So after 4 trips, 580 rounds, and God knows how much money being fired down the barrel, I have just about kicked all my mistake habits with firing my new .40.

For any new shooters, look up the wheel of shame for shooting handguns it comes in handy.

As for bad habits, lets see, anticipating the recoil (pulled down to the right), squeezing to tight (pulled to the right), too much finger on the trigger (pulled slightly left), and kept my left arm (I am left handed) bent (recoil would push my elbow in, bending my and resulting it shots going right).

Needless to say, I destroyed the right hand side of many targets figuring everything out. 2 good things came from such a long learning curve:

First, I got very comfortable with the weapon. Confident as well, 580 rounds went through, only 1 jammed.

Second, With these trips and the varied weather, there is not a single coat I own that is not coated in GSR. So I think the CSI folks would have a hard time using any GSR evidence against me as I can guarantee I will be coated in it and have a alibi for it. Not that I plan on going on a shooting spree but it is always good to have every angle covered.

Good way to blow off some frustration as well. Once I get my CCW permit, i plan on getting my wife out for some shooting, which, should be a warm up for some years down the line when I get to teach my 4 daughters to drive.

Ill be picking up my Glock soon, and am looking forward to putting some range time in.  Its my first .40 cal, so we shall see how I do.

Sweet. All said, I like the .40. Mine is a S&W M&P. Definitely a different recoil than a 9mm that is for sure.