moke
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What a great thread...everybody has made great points...none of them I disagree with. GrantH sure got his monies worth here!!!
Anyone know a lot about pistols???
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ragz
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If for home defense a Taurus Judge will allow for shot patterning since it fires both .410 in a wide vareity of buck and .45 through the same cylinder
BSea
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Many people have given you good points as far as practice, and different thinking behind carry guns. All that is true. Then comes to what you want. If you don't like shooting it, you won't practice, and probably won't carry it. So get something you like to shoot. Hopefully, you have friends, and/or a range that will let you rent guns to try.
My 1st pistol was a sig 229 in 9mm. I read forums, reviews, and went to the range & shot several different models before I decided on this gun. Part of my reasoning was that I wanted something my wife would shoot too if she ever had too. So the 9mm was for less recoil, and the 229 has no safety, so you just have to pull the trigger.
After a year or so, and shootiing a buddy's 1911 kimber, I got the fevor for a new gun. I almost bought a Kimber, but as luck would have it, that same buddy bought a Dan Wesson CBOB 1911 for his son. I loved the way it felt in my hand. So I put one on order. I have since bought another Dan wesson, and if I could justify it, I'd get the CCO. But 2 is enough. And if I could have only 1 gun, it would be my Dan Wesson 1911 CBOB.
My 1st pistol was a sig 229 in 9mm. I read forums, reviews, and went to the range & shot several different models before I decided on this gun. Part of my reasoning was that I wanted something my wife would shoot too if she ever had too. So the 9mm was for less recoil, and the 229 has no safety, so you just have to pull the trigger.
After a year or so, and shootiing a buddy's 1911 kimber, I got the fevor for a new gun. I almost bought a Kimber, but as luck would have it, that same buddy bought a Dan Wesson CBOB 1911 for his son. I loved the way it felt in my hand. So I put one on order. I have since bought another Dan wesson, and if I could justify it, I'd get the CCO. But 2 is enough. And if I could have only 1 gun, it would be my Dan Wesson 1911 CBOB.
Hess
Member
Boy this one took of fast. I'm very glad to see so many here that believe in The Right to Carry!!
Living here in TX where There are more guns in the peoples control then at FT Hood is great!
It all has been said by others s one fact to remember is most any gun can out shoot its user. $$ does not mean much it you have not takin the weapon out of the holster and got to know it.
You would be surprised at how many there are that do this.
Kinda like the guy who spend 45000 for a Bike to ride in the toy runs once a year
Main thing is you practice practice and more Understand that most guns are not even considered broken in until 500 rds or more. So buy something you can afford to shoot other wise you will not fire it
Also understand that when you do EVER have to fire it for defense your life will change forever!
Always understand that when it the time of Tension that you do use the it you will not even know you fired a full mag rather than 2 shoots so the need to practice more than anything.
Cant believe how many LEOs never draw there gun but once a year to qualify
Buying the gun is just the beginning. get to know it
Living here in TX where There are more guns in the peoples control then at FT Hood is great!
It all has been said by others s one fact to remember is most any gun can out shoot its user. $$ does not mean much it you have not takin the weapon out of the holster and got to know it.
You would be surprised at how many there are that do this.
Kinda like the guy who spend 45000 for a Bike to ride in the toy runs once a year
Main thing is you practice practice and more Understand that most guns are not even considered broken in until 500 rds or more. So buy something you can afford to shoot other wise you will not fire it
Also understand that when you do EVER have to fire it for defense your life will change forever!
Always understand that when it the time of Tension that you do use the it you will not even know you fired a full mag rather than 2 shoots so the need to practice more than anything.
Cant believe how many LEOs never draw there gun but once a year to qualify
Buying the gun is just the beginning. get to know it
wolftat
Product Reviews Manager
I personally like the Glock 18c but they are hard to come by(and not legal for most to own). For an everyday easy to conceal and for great knockdown power, it is hard to beat something like the Ruger SP101 .357, this 5 shot revolver is called hammerless but is actually just a spurless revolver and without the spur it can be easily concealed and drawn without it catching on your clothes. The 1 5/8" barrel makes it good for a belly gun but not great long distances which isn't needed for self defense anyways.
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tokyotank
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Kimber Ultra Carry in 45 acp. Like they say with cars " Theres no replacement for displacement" A little more horsepower never hurts anyone, unless you are on the receiving end I guess.
firewhatfire
Member
Why waste time with a b.b. gun. Para Ordnance 45 in OD Green is what I carry.
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Scott.tudhope
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Keep in mind also that you are responsible for where your bullet goes, should you ever need to use it. I personally carry a tarus pt 38. It's a small frame 380. It will stop some one without going through several walls or other people. I've also been known to carry a 22. I would challenge anyone who says that a 22 isn't strong enough to stand in front of mine whole I pull the trigger. A properly placed round will stop anyone.
If you decide to carry a larger caliber then I would recommend fragmenting rounds.
If you decide to carry a larger caliber then I would recommend fragmenting rounds.