Recent content by Kylaen

I'm really debating between a 4 or 3 inch barrel on a .357. The 4" feels like a nice mix of portability and ballistic effectiveness, but the 3" might have a carry advantage. I think the 3" might be on a smaller frame? That might be easier for carry. But then there's the issue of capacity...

As I previously posted regarding defending my apartment, I came to realize that penetration is a risk of injury to other tenants. So I've been considering using Glaser safety slugs, AKA frangible rounds. I understand that these are low penetrating, basically small buckshot rounds. My question is...

Thanks Hank. That's an interesting recommendation.

Stu, thanks for the manual. I'll be reading this. Sarge, are you thinking of Glaser Safety Slugs? Drail, don't worry about it, and you have my sympathies as well. JTQ, you have a point. Obviously I'm not going to be defending my home from full Kevlar wearing Chechen terrorists with full auto AKs...

JTQ, while you make good points, I'm worried that the 9mm might have too much velocity. I was hoping a slower heavier bullet would hit the bad guy easier, and not overpenetrate. Stu, I've not fired any handguns before, just a rifle. My uncle's .17 HMR varmint gun. I have one good strong wrist...

I'm looking at the Glock 37/38/39 series in .45 GAP. I like the .45 ACP, but I think some of these guys are right, the older 1911s won't feed defense ammo well. The reason I'm researching the .45 GAP is because it's a shorter case length, which makes it a little easier to fit into a slimmer gun...

I'll have to see if I can find a range that lets me try guns out. I need to get a feel for what is comfortable to shoot.

I think the Stoger might be a good gun for me. I mean, I've thought about the single stack Glocks that fire either .45 ACP or that .45 GAP round, but I haven't done enough homework on those yet.

Wow, that Stoeger Cougar looks like it would be a good fit, and much more affordable.

Yeah, I'd need to save for about a year.

That would fit my needs, but $1646 MSRP? I'd have to save up for about a year to afford that.

Now my thinking is going more toward a government length 1911. I would prefer steel construction to the alloy, as the heavier weight can reduce the recoil. I'm thinking about 230 grain JHPs. So where can I find a steel 1911 with night sights?

I have no permit to carry, and I'm interested in getting one, but there's a lot of red tape in Maryland. I'm allowed to carry for my own protection within my home and/or a place of business. That's all I need it for anyway, I carry a knife on me at all times when out in the city. I live in an...

I'm not going to be able to easily reload during a home invasion. If I do need to reload, I need to do it very quick. So I'm leaning toward a semi. I need something with an ambidextrous mag release and slide release on the right side, or ambi as well.

Ok, now I'm receiving two different kinds of advice.