Recommend a pistol for me - Page 3

shank0668 · 04-03-2009, 03:39 PM

Springfield xd .45 ACP $500-600

*CamaroSpike23* · 04-03-2009, 04:43 PM

Jericho 941 or Glock 22

Grape Ape · 04-03-2009, 04:46 PM

FYI: CA still has a stupid "Assault Weapons" Ban so you will only be able to buy 10 round (or smaller) mags so you might as well go .40 or .45.

But if it is only for the house, I say go with a shotgun or pistol caliber carbine. You do still have to aim a shotgun, but it is a lot easier.

If you still want a handgun I think a double action revolver is the way to go unless you think your wife will actually practice. And modern wheel guns are pretty cool, several makers offer 8 shot .357s (and 9s) that reload with moon clips and can be had with rails and laser grips. I'd steer clear of anything compact since its harder to shoot well and you will probably never get a permit in CA anyway.

ShnOmac · 04-03-2009, 04:49 PM

Hmmm im suprised not to many people have mentioned 40cal..... Seems underated to me. Recoil is easily controlled and stopping power is pretty damn good. Dont get me wrong I love shootin my 45 but for a good quick fire 40 is great!

*GTAHVIT* · 04-03-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

the targets from the bootcamp qualifier you'd swear they were shooting from at least 50 yrds lol.
For home/personal defense, i'd suggest larger caliber like a .40 or .45 (or even shotgun like someone said)

in california to get a CCW permit you pretty much have to have court paperwork of restraining orders or something to PROVE that someone would want you dead, and having a higher caliber gun on the permit application improves your odds because of their 'stopping power' (who uses a silenced baretta 9mm for self defense? lol)

And those were .22s

ShnOmac · 04-03-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gtahvit

And those were .22s

.22's..... How long ago was that?????

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-03-2009, 04:53 PM

Glock, HK, or an XD.

For home defense I use a good ol'e fashion Remington 870 paired with 00 Buck shot. Seems to get any job done. Whether your foe is a big guy little guy or a bear. I'm prepared

*GTAHVIT* · 04-03-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 Hugger

I was at a indoor range a few years back and these two punks set up to shoot beside me. I could feel his buddy watching me shoot, the other guy sets up a 2x4 target out at 3 yards. Next thing I hear is this guy empty his weapon and never hit the paper/nadda. I did what anybody else would do, I left. I laughed about that for days ''Aim Center mass"

And I'm sure every shot hit the floor about a yard out... I would have left too. No need to take a ricochet while on the range.

ShnOmac · 04-03-2009, 04:56 PM

Wow not the kinda of person you want to be around during a Low Light Qual....

*GTAHVIT* · 04-03-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shnomac77

.22's..... How long ago was that?????

93.... shut up shno...

ShnOmac · 04-03-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

93.... shut up shno...

What????? I was just asking.... lol

Chewy · 04-03-2009, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtahvit

And those were .22s

9mm actually - but either way people can't seem to get the bullet to the target

ShnOmac · 04-03-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy

9mm actually - but either way people can't seem to get the bullet to the target

22's where back in his day......

We had some guys doing re-qual in a trailer range..... you should have heard the bullets bouncing off the sides.....

Haloman1346 · 04-03-2009, 09:36 PM

Might you consider the gun I use for personal protection and its a blast to go to the range and watch people jaws drop.

.50 cal AE Desert Eagle from Magnum Research

Easy to convert from .50 ae to 44 or 357. All you need is the barrels, mags and the bolt.

I paid 1400 for mine, 2600 will get you everything you needs to have 3 guns in 1.

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