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Old 10-03-2008, 01:33 PM  
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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?
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Old 10-03-2008, 01:57 PM   #16
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You're wanting a hand gun for your first gun?

Have you shot before?

How familiar are you?

Price Range?
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.
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Old 10-03-2008, 01:59 PM   #17
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Check out the Springfield Armory's XD series. Easy to use and even in .45 ACP hardly any kick. You can get them in 9mm or .40 too. The safety features is why I am suggesting the SA XD.
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:01 PM   #18
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If you're looking for a decent, affordable gun.

Kimbers are great, but out of your price range.

If you like the Smith and Wesson, look at the 1911 style .45

My latest handgun is a c&c Taurus Millenium 9mm.

You might look at the Springfield XD, maybe a subcompact.


If you're looking for a "starter" gun....You might get a .22 Mosquitto.
not a lot of KO power, but its a reliable gun and not "scary" if you're shooting it.


The Revolvers are idiot proof(almost apparently)...but the smaller ones, especially the c&c size .38 .380....have a lot of kick for their size and will hurt her wrist or bruise her palm if she shoots very many rounds.
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:02 PM   #19
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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.
The guy at Bass Pro was also pushing the shotgun idea. I don't like it though. I want something that I can also have fun with and taking a handgun to the firing range on occasion sounds more interesting.

As for the revolver vs semi arguments the wife would get a lot of exposure at the range and would become proficient. A small revolver might make sense though.

We'll certainly go and rent at the range and test dive some different options.
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:03 PM   #20
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What you need is a bazooka

theres one for sale in the trailer court behind the walmart in gardner.

an ex military soldier has a bazooka, and a collection of unused zippo lights, and a freakin bomb, that stands about 5 feet tall...and has a dent on the top of the shell casing

I wondered if it was a sting...so I only bought the abu garcia reel.

Can you imagine, getting a speeding ticket on the way home from work, and have a bomb and bazooka in the passenger seat....how the hell would you explain that???
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:04 PM   #21
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if it was truly for home protection I would get shotgun so you have a large spray hitting atleast some portion of the bad guy
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:04 PM   #22
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:04 PM   #23
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You might look at the Springfield XD, maybe a subcompact.


If you're looking for a "starter" gun....You might get a .22 Mosquitto.
agreed.

I have the XD (although not the sub-compact); great gun. The wife shot the mosquitto at the range and was like Dirty Harry. She loved it (...naturally...the wife likes the $500+ .22. lol)
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:05 PM   #24
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What you need is a bazooka

theres one for sale in the trailer court behind the walmart in gardner.

an ex military soldier has a bazooka, and a collection of unused zippo lights, and a freakin bomb, that stands about 5 feet tall...and has a dent on the top of the shell casing

I wondered if it was a sting...so I only bought the abu garcia reel.

Can you imagine, getting a speeding ticket on the way home from work, and have a bomb and bazooka in the passenger seat....how the hell would you explain that???
It's not a bomb. It's an RV shitter tank.
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:07 PM   #25
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Check out the Springfield Armory's XD series. Easy to use and even in .45 ACP hardly any kick. You can get them in 9mm or .40 too. The safety features is why I am suggesting the SA XD.
Like many have said, it depends on what you need a handgun for.

My wife has a Taurus .38 for concealed carry.

I have a Springfield XD-40 Compact... too much recoil for my wife, but exactly what I want. One buddy of mine uses a Springfield XD-9 for CC, another the XD-45 in subcompact. Obviously, we're all XD fans.

Bullethole has everything, so try out several different models/calibers.
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I think you could legally purchase the bazooka...you just can own the rounds for it.

You can buy a grenade launcher addon for a black rifle at a gunshow....but you can only buy flares.
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agreed.

I have the XD (although not the sub-compact); great gun. The wife shot the mosquitto at the range and was like Dirty Harry. She loved it (...naturally...the wife likes the $500+ .22. lol)
Yeah, my wife is the same way but she has moved up to the 9mm after getting used to firing with the .22. She shot 4 rounds of .45 with my 1911 and won't touch it anymore. She also dislikes the AR-15 for some reason, she said it wasn't the kick but the sound scared her each time she pulled the trigger. I don't get that one.
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if it was truly for home protection I would get shotgun so you have a large spray hitting atleast some portion of the bad guy
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.
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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.

I agree with renting a .22 for your wife and letting her get used to it. I started out with a 9mm and I could handle it without problems. I don't know how my wife would do.

If you live in KC check out the Crossfire Rec Center off of Truman Rd in Independence. You can rent a gun for $5 + ammo. Not bad at all.

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