The Gun Thread

[mlomker]

I'd look at this one from Boberg (they are a MN company)

Cool that it is a local company but it's vaporware and sounds like they intend to make it premium priced. I have an NAA Guardian but it's too heavy to carry. The Sig P290 looks great to me.

[1QUICK4]

Just ordered an Arsenal SGL41 from K-Var

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.410 is a small shotty but it looks sweet and can throw 15 shots of 00 buck down a hallway in a hurry

[Kracka]

I went to a gun range yesterday and was shooting my friends' guns. Kimber 45 semi-auto w/ laser sight, a 9mm semi-auto, and a 5-shot 45 revolver.

Time for me to start gun shopping...what's a nice basic handgun to get? I'll say it's for home protection. I like the idea of a semi-auto rather than a revolver. I'm not too sure what caliber I want...something Janelle can handle too.

[sleepydsm]

I'll say it's for home protection. I like the idea of a semi-auto rather than a revolver. I'm not too sure what caliber I want...something Janelle can handle too.

I just read someone yesterday saying a revolver is one of the easier guns to handle in a panic situation, and as reliable as say a pump shotgun.

Anyone want to chime in on that note?

You could get one of those 5-shot revolvers, "The judge" and shoot a bad guy with some .410 bird shot! Or a .45 slug. Or a .410 slug.

[Kracka]

From my limited experience I would agree that a revolver would be a more reliable choice, thanks for mentioning that. The semi-autos jammed twice yesterday.

[Febo]

Semi-Auto's can be extremely reliable and are far more capable than a revolver could ever hope to be.

Reliability has a lot to do with ammo choice (not using inferior rounds) and also basic maintenance on the weapon. Keep it clean and happy. Also do not buy a cheap semi-auto. Something brand name and known to be quality will be better.

Also, a full size semi-auto in 9mm will have a clip that is 14+ rounds per clip, versus a punny 5 or 6 shots.

As for a round that Janelle could handle, I would throw my hat into the 9mm ring for that one. Start slinging 14 9mm hollow points at an invader and tables will turn.

Some good quality brands for a 9mm would be Glock, Springfield, or (i'll get crucified for this) a Baretta 92fs. If it military capable you know it is home defense capable.

[Kracka]

I was looking at the Glock G17 and G19 earlier today.

[Febo]

Both quality choices. If you don't plan to carry deff don't be afraid to keep on the full sized side of things like the G17. The accuracy is going to be much better.

As for a personal preference point here.. I'm not a fan of bobtail pistols with the safeties on the triggers vs a traditional lever selector. Makes me too nervous about an accidental fire. This is all the reason I bought my FNX .40

[Super Bleeder!!]

Glocks feel like garbage to me when i shoot them.

My personal preference (from what i've shot) has been SIGs and HK.

I've heard great things about Springfields XD line as well though.

[Kracka]

The indoor range nearby has a lot of rental guns available so I'll have to go try a bunch out before picking one.