, save your brass even if you don't intend to reload. With 9mm prices today, getting the practice you need to gain the confidence and proficiency you need with your new pistol is going to be an expensive endeavor even if you do reload.
Congrats on the pistol, best of luck finding ammo. Reloading components are also hard to find right now without spending a ton of money.
To wrap up my rather extensive list:
1) More magazines (fitted) more commonly referred to as "tuned"
2) Bushing wrench (if your pistol has a barrel bushing)
3) Paperclip
4) Ammo
Have fun![]()
Wow, I need to re-read your wonderful post. So much great info. I appreciate it really. You are good ... My first firearm purchase was my DW TCP and you guessed it cambered in 9mm. I am still breaking it in and loving every minute. It’s a great first firearm for me.I'd say most of the right things have been mentioned. Since you didn't say what your first "pistola" is so, I'll use your avatar as the example. Looks like a high end 1911 in 9mm, probably came with a nice range bag and a couple of tuned magazines.
Buy some more magazines and BEFORE you use them take the slide off and gently seat them to make sure the magazine doesn't hit the ejector, if there is contact then you need to fit them. If not, when the slide is locked to the rear and you seat the magazine you will bend the ejector. I'd recommend asking the builder to fit them likely they will do it without issue. I'd recommend WC magazines, when one of them malfunctions after several hundred rounds just send it back to WC and they will take care of you.
If it has a barrel bushing then I'd say a bushing wrench should be on the list unless it came with one. The 9mm recoil spring is light enough you will end up not using the bushing wrench but, likely this won't be your only 1911 and one day you'd use it on a pistol with a heavier recoil spring. If it has a bull barrel and a full length guide rod then you need to get a paperclip and make yourself a recoil spring retainer tool, (not a technical term, just what I call it). Basically, straighten a paperclip, bend it into an L shape with the short leg being the end you'll put in the hole in the guide rod. This allows you to take the tension off the slide when taking down the pistol by capturing the spring on the guide rod under tension. This is likely addressed in your owners manual and maybe it came with a little tool already but, if not, just get a paperclip and make one.
If you don't reload, I'd recommend starting, with a single stage press and reading a reputable manual on the topic. Learning on straight wall pistol cases is an easy way to get into it and as someone mentioned earlier, save your brass even if you don't intend to reload. With 9mm prices today, getting the practice you need to gain the confidence and proficiency you need with your new pistol is going to be an expensive endeavor even if you do reload.
Congrats on the pistol, best of luck finding ammo. Reloading components are also hard to find right now without spending a ton of money.
To wrap up my rather extensive list:
1) More magazines (fitted) more commonly referred to as "tuned"
2) Bushing wrench (if your pistol has a barrel bushing)
3) Paperclip
4) Ammo
Have fun![]()
1. Get a membership to a gun club .Hey Educated Ones ... Just had a quick question.
What are the most important items a new firearm owner should get after buying their Pistola?
I figured this would help some new owners narrow down what items to focus on after thier purchase. (I would say the firearm and ammo are obvious so no need to include in your top 5)
Here's my top (5) list in order of importance.
If you really want to have fun with your list go at it. But, be serious.
- Safe
- Clean Kit
- Belt
- Holster
- Insurance (i.e. USCCA, CCW, US Law Shield)
Let's see your list.