On a second question, what kind of handgun would you suggest for personal defense that could be carried around for a novice.
Thanks!
I was looking at a local gunshop website, and found a few I'd like opinions on... $500 max, preferably less...
http://www.discountgunsales.com/taurus-pt-92ss-17-pr-5094-c-311-page-2.html
http://www.discountgunsales.com/eaa-witness-match-45-pr-401076-c-0-page-1.html
http://www.discountgunsales.com/hi-point-c9-pr-401011-c-0-page-1.html
http://www.discountgunsales.com/sw-22-a-pr-534020-c-0-page-1.html
http://www.discountgunsales.com/sw-638-pr-393473-c-0-page-2.html
http://www.discountgunsales.com/bersa-thunder-compact-ss-9-pr-500809-c-433-page-1.html
http://www.discountgunsales.com/cz-75-b-9-pr-491701-c-410-page-1.html
http://www.discountgunsales.com/sig-mosquito-black-tb-pr-393869-c-790-page-1.html
There's a bunch more, but you have to search by brand...
I dont know really anything about guns and their quality, benefits and drawbacks, etc... basicly, the extent of my knowledge is point and shoot lol. I'm plannin on droppin by there this weekend, but I'd just like some thoughts before I go on those and others you may want to suggest that you see there.
What wrong with .22 cal?
From your statement I take it you are a novice.
There are literally thousands of kinds of firearms to choose from out there. I will offer this, most novices find revolvers less complicated to operate. I would reccomend a nice snub nose 38 special either from Smith and Wesson or Taurus. They are very dependable and simple to operate.
The other choice is a automatic or more correctly a semi automatic. Most modern pistols are this variety. They have more moving parts and you must learn how to perform an immediate action drill in the event of a jam. Some autos are great and rarely jam others well let's just say you get what you pay for.
Shotguns are great for home defense and there are a variety of defense type shotguns out there. Many sporting goods stores sell them. They are a very man-ly type firearm not something many women would feel comfortable shooting. Ladies please don't take offense just my own experience speaking here. I know there are lady shot gunners who could put me to shame. One advantage of a shotgun is they do not penetrate as many walls as a high velocity bullet does. But any shotgun round capable of killing a intruder and thereby saving your life will penetrate at least one standard home interior wall. So aim it at the target that is critical with every firearm.
I would suggest going to a local indoor shooting range and asking them for a little help. They often have many different guns to rent for a modest fee and you can then shoot several and see which one you like. They will also probably have a basic firearms class you can take. A lot depends on how the gun feels in your hands. I highly reccomend taking a basic firearms class you will learn a lot and it will answer lots of other wise unanswerable questions, like how it feels etc.
What ever you choose you need to spend time shooting it and gaining the critical skills needed to use the firearm in high stress situation. Motor skills become impaired under duress adrenalin does funny things to you. So practice often and become proficient.
It is just a little small for defence. I would go at the very least 380 or 32.
Sorry HK4U I meant to reply back to his question regarding 22 cal.
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