MarcATL
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Im going to buy a hand gun soon. Any suggestions?
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JGalt
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Glock 19. Put the Luger in the gun safe, it's collectible but can malfunction.
There's a reason why most law-enforcement officers prefer Glocks: They're virtually idiot-proof, rarely malfunction, and go bang all the time. Just keep your finger away from the trigger, as well as objects such as your shirt tail. They were meant to be carried with one in the chamber, 15 in the magazine, and the safety is on the trigger.
Then get a good holster for it. Not one of those cheap nylon or Kydex holsters they sell at Walmart. Stay away from Serpa holsters. Any holster that has a mechanical retention system such as a button on it to release the pistol, is a disaster waiting to happen. If you end up rolling around on the ground with an attacker and dirt gets into the release button, it won't work. Get a good leather one with a thumb-break retention strap, designed for that pistol: Milt Sparks, Galco, Safariland, or Bianchi. Outside waistband is ok but an inside waistband holster is easier to conceal and more comfortable. And don't forget two spare magazines with a carrier, and good folding knife, a 300-400 lumen LED flashlight that uses rechargeable 18650 or 16340 Li Ion batteries, and a small can of pepper spray like they sell in the sporting department at Walmart.
HereWeGoAgain
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You cant go wrong with an HK.
They make a fine pistol. I'd own one for sure.
As far as being ambidextrous? While that can help you should always use both hands to control recoil.
If you plan on working from both sides make sure you buy a pistol with all the controls on both sides.
Although shooting either side isnt as important as it is with a rifle when cutting the pie.
HereWeGoAgain
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The FN 5.7 is a bad ass no doubt.
My only bitch is the cost and availability of ammo.
evenflow1969
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38 or 45 revolver. plenty of stopping power and no brass hits the floor.
Polishprince
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The problem with that is people need protection when they go out on the streets, particularly in Shithole cities. Thus the need for handguns and concealed carry
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That's a perfectly good choice, and it's as good if not better than most of the other choices available. Buy it, take a basic pistol class, and enjoy.
(Don't forget to get 4 or 5 spare mags in addition to what it comes with, a decent holster, and a cleaning kit.)
HereWeGoAgain
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For home protection?
evenflow1969
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357 for some one inexperienced? realy? weildy and to powerfull for most.
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WinterBorn
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YOu make a very good point. Try multiple handguns, especially for the way they fit your hand.
Glock makes an excellent gun, but it never fit my hand the way a 1911 does. That makes getting good with it that much easier.
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It largely depends on what feels good to you and that you can shoot well and control. I've had several handguns and here are four of mine.
Springfield Armory XDS .45 caliber pistol. It's very concealable, has a grip safety unlike a Glock, plus it has a very obvious loaded chamber indicator. And last but not least the front sight is a night sight that glows in the dark. It will have more recoil than a 9mm, but a 45 packs a lot more punch than a 9mm does especially in a short barreled gun. It has no external safety as it employs a trigger much like the Glock safe action trigger. It also has an ambidextrous mag release. Sells for around 500 dollars with two mags. One round in the chamber and 6 in the mag. I carry it in the warmer times.
This one is a Desert Eagle 1911 G with a 5 inch barrel in .45 caliber, and a grip safety and an external safety. It comes with 2 - 8 round magazines, nice grips and has the best trigger pull of any 1911 I have ever tried. It is also the most accurate pistol I have ever owned. They sell for about 800.00. I mainly carry in it winter months as it is harder to conceal. 1 round in the chamber and 8 in the mag, although I do have a ten round mag.
This one is a Ruger SP 101 .357 magnum 5 shot revolver with a 2 and a quarter inch barrel. The hammerless style fits in your pocket and won't snag on your pants when pulled out. It is very concealable. You can also shoot .38 special ammo if the .357 recoil is uncomfortable for you. It is double action only which means you cannot cock the hammer. I changed the grips to make the recoil more manageable to these:
The Ruger sells for around 600.00
Lastly I have this which I rarely carry anywhere because I don't have a holster for it.
It is a Rossi .357 magnum six shot double action revolver, with a four inch barrel. Based on the Smith and Wesson design, it is very accurate and has a great single action trigger pull. You can shoot .38 special in it too. Sells for around 350 dollars.
All of these guns have proven to be 100 percent reliable.
I would recommend you go to a range that will let you rent guns and try out several, or maybe hook up with a friend who has a few.
PS: This is one one that has never failed me:
Springfield Armory XDS .45 caliber pistol. It's very concealable, has a grip safety unlike a Glock, plus it has a very obvious loaded chamber indicator. And last but not least the front sight is a night sight that glows in the dark. It will have more recoil than a 9mm, but a 45 packs a lot more punch than a 9mm does especially in a short barreled gun. It has no external safety as it employs a trigger much like the Glock safe action trigger. It also has an ambidextrous mag release. Sells for around 500 dollars with two mags. One round in the chamber and 6 in the mag. I carry it in the warmer times.
This one is a Desert Eagle 1911 G with a 5 inch barrel in .45 caliber, and a grip safety and an external safety. It comes with 2 - 8 round magazines, nice grips and has the best trigger pull of any 1911 I have ever tried. It is also the most accurate pistol I have ever owned. They sell for about 800.00. I mainly carry in it winter months as it is harder to conceal. 1 round in the chamber and 8 in the mag, although I do have a ten round mag.
This one is a Ruger SP 101 .357 magnum 5 shot revolver with a 2 and a quarter inch barrel. The hammerless style fits in your pocket and won't snag on your pants when pulled out. It is very concealable. You can also shoot .38 special ammo if the .357 recoil is uncomfortable for you. It is double action only which means you cannot cock the hammer. I changed the grips to make the recoil more manageable to these:
The Ruger sells for around 600.00
Lastly I have this which I rarely carry anywhere because I don't have a holster for it.
It is a Rossi .357 magnum six shot double action revolver, with a four inch barrel. Based on the Smith and Wesson design, it is very accurate and has a great single action trigger pull. You can shoot .38 special in it too. Sells for around 350 dollars.
All of these guns have proven to be 100 percent reliable.
I would recommend you go to a range that will let you rent guns and try out several, or maybe hook up with a friend who has a few.
PS: This is one one that has never failed me:
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HereWeGoAgain
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Another one you cant go wrong with.
candycorn
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It has some kick. It hurt my hand when I first started shooting
WinterBorn
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My girlfriend got a .357 as her first gun. She does most of her practicing with .38 Special, and then fires at least 12 rounds of the .357 ammo we have for defense.
She is not tiny, but it is not uncontrollable in any way. Even in a 2" S&W she handles it well.
.22 Colt (Wife and early teens) --- $400 - $500
*****SMILE*****
Tumblin Tumbleweed
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Either will do. My wife has a Ruger 9mm she uses as well.
evenflow1969
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All I here is the part where she uses the 38 special the most. kinda proving my point. I know when I go to do a job I use the tool I am most comfortable with, which is why I prescibe the 38 to start also a revolver leaves no evidence behind is easier to clean, use, and jams way less often. Most guns are used inside of ten foot and the 38 is more than powerfull enough at this distance.. I personally prefer the 45 but I have a great deal of experience.
HereWeGoAgain
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There are a lot of good quality pistols out there,and when it comes to price in a pistol?
Use it as a guide,because you really do get what you pay for when it comes to semi auto pistols.
Stay away from the 3 or 400 dollar pistols like high point and the like.
At your price point you can easily get a good one.
Whether it's an HK,Beretta,FN and a host of of others.
Oh....forgot Sig Sauer,they make a great pistol as well.
Along with nice AR's.......since I know your gonna want one once you get the bug,because a pistol only goes so far....literally.
Use it as a guide,because you really do get what you pay for when it comes to semi auto pistols.
Stay away from the 3 or 400 dollar pistols like high point and the like.
At your price point you can easily get a good one.
Whether it's an HK,Beretta,FN and a host of of others.
Oh....forgot Sig Sauer,they make a great pistol as well.
Along with nice AR's.......since I know your gonna want one once you get the bug,because a pistol only goes so far....literally.
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