Might purchase a Smith & Wesson M&P 45 ACP

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[Grizzled Bear]

My wife and I went gun shopping recently. I'm considering a Smith and Wesson MP 45. It will be my Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas present (although I'm hoping for a few boxes of ammo in my stocking).

I'm cautious about weapons that include plastic in their construction. Does anyone here have any practical, long term, experience with this model?

[devolve]

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9mm is not a real “stopper”

.45acp will stop them

The Germans in WWII loved the 45acp - they manufactured them - some in Norway I believe

Lots of great ammo choices too

A wheelgun is more reliable if a problem occurs

Simply use the next chamber

2 quick large caliber shots to the upper mass is the key

A pistol requires clearing the chamber

Time can kill you

Before you can clear a jammed or damaged cartridge case in a pistol I have already reloaded 6 more .44-40s and fired them

Learn to be firing as soon as you clear leather as you raise your iron

Waiting to see the sights can be fatal

[Grizzled Bear]

I’ve been thinking about a S&W 357 for the versatility of firing 38 shells. Right now my weapons include my Remington 12g Super Magnum Express and what ever they issue me at the Armory window...

[Grizzled Bear]

So you’d buy it again? Sounding good...

[potlatch]

I knew you were well informed on guns.

[Grizzled Bear]

That’s why I’ll be getting my a revolver.

[Lurker]

so I will start with: Get a Springfield XD.

I concur.

Mine has functioned flawlessly with whatever I've fed it.

L

[Grizzled Bear]

That’s why I’ll be getting my a revolver.

my WIFE a revolver...

[Squantos]

If you have minimal resources for home security I would suggest a 4 inch S&W 686 as your ladies can use it as well as you. Like it or not some ladies and even some men or elderly can not operate a slide on a semi auto. A wheel gun is a very basic good handgun for the home for self defense IMO and experience. With a CHL (permit) this can be carried when out and about easily with a IWB thumbreak holster as well.

Were I issuing guns to evey home in America I would issue the following as a basic set of personal defense / security and foraging tools.

Pump Shotgun
Scoped Bolt Action Rifle in .308 or 30-06
2 x 38/357 revolvers
A Scoped small bolt action or 10-22 style semi auto .22 rimfire for small game and knee capping rioters or looters.

just my opinion of course.......:o)

You still active duty ?

[Grizzled Bear]

You still active duty ?

For at least two more years. I want to finish my degree and get into the "Troops to Teachers" program.

I like your list. At some point I'll get a big revolver.

[devolve]

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2 revolvers

.357 is OK

Bigger is better

For a woman a .357 is OK - .38 for practice

Always think of ear protection for practice - many later will agree -like my older brother who carries a Ruger .357

I’ve seen local LEOs carry a 40 pistol and a .357 revolver as backup

Nice iron I told them

But 2 in matched calibers are simpler and could save your life

I’m fortunate in that I can draw and have good accuracy with both hands - and at the same time

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE

KEEP YOUR BACK TO THE WALL

[Squantos]

Well good luck and hope we see ya teaching around here in Texas !

Stay safe !

[dila813]

S&W is a 2nd Sell Out, not buying them.

[oldenuff2no]

Glock 23C or Sig 229. The sig 229 is costy but what is your life worth? My 229 has never failed, ever. I shoot good ammo through it and keep it clean. The Glock 23C is the compinsated version and I love it for follow up shots. It is quick!!! The Glock has stove-piped on me twice in 5K rounds. For the house I keep a 12 gage 870 riot gun/extended mag stoked with buckshot. When you work the slide the sound is unmistakable and will stop about anyone dead in their tracks.

[MileHi]

Too late.

They were sold and the new owners rejected the agreement.

[potlatch]

{KEEP YOUR BACK TO THE WALL}

And don't watch TV westerns or shoot the lib news announcer!

[dila813]

http://actionamerica.org/guns/swbetray.html

Boycott of S&W, I don’t believe it was ever called off.

I may have missed what they have done to redeem themselves.

[dila813]

Weren’t they still agreeing to the CA Serialization Scheme?

[AlaskaErik]

Advice? you’ll get plenty so I will start with: Get a Springfield XD. One hole gun out of the box. 14 rounds of .45ACP in your hand.

I'll second the motion. XD-45 is an awesome pistol. As for plastic, I have the XD-45, a Glock 23 and a HK USP Compact 40...all outstanding pistols.

[MileHi]

Don’t know about that. That came scheme came recently. I thought I read Kimber was working on that, not sure, so who knows. For now buy what works for you.

[devolve]

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primers and wax let you duel with Charles Bronson

Get a good dog to warn you and warn off any home invaders too

A large hunting dog that hates strangers

Get 2 dogs

Blue Glasers may protect any family in the next room