I carry a Sig P220, which is a .45 cal. When I'm off-duty I carry a Glock 26, which holds nine round of .40 cal. The Glock 26 is very small, easy to conceal, and a great gun.
I've had both for over 19 years and have never had a problem with either.
If I was using something for home protection I would recommend a shotgun. It's easy to stand there and shoot at a non-moving paper target, but when the adrenaline kicks in it's a whole different story.
I've had both for over 19 years and have never had a problem with either.
If I was using something for home protection I would recommend a shotgun. It's easy to stand there and shoot at a non-moving paper target, but when the adrenaline kicks in it's a whole different story.
Seriously though, a lot of people will buy a gun, put it in a safe or hide it in the bedroom, and think that when an emergency arrives they'll just pull it out and use it.
You need to know how to clear any type of jam, you have to shoot it often, keep it clean, etc. Shotguns are easy, just aim in the general direction.
You need to know how to clear any type of jam, you have to shoot it often, keep it clean, etc. Shotguns are easy, just aim in the general direction.
And people don't actually take the time to take the slide off and clean the weapon properly either. Jams in a 9MM are not uncommon and you must be very familiar with how to get that round out if need be. In a pinch is not the time for a tutorial on how to use a weapon. Take some classes and educate yourself on the proper use and handling.
Yeah, I just finished up a shooting course where you would set your gun up with different types of jams and you have to clear them, reload and fire. When someone is breaking down your front door isn't when you want to be flipping through the owner's manual.
Most handguns break down into 5 or 6 pieces, so there's really no reason for someone to half-ass clean their gun. If you're depending on the gun to possibly save your life, why wouldn't a person take the time to do it right?
Everybody has different hand sizes and preferences. You need to make sure the gun fits your hand first of all. I've seen people with guns they couldn't handle, not much point really.
Probably one of the best guns I ever owned was a SW 686. It shot either .38's or .357's. That thing was accurate as hell. The drawback was it was also very heavy and it only carried 6 rounds.
I love my .45 though, as that's what I used in the military. The Marine Corps was just starting the switch over to the Beretta 9mm when I was getting out.
I didn't like that 92F at all.
very good suggestions in this thread HOWEVER IMO unless you intend to really learn how to use your gun /shotgun....your best bet is a regular 38 special /6 shooter or more , medium frame revolver
(I have 3 handguns, one of those is a CZ-75 which is one of the best handguns available out there)
(I have 3 handguns, one of those is a CZ-75 which is one of the best handguns available out there)
I think Taurus has improved over the years, but yes, they had a reputation of being a cheap handgun.
I'm not sure why people would skimp when buying something they plan to use to protect themselves or their family. Is saving $100 worth possibly dying for?
As far as the dogs, yeah, they're good and all, but you don't have to feed a gun, and a gun doesn't shit and piss everywhere.
