03-15-2007, 10:26 AM
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Funny, I was just reading on another forum how British cops don't carry guns.
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03-15-2007, 11:01 AM
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CZ provides my home security:
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03-15-2007, 11:10 AM
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CJ... Get a bigger gun.
A .22 is NOT a good option for self defense. It is probably THE least likely to stop a threat.
The best option (and this is my opinion, and opinions on this subject will widely vary) would be a decent 9mm autoloader. A Glock 19, Beretta 92F, CZ75B...
It is very VERY unlikely you'll ever need it... but it's like car insurance, and the .22 just won't cover you.
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"The existence of the flamethrower is evidence that someone, somewhere once said 'I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't want to have to walk over there to do it.'"
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03-15-2007, 11:20 AM
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I prefer a shotgun when it comes to active home protection. It minimizes the chance of accidentally hitting someone else (I'm more worried about thin walls than bad aim), and it's a really great form of passive protection. There's a reason cops will always have them, the sound of the pump alone is sometimes enough to dissuade an intruder.
Although first I would recommend some security company signs (even fakes ones) and a good home emergency plan for everyone in the house to know and practice.
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03-15-2007, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FrayAdjacent
CJ... Get a bigger gun.
A .22 is NOT a good option for self defense. It is probably THE least likely to stop a threat.
The best option (and this is my opinion, and opinions on this subject will widely vary) would be a decent 9mm autoloader. A Glock 19, Beretta 92F, CZ75B...
It is very VERY unlikely you'll ever need it... but it's like car insurance, and the .22 just won't cover you.
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I was thinking about going bigger but i havent a need for a larger caliber gun since i moved to belonte shores acouple days ago, i live in a nice area now, I use the .22 for target practice cause ammo for a 22 is alot cheaper. CCI 100 rds 22lr $5 at walmart. I mean if someone does break in and i have to shoot, im sure the person getting shot isnt going say "Hey thats a 22, there for ill stay and watch some DiscoveryHD." They do make hollow Points for .22 caliber Long Rifles like my P22 so as far as home protection. I feel im ok, i dont want the persons head to explode....unless i have a high speed camera rolling. 
I did have a Mossberg 590 12 gauge shotgun with a pistolgrip top folding stock & heat sheild but too damn expensive to use at any range and if i shot that thing i would be worried that the rounds went through the walls and kill my neighbors so i sold it....Looked like this VVV
Last edited by CJ_Boxster; 03-15-2007 at 11:41 AM.
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03-15-2007, 11:47 AM
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If you go the firearm route, I agree with all that has been said about the shotgun. As for handguns, I'd probably go with a Glock (uncompensated) with stock night-sights. For an extra $300-400 or so, you can get the lazer Max.
http://www.lasermax-inc.com/
Personally, I'm not a big fan of .22 or 9mm/.38 because of the relatively poor stopping power as compared to a .357, .40, .45 or dare I say the 10mm cannon. I do feel that the .22 and 9mm/.38 are among the most fun to shoot (unported/uncompensated). Of my collection, most people enjoy shooting this from Taurus:
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=250&category=Revolver
Being that it is chambered for the .357 you can cheaply shoot .38 with it.
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03-15-2007, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by cfos
I agree with all that has been said about the shotgun.
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So you agree that you would want to see someones head blow up on a high speed camera with a shotgun, jk. 
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03-15-2007, 11:55 AM
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CJ -- *LOL* I think I was writing my post as yours was getting posted! Let me rephrase, I agree with all that has been said regarding the shotgun as a choice for home self defense. Personally, I don't want to shoot anyone nor any animal, except perhaps when playing Gears of War. Of course, should my brother-in-law take out a buck or two, I don't mind that tasty deer sausage.
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03-15-2007, 03:03 PM
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When I think things may be turning ugly at the house I just go get Sam...
Samuel L Colt .45
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