Borachon
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Makarov 9x18
Inexpensive, but not cheap in quality.
As for the SD role...I think it depends on your definition.
First, buying a very expensive pistol doesn't mean you've bought a quality firearm. It just means you've paid a lot for it. It might still be no better than a pistol you paid 1/3 as much for. Do research and practice before purchasing...if that's possible for you.
Secondly, I'm of the opinion that SD means you have to think about what the aftermath of your SD is going to mean. An example of this: I personally was involved in a little local trouble out West one year. The police took my firearm from me because I'd discharged it into the ground to break up a fight. Technically, I was violating the law and they seized it and cited me. I got it back 2 months later when my case came up and was thrown out by the judge. When I got it back, it had several more scratches and the rear sight was loose. If I'd paid a lot for it, I'd have been upset.
Two hours after the police left the house though, I got called on by one of the brothers of the men who had been fighting. He'd heard that I had shot his brother and that he was in the hospital. His brother was in the hospital...but because of a broken jaw from the fight, not because I popped him. I told him what had happened and asked him to leave...showed him that I still had a pistol. I'd bought three of the same type and had this one and another as spares. I'm not able to afford to have 3 H&K .45s stashed around my house. But for the price of one H&K, I can buy 6 Makarov pistols, a case of ammo, and a lousy holster. I won't be upset to hand my pistol to the police if they seize it as evidence because I'll have a couple of spares shooting the same ammo and using the same clips.
I guess what I'm saying is, just because the cops have come to your house doesn't mean that the threats to your life will necessarily be over. Frequently, it don't mean that. Also, they won't necessarily see the situation the same way that you do, and even if they do, they may still take your firearm.
To me, SD means having more than one firearm. Don't buy lousy firearms, but don't be afraid to buy something inexpensive either...if your experience tells you its a good type of firearm.
Just my .02
Inexpensive, but not cheap in quality.
As for the SD role...I think it depends on your definition.
First, buying a very expensive pistol doesn't mean you've bought a quality firearm. It just means you've paid a lot for it. It might still be no better than a pistol you paid 1/3 as much for. Do research and practice before purchasing...if that's possible for you.
Secondly, I'm of the opinion that SD means you have to think about what the aftermath of your SD is going to mean. An example of this: I personally was involved in a little local trouble out West one year. The police took my firearm from me because I'd discharged it into the ground to break up a fight. Technically, I was violating the law and they seized it and cited me. I got it back 2 months later when my case came up and was thrown out by the judge. When I got it back, it had several more scratches and the rear sight was loose. If I'd paid a lot for it, I'd have been upset.
Two hours after the police left the house though, I got called on by one of the brothers of the men who had been fighting. He'd heard that I had shot his brother and that he was in the hospital. His brother was in the hospital...but because of a broken jaw from the fight, not because I popped him. I told him what had happened and asked him to leave...showed him that I still had a pistol. I'd bought three of the same type and had this one and another as spares. I'm not able to afford to have 3 H&K .45s stashed around my house. But for the price of one H&K, I can buy 6 Makarov pistols, a case of ammo, and a lousy holster. I won't be upset to hand my pistol to the police if they seize it as evidence because I'll have a couple of spares shooting the same ammo and using the same clips.
I guess what I'm saying is, just because the cops have come to your house doesn't mean that the threats to your life will necessarily be over. Frequently, it don't mean that. Also, they won't necessarily see the situation the same way that you do, and even if they do, they may still take your firearm.
To me, SD means having more than one firearm. Don't buy lousy firearms, but don't be afraid to buy something inexpensive either...if your experience tells you its a good type of firearm.
Just my .02
