Who manufactored 38spl serial# 05715?

Depending where you live in Canada I may be able to give you some coaching for both rifles and pistols. If you live in Canada and like the AK47, then you need to look at the CZH2003 Sporter or the CZ858. These are the same gun, but with different barrel lengths.

Both are derivatives of the VZ58, which debateably is "better" than the AK47. Also, VZ58 rifles are not very common in the USA due to their bizarre restrictions on foreign guns (After a certain year (don't remember which) a gun must be X% (don't remember %) manufactured in the USA), so at least us Canucks have something the Americans don't. Forget about the SKS if you like flashy things.

The SKS is NOT an AK47. It's completely different, and only shares some similarity in looks. Honestly, the SKS is a bit of a let down.

It's an accurate rifle, but precission is lousy at best, mounting a scope is a PITA, and it's a less than ideal rifle for competition or hunting. Expect all shots from an SKS to be within a 5" circle at 100 yards. With a newer stock AR15, you should have all shots within 2" at 100 yards, under an inch with match or handloaded ammo.

I'm a bit surprised you didn't like the AR15. Maybe it was because you were shooting 9mm from it instead of 5.56x45mm. The very last object to be pried from my cold dead hands is going to be my AR15. IMHO, a better rifle for competition and sporting doesn't exist.

Yes, if you're shooting a handgun for the first time you really could make good use of some coaching. The first time I shot a handgun my experience was very similar to yours. "Here you go, don't kill yourself".

I shot terribly, and like you was very disappointed... Today, every rookie I take to the range I give at least a 20 min coaching session on proper grip, stance, recoil effects, functions of the gun, etc. before I let them shoot my guns. Then after their first magazine, I coach them again on correcting anything I pick up from their first few shots. If you absolutely can't find anyone nearby who can take you out to a local range for some shooting/coaching with handguns, I recommend downloading the US military (Army or Marine Corps) manuals on pistol marksmanship.

They have an old one for the M1911A1 and another for the M9. The basics are essentially the same no matter what you're shooting. Lastly, check out the forums at http://www.canadiangunnutz.com You won't find a better Canada-centric information source for firearms information anywhere.

Yeah, the range guy is trying to sell you more expensive ammo. Anyone should start out shooting a handgun in .22 LR or at least 9 milli.

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