"grumpy what would you suggest in a handgun , for a gun to be kept in the home for self defense, Im not going to carry it, I just want an effective handgun if we have someone break into the house some night?, theres been several burglary,s and home invasions in my town in the last year."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 1VD1D1hLsQ
S&W 1006 10mm
http://www.brassfetcher.com/Handguns.htm
Id suggest a good S&W like a 686, a good revolver, in caliber 357 mag with about a 6" or 8 3/8" barrel. The longer barrel helps reduce muzzle flash and aids in accuracy, You can shoot 38 special for targets and gaining familiarity with the revolver and load 357 mag ammo for protection. Ive yet to see one that was not dependable and accurate, and for a first hand gun I think its a better choice than any semi automatic, hand gun like a glock or govt 45 which are both good choices but require a good deal more practice to be proficient with, and your less likely with a quality revolver to have issues like wondering if its loaded, ones in the chamber etc.
then go to a good gun range and get a CERTIFIED instructor to show you how to use it and run a few boxes of good quality ammo thru it in practice, 38 special ammo is usually fairly cheap, so you can practice enough to get fairly good without going broke doing it!.
a good commercial 357 mag load with 125-or 158 grain hollow point ammo, in a 357 mag, if applied rapidly and accurately to center mass on a potential home invader, is a know effective load for correcting assailants ill though thru, attempts at doing you grievous harm.
then make it a point to go back at least 3-4 times a year and PRACTICE with it. if you can get a concealed carry license, you may not want to carry the revolver but the training required to get the license will help avoid problems, and youll gain some info on when and when NOT too, and how to use a hand gun
obviously youll want to keep it some place safe, but accessible
LOAD DATA FOR 357 MAG
http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=30
http://handloads.com/loaddata/default.a ... er&Source=
I will point out that a hand gun is not my first choice for a home defense firearm
a good semi auto 12 ga would be the most effective choice
THESE VIDEOS ARE RATHER INFORMATIVE
H&K AND BENELLI both sell 8 shot riot guns that are top of the line 100% reliable
viewtopic.php?f=91&t=1128
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... 1VD1D1hLsQ
S&W 1006 10mm
http://www.brassfetcher.com/Handguns.htm
Id suggest a good S&W like a 686, a good revolver, in caliber 357 mag with about a 6" or 8 3/8" barrel. The longer barrel helps reduce muzzle flash and aids in accuracy, You can shoot 38 special for targets and gaining familiarity with the revolver and load 357 mag ammo for protection. Ive yet to see one that was not dependable and accurate, and for a first hand gun I think its a better choice than any semi automatic, hand gun like a glock or govt 45 which are both good choices but require a good deal more practice to be proficient with, and your less likely with a quality revolver to have issues like wondering if its loaded, ones in the chamber etc.
then go to a good gun range and get a CERTIFIED instructor to show you how to use it and run a few boxes of good quality ammo thru it in practice, 38 special ammo is usually fairly cheap, so you can practice enough to get fairly good without going broke doing it!.
a good commercial 357 mag load with 125-or 158 grain hollow point ammo, in a 357 mag, if applied rapidly and accurately to center mass on a potential home invader, is a know effective load for correcting assailants ill though thru, attempts at doing you grievous harm.
then make it a point to go back at least 3-4 times a year and PRACTICE with it. if you can get a concealed carry license, you may not want to carry the revolver but the training required to get the license will help avoid problems, and youll gain some info on when and when NOT too, and how to use a hand gun
obviously youll want to keep it some place safe, but accessible
LOAD DATA FOR 357 MAG
http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=30
http://handloads.com/loaddata/default.a ... er&Source=
I will point out that a hand gun is not my first choice for a home defense firearm
a good semi auto 12 ga would be the most effective choice
THESE VIDEOS ARE RATHER INFORMATIVE
H&K AND BENELLI both sell 8 shot riot guns that are top of the line 100% reliable
viewtopic.php?f=91&t=1128
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