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Mercy Percy 
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| Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 9:49 am)
I posted this on the OT and forgot about this board. But I want to get a handgun for home protection. I was looking at a smith and wesson .38 bodyguard revolver with a sight.
It's really small and I was wondering what do u all have. It wud be used for me shooting around w the boys and for gf on days when I am not home for her protection as well. Thanks in advance guys.
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Ole Geauxt 
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 9:51 am to Mercy Percy)
The Judge
end of thread,,, there will be no other posts past this one...
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BarDTiger81
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 9:54 am to Mercy Percy)
Check the stickies thread at top of page. It has what you need to know.
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CoastieGM
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 9:55 am to Ole Geauxt)
Dear lord...here we go again. 
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CoastieGM
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 9:57 am to Ole Geauxt)
 You're so Judgemental in your opinion, Ole Geauxt.
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KingRanch
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 9:59 am to Mercy Percy)
1911
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Tino 
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:00 am to Mercy Percy)
Get a 20 gauge shotgun
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CoastieGM
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:04 am to Mercy Percy)
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It wud be used for me shooting around w the boys and for gf on days when I am not home for her protection as well.
Since this would be for the GF's use as well, then I'd say a .38 is a pretty good choice.
.38 is all that police used for many years. Now .38 isn't good enough for us macho frickers on this board, but in all seriousness, the ammo is affordable enough to go plinking with it to develop skills, yet strong enough to put some hurt on someone.
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BamaFan89 
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:08 am to Mercy Percy)
If you're set on a .38, take a look at the Ruger LCR. It's lighter than the Bodyguard, has a better grip, an has one of the best DAO triggers out there.
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Ole Geauxt
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:14 am to Tino)
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Get a 20 gauge shotgun
and shoot all those numbnutzes that say 1911's...
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KingRanch
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:15 am to Ole Geauxt)
Whoa
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Ole Geauxt
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:17 am to KingRanch)
< pitched jig with pig under log. big arse bass bit, set hook, boated, released..
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KingRanch
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:20 am to Ole Geauxt)
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Ole Geauxt
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:23 am to KingRanch)
yall check backchannel, i sent out a bidness idea, thoughts?
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CoastieGM
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:26 am to BamaFan89)
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If you're set on a .38, take a look at the Ruger LCR. It's lighter than the Bodyguard, has a better grip, an has one of the best DAO triggers out there.
Since he's wanting it for home defense (not concealed carry), I'd think a heavier pistol would be better for less perceived recoil.
I wouldn't want the GF to develop a fear from the snappier recoil of a lighter weight weapon. Just my opinion.
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KingRanch
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:28 am to Ole Geauxt)
I can't tell what that is 
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Ole Geauxt
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:34 am to KingRanch)
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I can't tell what that is
uh huh, riiiiight.... I know it did something for ya.. 
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Anton7 
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 10:34 am to CoastieGM)
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Since this would be for the GF's use as well, then I'd say a .38 is a pretty good choice.
I would agree with this.
Also, take a look at the S&W Air Weight. A true point and shoot gun. You can find a 642 with rubber grips and a laser for under $500.
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BamaFan89
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 11:10 am to CoastieGM)
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Since he's wanting it for home defense (not concealed carry), I'd think a heavier pistol would be better for less perceived recoil.
This is where the better grips come in. The Hogue Tamer grips on the LCR really reduce the recoil of the weapon. A lighter LCR still has less perceived recoil than a J Frame or Bodyguard.
This post was edited on 10/13 at 11:10 am
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BamaFan89
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| re: Help!! Handgun question (Posted on 10/13/12 at 11:14 am to Anton7)
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Also, take a look at the S&W Air Weight. A true point and shoot gun. You can find a 642 with rubber grips and a laser for under $500.
I have the 442 and I love it as a pocket gun. Sportsman's Outdoors has them for $340-345. LINK
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