GigaBuist
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I think I need to finally get a wheelgun.... basically because I'd like to be proficient in using one and comfortable around them. I don't know diddly about them though and have no idea what in the world I should look at purchasing.
The reason for purchasing it would be, in order:
a) To gain familiarity with this class of firearms.
b) To help "round-out" my growing arms collection.
c) Possible CCW backup pistol. I don't qualify for CCW in my state yet (due to a personal SNAFU just over two years ago. I was stupid) I've got one year to go and then I can finally get CCW.
The only revolvers I've handled thus far have been .357 mag (5" or 6" barrel), .44 mag and .454 mag. Various brands and sizes but none of them have felt any good to me... they're just too heavy in the front side. This feeling comes primarly because I've only really shot semi-auto pistols and that's the only type of pistol I own thus far. G21, G23C and CZ75B FWIW.
If I -do- end up using this for a backup CCW weapon down the road it would most likely reside in ankle holster if that's possible... I got chicken legs, so I have no idea if that will work well. Maybe as a pocket gun... who knows. Open to suggestions and ideas.
If it helps I'm 5'8" and tipping the scales at 140lbs and male. I hear nothing bad about the "lady smith" and I'm not opposed to owning one. Like I said though, I have no idea what I should even be looking at. I have absolutely no idea what the difference between J, K, L or whatever else frames are out there.
Any help is appreciated. Where I'm at you've gotta have a pistol permit to purchase a handgun and I've got one about ready to expire (31st is the last day it's valid)... and a bit of cash to burn so I'd like to just get another handgun real quick. Was plannning on getting a Kel Tec Sub 2000 with it but none were available at the local gunshow this weekend. Suddenly occured to me that maybe I should buy a wheelgun because I don't want to go out and buy an $800 1911 Kimber.
I purchased 3 firearms in the past week so something under $500 would be a good idea. Under $350 would be ideal honestly.
The reason for purchasing it would be, in order:
a) To gain familiarity with this class of firearms.
b) To help "round-out" my growing arms collection.
c) Possible CCW backup pistol. I don't qualify for CCW in my state yet (due to a personal SNAFU just over two years ago. I was stupid) I've got one year to go and then I can finally get CCW.
The only revolvers I've handled thus far have been .357 mag (5" or 6" barrel), .44 mag and .454 mag. Various brands and sizes but none of them have felt any good to me... they're just too heavy in the front side. This feeling comes primarly because I've only really shot semi-auto pistols and that's the only type of pistol I own thus far. G21, G23C and CZ75B FWIW.
If I -do- end up using this for a backup CCW weapon down the road it would most likely reside in ankle holster if that's possible... I got chicken legs, so I have no idea if that will work well. Maybe as a pocket gun... who knows. Open to suggestions and ideas.
If it helps I'm 5'8" and tipping the scales at 140lbs and male. I hear nothing bad about the "lady smith" and I'm not opposed to owning one. Like I said though, I have no idea what I should even be looking at. I have absolutely no idea what the difference between J, K, L or whatever else frames are out there.
Any help is appreciated. Where I'm at you've gotta have a pistol permit to purchase a handgun and I've got one about ready to expire (31st is the last day it's valid)... and a bit of cash to burn so I'd like to just get another handgun real quick. Was plannning on getting a Kel Tec Sub 2000 with it but none were available at the local gunshow this weekend. Suddenly occured to me that maybe I should buy a wheelgun because I don't want to go out and buy an $800 1911 Kimber.
I purchased 3 firearms in the past week so something under $500 would be a good idea. Under $350 would be ideal honestly.
