Posted on 12/07/2014 9:30:46 AM PST by savedbygrace
TY. That’s more than I wanted to spend, but if I have to go that high, I will.
Actually I would suggest a .357 revolver. You will pay a bit more for one over a .38 special but it will be more sturdy (since it has to handle the more powerful round) and of course gives you the option of moving up to .357 if you think you should need it. .357 revolvers will handle .38 special rounds as well just fine.
Taurus usually makes a good enough revolver, but do make sure of the particular one since their quality control is known to be spotty. It could just be safer to go for a Ruger though it will likely be a bit more expensive (a Smith and Wesson would be the nicest option, but much more expensive). I’d suggest a 3 or 4 inch barrel (since it is not for carry).
Sounds like a gun safety class might not be a bad idea since you express some concern on the subject.
Ammo availability is something to consider. 9mm is a good middle-of-the-road caliber. Go compact for easy concealment; Ruger LC9 or SR9c, etc..
Thank you. That fits nicely.
Wait, you only have one firearm?
Well, unless you live in the peoples democracy of Washington state. Unless you don’t really care about I594. Get one for a .357 since you can still shoot .38+P out of it if the .357 is too much for a small frame revolver. Usually pretty hard to go wrong with a revolver. NO AD’s please. Plenty of range time and practice.
Nice. But you have to watch the kind of centerfire cartridges you fire in them. Light alloy frame. I have a Governor and they recommend that you try different manufacturer loads to see what happens on subsequent cartridges (e.g., 5th or 6th rounds) to make sure the bullet didn’t pull out some from the case.
Mine showed that some standard Winchester Super X 45 LC rounds actually did this. In a couple of cases, near 1/8th of an inch. Not good.
I finally settled on some Hornady 185 GR FTX.....
Read your Taurus manual!
TY.
Amen.
Boating accident apparently...........
Disregard everything you read on this forum excepting the recommendation to obtain quality training on armed home defense.
You indeed get what you pay for and other than advice to get professional training, the value of anything else advised on this forum is valued at zero.
Sorry to sound harsh to all those who recommend such and so gun wise, but seriously, get personal professional training.
Best;
TY. Yes, I would take a class.
TY, good suggestion for thought.
TY
Yup, no +P for that gun.
You will like the following:
http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=133&category=Pistol&toggle=&breadcrumbseries=
It can be carried safely with one in the tube, with the safety on. Flick the safety off and squeeze off the first round double action. The following rounds will then be semiautomatic. You get 17 chances with this pistol and it is also big enough to beat the bad guy to death.
Yes sir. Will do.
If you want a simi-auto, .45 is the way to go.
All this assume you can handle a powerful handgun.
9mm with good hollow points IS effective.
Just avoid the short barrels on all platforms. It kills your velocity.
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