Off topic-gun ownership

[jdraupp]

The comment about the shotgun was dead on...they hear you rack a round in the chamber and that pucker factor kicks in straightaway. For home defense a 12 gauge shotgun can't be beat, though I'd load it with at least buck shot and my preference is for slugs. Remember if you have to use it you want it to count as it is your life likely on the line.

As far as handguns, as many others have said find a place that let's you try quite a few. The tiny subcompact pistols are neat in that they fit in the palm of your hand, but they are very difficult to be accurate with. Most also have tiny little jokes for sights. The new glock 43 is a great option as you have the reliable glock system with actual sights in a compact package. Try everything though. Every gun has its own quirks, maintenance needs, operation methods.

If you can find a firearms class that will be well worth it. It also will be something to protect you in the awful case that you used your weapon and the person that forced you to use it on has family that thinks they were a choir boy and goes after you with a lawyer. Doubt it would happen, but in today's world you never know. At least you can say you had training that way.

Best of luck to you.

[morgal48]

Another option might be a Taurus Judge revolver. With a five round capacity and the ability to use both .45 ACP and 410 ga. shotshells at the same time. One can alternate 410s and 45s or use all of one or the other. The pistol is named the Judge because it is reputed to be a favorite of judges, and is carried in and out of the courtroom.
Practice is the key.

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by morgal48

Another option might be a Taurus Judge revolver. With a five round capacity and the ability to use both .45 ACP and 410 ga. shotshells at the same time. One can alternate 410s and 45s or use all of one or the other. The pistol is named the Judge because it is reputed to be a favorite of judges, and is carried in and out of the courtroom.
Practice is the key.

Not in CA my friend :-)

[morgal48]

Originally Posted by Dlirium

Not in CA my friend :-)

Just read the brief on this. Interesting stuff. Absurd, but interesting. Is CA the only state with this specific... not sure what it is? Not being an owner of any of these won't effect my avoidance of your lovely state.

[Dlirium]

Originally Posted by morgal48

Just read the brief on this. Interesting stuff. Absurd, but interesting. Is CA the only state with this specific... not sure what it is? Not being an owner of any of these won't effect my avoidance of your lovely state.

Yes, we give up quite a bit politically to live in the nice weather and job market...

[SteelStroke]

.45 ACP for me. I open carry plus have a CCW.