For regular plinking and target shooting it's hard to beat a Ruger Mark III (or II or I used).
Posted on 11/29/2008 2:02:31 PM PST by Chickensoup
I need to purchase handguns for my family. I prefer private sales. I need a plinger like a 22 and something that is protection. The protection would come in two sizes, one that a full grown adult could use, and one that I could use. I have problems with my hands and need something that won't kick so I dont drop the gun. Something that will fit in the Cabelas purse holster. Are ther also between seat car holsters?
No. The dealer calls in for a background check. That states your name and if its a long gun or pistol. Thats all the feds know.
But you are wise to buy privately so they dont even know that much
I think Eaker has a Cabella's purse holster, he might know.
That is true on a lot of double action autos, but things like the Browning High Power, 1911, or Springfield XD have much lighter slide efforts because they are single action.
You can rack the slide on one of those by gripping the serrations on the slide with three fingers opposing the palm and do just fine.
As someone already said, look at revolvers in smaller calibers, like .380 auto.
Double action or hammerless revolvers make the hammer go back by pulling on the trigger. Hence, no thumb required.
Thank you. I just emailed the local branch of nra
No thumbs means forget about any of those - especially the Sigs, with their high-effort slides.
well gee...any of the other 8 fingers?
For a plinker, check out Ruger’s Single-Six if you want a revolver, or the Mark III for an auto. Both are chambered for .22 Long Rifle.
For protection, Ruger’s Double-Action revolvers are a good choice, too. The GP100 .357 would be good for a larger adult, and the SP101 in .327 (yes, that’s a two, not a five) might be an option for you.
DA revolvers are a good choice for anyone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time getting to know their gun. They are simple to operate and generally don’t malfunction the same way a semi-auto can. There is also the issue with automatics where the slide return spring is too strong, and some people can’t rack the slide. I’ve seen this happen, and it is potentially very dangerous.
I'm pretty sure that is the case in MA. I was once called up by a detective from some 40 miles away about a rifle I had sold to a dealer. Apparently it had found its way into the hands of some guy who was selling guns to bad guys, and the detective working his case was able to track the serial number back to me. I don't see how this could have been done without the state retaining the records. I faxed her the sales slip (which fortunately I had), but while that assured her of my innocence, it only completed the state's records.
In this state, anyone selling a gun privately is supposed to send a record of the sale in. You don't do a background check, but you do send in a record of the sale. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that other states where gun rights are a bit dicey would have similar policies.
Check out the Kahr CW9. They are:
Made in America,
Grip size is small (single stack, 7 rounds),
Trigger pull is very light,
No safeties to manipulate (safe action striker fired)
Reasonably priced,
Once broken in, goes bang EVERY time.
Only comes with one magazine, so if one needs more, find them.
For regular plinking and target shooting it's hard to beat a Ruger Mark III (or II or I used).
I think Eaker has a Cabella’s purse holster, he might know.
Yes but does it match his shoes?
Come to think of it, you can rack the slide on a Browning High Power with one finger and the other hand on the grip.
The .327 Magnum is the new round you’re thinking of. I’ve seen Ruger and Taurus revolvers chambered for it.
The thumb-joint problem is a challenge...
Why don’t you try it with your other 8 fingers and get back to me. It’s surprisingly difficult without the use of your thumb.
Thank you. I think I am going to need to go somewhere that there are a lot of handguns to try My local gun store only has a few.
Any experience with it? I’m intrigued by it.
I second that!
What I do know is that small Pistols are difficult to hold and aim properly even with fully functioning hands.
You really need to go to a gunshop and hold a few models to determine what feels good in YOUR hand.
once you have that figured out try shooting different calibers to see what you are comfortable with.
Best wishes.
I gather one cannot purchase over the internet.
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