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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, 02:21 PM   #46
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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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Old 10-03-2008, 02:22 PM   #47
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Best advice for any newbies and firearms. Get some professional training too, it can go a long way.
I think the bullet hole in Shawnee has a course for like $45.

Plus, I think Wednesdays are 'ladies'" nights; shoot for free (no range fee)
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:28 PM   #48
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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.
Hollow points and old milk jugs full of water make for very, uh, reactive target shooting. Old 2 liter bottles full of water work also.
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:34 PM   #49
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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.
Hmmm? If the primary issue is some low life breaking into your house, a shotgun is the only way to go and as stated above, use 00 Buck. I just bought a Remington 870, with the 2 shot extension and an "18 barrel this week to add to the collection. If you are looking for a handgun, I really like Glocks. http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm I have a Glock 20, 10mm and love it, but that would likely be a little to much power for your wife, if she hasn't been around handguns. If it is more for protection, consider a Lasermax for the gun. Whatever you point the dot on, is where your bullet is going to go.
http://www.lasermax.com/

Ammo is also something you will want to consider. I have 4 high capacity, 15 round clips for my glock 20, all loaded with different bullet types and love the Corbon rounds. http://www.dakotaammo.net/

They make very hot rounds and are great for various self defense issues. The rounds are expensive (Not plinking rounds) compared to a Federal round, Remmington rounds, or something of that nature, but are what you want in there in a life or death situation. When I am in the back woods full of grizzly's, that's the only round I will have in the gun. The same goes for street, or home defense.

I hope that helps a little, I didn't get to deep into it and tried to keep it basic. Good luck.
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Old 10-03-2008, 02:35 PM   #50
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I'm a firm believer in a compact 12 gauge shotty with buck shot for home defense.

A 9mm would be a good choice for the post shit storm head shot to ensure the job is done however.

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Old 10-03-2008, 02:36 PM   #51
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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.
That's because the AR is a loud f&#^$er; especially in the 16" variants (like mine).
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If it is more for protection, consider a Lasermax for the gun. Whatever you point the dot on, is where your bullet is going to go.
http://www.lasermax.com/
Nice, I’ve been looking at Crimson Trace grips for my Colt .45. I’ll have to take a look at these also.

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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.
QFT. Always better to have weapon with some degree of forgiveness on accuracy, and a round that doesn't go through wall after wall for home defense.
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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.
Yep, some silly f***er might wind up putting a round in the washing machine or refrigrator!

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Heh, You are just lucky you didn't have to fire off a round when you borrowed my .454 Casull, when we were up in Alaska, the day you took off by yourself in the brush to go fishing. I had that thing loaded with Corbon big game rounds. It would have killed the bear or moose, but it feels like someone just hit your hand with a 5 pound hammer when you touch off that hand cannon with those particular rounds in it.
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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.
What incident?
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Fraz the fridge killa.......

I would guess that thread is in the hall of fame?
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http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg193-e.htm

stood off the back porch with this model and would put rounds into the clothes line pole one after the other. maybe 35-40 yds away.

very very reliable,auto decock, easy take down for cleaning, concealable, enough round to stop a man. and you can get one for about $250.
dont let the price fool you, i cant speak highly enough about this firearm.

mom has one.
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Fraz the fridge killa.......

I would guess that thread is in the hall of fame?

Oh, that's right.....I remember hearing a little something about that awhile back, I don't really know what happened though.

Guess I'll go do a little digging.
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