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Handgun Purchase Suggestions

Posted on 12/07/2014 9:30:46 AM PST by savedbygrace

I have a home defense shotgun, a Maverick 88, next to my bed, but I would like to also have a handgun, for more immediate defense in parts of the house other than my bedroom.

I want to spend as little money as possible for a handgun that will stop an intruder, or at least slow him down so I can get to my shotgun, but will offer the least possibility of firing accidentally. When I add that last part, I'm thinking of those videos we've all seen with a LEO demonstrating firearm safety and the handgun fires inadvertently.

Thank you.


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To: TurboZamboni

TY. That’s more than I wanted to spend, but if I have to go that high, I will.


21 posted on 12/07/2014 9:42:50 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: savedbygrace

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.


22 posted on 12/07/2014 9:43:06 AM PST by drbuzzard (All animals are created equal, but some are more equal than others.)
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To: savedbygrace

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..


23 posted on 12/07/2014 9:43:14 AM PST by CivilWarBrewing
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To: gorush
Same here. It's like "a box of chocolates". You don't know what you're going to get. A .45 Colt or .410 Defender.

 photo Taurus-judgess_zps4eb91172.jpg

24 posted on 12/07/2014 9:43:37 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Remember! When the GOP wins, it means the stupid American voters want bipartisanship.)
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To: 3Fingas

Thank you. That fits nicely.


25 posted on 12/07/2014 9:44:28 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: savedbygrace

Wait, you only have one firearm?


26 posted on 12/07/2014 9:45:20 AM PST by DirtyPigpen (Semper Fi)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

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.


27 posted on 12/07/2014 9:45:29 AM PST by rktman (Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
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To: gorush

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!


28 posted on 12/07/2014 9:45:44 AM PST by Gaffer
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To: Poser

TY.


29 posted on 12/07/2014 9:46:40 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: 3Fingas

Amen.


30 posted on 12/07/2014 9:47:07 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: DirtyPigpen

Boating accident apparently...........


31 posted on 12/07/2014 9:47:10 AM PST by rktman (Served in the Navy to protect the rights of those that want to take some of mine away. Odd, eh?)
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To: savedbygrace

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;


32 posted on 12/07/2014 9:47:35 AM PST by Manly Warrior (US ARMY (Ret), "No Free Lunches for the Dogs of War")
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To: savedbygrace

http://www.gunsamerica.com/933529577/Rossi-38-Special-Model-851-blue-4-inch-Walnut-Combat-Grips-Full-Lug-Vent-Rib-Adjustable-Sights-Near-Mint-in-Box-C5-Shot-Full-Lug-Heavy-Barr.htm


33 posted on 12/07/2014 9:47:59 AM PST by TurboZamboni (Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.-JFK)
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To: drbuzzard

TY. Yes, I would take a class.


34 posted on 12/07/2014 9:48:03 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: CivilWarBrewing

TY, good suggestion for thought.


35 posted on 12/07/2014 9:48:40 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

TY


36 posted on 12/07/2014 9:49:00 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: Gaffer

Yup, no +P for that gun.


37 posted on 12/07/2014 9:50:05 AM PST by gorush (History repeats itself because human nature is static)
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To: savedbygrace

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.


38 posted on 12/07/2014 9:50:15 AM PST by cpdiii (DECKHAND, ROUGHNECK, GEOLOGIST, PILOT, PHARMACIST, LIBERTARIAN The Constitution is worth dying for.)
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To: Manly Warrior

Yes sir. Will do.


39 posted on 12/07/2014 9:50:15 AM PST by savedbygrace (But God!)
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To: savedbygrace
Hisorically, there's no better man killer than the .357 but it's limited to the revolver.

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.

40 posted on 12/07/2014 9:50:40 AM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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