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re: Gun for home protection
Posted on 12/26/16 at 2:31 pm to Crawfish Anytime
Posted on 12/26/16 at 2:31 pm to Crawfish Anytime
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I'm thinking I want to get a hand gun because it is easier to store and easier to handle. Am I wrong to assume that?
As was mentioned by another poster, handguns are more compact and less expensive than long guns in general so I'm sure that would be fine.
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Also, someone mentioned trying certain guns out. How do you do that? Can you go to the gun range and they have some you can try? I live close to a shooting range.
As also was mentioned, shooting ranges typically have a few demo guns you can test before making a purchase.
Also would be in your best interest to check and see if the range has some range officers who offer lessons. As has been mentioned numerous times, if you have no other training to reference rather than watching some professional puppets in a movie, you are in need of training. Get on that before purchasing.
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Posted on 12/26/16 at 3:07 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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A pump shotgun is the best thing for home defense and you can get some decent ones within your budget.
Remington 870 or the mossberg pump will be your best bet.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 9:33 am to ChatRabbit77
Aero AC15, where you find that for $500? searched, but couldn't find...
Posted on 12/27/16 at 12:38 pm to Crawfish Anytime
IMHO, I agree with the posters who recommended the Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 shotguns.
The AR platform advocates are correct also that the AR can be a great defense gun, but it costs in excess of your price range. And as a self proclaimed inexperienced shooter, know that the .223 round from an AR will travel half a mile and still kill what it hits, if you happen to miss the much closer target that threatens you.
Shotgun rounds such as a good double ought buckshot, have the stopping power of the gods, but don't travel near the distance and lose their effective kill range relatively quickly. Great for your exact scenario- home defense. I have the Mossberg 500 Special Purpose Road Blocker for my home defense gun. A bit more pricey, but good shotgun. The standard models will be fine for what you want them for.
The AR platform advocates are correct also that the AR can be a great defense gun, but it costs in excess of your price range. And as a self proclaimed inexperienced shooter, know that the .223 round from an AR will travel half a mile and still kill what it hits, if you happen to miss the much closer target that threatens you.
Shotgun rounds such as a good double ought buckshot, have the stopping power of the gods, but don't travel near the distance and lose their effective kill range relatively quickly. Great for your exact scenario- home defense. I have the Mossberg 500 Special Purpose Road Blocker for my home defense gun. A bit more pricey, but good shotgun. The standard models will be fine for what you want them for.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 1:47 pm to Crawfish Anytime
A pistol may be a better choice. Maneuverability & capacity is my priority. Pick any reputable brand and you'll be fine.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 1:58 pm to Crawfish Anytime
Posted on 12/27/16 at 2:01 pm to Crawfish Anytime
a pump shotgun, but dont keep one in the chamber. Cock it and the criminals will flee in terror and your wife's panties will instantly moisten.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 2:08 pm to NYCAuburn
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a pump shotgun, but dont keep one in the chamber. Cock it and the criminals will flee in terror and your wife's panties will instantly moisten.
Screw that.
You break into my house with my family there.....the 1st thing you gonna hear is the slug hitting you in the chest.
Posted on 12/27/16 at 2:13 pm to NYCAuburn
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but dont keep one in the chamber. Cock it and the criminals will flee in terror and your wife's panties will instantly moisten.
Give no warning, leave no pulse
Every bullet has a lawyer behind it
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