What is the safest handgun to own?

Question

My favorite pick is the Springfield 9mm XD. Also what are your opinions on the Fn 5x7? The average price is about $800, is it worth compared to similar and cheaper priced pistols that do the same thing?

Answer 1

I personally own about 40 handguns, and none would be considered "safe". I have found some which seem to be less likely to be a problem than others. Single action is, in my opinion, safer than double action; this requires manual cocking of the weapon. A child who got a hold of a single action would be likely to just pull the trigger, which will not discharge unless some fool left it ******. I also prefer the ones with a visible hammer...I like to know if the thing is ready to fire easily or not. The calibers I like are .40 and .45; 9mm tend to over-penetrate and may shot something or somebody behind the intended target. High velocity and relatively small presentation make 9mm a dangerous choice, in my opinion. The model 1911 semi-auto in the .45 caliber is a great choice --Colt, Springfield, Charles Daley, etc. are good choices. You will probably pay about $500 for a good one. Please get a permit to carry so you are legal; all but about 3 states allow this.

Answer 2

Personally, for safety reasons, I'd choose a .40 caliber over a 9mm. The 9mm is a smaller caliber with higher muzzle velocity, which means you have greater (probably too great) penetrating power. If you use it for self defense, you run the risk of putting a round THROUGH your victim and into someone behind them. A .40 cal is more likely to strike the victim with similar force, but less penetration which means more energy is absorbed by the victim which equates to more stopping power with less risk to others.

Answer 3

You're asking about "safety" seems a little skewed when you mention the FN 5x7 (which touts body armor-piercing ammo).

Most Taurus handguns have an integrated key locking device. It totally locks the internal workings of the gun, rendering it a paperweight until unlocked with key.

Answer 4

You sound like you know a lot more than me about guns. But I have a thing for single action .45 acp's. About your question, I don't give much consideration to a guns safety. I just try to adhere to safe handling and storage.

Answer 5

Springfield handguns have a tendency to jam. The most reliable weapons are those from CZ or from Beretta.

Answer 6

Dude, they're ALL safe and they all do the same thing. Want cheap, die cheap. Want stopping power, go 45 cal. Colt 1911, or comparable. Kicks a little harder, but worth it!!!

Answer 7

Supersoaker

Answer 8

Sling Shot

Answer 9

I do not think there is a "safe handgun", it is up to the owner of the gun and how well trained he or she is...

Answer 10

The safest one is the one with the most bullets, then no one can hurt you.