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re: Handgun for Home Defense
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:01 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:01 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
The only wheelgun I would consider is a .22.
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:02 pm to QuietTiger
Yes, especially if it is 3 or more mags.
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:04 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
It's just how I feel about guns. Just my preference.
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:08 pm to Chesapeake
How can you not be in love with THIS
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:10 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I think all guns are sexy. I like that gun.
But for what I need/use a gun for, it wouldn't serve me well.
But for what I need/use a gun for, it wouldn't serve me well.
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:13 pm to Chesapeake
Pshhhhhhh
Everybody needs a good .357
Everybody needs a good .357
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:14 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
So why don't you get one for me
Posted on 2/11/12 at 6:27 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:Got one. Haven't shot it in years. Was planning on shooting yesterday, but decided to stay home and cook and drink
Everybody needs a good .357
Posted on 2/11/12 at 8:53 pm to Chesapeake
I got one you can borrow. You better be damn careful with it.
Posted on 2/11/12 at 9:59 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
My nightstand houses the picture seen to you're left. Xd. 45 added surefire light and laser. I also picked up for my wife a smith .38 +p. I love it. Plenty of bang and she can shoot it.no.problem. she hates my automatic. Might be something to think about if your gf ever needs it. Did I tell you how.much I.love my xd?
Posted on 2/12/12 at 2:11 pm to thejudge
Crocs,
Tough to make a recommendation w/o knowing some info about you and your shooting history. Nevertheless, one can narrow the list down to just a handful using a few general recommendations.
Experienced shooter: Full size striker type semi-auto such as Glock, M&P, Sig or Springfield XD. Might also consider DA/SA semi-auto, although my personal preference is either DA semi-auto or SA semi-auto, not DA/SA. I'd suggest a gun w/o an external safety lever unless one's willing to practice sufficiently to become proficient manipulating a safety during stress. A 1911 is always a fine choice IF one is willing to learn it's manual of arms. Full size revolver is always a fine choice, as well. As far as caliber, w/ the appropriate/best loads, 45 ACP, 40 S&W, 357 Mag and 9mmm all are good for home defense. 9 mm is least expensive to practice w/ for the non-handloader. If the shooter is troubled by the recoil/muzzle blast of the 357 Mag, I'd instead look at the 38 Special w/ +P loads.
Inexperienced shooter: Full size revolver in 357 Mag w/ same exception for recoil/muzzle blast as above.
If there's the chance that multiple levels of experienced shooters may handle the gun, I'd choose the gun appropriate for the least experienced shooter. Many women have difficulties manipulating the slide on a semi-auto handgun.
Of course, the single best home defense gun is the one you've ruled out, a shotgun.
Tough to make a recommendation w/o knowing some info about you and your shooting history. Nevertheless, one can narrow the list down to just a handful using a few general recommendations.
Experienced shooter: Full size striker type semi-auto such as Glock, M&P, Sig or Springfield XD. Might also consider DA/SA semi-auto, although my personal preference is either DA semi-auto or SA semi-auto, not DA/SA. I'd suggest a gun w/o an external safety lever unless one's willing to practice sufficiently to become proficient manipulating a safety during stress. A 1911 is always a fine choice IF one is willing to learn it's manual of arms. Full size revolver is always a fine choice, as well. As far as caliber, w/ the appropriate/best loads, 45 ACP, 40 S&W, 357 Mag and 9mmm all are good for home defense. 9 mm is least expensive to practice w/ for the non-handloader. If the shooter is troubled by the recoil/muzzle blast of the 357 Mag, I'd instead look at the 38 Special w/ +P loads.
Inexperienced shooter: Full size revolver in 357 Mag w/ same exception for recoil/muzzle blast as above.
If there's the chance that multiple levels of experienced shooters may handle the gun, I'd choose the gun appropriate for the least experienced shooter. Many women have difficulties manipulating the slide on a semi-auto handgun.
Of course, the single best home defense gun is the one you've ruled out, a shotgun.
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