What to actually think about before you buy — fit, caliber, budget, and the questions worth asking first.
New owner 1 min read
By the Lindcott Armory counter · Northborough, MA
We're expanding this guide — here's the short version now.
Start with the job, not the gun. What you’ll actually do with it — range practice, home defense, hunting, carry — narrows the field faster than any spec sheet. Then it comes down to fit: a gun that fits your hand and that you can rack, hold, and shoot comfortably beats a "better" one you flinch away from.
A realistic first budget covers the gun, a case, eye and ear protection, and enough ammunition to actually practice — not just the gun. Come in and handle a few; there’s no pressure and no dumb question. The full walkthrough is on the way.
