What kind you got? How much did it cost and how do you like it? I'm in the market, just want to see how others like theirs.
What kind you got? How much did it cost and how do you like it? I'm in the market, just want to see how others like theirs.
Why do you want one and how are you going to use it? That is more important than what other people have.
To carry backpacking, more than anything. But I'm interested in the more general question I asked.
Taurus PT111 Pro. $350. Its not the best gun, nor is it the crappiest, its a good middle of the road handgun.
I live in an iffy part of town, and I sleep with it in the nightstand. Engaged, no kids (to forestall the libs).
I'll say mine is quite small. I had planned on getting a concealed carry permit, but I am only in this state for another year for grad school so I decided to wait. For backpacking, a revolver may be better, it can get dirty without getting jammed up and they make some pretty small ones. Depending on your budget, check out Ruger's revolvers. They run $500-1000 or more though.
I don't have one. No one I know has one. We play other games.
Glock 17 for USPSA and Multi-Gun. Bought used for about $450. Runs like a top.
Glock 19, my wife's concealed carry gun. She carries it in her purse. She works in a part of town where there have been lots of assaults in parking garages. It is a used Virginia Beach Police gun. Bought for $395. Came with dim trijicon night sights that glock replaced for free. Runs like a top.
Sig 225. My concealed carry gun. An excellent shooter but in hindsight I would rather have a Glock 19, as they are the same size and hold 7 more rounds.
Ruger Mark II Target pistol. Excellent for a fun day at the range or for training new shooters. Not a good option for carry or self defense.
All are more accurate than most shooters are capable of holding.
If I was going to own one handgun it would be a glock 19.
3gunner wrote:
If I was going to own one handgun it would be a glock 19.
You prefer the feel of the third or fourth generation 19s?
I bought a used Glock .40 caliber not long ago. Paid $400 for it. Seems pretty easy to handle, and that's from someone with no prior shooting experience.
Ruger Super RedHawk in .44mag and a Ruger GP-100 in .357 mag. Both were around $600-700 retail, and are rock solid. If you get in a spot, 6 sure shots are better than the risk of clearing a jammed semi.
I use the .44mag as back up to a shotgun or rifle in bear country (Alaska, Montana), and the .357mag in the California woods, where the potential to run into marijuana growers is high.
My home is protected by a Benelli Nova 12 gauge pump with #00 buckshot.
I have a Barreta 92FS, I'm fairly accurate but under the bed I have a Mossburg 88, short barrel.
Yes, a hand gun and 3 rifles, 2 shotguns.
Colt Model 1911 .45ACP. It's the handgun I learned to shoot with in Vietnam. It fires a big. slow slug with lots of stopping power. While not the lightest handgun, it's reasonably easy to carry in a shoulder rig while backpacking or where ever else it might be needed. It is utterly reliable.
Glock 17, in 9mm. really great gun to have, even backpacking.
Glock 21, in 45mm. I use this as a backup in hunting and take it on day hikes.
Walther PPS 9mm. quite small and lightweight. This is always in my jeep (legal in my state).
Hi Point, one in 380, one in 9mm. Both are kept in my truck when I go to our family ranch. Have had encounters with both snakes and some wild animals.
Springfield Armory xdm in 9mm. Competes very well against the Glock, and lasts forever.
Taurus Night Court Judge, this shoots both the 45 colt and the .410 shotshell. Just an amazing gun. I use it at the indoor shooting range, and take it to the outdoor shooting ranges here when I am on dates or just hanging with friends.
Overall, I would recommend either the Glock 17 or 19(if you want compact), or the SA XDM. Not that heavy to carry, and you'll be glad you have the power of hollow point to use for safety reasons.
Are handguns really very good for personal defense? It seems like having one in your purse (if a woman) wouldn't give you time to pull it out in event of an attack. I'm thinking something like a baton might be better.
El Hajj wrote:
Are handguns really very good for personal defense? It seems like having one in your purse (if a woman) wouldn't give you time to pull it out in event of an attack. I'm thinking something like a baton might be better.
How would a baton be better?
don't need to aim, easier to use from close range
El Hajj wrote:
don't need to aim, easier to use from close range
It also requires you to
1. Be at close range
2. CARRY A BATON
A knife might be a better option in close quarters, but even that is rarely an immediately lethal weapon. If you are attacked so quickly that you can't reach a gun, a baton would be useless, especially for a weaker person as you have to swing it. It also has less of a deterrent effect.
I do agree that unless you know how to and are willing to use a gun, you shouldn't carry one.
P226 -9mm
Don't remember how much I paid but I've shot a lot of guns and if you only want one gun it's the one to have. I have a concealed permit and it's a little to big to conceal but otherwise awesome.
i feel a lot less safe knowing that all you are packing out there.