Pistol and such for Self Defense

[jdb]

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

agreed

[Intruder]

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.

The ol' 12 g pump is the best for home defense.

[RailRob]

I would not buy a handgun or any gun from sharpshooting indoor range, there prices are high and they are snobs, not a very friendly shop..if you like I could recommend a good shop for you, I know the spokane market very well. But, I would say you should go thru a class even if its at sharpshooting. I carry a Taurus .357 and I love its accuracy. i used to carry a glock 19 and I regret selling it, awesome gun. If I was you I would get a small revolver in .38 or .357 and get a ankle holster. PM me with any questions you have.

[CP]

I've got to get one of these:

[ICEMAN]

 

love it!

[addicted]

sweet.  looks like ball bearings in that shell.

[12Gauge]

For those guys who carry a revolver, How many speadloaders do you carry?

[7mag.]

I carry a Kimber in .45 ACP. I carry it everywhere I go, I have for years. I prefer 1911's, and I also prefer .45's. That is my choice, everyone has to decide for themselves. Go to a range where you can rent handguns and shoot a variety of them. Do it several times, then shop around for the best price on what you want.

Go get your concealed permit now, today. It is easy, inexpensive and worth it. I got mine (12 years ago) and it took 3 days. My brother got his 2 years ago and it took 3 days. The thing to remember when waiting for your permit to come in is that it is up to the Chief of Police's discretion. While it only took 3 days for my original, it took 2 weeks for my last renewal. Try and have your permit before you buy a handgun if possible. There is no waiting period for concealed carry permit holders on handgun purchases. You can leave the store with it the day you buy it.

The most important thing is to BE RESPONSIBLE. Concealed carry permit holders have a history of being responsible, let's keep it that way.

[RailRob]

none.. 5 .357's should be enough

[CP]

The thing to remember when waiting for your permit to come in is that it is up to the Chief of Police's discretion.

Not sure what you meant by that.  WA is a “shall issue” state; shall issue within 30 days.  Neither the Chief of Police nor anyone else can withhold issuing you a CPL if you are legally entitled to own a firearm

[jeepasaurusrex]

Yup, just did mine yesterday. What a good feeling it was to get the paperwork done. The people working at the Snohomish County court house were actually pleasant and were very helpful. They actually seem to enjoy helping people get their CPL.

[Slider]

I also applied for one in Washington yesterday. They told me they would call next week and have me come in for finger prints and issue a Permit at that time.    A while back I took the Utah CWP course. It is suppose to be good in over 30 states. But Washington is not one of them. I am still waiting to here back on that one. They told us a minimum of six weeks after we sent in our apps. hmmmmmmmm I believe its been about six weeks now?

[Gutpile]

For those guys who carry a revolver, How many speadloaders do you carry?

None. I am not who thinks that I will be in a gun fight, dodging around parked cars like in the movies. Bottom line, if some guy tries to jack you up and you stick ANYTHING in his mug, ge's gonna get the hell out of town in a hurry. Maybe..... maybe one or two shots fired and the bad guy AND me is going to get the hell out of dodge. I'm all about light and easy to shoot handguns in town. Nobody will convince me I'm going to need 3 mags with 16 rounds each. Besides whats the saying? "any gun is better than no gun"

That said. I carry a full size CZ 75b .40 cal, Kimber 1911 .45, Or a .44 mag when out in the boonies where conceilment is not as big an issue.

[12Gauge]

For those guys who carry a revolver, How many speadloaders do you carry?

None. I am not who thinks that I will be in a gun fight, dodging around parked cars like in the movies. Bottom line, if some guy tries to jack you up and you stick ANYTHING in his mug, ge's gonna get the hell out of town in a hurry. Maybe..... maybe one or two shots fired and the bad guy AND me is going to get the hell out of dodge. I'm all about light and easy to shoot handguns in town. Nobody will convince me I'm going to need 3 mags with 16 rounds each. Besides whats the saying? "any gun is better than no gun"

That said. I carry a full size CZ 75b .40 cal, Kimber 1911 .45, Or a .44 mag when out in the boonies where conceilment is not as big an issue.

I have been involve in gun battles before when I served in desert storm desert shield.  I know what it feels like to be shot at and how it feels when your bullet hits another human being.  Do not tell by just pulling a gun on some one face will make them running, Ive been there done that, it does not work all the time, you know what else they shoot back. 
One way to get rid of them is to over power them with superior fire power, ie shooting towards the enemy as you maneuver towards their position for the kill.  That is where you need all the rounds you got on you, if you don't then your dead meat.

If you did not notice my signature it says " Semper Fi" Indicating the Marine Corps moto of Always Faithful. 

So there Gutpile, "the expert on gun battles"  how many shoot out have you had and how many confirm kills for you? 

Tell me your experience not your theories.   DON"T INSULT ME AGAIN

[billythekidrock]

For those guys who carry a revolver, How many speadloaders do you carry?

None. I am not who thinks that I will be in a gun fight, dodging around parked cars like in the movies. Bottom line, if some guy tries to jack you up and you stick ANYTHING in his mug, ge's gonna get the hell out of town in a hurry. Maybe..... maybe one or two shots fired and the bad guy AND me is going to get the hell out of dodge. I'm all about light and easy to shoot handguns in town. Nobody will convince me I'm going to need 3 mags with 16 rounds each. Besides whats the saying? "any gun is better than no gun"

That said. I carry a full size CZ 75b .40 cal, Kimber 1911 .45, Or a .44 mag when out in the boonies where conceilment is not as big an issue.

I have been involve in gun battles before when I served in desert storm desert shield.  I know what it feels like to be shot at and how it feels when your bullet hits another human being.  Do not tell by just pulling a gun on some one face will make them running, Ive been there done that, it does not work all the time, you know what else they shoot back. 
One way to get rid of them is to over power them with superior fire power, ie shooting towards the enemy as you maneuver towards their position for the kill.  That is where you need all the rounds you got on you, if you don't then your dead meat.

If you did not notice my signature it says " Semper Fi" Indicating the Marine Corps moto of Always Faithful. 

So there Gutpile, "the expert on gun battles"  how many shoot out have you had and how many confirm kills for you? 

Tell me your experience not your theories.   DON"T INSULT ME AGAIN

I think there is a big difference between military gun battles and street thug stick ups.