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What do y'all think about a Taurus .38 special for 360$
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:32 pm
For home defense. Compact and simple enough for a woman to use?
I'm about to pull the trigger on it.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:35 pm to fr33manator
A smith can be had for $40 more I believe.
It's worth the little bit of extra coin IMO. A no lock 642 should be easy to find in the $400 range. Taurus =\= smith quality
It's worth the little bit of extra coin IMO. A no lock 642 should be easy to find in the $400 range. Taurus =\= smith quality
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:41 pm to fr33manator
You're never going to actually need it, so it doesn't really matter.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:43 pm to JTM72
Guess not then...I'm gonna shop around. Need one in about a week or so though...
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:44 pm to fr33manator
quote:You already know about the invasion?
Need one in about a week or so though...
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:45 pm to fr33manator
Get a smith if you're set on a revolver
This post was edited on 10/15/14 at 2:45 pm
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:46 pm to fr33manator
I have that exact gun. I love it. I think i paid around 340 for it. I believe my uncle bought one also, after shooting mine. The only thing you may want to consider is if you will be CC, you may want to go hammerless.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 2:52 pm to fr33manator
quote:
For home defense. Compact and simple enough for a woman to use?
I don't understand why people think these small, lightweight revolvers are great for women. Felt recoil increases as firearm mass decreases. Unless you're going to conceal carry it, buy a full framed revolver in the same caliber.
quote:
I'm about to pull the trigger on it
Get ready for a horrible 10 lb. trigger...
Ruger GP or SP revolver or a S&W K frame would be a much better choice.
This post was edited on 10/15/14 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:03 pm to Shexter
Okay. I'm gonna wait since the damn bank machine ate my card and they won't give me one back.
Guess it was Fate.
Gonna need some recommendations for a good gun for home defense for both sexes but easy enough to be handled by a woman.
Penetrating walls is a concern.
Not really looking to spend more than 500$
Guess it was Fate.
Gonna need some recommendations for a good gun for home defense for both sexes but easy enough to be handled by a woman.
Penetrating walls is a concern.
Not really looking to spend more than 500$
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:08 pm to fr33manator
If it's not for CC I'd get a smith or Ruger with a 4"-6" barrel in .38 or.357
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:10 pm to fr33manator
A full sized revolver in .357magnum.
Ruger GP100 or smith and wesson 686+ are hands down the best handgun options.
A 20 gauge 870 full of buckshot is the best option.
Ruger GP100 or smith and wesson 686+ are hands down the best handgun options.
A 20 gauge 870 full of buckshot is the best option.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:11 pm to Shexter
quote:
I don't understand why people think these small, lightweight revolvers are great for women. Felt recoil increases as firearm mass decreases. Unless you're going to conceal carry it, buy a full framed revolver in the same caliber.
I had one. Not fun to shoot anything beyond a low recoil wad cutter.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:18 pm to Shexter
quote:
I don't understand why people think these small, lightweight revolvers are great for women. Felt recoil increases as firearm mass decreases. Unless you're going to conceal carry it, buy a full framed revolver in the same caliber.
AMEN!
People think, "small gun, small recoil". Not the case at all.
Fr33, I strongly suggest you AND your SO choose the gun. Women are a lot less likely to use a gun which they did not choose. And trying to make her shoot a tiny 38 will deter her from wanting to shoot any other pistol.
New shooters are very nervous about 2 things:
1. Sound
2. Felt recoil
Getting them past these two blocks is the hardest thing to do initially. Once they are past that, they can move on to smaller, compact carry guns.
For a home defense gun, there is no reason to not get something full sized. I would suggest a full sized polymer handgun in 9mm. It gives you anywhere from 15-20 rounds of ammo in one mag, there is little felt recoil, the sights will be better than those on a revolver, the slide will be easy for both of you to rack (but should stay loaded anyway), and it will have a comfortable grip that is adjustable for both of you to use.
Here's a valuable video you should watch from my YouTube channel:
Firearms for Women
And lastly, like I said before, you BOTH should choose the gun. She will be more likely to practice and actually use it if she feels she has some say in the decision.
Best of luck to you.
EDIT: I also don't think a full sized revolver is a bad decision. Just don't get something tiny that is intended for carry if it's only gonna stay home.
This post was edited on 10/15/14 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:20 pm to fr33manator
Handguns for Women thread from the OB culture thread. Check it out, though you're getting some good advice in here already
ETA: bapple beat me to it
ETA: bapple beat me to it
This post was edited on 10/15/14 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:25 pm to MrBobDobalina
quote:
ETA: bapple beat me to it
I didn't post the thread. My link goes to my own video on my YouTube channel. I don't necessarily agree with everything in that thread.
But every bit of information that he can absorb the better.
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:27 pm to bapple
Get a .357 and you can still shoot .38 Special through it for lighter recoil.
In .38 Special/.357 caliber, you want this:
Not this:
In .38 Special/.357 caliber, you want this:
Not this:
Posted on 10/15/14 at 3:37 pm to bapple
quote:
People think, "small gun, small recoil". Not the case at all.
I don't think most people think this. I find most women dont want a "heavy" cumbersome weapon. They are inclined to shy away form it. Ergo, people gravitate towards (and manufacturers offer) lightweight guns. They do this with no consideration to the recoil effects a light weight weapon produces. That said, most women won't want a .357 or .44 or .45.
I don't think your average buyer who is looking for a home defense weapon considers the same aspects people on the OB do. Most of them figure they'll never need it anyway and, errantly, fail to properly consider their choice of weapon.
And this is absolutely no offense to the OP. I'm speaking only in general terms.
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