handgun selection
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BCRider
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j1, welcome to THR.
But when you pull up an old thread from using the Search function look to see what the date is on the last post. It's considered bad forum ettiquete to resuscitate a thread which is 6 years old. It causes all manner of confusion.
But when you pull up an old thread from using the Search function look to see what the date is on the last post. It's considered bad forum ettiquete to resuscitate a thread which is 6 years old. It causes all manner of confusion.
good advice
You got a lot of really good advice. I like the "Contact an instructor who can let you handle different handguns under his or her instruction." Being exposed to many is the way to go. Then listen and shoot them all to find out what YOU like, and feel will meet your needs best.
You got a lot of really good advice. I like the "Contact an instructor who can let you handle different handguns under his or her instruction." Being exposed to many is the way to go. Then listen and shoot them all to find out what YOU like, and feel will meet your needs best.
45_auto
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What's it take to get you guys to stop replying to this 6 year old thread????
Maybe one of the mods can lock it?
Maybe one of the mods can lock it?
BlindJustice
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Lots of good advice
Find a range & sign up for
* Basic Firearms Handling/Safety
* then move up to a class specific
to Defensive Handgun course
I'm a member at an indoor Shooting Range and they have
classes like the above in addition to classes for
obtaining a Concealed Pistol License
The range also rents handguns. Its $10 per 'caliber' meaning
if you want to try 9mm Luger, you can shoot as many as you
want for only $10 - any of their 9mm rental guns If yah want to
try a different chambering it's $10 more This way you can try
semi-autos then revolvers.
The instructors in the courses you take could advise on what's
an appropriate cartrdge chambering for your requirements
Once you decide on a cerrtain handgun, Practice practice practice
Some semi-autos offer .22 LR conversion kits. This would be the most
economical. -or- if you go with a revolver perhaps you could consider a 2nd handgun in .22 LR I have 2 semi-autos, one in 9mm Luger
the other in .45 ACP I tend to shoot the 9mm more often because it's
cheaper. I also have two revolvers one is a .45 the other a .22 lr I warm
up with the .22 then switch to the 45 for a range session. On my wish list is a .22 conversion kit for my semi-auto)s_
Course you'll want a good gun belt holster - as well as
a lockable gun case, and/or a gun safe for the home.
Best
Randall
Find a range & sign up for
* Basic Firearms Handling/Safety
* then move up to a class specific
to Defensive Handgun course
I'm a member at an indoor Shooting Range and they have
classes like the above in addition to classes for
obtaining a Concealed Pistol License
The range also rents handguns. Its $10 per 'caliber' meaning
if you want to try 9mm Luger, you can shoot as many as you
want for only $10 - any of their 9mm rental guns If yah want to
try a different chambering it's $10 more This way you can try
semi-autos then revolvers.
The instructors in the courses you take could advise on what's
an appropriate cartrdge chambering for your requirements
Once you decide on a cerrtain handgun, Practice practice practice
Some semi-autos offer .22 LR conversion kits. This would be the most
economical. -or- if you go with a revolver perhaps you could consider a 2nd handgun in .22 LR I have 2 semi-autos, one in 9mm Luger
the other in .45 ACP I tend to shoot the 9mm more often because it's
cheaper. I also have two revolvers one is a .45 the other a .22 lr I warm
up with the .22 then switch to the 45 for a range session. On my wish list is a .22 conversion kit for my semi-auto)s_
Course you'll want a good gun belt holster - as well as
a lockable gun case, and/or a gun safe for the home.
Best
Randall
First thing you need to do is go to some ranges and shoot whatever you can find. Some poeple, though great shooters, just can't seem to hit anything with a revolver. Some guys, even big stong ones, can't seem to keep from "limp wristing" a glock, but can hand .44mag like it's a .22 Best thing to do is find out what you are comfortable shooting with. Then move on to gun selection. Now, for the situations that you have mentioned, I'll make two suggestions.
For Autos, if you can shoot them well, a Ruger P345. It's a polymer frame and comes in stainless steel. That means it will hold up to moderate use and even the salt water very well as long as you give it a little attention here and there. It is single stacked so the grip is not too big and even your wife should be able to get a good grip with it. It shoots the .45acp which can handle anything from personal protection out and about to home defense shooting through furniture in the house if necessary, and if loaded with the right bullets, is as small as I would like to go for protedtion in the woods from the 4 legged threats. Is has a bilt in rail so you can mount a light/laser if you desire, which I personally consider a must for home defense.
For a revolver, I would suggest a Ruger GP100 in .357mag, stainless steel with a 4" barrel. This is a work horse of a gun, it is built like a tank, and is a great shooter. It holds 6 shoots, which should be enough for most situations, of .357 or .38spl including the +P stuff. It is a revolver so it is not as ammo sensitive as an auto. That means you can load snake shot if necessary, .357mag hardcast loads for bear and cat scountry and ant .357 or .38spl+p JHP for personal and or home defense. If you could only have one gun, you would be hard pressed to find something for useful that a good .357 revolver.
For Autos, if you can shoot them well, a Ruger P345. It's a polymer frame and comes in stainless steel. That means it will hold up to moderate use and even the salt water very well as long as you give it a little attention here and there. It is single stacked so the grip is not too big and even your wife should be able to get a good grip with it. It shoots the .45acp which can handle anything from personal protection out and about to home defense shooting through furniture in the house if necessary, and if loaded with the right bullets, is as small as I would like to go for protedtion in the woods from the 4 legged threats. Is has a bilt in rail so you can mount a light/laser if you desire, which I personally consider a must for home defense.
For a revolver, I would suggest a Ruger GP100 in .357mag, stainless steel with a 4" barrel. This is a work horse of a gun, it is built like a tank, and is a great shooter. It holds 6 shoots, which should be enough for most situations, of .357 or .38spl including the +P stuff. It is a revolver so it is not as ammo sensitive as an auto. That means you can load snake shot if necessary, .357mag hardcast loads for bear and cat scountry and ant .357 or .38spl+p JHP for personal and or home defense. If you could only have one gun, you would be hard pressed to find something for useful that a good .357 revolver.
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