i found two diff ones i like a 9mm and a s&w 40 cal now i really dont know to much about hand guns so if you could help me out you know like the pros and cons p.s. i really like the 40 cal but its cost alot more so is it worth it or should i just go with the 9mm
2007-02-22 11:00:35 · 12 answers · asked by snoozie1961 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Should you own a gun if you can't spell it?
2007-02-22 11:08:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
A 9mm or .40 cal. semi-auto handgun can't be used for hunting. Impractical and illegal in most areas. The .40 is getting a lot of use in law enforcement and some for personal defense. Ruger makes quality handguns in those cal.s that are under $500.00, several hundreds or more less than high priced pistols. A lot of high priced guns aren't worth the extra $$$$.
2007-02-22 12:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Ruger and Taurus handguns in both calibers. There's really not that much difference in price.
With a 9mm semi auto pistol you can get higher capacity than you can in a .40 cal. gun
With the .40 cal. you get a heavier, more powerful bullet.
A little less recoil from a 9mm.
Ammo for the 9mm is plentiful and sometimes really cheap.
the .40 cal., with it heavier, faster bullet, is a better self defense round. Many police departments have switched to the .40 Cal. for this reason.
hope this helps.
2007-02-22 11:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have no experience with hand guns I would advise a shooter safety course first.
But the 9mm has less recoil and easer to learn on seeing that you are a first time buyer.
Also the 9mm ammo is a little cheaper to shoot depending on what brand of ammo you shoot.
You can always move up to a larger caliber after you become a more accomplished shooter.
But I always use a 22 LR pistol when I am training a new hand gun shooter.
Once they get the hang of that I move them up a caliber to a 9mm or 38 special.
Hope this helps
D58
2007-02-22 11:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ten years from now the 40 will probably be worth it. For now, unless you have an immediate and dire need for one of them, you should defer your choice until you know a lot more about firearms. I'd recommend you get a 22 rimfire and become comfortable with it. Give yourself a chance to learn about handguns. If you feel you must have a major pistol for protection now, you should strongly consider another interim step: an inexpensive 38 Special revolver.
2007-02-22 13:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you going to use the pistol for? If its just for target shooting then get the 9mm, but if you are going to use it to hunt then get the 40 cal.
2007-02-22 11:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Dave Grohl Wanna Be!!!! 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
9mm is easier to find and cheaper to shoot, but if its your first gun start with something smaller like a .22
2007-02-22 12:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not purchase either one!!! Get yourself a 357Magnum because it is great for hunting or home defense, and you can also shoot 38 caliber ammo in it!!! Less expensive to shoot!! Purchase a 357Magnum!!! Forget about the 9mm or 40cal!!!
2007-02-22 11:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Do us all a favor, get a Smith & Wesson .500 and shoot it "gangsta style" with a loose wrist and then think about purchasing a "pistal".
2007-02-22 14:36:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I might not know much about handguns but I know that you spell "pistol" like this. Unless of course you are talking about "pistal", which is the female seed-producing part of a flower.
2007-02-22 11:17:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
I think before you buy a gun, you should learn how to spell the name correctly.
2007-02-22 11:08:09 · answer #11 · answered by slcfirekitten 2 · 5⤊ 3⤋