I was just contacted by an old friend who has never touched a firearm in his life and wants to purchase a shotgun and handgun for HD. My immediate thought goes to a Mossberg 500 with 18.5'' barrel because the safety is a tang safety and being a new firearm owner he wouldnt have to deal with the safety and forend release on the trigger guard. How are the Mossberg Mavericks? I know there is alot of 870 fans but I like the tang safety of a Mossberg.
For a handgun I am not sure if he wants something for ccw, his wife or just for the nightstand. I will find out more later. CCW I would lean toward a Smith & Wesson 642 or a Shield. He's always in dress/buisness clothes so something small for a pocket or computer bag would be my recommendation. If its a nightstand gun I would lean toward a compact M&P or XD. Again, new gun owner and I dont know how I would feel about something without a safety. For his wife I would say shield or 642 again or lady smith. Should I advise in night sights?
Whats your recommendations?
For a handgun I am not sure if he wants something for ccw, his wife or just for the nightstand. I will find out more later. CCW I would lean toward a Smith & Wesson 642 or a Shield. He's always in dress/buisness clothes so something small for a pocket or computer bag would be my recommendation. If its a nightstand gun I would lean toward a compact M&P or XD. Again, new gun owner and I dont know how I would feel about something without a safety. For his wife I would say shield or 642 again or lady smith. Should I advise in night sights?
Whats your recommendations?