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I want to buy a handgun...
3/9/09 | Master Beaver

Posted on 03/09/2009 4:50:02 AM PDT by masterbeaver

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To: shag377

I can relate to your question, as a few years ago I was exactly where you are now. I did considerable research, and I eventually chose my firearms based on these criteria:
1. The ability to find cheap, plentiful ammo to stock JIC
2. Ease of operation & to a certain extent, maintenance
3. Absolute, when it all hits the fan, rugged dependability
4. The ability to not only defend my home & family, but also suitability for other uses such as hunting if need be

With these factors in mind, I have purchased several guns, but these are my favorites...
1. Handgun- Glock 9mm
2. Shotgun- Mossberg 500 12ga
3. Rifle Marlin 336 30-30

Hope this helps


41 posted on 03/09/2009 7:45:24 AM PDT by bpdale
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To: OB1kNOb

CZ makes an awesome 9mm subcompact in solid metal (no plastic guns for me) about $450 and fits a woman’s smaller grip perfectly!


42 posted on 03/09/2009 7:45:24 AM PDT by Mister Muggles
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To: masterbeaver

I’ve been where you are...
I made my decisions based of these criteria, with a balance of all four entering into the purchases:
1. The ability to find plentiful & cheap ammo
2. Ease of operation & to a certain extent, maintenance
3. Absolute ruggedness & dependability
4. The ability not only to defend my home & family, but to use the weapon for other things if need be (i.e. hunting)

With these criteria in mind, I have purchased several guns, but my three faves are:
Handgun- Glock 9mm- while some poo-poo on these for various reasons, 9mm ammo is cheap & plentiful, their knock-down power is adequate, and they are virtually indestructible. The reason I chose 9mm over .45 is I want my wife, 16 YO son & 18 YO daughter to be comfortable & proficient in using it as well....

Shotgun- Mossberg 500 12ga- versatile easy to supply and very dependable pump shotgun. Have also purchaded 100 rds Centurion home defense shells in addition to various numbers of buckshot, birdshot, & turkey loads

Rifle- Marlin 336, 30-30- The king of the brush guns...rugged, lethal on anything up to brown bear, and easy to shoot, with scope or without. While ammo is pricey relative to the 9mm or 12ga, this is a fantastic gun and well worth having & supplying

Hope this helps....


43 posted on 03/09/2009 7:45:25 AM PDT by bpdale
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To: masterbeaver
Sign up today to ask us about guns.....

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44 posted on 03/09/2009 7:46:54 AM PDT by wtc911 ("How you gonna get back down that hill?")
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To: Malsua

Sig is fantastic - if you can get the new 250, they sell the kits to change calibers. I’ve heard they are hard to find though and mostly 9mm right now.


45 posted on 03/09/2009 7:48:31 AM PDT by stainlessbanner
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To: masterbeaver
What kind of mm

I recommed 20mm for "newbies" (Oerlikon makes a nice one) ... and GE makes a wonderful 30mm Revolver for more advanced shooters.

46 posted on 03/09/2009 7:48:57 AM PDT by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: stockpirate

Go to www.sportsmansguide.com...they have it!


47 posted on 03/09/2009 8:17:07 AM PDT by bpdale
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To: masterbeaver

Read some of these chapters.
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/theboxotruth.htm


48 posted on 03/09/2009 8:19:25 AM PDT by Eye of Unk (How strangely will the Tools of a Tyrant pervert the plain Meaning of Words! SA)
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To: CholeraJoe

I bought the same gun for my wife for Christmas except her’s is stainless steel. It’s is a good gun except shooting .357’s in there really gives your hand a jar. I have a Ruger blackhawk that I shoot .357’s thru with no problem but it is a heavier gun with a longer barrel.


49 posted on 03/09/2009 11:45:14 AM PDT by longhorn too
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To: masterbeaver

Some revolvers aren't as easy to conceal as semiautos. I prefer a "Noisy Cricket," myself:


50 posted on 03/09/2009 11:53:51 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: squarebarb

I’ve heard from some trainers that revolvers tend to twist when used by someone (such as a woman) who have weaker wrists.

Check out the new Glock 30sf. It’s made for smaller hands.


51 posted on 03/09/2009 1:26:08 PM PDT by wolfcreek (There is no 2 party system only arrogant Pols and their handlers)
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To: masterbeaver
Caliber not important. Just get the green one.

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52 posted on 03/09/2009 2:02:03 PM PDT by I Buried My Guns (FMCDH - BITS - BLOAT, and all that other stuff)
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