Handgun Advice

[kstruckcountry]

When it comes to home defense nothing beats a shotgun. I would never pay $500 for a walfart gun though. My closet gun is an old Winchester with exposed hammer. I like it because most people don't know how to use it. It can be slam fired too. If I was to buy a "home defense" shotgun it would be a Remington 887 tactical.

 

As far as pistols, I'm looking at a Walther PPQ M2. 5" barrel and 9mm.

[Robo02cop]

When it comes to home defense nothing beats a shotgun. I would never pay $500 for a walfart gun though. My closet gun is an old Winchester with exposed hammer. I like it because most people don't know how to use it. It can be slam fired too. If I was to buy a "home defense" shotgun it would be a Remington 887 tactical. As far as pistols, I'm looking at a Walther PPQ M2. 5" barrel and 9mm.

 

How is your comment about how you wouldn't buy a gun from walmart helpful??? They sell all the name brand guns!!!

[MikeNH]

$500 seems steep for a basic 12ga.

[Robo02cop]

$500 seems steep for a basic 12ga.

 

Thats because its not a basic shotgun.....its a 18.5 breach barrel tactical shotgun that the stock and forearm can be swapped out to allow for different variations. 1 minute the gun can be a pistol grip shotgun and 30 seconds later it can have a regular l.o.p. stock on it and 30 seconds later have a adjustable pistol grip stock on it!!! I was more referring to his comment about it being bought at walmart!!! Who cares where anyone buys their weapons from, I think we are all smart enough to shop around to find the best price!!!

[MikeNH]

Well that barrel is useless to anyone not on an entry team and you can already swap the stock on a 500 in a couple minutes. That thing is just appealing to the tacticool types, same reason 5.11 clothing sells so well.

[Robo02cop]

Well that barrel is useless to anyone not on an entry team and you can already swap the stock on a 500 in a couple minutes. That thing is just appealing to the tacticool types, same reason 5.11 clothing sells so well.

True, and because most police departments issue 5.11 uniforms!!! My agency issues 5.11 BDU's!!! They are comfortable and they last!!!

[MikeNH]

Not talking about people who have a reason to own them. My point was that 500 and the 5.11 gear has hardcore mall ninja appeal. But I'm with you on walmart. Before the latest round of madness the one local to me stocked Colt 6920s. They might still but they don't last long.

[Robo02cop]

Not talking about people who have a reason to own them. My point was that 500 and the 5.11 gear has hardcore mall ninja appeal. But I'm with you on walmart. Before the latest round of madness the one local to me stocked Colt 6920s. They might still but they don't last long.

Mine still does as well as the sig 556, the m&p 15 and 15-22 along with a bunch of other name brand stuff!!!

 

The only reason I mentioned my shotgun is because it is ready to go home defense right out of the box that you can put a light on without having to buy any adapters!!!

[RyanbabZ71]

A shotgun would be my second purchase

 

 

Ryan

[zach1990]

We have a sccy cpx2 9mm that stays by the bed. For a cheap handgun it's very reliable

 

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[kstruckcountry]

I would prefer to support an actual gun store. If you don't have much experience with guns, it's the only way to go. They can actually make a relevant recommendation for you, and like others have said sometimes "test drive" the gun. Not to mention support for parts, upgrades, training, etc down the road.

[TimmyG]

I picked the glocks 27 (.40) because its so popular. It makes finding a good holster very easy

 

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[rotti]

I picked the glocks 27 (.40) because its so popular.

Nice choice.

I have the Glocks 22, 23, and 27 in .40 caliber.

Great round.

Seems like I read somewhere that the most common LEO sidearm is the Glock 22 in .40 SW.

[idnative1948]

JMHO doesn't matter whether you have a $1000 or a $350 weapon in your hand. Bottom line is, can you hit what you are shooting at when it comes time to pulling the trigger? But, more importantly can you do it when SH? Sorry folks, I am a simple guy when it comes down to SHs....

[Stex]

OP: some good advice and some poor on this tread. If a true novice, have not used guns, the advice to use a good gun store for advice is good. Find a store that cares about your needs and abilities over just selling you what you think you want even if not right for you. Get training and shoot is good advice.

 

For a true novice, a wheel gun is a simple good start. Easy to operate. Easy to see if loaded etc... Once proficient with a revolver, then consider a semi...Ruger makes a reasonably priced revolver LCR or go a little bigger with some S&Ws. Throw on a laser grip sight and Federal Bulldog or similar ammo and good to go. 38+P and up will work. No need to shoot 357, esp as a novice. A simple pump shotgun as a second tool is good too but hard store if you want locked down protection.

 

If set on a semi, consider the 9mm as mentioned and look at Glocks. They, like a revolver require little maintenance and can lay there for years and will shoot. I finally cleaned my first glock for the first time after about six years and about 500-1,000 rounds. Never a malfunction. Have to clean my kimber on a regular bases, 200 rounds or less or ejection becomes dicey. IF buying a semi, learn about limp wrist/grip malfunctions.

 

Practice with what ever you get. And remember the order of actions. If you have a home intrusion, first get gun in hand THEN call 911. Also please join NRA or similar 2nd amendment support organization.