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re: Recommendation for handgun-first time gun owner
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:14 pm to Northwestern tiger
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:14 pm to Northwestern tiger
HK VP9
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Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:14 pm to go ta hell ole miss
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You will get real responses there.
he'll get pretty much same responses he got here. except 2 guys there will recommend an ar-15.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:15 pm to Chad504boy
I have an xd mod 2 service edition
I don’t know what to tell OP but i like my gun
I don’t know what to tell OP but i like my gun
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:19 pm to Northwestern tiger
My son bought me S &W 9mm Personal Defender. 200 bucks. Nice little gun. I am still partial to my S&W Model 686 6” .357 Magnum. I like a big , heavy gun to shoot, me.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:21 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I have the same gun and prefer it over some of the more expensive ones I own.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:22 pm to JoePepitone
Sucker is accurate with shitty Remington ball ammo. Got about 700 rounds through it with no issues and no cleaning
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:24 pm to Northwestern tiger
i actually just bought my wife a Ruger LCP 380 this weekend. it's too small for my hand but fit hers well.
we like guns but i don't love spending money on them for the hell of it. cool that other people like it, just not our thing.
end goal is a shotgun she can use at home, 380 carry for her, 9mm carry for me, and a handgun accessible for both of us in our bed room.
ETA: if it's a first time thing and you want an in between that you're both comfortable with, a glock 9mm is probably a great choice.
we like guns but i don't love spending money on them for the hell of it. cool that other people like it, just not our thing.
end goal is a shotgun she can use at home, 380 carry for her, 9mm carry for me, and a handgun accessible for both of us in our bed room.
ETA: if it's a first time thing and you want an in between that you're both comfortable with, a glock 9mm is probably a great choice.
This post was edited on 12/4/17 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:25 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
I have a Sig P226, a VP-9 and a Shield. The XD Mod 2 just seems to fit my hand and feels the most comfortable to handle.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:26 pm to whit
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Go get a Taurus.38 snub nose. Cheap, reliable and fool proof.
And impossible to hit anything with
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:29 pm to 3nOut
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end goal is a shotgun she can use at home
Serious question because this has been thrown around a lot in this thread.
Do you think she will get off a 2nd shot after she fires a shotgun inside the house? I would think my wife would be scared shitless to fire a 2nd shot because she will be deaf from the first one.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:29 pm to Chad504boy
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you can't allow yourself to think like that when selecting a weapon best for home defense.
What you rather take a 30-50 ft shot with across the living room, a revolver or a full size pistol? What if there are two intruders, you are automatically put in a pretty big disadvantageous spot there with 5 or 6 shot.
I got 20 rounds in my xdm at home ready to go whizzing.
I have only 6 shots in my Mossberg 590 and I would rather have that than 20 shots of pistol ammo.
You have to think tactically about any situation and that requires statistical thought. If you get down to it the chances of a semi jamming are higher than needing more than the 5-6 shots a wheel gun will give you.
In the end, I still maintain a shotgun is the best home defense weapon bar none for numerous reasons.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:29 pm to terd ferguson
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Official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing that tells time.
And be on the lookout for Black Bart
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:31 pm to Winston Cup
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the outdoor board recommends a .40 caliber
........ Eat shite
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:34 pm to MrLarson
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Serious question because this has been thrown around a lot in this thread.
Do you think she will get off a 2nd shot after she fires a shotgun inside the house? I would think my wife would be scared shitless to fire a 2nd shot because she will be deaf from the first one.
The reality is most people have never fired any weapon inside a closed structure without hearing protection and all this discussion of an OK Corral type shootout is a very unlikely situation unless you have a drug or cash stash that someone is after.
Unless you have cornered an intruder a single blast is very likely to turn them around and one from a shotgun is going to be even more effective in that regard.
ETA shotguns aren't as loud relatively as people think:
Firearm dB chart
This post was edited on 12/4/17 at 4:39 pm
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:36 pm to MrLarson
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Serious question because this has been thrown around a lot in this thread.
Do you think she will get off a 2nd shot after she fires a shotgun inside the house? I would think my wife would be scared shitless to fire a 2nd shot because she will be deaf from the first one.
depends on the woman. my wife goes out to the ranch and dove hunts with me plenty. she's used to the noise. she's fired it a few times and can handle the kick. she's still a relative noob at firearms in general.
handgunwise, she's fired a few, but she's probably not much on aim or target. now that she has one, she'll hopefully put in the time and get better.
adrenaline is a huge factor, but if you or your spouse knows how to go through the motions for chambering, safely aiming, and firing due to practice, the hope is y'all keep your cool. that's why going to the range is important periodically.
when it comes to a shotgun, i don't want her to ever have to fire a second shot. i don't want her to have to fire a single shot to begin with.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:37 pm to Obtuse1
You are giving some pretty shitty advice in here FWIW
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:47 pm to Northwestern tiger
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springfield armory xdm
great guns, best safety features.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:50 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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You are giving some pretty shitty advice in here FWIW
It is simply my opinion, based on 40+ years of using firearms, 10 years of competitive shooting (including NCAA matches in Thin-a-doe) and well actual combat.
Choice of a firearm for home defense is a pretty personal thing but I will recommend a shotgun to most anyone, especially someone new to guns. If you feel my advice is shitty make the counter argument the OP is asking for input.
The reality is the VAST majority of home defense weapons will never be used so the comfort level is the most important issue. People choice of home defense weapons often change drastically over time.
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:50 pm to ThuperThumpin
which gun is best for a successful first time suicide?
Posted on 12/4/17 at 4:54 pm to Obtuse1
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is simply my opinion, based on 40+ years of using firearms, 10 years of competitive shooting (including NCAA matches in Thin-a-doe) and well actual combat.
Choice of a firearm for home defense is a pretty personal thing but I will recommend a shotgun to most anyone, especially someone new to guns. If you feel my advice is shitty make the counter argument the OP is asking for input.
The reality is the VAST majority of home defense weapons will never be used so the comfort level is the most important issue. People choice of home defense weapons often change drastically over time.
I’ve got no problem with a shotgun
My issue was about a revolver vs a higher capacity semi auto. Being a home defense handgun and not having to worry about toting excess ammo around, there is no good reason to opt for a lower capacity gun
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