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re: OT - Handgun recommendations?
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:50 pm to BoogerSykes
Posted on 12/7/15 at 8:50 pm to BoogerSykes
I go with 38 sp. revolvers for home protection (too much can go wrong trying to wake up in the middle of the night), and H&K Viper 40 for carry. Next gun will be a Glock 20 Gen. 4 (10 mil).
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Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:08 pm to superdawg
There are so many quality pistols between 400-600 it's all about fitting your hand. I'd stay 9mm so you can practice a lot, no reason to have it if you suck with it. Look at M&P, Glock, XDm, FN FNS, HK VP, or CZ P07 on the polymer guns. If you prefer all metal it'll be slightly higher prices but Sig 226, Beretta M9, and CZ 75 are all fine weapons.
If you have a range near you that rents guns rent your top 2 or 3 choices before buying just to check overall fit when firing.
If you have a range near you that rents guns rent your top 2 or 3 choices before buying just to check overall fit when firing.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:18 pm to fibonaccisquared
I carry a Daewoo 40 Caliber on a Smith and Wesson Frame.... Same gun that the Korean Military uses.... It's a tack driver... but if you are looking for something smaller go with a 380.... can't beat them...
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:27 pm to ugadawg30
Bersa Thunder 380. Inexpensive and I can shoot the lights out with it.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:27 pm to superdawg
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I go with 38 sp. revolvers
Got a Colt .38 detective special myself. Very nice pistol.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:28 pm to BoogerSykes
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I think he was being facetious when he made that statement. I mean I would think it to be illegal to shoot a guy running from you and not towards. Then again I'm not sure about laws in GA. Definitely can drop a guy with a 9mm, center mass is center mass.
He didn't say he did the shooting. Might have witnessed a crime? Coulda been law enforcement, too. Who knows?
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:35 pm to fibonaccisquared
I carry a Colt Commander. It's my favorite piece and I would recommend one to anyone.
I also keep a S&W Shield handy for when I'm lounging in sweat pants.
If you aren't going to the range a lot, price of ammo shouldn't matter. Go enough to hit your target, though. Shoot whatever you are comfortable with.
I also keep a S&W Shield handy for when I'm lounging in sweat pants.
If you aren't going to the range a lot, price of ammo shouldn't matter. Go enough to hit your target, though. Shoot whatever you are comfortable with.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 9:44 pm to fibonaccisquared
I carry a Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm. Very smooth and accurate shot, has ambidextrous thumb safety. 17 shots
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Posted on 12/7/15 at 10:59 pm to BoogerSykes
I grew up in Clayton County lol. I would imagine the ammo had a lot to do with it. But bad shot placement don't matter as much with a .45 and good ammo.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 11:02 pm to Burns78
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Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm
If I were to get a 9mm, this would be my first choice.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 11:05 pm to Burns78
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Welcome to the rant. Appreciate the insight.
Posted on 12/7/15 at 11:07 pm to Burns78
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I carry a Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm. Very smooth and accurate shot, has ambidextrous thumb safety. 17 shots
That's my production class competition/ carry gun. I duracoated the slide OD green and put the apex trigger in it.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 5:04 am to fibonaccisquared
Bursa 380 is a really good gun for the money: LINK
Posted on 12/8/15 at 5:40 am to superdawg
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I go with 38 sp. revolvers for home protection (too much can go wrong trying to wake up in the middle of the night)
I agree with this for home defense with a slight change...
S&W 357 with 6" ribbed barrell blued with walnut grip. Loaded with 357 mags alternated with 38 special rounds. Very accurate weapon.
For CC I'd rec a Walther 380. Very easy to carry and beautiful gun.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:11 am to fibonaccisquared
my preferred hand gun is a 380...I have two...and I carry them a lot....they have the same diameter as a 9mm but its just a shorter round...9x17 vice 9x18....ammo is cheap and abundant...one of mine is a Russian made Makarov...which was basically the issued side arm for the USSR for decades...it's LIKE this one... 
I LOVE that gun...it's easy to break down and clean and accurate as hell
I LOVE that gun...it's easy to break down and clean and accurate as hell
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:15 am to fibonaccisquared
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:15 am to fibonaccisquared
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:24 am to MikkUGA
Any insight on a CC for a woman. I'm looking at a Taurus TP738 atm. Need something easy to carry. My wife is a pharmacist and will more than likely need to pull it one day (scary as that sounds).
This post was edited on 12/8/15 at 7:25 am
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:59 am to TrackDawg
I'd be leery of Taurus's quality control.
Posted on 12/8/15 at 7:59 am to TrackDawg
The common approach for a women with little gun experience is a hammerless revolver. No safety to worry with, no clip, no hammer to hang up in purse. Only downside is she has to pull the trigger to cock and fire. If she is in a situation, she will be strong enough to do this with a well maintained gun. I personally like a hammer on a revolver, but I am old-school and a guy.
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