- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Best home defense pistol AGAIN. but a twist.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 4/30/16 at 12:54 pm
Best "mom gun". My mom text me today. Said she was looking. I suggested a handgun class (not CHL) basic education.
I also suggest a revolver. SHE mentioned a .38. I see no reason to talk her out of it.
She asked about a Colt 45. I lol'd. As I can see her face when she fired one the first time or my dads when he saw a Colts price point.
When I think revolvers I only think S&W? Ruger I know are blah as a semi auto and Taurus can be outright trash. But their revolver offerings I am ignorant to the quality.
Price point she gave was under $500
No pics. She is 64.
Thanks in advance
I also suggest a revolver. SHE mentioned a .38. I see no reason to talk her out of it.
She asked about a Colt 45. I lol'd. As I can see her face when she fired one the first time or my dads when he saw a Colts price point.
When I think revolvers I only think S&W? Ruger I know are blah as a semi auto and Taurus can be outright trash. But their revolver offerings I am ignorant to the quality.
Price point she gave was under $500
No pics. She is 64.
Thanks in advance
12
Posted on 4/30/16 at 12:57 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Roger LCR is what I bought for my MIL a couple of years back. I liked it so much that I got one for me to carry.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 12:58 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Nothing wrong with ruger revolvers, get a gp100 with grips that she is comfortable with
Will it be as nice as a smith n Wesson? No but she ain't going to shoot it enough to know the diffrence.
Will it be as nice as a smith n Wesson? No but she ain't going to shoot it enough to know the diffrence.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:00 pm to LSU alum wannabe
2" Ruger SP101 357mag, also shoots 38spl
Shop local for price comparison as Buds Gun Shop lists one for $515 and free shipping
Shop local for price comparison as Buds Gun Shop lists one for $515 and free shipping
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:00 pm to LSU alum wannabe
quote:
Ruger I know are blah as a semi auto
I am ignorant to the quality.
Part of that is true.. Dayumm...do more research.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:07 pm to Ole Geauxt
quote:
Part of that is true
I believe my own opinion is creeping in with that statement.
They just don't do it for me.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:21 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Used glock 19 or M&P w/ surefire light
Stats show most home invasions or robberies are done with multiple assailants. I wouldn't want my Mom at home with only 5 shots
Stats show most home invasions or robberies are done with multiple assailants. I wouldn't want my Mom at home with only 5 shots
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:28 pm to LSU alum wannabe
quote:
They just don't do it for me.
Fair enough statement,, chocolate-vanilla.
But, I know a lot on this board, including myself that would argue til dawn to your original statement about Ruger being blah, re: wheels or semis.. Actually one of the best quality/price brands,,, but, that's jmy opinion.. They do it for me.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:32 pm to texag7
5 shots are better than zero. I'd be afraid my mom would have issues with a magazine and slide. The assailants may run in fear of the noise my mom would make after her hand got "bit" in the slide or breech. 
If I thought it were something she would grow to enjoy? Target shooting etc. then I am with you. But we are talking about my Pinterest and crafts Mom here.
If I thought it were something she would grow to enjoy? Target shooting etc. then I am with you. But we are talking about my Pinterest and crafts Mom here.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:34 pm to texag7
quote:
Stats show most home invasions or robberies are done with multiple assailants. I wouldn't want my Mom at home with only 5 shots
Oh boy.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:35 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I think the S&W .38 is just what you are looking for...a relative of mine has one called the "lady smith" that has a bit smaller grip so it fits her hand well. check it out
ETA: LINK
ETA: LINK
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 4/30/16 at 1:36 pm to LSU alum wannabe
quote:
5 shots are better than zero.
Very important, probly most important, sometimes that's forgotten, style purnts don't matter..
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 4/30/16 at 2:33 pm to LSU alum wannabe
quote:
Nothing wrong with ruger revolvers, get a gp100 with grips that she is comfortable with
Good suggestion.
Why does everyone else think she needs to get a 5 shot/lightweight/snubnose revolver? This is for a home defense gun, not concealed carry. Consequently, a full size, steel revolver is the better choice. Chamber it in 357 Mag and let her shoot 38+P. Heck, S&W also makes 8 shot revolvers. Although Ruger doesn't have the "pizzaz" of S&W, there's nothing wrong w/ their quality , reliability or workmanship.
Be sure she's comfortable w/ a revolver. If she can handle a full size semi-auto, a full size 9mm would be a good choice, as well.
VERY important: You're more than welcome to point her a good direction w/ her purchase, but the final choice needs to be HERS, not YOURS. Otherwise, chances are she'll never like your choice as well as she needs to.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 2:41 pm to LSU alum wannabe
quote:
I'd be afraid my mom would have issues with a magazine and slide.
Do people really not always have one in the chamber of their carry/defense gun?
Posted on 4/30/16 at 2:51 pm to LSU alum wannabe
If she wants a revolver and isn't going to conceal it, get a full sized 6 shot revolver in .357 magnum. They are substantially easier to shoot than any small 5 shot .38
She can use everything from light .38 specials all the way up to buffalo bore .357 mag screamers depending on what she's comfortable with.
She can use everything from light .38 specials all the way up to buffalo bore .357 mag screamers depending on what she's comfortable with.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 3:05 pm to VOLcano
quote:
Do people really not always have one in the chamber of their carry/defense gun?
Kids. Mine is crafty enough to snoop and find mine. He's not strong enough to chamber one though.
Gun safe? Pricey for a good one and I can chamber a round in the time it would take me to open any safe.
And that's me. Mom would be even more worried.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 3:09 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
What about a heavy .38 snub nose? Does not need to be some light weight allow.
I've shot a buddies 380LCP, and I get what you are saying regarding weight. That little bastard comes alive in your hand. The lack of weight and nose weight creates a torque on the wrist.
I envision something a cop would carry in 1975. Or more a detective. Heavy but comfy and will always go BANG.
I've shot a buddies 380LCP, and I get what you are saying regarding weight. That little bastard comes alive in your hand. The lack of weight and nose weight creates a torque on the wrist.
I envision something a cop would carry in 1975. Or more a detective. Heavy but comfy and will always go BANG.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 3:38 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
quote:
Why does everyone else think she needs to get a 5 shot/lightweight/snubnose revolver?
Years of bad advice multiplied by internet forums. A full size handgun packs way more advantages for home defense; more capacity, better weight balance, easier to manipulate, better recoil characteristics, etc. than a compact one. I keep my G26 handy but if I didn't have it my next choice would be my 92FS or .357 GP100 MC. Both are a pleasure to shoot, the GP100 makes even stout .38 SPC defense loads feel like the softest 9mm loads my 92FS can cycle.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 3:43 pm to LSU alum wannabe
quote:
What about a heavy .38 snub nose?
For a home defense gun, what advantage(s) does a heavy snub nose have over a full size steel revolver? All things being equal, a snub nose revolver will be challenging to shoot than a full size revolver.
Posted on 4/30/16 at 4:22 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
I dont know
That's why I ask. Most of the full sized revolvers I've seen creep up past their price point, as they appear nicer. I have not been looking long though. Just got posed the question today.
That's why I ask. Most of the full sized revolvers I've seen creep up past their price point, as they appear nicer. I have not been looking long though. Just got posed the question today.
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News