It's a great home defense weapon.... hehehehe!!! You can miss your attacker and still disarm him. You can have definite assurance that it's one shot, one kill with this weapon.
Although it's kind of heavy and not designed for concealed carry.
Posted on 06/17/2007 9:17:16 AM PDT by Silly
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Mark
Yes, they are overpriced and known for cracking and failing slides.
How are Taurus rated now? I've got a Taurus PT99 that's only had 2 mechanical failures since I bought it in 1990. The first was during a USPSA match, when the roll-pin that held the rear sight blade in place came out, and the sight blade fell off the gun. I knew that there was something wrong, since my sight picture changed, but I finished the course of fire, though I wasn't as accurate as normal. The second was that one of the locking lugs broke, effectively locking the slide shut. But it turned out that the ammunition I had loaded up was designated for SMG use only, hotter than proof loads! And Taurus fixed it at no charge.
The reason that I ask is that Taurus used to make "Beretta clones," and I've put well over 50,000 rounds through my PT-99 over the years, and it still works great.
Mark
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Wouldn’t at least a 223 be better for the farm, for types of critters and distances you might expect?
Gun Test magazine and web site(both subscription only.)
It's a great home defense weapon.... hehehehe!!! You can miss your attacker and still disarm him. You can have definite assurance that it's one shot, one kill with this weapon.
Although it's kind of heavy and not designed for concealed carry.
> 1911A Colt Automatic Pistol for home defense and concealed carry
Too big and heavy. I had to wear one around all the time as an Armor Crewman.
Check my profile page.
“HK USP on the night stand, HK MP5A3 carry on the farm.”
I would think an M249 would be more useful on a farm than an MP5.
I strongly recommend you get over it. Revolvers have a lot going for them, especially for a first gun. They're simple to operate, reliable to a fault, and much easier to use under stress than a semi-auto.
Plus there are some excellent revolver values out there.
I own several handguns, but right now only one of them is a semi-auto.
My advice is to get thee to a range and try out several different revolvers from the rental counter. Once you find one that fits your hand I think you'll find yourself changing your mind.
My last firearm purchase was a Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 Special. Great little gun. Reliable, rugged, accurate, and it's chambered in a cartridge that has as much punch as the .45 ACP but in a much smaller package.
It's my personal choice for an "oh crap I'm going to die" gun.
Have fun.
Best regards,
L
I’ve got an M16 also,but the MP5 is easier to carry.And with the suppressor mounted it doesn’t spook the horses.
I’ve also got a HK91 but it’s a load to carry around,and it’s too darn loud.
“I’ve also got a HK91 but it’s a load to carry around,and it’s too darn loud.”
Git you one of them little CZ bolt action .22 LR rifles. They are light, and fairly quiet, LOL. Nice piece of hardware, and inexpensive, too.
Already got the .22,a Browning semi-auto.The old style that ejects downward,made in Belgium about 1960.Perfect condition and shoots great.
23C in the nightstand? Close your eyes if you have to shoot in the dark.
I approve.
Sweet little gun. I've been looking for one. They ain't easy to find.
L
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