2007-01-15 00:37:47 · 9 answers · asked by G-Man 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Many prefer a 9mm semi-automatic. Being somewhat old fashion in this regard, I prefer a Smith and Wesson 357 stainless with a 4 inch barrel. You can practice with cheaper 38 special rounds. I also have a nice S&W police detective 38 sub nose.
I am sure that some prefer a 45 auto.
2007-01-15 00:47:33 · answer #1 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are relatively new to handguns, I would strongly recommend a good revolver, probably in .357. S&W is one of the companies that makes very good revolvers, so no problem there. Ruger and Colt also make excellent revolvers, and the Ruger frame design is actually the strongest double action design in production. For all around personal protection, you are probably looking at around a 3 -1/2" or 4" barrel. The only thing I could think of that the .357 would be insufficient for would be bear. If they are common in your area, you probably want to go to at least a .44 Magnum, if not a .454 Casull or larger. I still wouldn't go much over a 4" barrel, because they are more for precision shooting than emergency defense, and can become a bit unwieldy. Probably won't make much difference, but a split second longer to clear the holster could be all the difference. As for why I recommend double action revolver, they are the simplest to use. Some of the newer ones come with a key activated child lock, but if you don't lock that all you have to do is point and pull the trigger. With a semi-auto (pistol), some of them have manual safeties to undo, and there is always the question of if there is a bullet in the chamber or if the are all still in the clip. I have several friends and relatives that are police, and they have told me stories of would-be victims that scared an intruder away because they had a gun, but weren't able to shoot it in a crisis situation because of one or other of the two things I just mentioned. I have also, unfortunately, heard stories of police catching criminals and finding out that they had taken guns away from victims who couldn't use them for both of those reasons. Sometimes the criminals used the victims own gun on them after flipping the safety off or racking the slide to put a bullet in the chamber. In any case, a double action revolver will be the easiest and most fool-proof to use in any kind of crisis situation, and a .357 should be powerful enough for anything short of bear. P.S. travis m has a very good point with the 12 gauge. Anyone and everyone knows the sound of a 12 gauge action being worked, and 12 gauge slugs should be more than enough defense against even a grizzley, while any size buckshot makes for some extremely effective home defense loads.
2016-05-24 05:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depend on you. I personally carry a PT-25 but that's because I'm a women and small so it's hard to conceal much else. I'm going to be getting a 32cal. Tomcat when I have the money. My husband carries a Glock 27 and loves it. If you can handle it I'd stick with something around a 40cal. if your talking about a concealed carry gun but if your talking about a home defense you could always go with a shotgun. It really just depends on what feels good to you. If you can find a gun range that rent's out guns so that you can try a few and see what works best for you.
2007-01-15 00:48:36 · answer #3 · answered by jenpoesavon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a 357 magnum with a 4" barrel and use hollow point ammunition. Because of the recoil the gun is quite accurate and even if you wing the person the magnum does a tremenfous amount of damage.
2007-01-15 02:29:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally like my Springfield Armory 1911.
Another good one is the Glock 9mm, but you really need hollow points. A 9mm doesn't have a great deal of knock down.
2007-01-15 00:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on who is using it! if you really need a gun for protection, be sure you have had the proper training and instruction on how to use it. i have found for most women a small pistol works better...easier to handle and conceal. i used to carry a .38 special (im 50 yrs old) and my dtr carried a 9 mm glock.
2007-01-15 00:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by newintown 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My personal pick, Glock 23
2007-01-15 00:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by jomon32000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long barrel 357 mag
even if you miss, the concussion will knock them down!
2007-01-15 00:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CZ75 compact 9mm
2007-01-15 00:44:59 · answer #9 · answered by 007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋