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My wife retired her 9mm today.

Posted on 01/16/2013 6:06:55 PM PST by Farmer Dean

After reading the story of the mother who shot the home invader 5 times,she went to the store and bought a Beretta PX-4 in .45acp.Anybody have any experience with this weapon?


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To: Farmer Dean

This gal has some fragile arthritic hands which I’d like to be able to play music with...and I’m looking at a Sig 250. What do you think for weak, sore hands?


61 posted on 01/16/2013 9:03:24 PM PST by Mamzelle
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To: Yo-Yo

Lil. Love the cross and wedding band.


62 posted on 01/16/2013 9:04:54 PM PST by Mamzelle
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To: funfan

They’ll tell you to get a 38 revolver to start. The thing is, think of it as your first gun, not your only gun.


63 posted on 01/16/2013 9:06:55 PM PST by Mamzelle
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To: Old Sarge
You have not lived until you went turtle hunting with a .410...

I've hunted newts in a farm pond with my 10-22. They come up and take a gulp of air and disappear, ya gotta be quick! But, of course I slipped and lot the 10-22 in the pond.

64 posted on 01/16/2013 9:07:33 PM PST by Doomonyou (Let them eat Lead.)
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To: Mamzelle

Thank you.


65 posted on 01/16/2013 9:13:37 PM PST by funfan
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To: Yo-Yo
Is this one of those hidden picture things?

I found the gun and bullets... after 45 minutes

66 posted on 01/16/2013 9:13:47 PM PST by SERE_DOC ( “The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” TJ.)
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To: Farmer Dean

Hollow point bullets


67 posted on 01/16/2013 9:20:08 PM PST by Hildy
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To: funfan

YW. Well, I’m not as intense as most FReepers. I like the idea of guns better than actually dealing with them. Get your simple pistol, gain some confidence but you need eventually to learn to slide that top thing on a semi automatic without pinching your hand because those kinds of pistols wont kill your hand like a 38 detective. Indoor ranges on a quiet day. I like talking to,guys who have had carpal tunnel surgery because they can lead me to guns I can practice with without agony.


68 posted on 01/16/2013 9:22:36 PM PST by Mamzelle
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To: Hildy

Hi there. Did you read about that gal in Georgia who plugged an intruder with her detective special? I’ve been trying to find out what kind of bullets she had because the darned fool LIVED.


69 posted on 01/16/2013 9:24:57 PM PST by Mamzelle
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To: Mamzelle

Could I just keep a pistol instead of the semi automatic
I just don’t envision myself getting one and going to get another one.


70 posted on 01/16/2013 9:35:08 PM PST by funfan
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To: bosco24
Actualy the 9mm and 38 special shoot the same caliber round. the .38 just has alot more powder (velocity) behind it.

Other way round. The .38Sp has c.200lbf ME, the 9mm para has double that.

71 posted on 01/16/2013 9:40:09 PM PST by Oztrich Boy (I think, therefore I am what I yam, and that's all I yam - Rene "Popeye" Descartes)
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To: funfan

Yes. Just get really big bullets, like hollow points if you are keeping it in the house for defense. But once you learn to fire it, likely you will want a semi because you get more bullets. I am rig ht now shopping for a CCW that is small, effective. Just get started.


72 posted on 01/16/2013 9:44:33 PM PST by Mamzelle
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To: Farmer Dean

I’ve been looking at the Springfield XD-S. Looks like a nice CC weapon.


73 posted on 01/16/2013 10:05:54 PM PST by gitmo ( If your theology doesn't become your biography it's useless.)
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To: funfan
I would strongly recommend NRA training first.

Shooting both pistols and revolvers are part of the Basic Pistol course.


74 posted on 01/16/2013 10:18:50 PM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your teaching is my delight.)
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To: RightOnline

I don’t believe in telling others what to do...

I will tell you what I do...I carry a 9mm XD Subcompact for my EDC, loaded with 147 gr Golden Sabres...Two spare mags and LED light support side...And have never inadequately armed...

Handguns of any caliber are not very powerful...We carry handguns because a rifle isn’t very concealable, and a cop is too heavy...

I recommend to my students they buy and carry the largest caliber (preferably a “safe action” like Glock or XD) that fits their body and hand size/shape, will work well given their daily activity and modes of dress, that they can handle and shoot well, and still guarantee their hits...This will be different for everyone...

That means a controlled pair to center of the thoracic cavity as fast as possible...If the attacker/threat is not stopped, the third shot goes center of the brain box...

Not everyone wants, can manage or shoots well a .45, .40, .357 or a .44 Magnum...If you want one, more power to you...

With practice ammo prices what they are, and modern defensive bullet/ammo designs being so effective, the 9mm is a good choice for CCW, despite the running battle to the contrary...

For further on this line of reasoning:

http://www.greent.com/40Page/ammo/9/9mm-advoc.htm


75 posted on 01/16/2013 10:20:41 PM PST by elteemike (Light travels faster than sound...That's why so many people appear bright until you hear them speak!)
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To: Farmer Dean

S&W 625-10.


76 posted on 01/16/2013 10:53:15 PM PST by satan (Plumbing new depths of worthlessness on a daily basis.)
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To: Mamzelle

Thanks for the info.


77 posted on 01/16/2013 11:06:45 PM PST by funfan
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To: Mr Rogers

Not true. The thing about stopping power is shock induced by the round. The bigger the bullet the more shock. The larger the wound channel.

Shoot someone in the shoulder with a .22 and the bullet can bounce off a bone and wind up in the heart. Shoot someone in the chest with a .44 Mag and it will make a Nickel sized hole in the front and a fist sized hole on the way out the back. Your mileage may vary.


78 posted on 01/16/2013 11:29:54 PM PST by BigCinBigD (...Was that okay?)
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To: gitmo

Just got mine. It is a lovely peice. Can’t wait to take it to the range!


79 posted on 01/16/2013 11:36:51 PM PST by hope (Whom the Son sets free is free indeed!)
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To: gitmo

Just got mine. It is a lovely peice. Can’t wait to take it to the range!


80 posted on 01/16/2013 11:37:13 PM PST by hope (Whom the Son sets free is free indeed!)
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