just had to brag on the web! I passed my HCP class and should have my HCP in the mail in just a few weeks. Passed with a 96 on the written and a perfect 100 score on the shootin. I was not raised around handguns, but we had rifles and shotguns. I was shooting a 12 gauge when I was 12 or 13. anyways, I have been wanting this for the last few years and finally got the time and ability to do it.
I bought a SCCY CPX-2 9mm for my first handgun and thus far, I really like it. recoil is not bad and now that I have a some rounds thru it, the gun seems to operate smoothly and flawlessly.
Also, while not knowing a lot about ammunition for these things I bought a box of federal 9mm Luger with the aluminum casings. they worked really good but man did they bounce when they hit the floor.