Gun Geezer
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I am considering buying 5 identical handguns for the purpose noted in the title. If things got nasty bad, I already have a wide variety of numerous pistols, revolvers, shotties, and rifles in various calibers, gauges, etc. I am the only shooter in the family and suspect the others might be inclined to take up the "sport" under these circumstances. I plan to stock pile ammo and acquire holsters and parts so commonality seems like a good idea.
My thoughts for qulaifiers of this weapon are these:
- Caliber must be common and recognized as a "self defense" round.
- Caliber must be adequate for novice shooters. Not "too" big.
- Utterly reliable through 2000 rounds.
- Parts kit available (larger issue for autos than revolvers).
- Mags (if an auto loader) plentiful and available now and not >$40 each.
I already have a pistol and a revolver in mind. What are your thoughts about the above list of qualifiers and which revolver or pistol would you choose for this purpose?
My thoughts for qulaifiers of this weapon are these:
- Caliber must be common and recognized as a "self defense" round.
- Caliber must be adequate for novice shooters. Not "too" big.
- Utterly reliable through 2000 rounds.
- Parts kit available (larger issue for autos than revolvers).
- Mags (if an auto loader) plentiful and available now and not >$40 each.
I already have a pistol and a revolver in mind. What are your thoughts about the above list of qualifiers and which revolver or pistol would you choose for this purpose?