Picking a Handgun...
#41
I agree with Hus. shot gun for home protection. Made even easier if you don't have kids. As for pistol choice, I love my 4" Springfield XD,chambered in .45, of course. As for cc I have a 3" Kimber Raptor 1911. Interestingly enough the XD actually fits my hand better than any of my 1911's, and shoots better, but it is to thick to carry comfortably.
By the way, there is only one true safety on a gun, that is the trigger finger indexed on the side of the gun.
By the way, there is only one true safety on a gun, that is the trigger finger indexed on the side of the gun.
#42
again, going back to revolvers, a sweet solution on the safety is the magna-trigger
http://www.tarnhelm.com/magna-trigge...ty/magna1.html
http://www.tarnhelm.com/magna-trigge...ty/magna1.html
#43
again, going back to revolvers, a sweet solution on the safety is the magna-trigger
http://www.tarnhelm.com/magna-trigge...ty/magna1.html
http://www.tarnhelm.com/magna-trigge...ty/magna1.html
EDIT: Also, there's only one thing in this world that is awesome enough to make me wear a ring most of the day, and I'm already married.
#50
Penetration is penetration, if it penetrates enough to drop an intruder, it's going to go through several layers of drywall. If you really want excellent terminal ballistics without much overpenetration, 5.56 NATO will fragment at most "inside the house" distances out of any 14.5" or 16" barrel.
#51
I agree with you that there are better options, but I just don't think it's "worthless."
As for 5.56 NATO, I've got an AR-15 and if someone broke into my house I'd grab the glock or the shotgun before it I grabbed the AR. Also, the minimum barrel length in my state is 18" unless you get a special tax stamp.
But anyways, back to the OP's thread, not trying to hijack here.
As for 5.56 NATO, I've got an AR-15 and if someone broke into my house I'd grab the glock or the shotgun before it I grabbed the AR. Also, the minimum barrel length in my state is 18" unless you get a special tax stamp.
But anyways, back to the OP's thread, not trying to hijack here.
#52
Good summary of why the Taurus Judge is a fun novelty, but not a serious self defense or home defense option:
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm
Are you in NY?
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot41.htm
Are you in NY?
#53
If you are the kind of person who attracts a gang of 12 thugs to your house who aren't deterred and start bailing after the first gunshot, then you probably ought to be sleeping with an uzi anyhow.
#55
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Probably going to pick up the 9mm. I ordered an Apex sear for the 9mm and .40... and keep leaning back towards the 9mm due to overall ammunition cost. Ordering the sear ruled out the .45 at this point for me. Doesn't fit
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I'd rather just own another handgun though honestly.
#60
You track a miata, that already tells me your a 9mm guy. You can do more with less. I have SW9VE and love the gun. Got it this summer and have put about 2500 rounds through it. It goups 9" groups at 100ft and I'm an average shot. Yes I practice long range shots, left hand only, right hand only, one eye, etc. Hell I can afford to because I bought a 9mm. Though the 45 might have more knock down power the 9 has great velocity. Also check out +p+ ammo My next gun will be the M&P 9mm.
2500/50=50x10=$500 in 9mm ammo in 6 months You can double that for 45acp
2500/50=50x10=$500 in 9mm ammo in 6 months You can double that for 45acp