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jiveturkey 10-03-2008 02:13 PM
I'll check out the Springfield XD's.

Thanks for the info. I knew that you bastards could come through on this.;)

Dayze 10-03-2008 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Pneuma (Post 5078706)
You could always go with a .357 revolver.

You can load the .357 ammo and the wife can load .38 ammo. Also the .357 is a heavier gun it will not kick as much with the .38 ammo in it.
this is true too.

Similar contemplation when the wife was looking at a pistola

Iowanian 10-03-2008 02:13 PM
So you're suggesting that a smaller, revolver would be more idiot proof under similar circumstances?

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 5078701)
IMO, a shotgun is a pretty cumbersome weapon to use in the confines of one's house. Especially if it's dark, you're half-asleep, you've just been awakened by an alarm or some other noise that caused you to feel the need to arm yourself, and you're scared.

TrebMaxx 10-03-2008 02:14 PM
I was thinking of getting the XD-M in 9mm for the wife. 19+1 capacity should be enough bullet holes if the occasion for her to ever have to defend herself came around.

Iowanian 10-03-2008 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jiveturkey (Post 5078711)
I'll check out the Springfield XD's.

Thanks for the info. I knew that you bastards could come through on this.;)
Bring it to Iowania and we'll shoot some old toilets or something.

Its like preschool though, if you bring rounds, you have to bring enough for everyone.

Donger 10-03-2008 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jiveturkey (Post 5078658)
Handgun = Yes

I have shot before, while in the military I would occasionally be armed with a 9mm when I flew. I also shot an M-16 while in boot camp. Didn't grow up with guns though and I'm not a hunter.

It's been years since I've handled any kind of firearm some my familiarity has dropped. I plan on taking safety and training courses along with any purchase that I make.

Price range would probably top out at $600.
What did you fly?

Frazod 10-03-2008 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Iowanian (Post 5078714)
So you're suggesting that a smaller, revolver would be more idiot proof under similar circumstances?
Well, nothing's idiot proof under those circumstances - I found that out the hard way. Of course, my little incident was a false alarm. And it's much easier to get a shotgun out of someone's grasp than a handgun.

The two things I learned from my little misadventure were (1) keep the gun loaded with safety rounds, and (2) don't pull the hammer back on a revolver unless you actually see somebody you mean to shoot.

jiveturkey 10-03-2008 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 5078719)
What did you fly?
S-3b Aircrew.

Mr. Laz 10-03-2008 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 5078611)
My advice is a .38 revolver. If you (or her) are unfamiliar with firearms, it might be better to start with a revolver first. They are much easier to load and operate, and you can instantly tell if they're loaded. Also, a .38 doesn't have all that much kick to it.
really?

9 mm is pretty simple

just make sure that you

1. get the right ammo ... some 9mm have/need "long" ammo

2. make sure you go to a range and get the feel of handling it so that the first time you have to use it isn't under stress.

Dayze 10-03-2008 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jiveturkey (Post 5078727)
S-3b Aircrew.
is that the tanker versino or the Sub-hunter type version?

or both?

Donger 10-03-2008 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jiveturkey (Post 5078727)
S3-b Aircrew.
The Hoover? Cool!

jiveturkey 10-03-2008 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Iowanian (Post 5078718)
Bring it to Iowania and we'll shoot some old toilets or something.

Its like preschool though, if you bring rounds, you have to bring enough for everyone.
Sounds like a winner.

But how many old toilets do you have sitting around?:eek:

Donger 10-03-2008 02:20 PM
Personally, I have no firearms in the house. I just ask the intruders a lot of questions and they leave the house quickly, running and screaming. These threads are neat, however.

TrebMaxx 10-03-2008 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Laz (Post 5078728)
really?

2. make sure you go to a range and get the feel of handling it so that the first time you have to use it isn't under stress.
Best advice for any newbies and firearms. Get some professional training too, it can go a long way.

Frazod 10-03-2008 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Laz (Post 5078728)
really?

9 mm is pretty simple

just make sure that you

1. get the right ammo ... some 9mm have/need "long" ammo

2. make sure you go to a range and get the feel of handling it so that the first time you have to use it isn't under stress.
We're talking about beginners here. With a revolver you know if it's loaded by looking at it. It won't jam. And there is no safety to mess you up if you are discombobulated and need to fire quickly.


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