What the hell is up with all these details?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-21 10:05:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Effective for what? They're tools. What's the most effective tool in your tool chest? You may have a great hammer, but it won't be good at cutting a piece of wood. And your finest screwdriver is a pretty poor substitute when you need a framing hammer. The same applies for handguns. Match the tool to the job at hand.
2007-02-21 15:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not surprisingly, buying a handgun is like buying a car. Do you want a compact, a full size, or an SUV? Depending on your mode of carry and what you intend to use it for are primary deciding factors.
If you don't mind a bit of reading, allow me to make a few pointers: All a gun is, is a tool designed to shoot a bullet.
If you are interested in self-defense, and you have a limited knowledge of guns, please go to your local gun club, shooting range, or an approved NRA course and sign up for a class on how to handle guns. You can and will meet people who will offer you their opinion (whether or not you actually want it) on what kind of gun is best.
Remember, only YOU can decide this.
Small calibers (.22, .25, .32) are rather poor choices for personal defense. The small caliber may penetrate the bad guy, but it is likely that it will not stop him.
Larger calibers (.38, .357, .40, 9mm, 10mm) are calibers carried by the police. Particularly the 9mm and .40. These will penetrate and effectively stop the bad guy.
You can get larger calibers, up to .50, but these are not recommended. If you were to shoot someone with this, even a poor defense attorney can claim that you set out to KILL the bad guy when all you wanted to do is STOP him. Legally, you may be completely in the right, but of you shoot someone with something like that, well, the jury might be swayed to favor the bad guy's family.
After you have decided on what caliber you want, now we go to barrel length,
Barrels come in sizes ranging from 2" to 8". Guns with a 2" barrel are also called 'snub-noses'. These are small and easily concealable.
An aside: If you want to carry a concealed weapon, make DAMN sure you get a permit. The law will jack you up if you don't. There are a large number of laws concerning ownership and the carrying of guns by state. Read them before getting one.
Snub nosed guns are accurate for close ranges, about 10 yards and less. You can get shoulder holsters or ankle holsters for them.
Full size barrels are those in the 4"-6" range. These provide greater accuracy than the snub-nosed ones. The police use guns with barrels in this length.
Oversized barrels are those greater than 6". Think Dirty Harry in this regard. Go ahead, make my day! These are not recommended for home defense. A long barrel makes it hard to whip it on target, it also makes it notoriously top-heavy and hard to hold.
Now you got your caliber and barrel length, now we go decide on a manufacturer. This is entirely your decision. I am not going to make any recommendation on this. Go to the range and see if they will let you try a loaner gun so you can experience for yourself which one you like the best. Don't rely on your friend's advice or if you see some wicked looking gun in a magazine. This is something that will work best only for you. Make sure it feels balanced and you are completely satisfied with it.
Like cars, modern guns have a lot of safety options. You probably heard of things like trigger guards, decockers and the like. For example, the Glock has a pressure switch on the trigger that prevents an accidental firing. You need to press the switch before you can squeeze the trigger. The Ruger has a decocking lever that, when pushed, will release the trigger without engaging the firing pin.
In short, go to the range, test drive the gun, find one that is best suited for your needs, and enjoy.
2007-02-21 18:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by CyberCop 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The most effective depends on the purpose. What is effective for self defense depends on penetration vs. knock down needs. What is effective for hunting is different.
2007-02-21 20:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glock 22 40 S&W or HK 40 S&W Both german made high quality and known the world around for for their effectivness
2007-02-21 22:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by judgegenocide 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally larger caliber rounds, but it really boils down to what YOU are can shoot well. A .50 AE might have loads of stopping power, but if you cant shoot it well its not worth anything.
2007-02-21 19:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking at "stopping power", a higher caliber is what you need. Between semi-automatics and revolvers is a personal choice.
2007-02-21 18:13:32 · answer #6 · answered by txofficer2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones that hit the target or make the point.
Got Ammo?
2007-02-21 18:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The .50 caliber desert Eagle, S&W .44 mag.
Depends on ammunition too, some are stronger.
2007-02-21 18:14:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
The hand gun or any weapon is only as good as the person using it.
2007-02-22 01:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by bluebeest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that you have but never have to use.
2007-02-21 18:08:19 · answer #10 · answered by pater47 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋