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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What did you fly?

S-3b Aircrew.

Mr. Laz · 10-03-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

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

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

S3-b Aircrew.

The Hoover? Cool!

jiveturkey · 10-03-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

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?

**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

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.

jiveturkey · 10-03-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

The Hoover? Cool!

That WAR HOOVER.

And it was mainly a tanker for the gas sucking f-18's. It was still equipped for surface ship and sub hunting but there wasn't much a need for that. We usually just hunting our own guys.

10-03-2008, 01:33 PM
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