Misc Gun Advise

jiveturkey · 01:35 PM

I know that we have a couple of gun experts on here. I'm seeking some advice.

The wife has finally agreed to allow a gun in the house and I'm looking for suggestions. It would have to be something that she can use as well (she's not very big).

I went to Bass Pro this afternoon and got some good info. I really liked the feel of the S&W 9mm.

I recently moved so I apparently have to get my driver's license straight before I can make a purchase. I'm thinking about heading to the Bullet Hole this weekend and shooting with some different options as well.

Any ideas?

beach tribe · 10-03-2008, 01:34 PM

Advice. Just sayin.

jiveturkey · 10-03-2008, 01:35 PM

Whoops

Redrum_69 · 10-03-2008, 01:39 PM

did you recently increase your wifes life insurance?

have her hold the targets in the air...or...on her head...or..in her mouth

**Iowanian** · 10-03-2008, 01:40 PM

You're wanting a hand gun for your first gun?

Have you shot before?

How familiar are you?

Price Range?

HonestChieffan · 10-03-2008, 01:42 PM

Buy more than one cause Obama will try to keep guns from law abiding people. Get them now.

Frazod · 10-03-2008, 01:42 PM

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.

HC_Chief · 10-03-2008, 01:43 PM

9mm is nice, 45 is better IMO. Glock makes my favorites.

My next purchase for conceal carry = Glock 36

HonestChieffan · 10-03-2008, 01:43 PM

9mm Baretta auto is pretty sweet and easy to manage

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Revolvers are much easier for women to use, as they often don't know how to properly pull back the slide or aren't strong enough to do it on a semi-auto.

S&W semi autos get kind of mixed reviews. If you want one around an entry level price, look at the Fabriques. They are phenomenal guns.

Mizzou_8541 · 10-03-2008, 01:50 PM

Barrett .50 cal SASS. All the way.

Dayze · 10-03-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541

Barrett .50 cal SASS. All the way.

Dayze · 10-03-2008, 01:53 PM

if it's her first, have her try a .22; rent one at the range; gradually work your way up to .38, 9mm. .40 etc.

don't drop $600 on a gun that's too powerful for her.

My wife was skeert sh*tless when she shot my 9mm; but was way more comfortable with the .22; and subsequently the .38.

my $.02

Dayze · 10-03-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Revolvers are much easier for women to use, as they often don't know how to properly pull back the slide or aren't strong enough to do it on a semi-auto.

S&W semi autos get kind of mixed reviews. If you want one around an entry level price, look at the Fabriques. They are phenomenal guns.

agreed; the slides vary as far as difficulty etc.

if you're looking for something to protect the house she can use etc....a revolver is good. less chance of a jam etc; and if proficicent a good caliber revolver will do the job

**Iowanian** · 10-03-2008, 01:56 PM

If you're looking for a home defense weapon, you might be better off going with a short, affordable Mossburg 20 guage. Buckshot won't go through walls and would be relatively easy to become familiar with. Look at the 870 and 500 models.

10-03-2008, 01:33 PM
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	Gun Advise I know that we have a couple of gun experts on here. I'm seeking some advice. The wife has finally agreed to allow a gun in the house and I'm looking for suggestions. It would have to be something that she can use as well (she's not very big). I went to Bass Pro this afternoon and got some good info. I really liked the feel of the S&W 9mm. I recently moved so I apparently have to get my driver's license straight before I can make a purchase. I'm thinking about heading to the Bullet Hole this weekend and shooting with some different options as well. Any ideas? Last edited by jiveturkey; 10-03-2008 at 01:35 PM.. Reason: reerunation
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10-03-2008, 01:34 PM	#2
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jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	Whoops
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Redrum_69 Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: your nightmares Casino cash: $10004900	did you recently increase your wifes life insurance? have her hold the targets in the air...or...on her head...or..in her mouth
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10-03-2008, 01:40 PM	#5
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1788454	You're wanting a hand gun for your first gun? Have you shot before? How familiar are you? Price Range?
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10-03-2008, 01:42 PM	#7
Frazod Did you hear what I said? Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $-596615	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.
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10-03-2008, 01:43 PM	#8
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10-03-2008, 01:47 PM	#10
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7239572	Revolvers are much easier for women to use, as they often don't know how to properly pull back the slide or aren't strong enough to do it on a semi-auto. S&W semi autos get kind of mixed reviews. If you want one around an entry level price, look at the Fabriques. They are phenomenal guns. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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Mizzou_8541 Starter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $-382527	Barrett .50 cal SASS. All the way.
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Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $1919358	if it's her first, have her try a .22; rent one at the range; gradually work your way up to .38, 9mm. .40 etc. don't drop $600 on a gun that's too powerful for her. My wife was skeert shtless when she shot my 9mm; but was way more comfortable with the .22; and subsequently the .38. my $.02 __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed:* Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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10-03-2008, 01:56 PM	#15
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $1788454	If you're looking for a home defense weapon, you might be better off going with a short, affordable Mossburg 20 guage. Buckshot won't go through walls and would be relatively easy to become familiar with. Look at the 870 and 500 models.
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