Opinions Wanted On Some Guns
I've been looking at handguns on and off for quite some time and I've decided that I'd like to buy one. I am still torn though. I am not sure if I'd like to get a 9mm or .45 ACP. One thing that really makes me lean towards the 9mm is the price of ammo. 9mm ammo or significantly cheaper than .45 ACP ammo. I'll be using the gun for plinking and (hopefully never needed) for home defense. Here are my questions: Do you guys consider the 9mm sufficient for home defense? And what are some good models in either caliber that will cost me less than $450.00. I really like the Taurus 24/7 Long Slide models as I've heard good things about them, handled them at gun shows, and really like how they feel. That said, I am open to other models, but I really want to keep it within the aforementioned price range. Any assistance/guidance would greatly be appreciated and I apologize if I am beating a dead horse with this thread. Thanks in advance for your comments.
Here are a few guns in which I would like to hear your opinion:
Ruger P90 .45 ACP
Taurus PT99
Taurus 1911 (stainless)
I've been looking at handguns on and off for quite some time and I've decided that I'd like to buy one. I am still torn though. I am not sure if I'd like to get a 9mm or .45 ACP. One thing that really makes me lean towards the 9mm is the price of ammo. 9mm ammo or significantly cheaper than .45 ACP ammo. I'll be using the gun for plinking and (hopefully never needed) for home defense. Here are my questions: Do you guys consider the 9mm sufficient for home defense? And what are some good models in either caliber that will cost me less than $450.00. I really like the Taurus 24/7 Long Slide models as I've heard good things about them, handled them at gun shows, and really like how they feel. That said, I am open to other models, but I really want to keep it within the aforementioned price range. Any assistance/guidance would greatly be appreciated and I apologize if I am beating a dead horse with this thread. Thanks in advance for your comments.
Here are a few guns in which I would like to hear your opinion:
Ruger P90 .45 ACP
Taurus PT99
Taurus 1911 (stainless)
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