You would be breaking the law in Australia, Europe and most of the rest of the civilised world. Only in the USA do people seem to think they need guns for personal protection, the rest of us get along happily without them - and with tens of thousands of fewer gun deaths every year.
2007-08-23 15:22:41
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answered by tentofield 7
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This is a personal preferance thing. The rule of thumb is to carry the largest caliber that you can shoot comfortably and accuractly. I'd rather see you shooting a smaller caliber that you can shoot well than carrying some hand cannon that you can't hit the side of a barn with.
While you can certainly learn to shoot a conventional double action pistol or revolver, it takes plenty of practice and lots of rounds down range. The long and often heavy trigger pull is a detrement to good shooting. Yet they can prevent an accidental discharge when under the stress of an armed confrontation.
The single action auto pistol normally has the best trigger but I feel that these pistols require a lot of practice also because they are normally carried "cocked and locked" and the light triggers require disipline.
The striker fired pistols like the Glock or Springfield XD have consistant shot to shot triggers that are generally more managable than double action autos or revolvers yet are not so light that accidental discharges are not as much an issue as with a single action auto.
Revolvers are simple reliable and with efforts of a good gunsmith can have good triggers. Yet they are bulky, have only 5 or 6 shots (I know, there are some 7 and even 8 shot revolvers but I really doubt that anyone would carry one concealed) and are slow to reload.
Quality semi auto pistols are reliable, generaly have better triggers, are flatter and easier to conceal, have more rounds and are faster to reload.
Reliability is the number one issue, Any defensive gun must go bang every time. Shootability is second to that. The gun must fit your hand well and be comfortable to shoot. Accuracy is third.
Remember that in the end, its not the gun but the person using it. I'd rather see you purchase a modest but reliable pistol and spend the rest of the money for training and practice ammo. Shot placement is everything when it comes to stopping the bad guy.
Good luck
2007-08-26 08:43:21
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answered by Christopher H 6
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Just my opinion
There is no one size that fits all. Some people will find it awkward and cumbersome
trying to chamber shells in a semi-automatic. Thus a revolver is more desirable.
Others may be concerned about the recoil. Deeming a smaller caliber more in line for them.
Is this for home defense? If so and the buyer is not an experienced shooter then
in lieu of a handgun a shotgun is perhaps more appropriate.
Regardless being familiar with the weapon is most important. Going to a shooting range
and maybe getting some training is a good idea..
Then where will you keep it? Needs to be readily accessible yet safely stored.
2007-08-24 14:30:30
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answered by Truth Seeker 5
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S&W 38 BODY GARD mod 49 or 39 small compact can be loaded with hollow point too take out target,s at a effective range of 15 meter,s and one shot with a hollow point leg or arm willl take the fight out of allmost any body and if you aiming for the cheast there not geting up
2007-08-23 23:31:46
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answered by Anonymous
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id recomend a colt 45 pistol S.S. style or if you want a small one that you could conceal like during a rape id recomend the colt 25 pistol the clips small but the guns only a coupple inches long oh and i just saw a cool gun called the1600 M-16 style semi-auto rifle in .22 LR cal and also i want to tell this other guy that answered after me that guns are great they helped win wars that if we lost than the nicest places in the world would be as terrible as iraq
ps (to that guy who answered after me) no offense but i think that your one of those single 90 year old gay trans sexual virgins
2007-08-23 22:22:08
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answered by matt 2
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