Pistol and such for Self Defense

[addicted]

Thats a gnarly little pistola right there, especially when it comes to self defense.  I have shot one however, and would not recommend it for someone new to handguns. 

thanks for putting in some common sense gold tip.  got a little excited.

[Slider]

I have a Model 27 Glock in 40 SW. It shoots a 155gr at a blistering 1300 fps. for 582 ft. lbs. SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT. Everyone I know that has one ABSOLUTY Luvs it!!! Including myself. It has some internal parts from Lone Wolf and night sights. It is my favorite gun to shoot!!!

[GoldTip]

  In the woods I pack my Ruger alaskan in 454 casull.

Cripes Goldtip... ya gatta be your size to pack and shoot that bugger

Glock in a 40 S/W would be my choice if it were purely as a self defense gun.  A 357 in a wheel gun is tough to beat based on the points others have made.

Yeah, that 454 casull is one heck of a hand cannon, and with that short barrel it's perfect for packing while bowhunting and I can just shoot in the direction of something and it falls over dead!

[12Gauge]

If you have small ones still in the house I would go with an semi auto, 1911 perhaps; officers or a commander model.  The reason is that if they a get hold of the revolver kids a strong enough to pull the trigger with an auto you can leave the chamber empty and it will take some strength to pull the slide back especially if you have a 18 or 20 recoil spring.

My carry pistol is a commander model in .38Super.  Home defense gun is a Mossberg 500 with an 18.5 barrel.  A pump shotgun has a distinct sound when being cocked and I think most people know what that is.  If your an intruder and you hear that sound, that's the que to run.

You know how people shot themselves, it is because they are not paying attention, fooling around with the gun or suicide.  I know this fellow who shot himself in the foot with a .45LC, how did he do it? he was trying to quick draw with it. 

If I had to chose a revolver it would be a Ruger GP100 with a 4" barrel.

[blindpig]

For home defense you can’t beat a short barreled 12 gauge, open cylinder pump action.  #4 Buck shot if you have neighbors, #00 if you don’t.

That's what I have, home defense shotgun, ready to go with buckshot.

[Bofire]

Plenty of gun advice here for ya, go shoot them, rent them.


Go sign up for a martial arts class, not some Joe dude tough guy class, a class aimed at young people is good. it is lots of fun, get your kids into it. Teaches respect and discipline. You will find after a couple years a large amount of confidence.
Carl

[jeepasaurusrex]

You can learn how to do a judy chop! 

[NW-Eric]

You can learn how to do a judy chop! 

yes sur a judy chop will gitur dun

[rasbo]

just his mean look and that bad ass cape would run me off

[bigdave]

I already have a mean look....I am a teacher after all, But a cape..?..That would probably MAKE someone want to kick my ass.


But my wife will argue that a cape is cheaper than a gun and I already dress like a dork so there is no down side.

Thanks guys

[Wenatcheejay]

I have a Model 27 Glock in 40 SW. It shoots a 155gr at a blistering 1300 fps. for 582 ft. lbs. SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT. Everyone I know that has one ABSOLUTY Luvs it!!! Including myself. It has some internal parts from Lone Wolf and night sights. It is my favorite gun to shoot!!!

+1

This is my carry with silver tip 155gr. I also have the +1 on the clips for a little more grip. (And Night Sites.) I shot a coyote at 90 yds and took it right off its feet.

I would recommend some training if you are new to pistols and CWP but that is your choice. Here is one place I would recommend to get it.

http://www.firearmsacademy.com/

You also have to think about how you are going to CWP. I recommend Blade-tec holsters but there are many good ones.

Hope this helps,

Jay

[jdb]

I perfer a revolver especialy for those unfamiliar with handguns. I also have a shorty 870 thats never far.

[Airnip]

Supposing everything in the live fire exchange works out in your favor ? Two warning shots go into center mass and the bullet meant for real goes into the bad guy's forehead. There you are standing over a corpse...

The advice is to say to the responding police: I thought he/they were going to kill me. There was no other choice but to kill him/them first. I'm really upset and don't know what else I could have done. Then let the police know you are too upset to talk right now.

We American's still have a right to remain silent; use it.

Tough to conjure up a scene where an attorney is going to make a quick appearance. Do lawyers really chase around after ambulances? Public defenders are assigned cases at arraignments.



 

[Craig]

Can't decide between the Glock 26 ( 9mm ) and the Glock 27 (.40cal ). 9mm is cheaper to shoot and I have a bunch of 9mm rounds. A Lot of people think the .40 cal is a better round.

[addicted]

45acp is a people killer. Flying ashtrays.  Really soft on the shot as well. Only flying 700 or 800 fps i think.