yep horsey, most handgunners recommend a revolver for self defense. No clips, safeties, slides or anything. In the heat of the moment, just point and pull the trigger. Provided it's loaded, it'll go bang, every time!!!
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yep horsey, most handgunners recommend a revolver for self defense. No clips, safeties, slides or anything. In the heat of the moment, just point and pull the trigger. Provided it's loaded, it'll go bang, every time!!!
...and that its double action hehe
I am a .45 ACP carrier like Hydrashocker. I love the gun especially with the changeable slide to make it a 22 for plinking Its easier on the wallet that way. The only time I have ever had it jam was with an aftermarket magazine that needed alittle modifying. Since the modification, I havent had a problem yet with the mag. I never had a jam with the factory magazine. My next pistol I thinks gonna be a Ruger SP101 or a GP 100 .357.
Horseapples is def on his game with the info he is giving. If you do buy a .357 and you want Amanda to learn to shoot I would use the .38 Specials or a light .357 bullet. They tend to kick alittle. My dad tends to agree, I think my .45 kicks less then his .357.
yeah i had a Ruger P90 .45ACP and it kicked way less then my .357 does IMO.....hammer, the one thing i do like about my .40 is that the only saftey per say that it has is the trigger saftey....gotta pull on the bottom half of the trigger or the trigger wont move.....otherwise, no other saftey anywhere
I think my .45 has more recoil than my 686 smith. But the 686 is a large frame and has plenty of weight to compensate for the Magnum load. My SP101 on .357 Mag 158 grain hollow points is BRUTAL on the recoil side. But tames down quite nicely with the 125 grain loads. The wife carries this pistol with 110 grain .38+p Hydrashocks. Very light recoil, quick follow up shots, and mild muzzle flash, even from the 2.5 in barrel. If you were to touch off a .357 at night from that short of a barrel, it looks like a flame thrower. So choose ammo carefully and practice "point shooting" in low light
In my Kimber 1911, I carry Cor-Bon 185 grain +p ammo, that load will punch through car doors quite efficiently. In my Colt Lightweight Commander, I like the Winchester 230 grain SXT. Good all around load with lots of knock down power and reliable expansion, even through heavy clothes.
Next to my bed is a Remington 870 express, it has an extended mag tube, holds 8 rounds the first three are #8 bird shot (dont want to over penetrate inside the house) The last 5 are buckshot, just in case the bird shot doesnt deter the would be asailant.
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I think my .45 has more recoil than my 686 smith. But the 686 is a large frame and has plenty of weight to compensate for the Magnum load. My SP101 on .357 Mag 158 grain hollow points is BRUTAL on the recoil side. But tames down quite nicely with the 125 grain loads. The wife carries this pistol with 110 grain .38+p Hydrashocks. Very light recoil, quick follow up shots, and mild muzzle flash, even from the 2.5 in barrel. If you were to touch off a .357 at night from that short of a barrel, it looks like a flame thrower. So choose ammo carefully and practice "point shooting" in low light
In my Kimber 1911, I carry Cor-Bon 185 grain +p ammo, that load will punch through car doors quite efficiently. In my Colt Lightweight Commander, I like the Winchester 230 grain SXT. Good all around load with lots of knock down power and reliable expansion, even through heavy clothes.
Next to my bed is a Remington 870 express, it has an extended mag tube, holds 8 rounds the first three are #8 bird shot (dont want to over penetrate inside the house) The last 5 are buckshot, just in case the bird shot doesnt deter the would be asailant.
Yeah my dad carries a GP100 with the 158 Grain bullets and that bietch leaves a warm fuzzy feeling in your palm, but with the lighter loads its so gentle...lol Thats why I was saying go lighter for her.
What Kimber 1911 are you carrying? My .45 is an Eclipse Target II, I love the finish on it
yeah I like the idea of a smallish framed 5 shot .357 revolver for a woman to carry. Won't get pounded at the range and be shy about shooting it using .38s, yet can really for the knockout if needed...
And 'Bolt, your "buddy" Sharps know you tote that .45?
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yeah I like the idea of a smallish framed 5 shot .357 revolver for a woman to carry. Won't get pounded at the range and be shy about shooting it using .38s, yet can really for the knockout if needed...
And 'Bolt, your "buddy" Sharps know you tote that .45?
1. Shoot a Judge and you won't be so impressed with it anymore. The videos are cool but it's not real comfortable in your hand and isn't very accurate either. It's more show than anything. And it's pretty big.
2. A woman should definitely have a small revolver. Easiest for them to understand and use (unless they're a big shooter).
3. For home defense I love my Mossberg 500 with 18" barrel. In the car I keep a Taurus Millenium Pro .45 ACP b/c it's small and hides under the seat nice. (Both have a laser on them). I love the Desert Eagle .45, Berette 9mm, Sig P22X's and HK USP's as well.
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Pat, if you or Amanda are planning on getting a CPL (CCW) permit, my FOP lodge is sponsoring a class on April 11 from 9 am - 5 pm. They will have handguns to rent if you don't have one. If interested, let me know.
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