Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Leaderboards
Games
Our Blog
Blogs
New entries
New comments
Blog list
Search blogs
Credits
Transactions
Shop
Blessings: ✟0.00
Tickets
Open new ticket
Watched
Donate
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
More options
Toggle width
Share this page
Share this page
Share
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Menu
Install the app
Install
Forums
Leisure and Society
Hobbies, Interests & Entertainment
Firearms
Firearm Suggestions for 1st Time Owners
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="RDKirk" data-source="post: 75121826" data-attributes="member: 326155"><p>Lots of suggestions here.</p><p></p><p>Bella, I really haven't heard enough about how you think you'll really "live" with the gun and what you want it to do for you.</p><p></p><p>I'll throw out a couple of other points, though:</p><p></p><p>Don't go to lightweight. While a heavier gun may seem easier to carry, a heavier gun also soaks up recoil better, and only four or five ounces can make a big difference. I personally find my own "sweet spot" to be about 20 ounces (unloaded).</p><p></p><p>My daughter, a fairly diminutive young lady, agrees. Her carry handgun is a .357 Magnum all-steel revolver in which she shoots .38 Special. Being designed for the more powerful .357 Magnum round, it's a bit heavier than guns designed for .38 Special, but she can shoot it and control it much easier.</p><p></p><p>She also prefers revolvers over semi-automatic pistols because sometimes she will carry it in a coat pocket. A revolver (with hammer spur shrouded) can be successfully fired from within a coat pocket without jamming. </p><p></p><p>Smith & Wesson has recently release a couple of EZ series of semi-automatic pistols that are distinctly easier to cycle the slide and load the magazines. My daughter has one in 9mm as her nightstand gun.</p><p></p><p>Another point I don't think I've seen anyone mention is that the "manual of arms" for a semi-automatic is more complex than for a revolver. There are more things to know about how it operates--mostly to prevent jams and handle them when they occur. </p><p></p><p>The benefit of a semi-auto over revolver is "firepower." Most semi-autos can be loaded with more rounds, and swapping an expended magazine with a new loaded magazine takes only a second (when you've practiced it). Other than that, the simpler operation of the revolver is its greatest benefit. So if you don't really want the complexity of the semi-auto and aren't willing to train sufficiently to master it while under the greatest level of stress, you'd be better off with a revolver.</p><p></p><p>There is a psychological point to consider when evaluating advice for type and caliber of gun: You aren't a soldier or police officer. Soldiers and police officers will face opponents who are psyched up for combat. They are ready for a fight. That makes a heck of a lot of difference. </p><p></p><p>The bag guys who would prey on you aren't looking for a fight, which is the very reason they picked you. They will usually quickly decide to look elsewhere when faced with any kind of gun. That means you may be well protected by 5 shots in a .38 special, whereas a police officer or soldier certainly wouldn't be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RDKirk, post: 75121826, member: 326155"] Lots of suggestions here. Bella, I really haven't heard enough about how you think you'll really "live" with the gun and what you want it to do for you. I'll throw out a couple of other points, though: Don't go to lightweight. While a heavier gun may seem easier to carry, a heavier gun also soaks up recoil better, and only four or five ounces can make a big difference. I personally find my own "sweet spot" to be about 20 ounces (unloaded). My daughter, a fairly diminutive young lady, agrees. Her carry handgun is a .357 Magnum all-steel revolver in which she shoots .38 Special. Being designed for the more powerful .357 Magnum round, it's a bit heavier than guns designed for .38 Special, but she can shoot it and control it much easier. She also prefers revolvers over semi-automatic pistols because sometimes she will carry it in a coat pocket. A revolver (with hammer spur shrouded) can be successfully fired from within a coat pocket without jamming. Smith & Wesson has recently release a couple of EZ series of semi-automatic pistols that are distinctly easier to cycle the slide and load the magazines. My daughter has one in 9mm as her nightstand gun. Another point I don't think I've seen anyone mention is that the "manual of arms" for a semi-automatic is more complex than for a revolver. There are more things to know about how it operates--mostly to prevent jams and handle them when they occur. The benefit of a semi-auto over revolver is "firepower." Most semi-autos can be loaded with more rounds, and swapping an expended magazine with a new loaded magazine takes only a second (when you've practiced it). Other than that, the simpler operation of the revolver is its greatest benefit. So if you don't really want the complexity of the semi-auto and aren't willing to train sufficiently to master it while under the greatest level of stress, you'd be better off with a revolver. There is a psychological point to consider when evaluating advice for type and caliber of gun: You aren't a soldier or police officer. Soldiers and police officers will face opponents who are psyched up for combat. They are ready for a fight. That makes a heck of a lot of difference. The bag guys who would prey on you aren't looking for a fight, which is the very reason they picked you. They will usually quickly decide to look elsewhere when faced with any kind of gun. That means you may be well protected by 5 shots in a .38 special, whereas a police officer or soldier certainly wouldn't be. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Leisure and Society
Hobbies, Interests & Entertainment
Firearms
Firearm Suggestions for 1st Time Owners
Top
Bottom