fistful
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I'm a 1911 fan, but it looks like my first carry gun will be a revolver, if y'all can help me pick one.
I have owned a 1911 and a S & W 19, and sold both when I needed money more than guns. I can no longer justify going un-armed outside the house, but I don't have any handguns right now. If I had all the money and time in the world, I would pick up a 1911 and do what it takes to make sure it's reliable. Unfortunately, I need something dependable in the 200 dollar range.
I thought my 19 was too big for carry, but I have also handled a Ruger SP101, briefly, and found the grip to be too small. I did like it's smaller, five-shot cylinder, though. I hope to do some rental shooting when I can, probably at Bullz-Eye on Manchester Road. If anyone can suggest another good rental range in the Saint Louis area, please let me know.
I would prefer a revolver in .357 or .45 auto, but I think in the interest of economy and concealability, I will end up with a .38 Special. The majority of inexpensive, used wheelguns I am finding are in .38 Special, and this would also fit well with my low level of experience in pistol-shooting. Should I be concerned that the .38 is too wimpy, or should I just choose a good cartridge and strive for good shot placement?
In addition, I am hoping for something that my non-gunny wife will be able to shoot. She just didn't take to the 19, though she's a sharpshooter with a .22 rifle. Yeah, I'm looking at getting a BuckMark pistol, too. I'll get her up to speed eventually.
I have owned a 1911 and a S & W 19, and sold both when I needed money more than guns. I can no longer justify going un-armed outside the house, but I don't have any handguns right now. If I had all the money and time in the world, I would pick up a 1911 and do what it takes to make sure it's reliable. Unfortunately, I need something dependable in the 200 dollar range.
I thought my 19 was too big for carry, but I have also handled a Ruger SP101, briefly, and found the grip to be too small. I did like it's smaller, five-shot cylinder, though. I hope to do some rental shooting when I can, probably at Bullz-Eye on Manchester Road. If anyone can suggest another good rental range in the Saint Louis area, please let me know.
I would prefer a revolver in .357 or .45 auto, but I think in the interest of economy and concealability, I will end up with a .38 Special. The majority of inexpensive, used wheelguns I am finding are in .38 Special, and this would also fit well with my low level of experience in pistol-shooting. Should I be concerned that the .38 is too wimpy, or should I just choose a good cartridge and strive for good shot placement?
In addition, I am hoping for something that my non-gunny wife will be able to shoot. She just didn't take to the 19, though she's a sharpshooter with a .22 rifle. Yeah, I'm looking at getting a BuckMark pistol, too. I'll get her up to speed eventually.