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Truck Gun - 9mm Deringer
Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:56 am
Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:56 am
Team Gun-
Would a 9mm Deringer be a good truck gun? I'm not interested in anything super charged, but want something small & reliable that
will not be a big loss if stolen. I'd feel much better with that being taken than a semi-auto or revolver in a criminal's
hands.
If I am getting a gun from the truck, it's a close situation (gas tank, parking lot, etc.) and I can see the danger
approaching or it's happening with someone coming to my truck with me in it - meaning I can drive away.
Think about getting one to knock around with. Thoughts?
Would a 9mm Deringer be a good truck gun? I'm not interested in anything super charged, but want something small & reliable that
will not be a big loss if stolen. I'd feel much better with that being taken than a semi-auto or revolver in a criminal's
hands.
If I am getting a gun from the truck, it's a close situation (gas tank, parking lot, etc.) and I can see the danger
approaching or it's happening with someone coming to my truck with me in it - meaning I can drive away.
Think about getting one to knock around with. Thoughts?
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Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:57 am to Preys on Gumps
No
Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:57 am to Preys on Gumps
get a subcompact .45 for the close distance situations your truck could come across.
my truck gun
my truck gun
This post was edited on 5/21/13 at 9:59 am
Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:58 am to Preys on Gumps
Hi-point is an option...
Ugly as hell but they are cheap reliable and are pretty accurate.
a 9mm will run you about 165.00 in my neck of the woods.
Ugly as hell but they are cheap reliable and are pretty accurate.
a 9mm will run you about 165.00 in my neck of the woods.
Posted on 5/21/13 at 10:15 am to Preys on Gumps
In the event that you have a genuine reason to employ a handgun, you are going to want a hell of a lot more than a derringer. I understand you want to balance cost and such, but if the goal is to defend yourself, you would be best served with a "real" gun.
There are LOTS of small, inexpensive, and effective pistols available. Semi auto or revolver is probably the first question you want to answer, from there you can narrow your options.
There are LOTS of small, inexpensive, and effective pistols available. Semi auto or revolver is probably the first question you want to answer, from there you can narrow your options.
Posted on 5/21/13 at 10:26 am to Preys on Gumps
Here is my personal criteria for a truck gun:
1. Powerful enough to shoot through my door and into a person standing on the other side.
2. Not so powerful that it will go through 3 cars
3. Not so powerful that it will stun me if I fire it from inside my vehicle with the windows up.
I might shy away from a 9mm Deringer based upon #3 above. I suspect that such a short barrel could really ring your bell if fired inside your cab.
1. Powerful enough to shoot through my door and into a person standing on the other side.
2. Not so powerful that it will go through 3 cars
3. Not so powerful that it will stun me if I fire it from inside my vehicle with the windows up.
I might shy away from a 9mm Deringer based upon #3 above. I suspect that such a short barrel could really ring your bell if fired inside your cab.
Posted on 5/21/13 at 5:29 pm to Preys on Gumps
1. Assuming you have a permit, why leave the gun in the truck ?? Keep it with you, and theft problem solved.
2. As has been said, derringers are poor SD choices.
3. As has also been said in previous threads, any .380 (Mak or not) is a poor SD option compared to a 9mm or .40 S&W. Any .380 is lethal, but it's not nearly as effective as something that will make larger holes in a BG.
4. I'd focus more on getting a reliable service caliber weapon, than looking for a cheap gun. If you find yourself in need of a gun, you're probably gonna really need one that works. (Remember the old saying about parachutes).
5. Then make sure you secure the weapon (preferably on your person). Get a good holster, and practice with it until you can manipulate the weapon without conscious thought. People who can't at least do that are kidding themselves.
2. As has been said, derringers are poor SD choices.
3. As has also been said in previous threads, any .380 (Mak or not) is a poor SD option compared to a 9mm or .40 S&W. Any .380 is lethal, but it's not nearly as effective as something that will make larger holes in a BG.
4. I'd focus more on getting a reliable service caliber weapon, than looking for a cheap gun. If you find yourself in need of a gun, you're probably gonna really need one that works. (Remember the old saying about parachutes).
5. Then make sure you secure the weapon (preferably on your person). Get a good holster, and practice with it until you can manipulate the weapon without conscious thought. People who can't at least do that are kidding themselves.
Posted on 5/21/13 at 6:41 pm to Preys on Gumps
Tokarev?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Posted on 5/21/13 at 9:57 pm to Preys on Gumps
Truck gun
Pocket gun
Cold weather CC
ALWAYS carry as much firepower with you as reasonable
Pocket gun
Cold weather CC
ALWAYS carry as much firepower with you as reasonable
Posted on 5/22/13 at 5:53 am to Preys on Gumps
I'd go to a pawn shop and get th cheapest 38 special revolver they got. If price is the factor
Posted on 5/22/13 at 9:16 am to Preys on Gumps
I'm going to suggest modifying this deringer to be spring loaded and accessible via your shirt sleeve.
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