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Posted on 03/21/2006 5:28:13 AM PST by tcostell
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To: Eagle Eye
What do you think of the Taurus Model 82 in .38 Special?
To: Skooz
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:21:32 AM PST
by
stuartcr
(Everything happens as God wants it to.....otherwise, things would be different.)
To: tcostell
If the Benelli is the short recoil model then she is a better man than me. I had an M1 super 90 and the kick was awful. I liked it otherwise.
BTW, I am 6'3' and 270.
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:21:53 AM PST
by
yarddog
To: DaveLoneRanger
I liked both the Walther and the Sig, but one was less expensive.
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:25:37 AM PST
by
Loud Mime
("Countdown" - A documentary about Keith Olbermann's dwindling IQ)
To: tcostell
One more thing, Crimson Trace does not make laser grips for this model....nothing that can't be overcome with frequent practice. The Tracker also fires .38's which are cheaper than .357's for practice purposes. Taurus revolvers have a good reputation and tend to be less expensive than others, especially when purchased over the internet. Also, if you live in NJ or NYC, PLEASE be sure that neither you nor your wife carry a loaded weapon or have one in your car. The laws are draconian and heavily weighted against legal gun owners. Good luck.
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:26:07 AM PST
by
Postman
To: tcostell
To: dangerdoc
" I carried a .32 revolver for years because it was small enough to fit in a trouser pocket without an objectionable bulge.
"
"yatta..yatta..yatta.. or are you just glad to see me."
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:28:28 AM PST
by
Vaquero
(time again for the Crusades.)
To: tcostell
I'm a little cynical about a .38 because of bullet size
you're cynical about bullet size of a .38 but you mentioned 9mm in your original post. there'e .001" difference between .38 and 9mm, and roughly the same load. difference is you can get heavier bullets for .38sp. and load them heavier. or you can load some low power .357.
my wife (4'10" about 110) loves my p220 in 38super. she thinks its a touch big for her hands but she's much more comfortable shooting it than my 1911 compact .45 due to recoil factors.
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:35:34 AM PST
by
absolootezer0
("My God, why have you forsaken us.. no wait, its the liberals that have forsaken you... my bad")
To: bondjamesbond
I used to have an old (1985-ish) model 66 Taurus 6" and I loved it.
The 82 looks to be a vastly improved version of the old models.
Taurus used to be an inexpensive knock off of other models but now they are quality firearms in their own right.
I've got another Taurus 911 millineum and love it but the newer ones are better and come in .32, .380, .40 and .45 instead of just 9mm
I'd still go with a .357 just for the versatility....357 or .38. or .38+p.
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:40:11 AM PST
by
Eagle Eye
(There ought to be a law against excess legislation.)
To: Eagle Eye
I know it's an old corny joke, but this thread was crying out for it.
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:49:10 AM PST
by
from occupied ga
(Peace through superior firepower)
To: tcostell
taurus .22 magnum 8 shot revolver, even though my five kids have calibers up to .44 magnum, they love to shoot my .22 mag. inexpensive ammo & very good handling & accuracy...
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:49:36 AM PST
by
ronnied
(we are the only animals that bare our teeth in greeting...)
To: Puppage
Take her to the range & let her try several. My wife has very small hands & what I thought was good for her, wasn't even close. Also, shot placement is more important than caliber....she needs to be comfortable with what she chooses. Excellent advice. My wife was working in another town and a guy started stalking her. I went to the gun store and bought her a KelTek P-11 9mm. She hated it. She fired it once and the recoil was too much for her (it weighs about 14 ounces empty).
She eventually selected my favorite pistol as her choice for home defense. It's a Colt Diamondback 38 special with custom grips. It fits her hand well, it has manageable recoil, and she shoots it very well. It's simple to operate and doesn't require a lot of practice.
I could have saved some money (to buy a Glock) if I had let her choose her own weapon.
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:54:13 AM PST
by
mbynack
(Retired USAF SMSgt)
To: tcostell
It's tough to beat a short-barrelled .357 revolver. My favorite is Smith & Wesson but Ruger and Taurus also make good guns. A trigger job is a good investment because she should train by shooting double-action. A better trigger pull will improve accuracy (which helps confidence) and reduce fatigue during practice sessions.
She can practice with .38 specials and keep it loaded with .357 hollowpoints for defense. Some people say you should always train with full-power loads but in an emergency your adrenaline is pumping, you have a kung-fu grip on the gun and muzzle blast and recoil aren't noticed much.
To: tcostell
S&W model 36 with 3" barrel.
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:56:35 AM PST
by
Tarpon
To: mbynack
I could have saved some money (to buy a Glock) if I had let her choose her own weaponI had the same experience. I thought the Kel Tec P-3AT/.380 would be great for her. It fit her hand, but she didn't like the recoil. So, now I have another gun for my collection, which isn't so bad. :-)
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posted on
03/21/2006 6:58:47 AM PST
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
To: yarddog
It's a Montefeltro, and all she was shooting was little #9 2 3/4 inch skeet shells, but she handled it gracefully.
She's a tough little thing... tougher than me pound for pound. Not the hothouse flower you would expect given her considerable beauty.
I'm definitely keeping her.
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posted on
03/21/2006 7:07:50 AM PST
by
tcostell
To: tcostell
Take her to a gun show or to a knowledgeable gun dealer in your area and let her try a bunch of them out. Pick whichever one she's most comfortable with.
Don't just rule out of hand getting a snub-nose revolver in .38 Special either. A lot of gun writers and gun store commandos sneer at them as not being "real" weapons, but loaded with +P ammo and with good shot placement (which is what really matters with any weapon), they're more than enough to take the fight right out of your average scumbag looking for an easy mark to hit. And they're so small and light and easy to conceal that it's more likely she'll carry it all the time and have it when she really does need it.
Whatever you pick - practice, practice, practice!
To: dangerdoc
I appreciate your comments and we've already had that discussion. I'm completely convinced that if pressed she will do what she feels is necessary to protect herself and our child including all manner of things that you or I might actually cringe a little about.
If she's going to be carrying this weapon I suspect it will serve her best to be carrying it in plain sight. That's what we're trying to plan for anyway. And in the end she'll be choosing it (as you suggested) I'm just looking for 'Try a blank' sort of suggestions given the size constraints.
Thanks.
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posted on
03/21/2006 7:15:06 AM PST
by
tcostell
To: from occupied ga
I know...and I'm still trying to get something of value for her!!
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posted on
03/21/2006 7:20:46 AM PST
by
Eagle Eye
(There ought to be a law against excess legislation.)
To: tcostell
I got a hand gun for my wife too,
best trade I ever made.
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