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Considering buying a handgun - any advice?

Posted on 05/18/2011 1:23:42 PM PDT by jda

I'm looking for advice concerning buying a handgun.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; Unclassified
KEYWORDS: 357magnum; banglist; firearms; handgun; handguns; revolver
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I'm considering buying a handgun for personal safety, particularly when driving around (I live in a right-to-carry state and have hunting guns for protection at home) and am looking for any advice the FReeper nation may have. Thanks.
1 posted on 05/18/2011 1:23:46 PM PDT by jda
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To: jda

Recently purchased a Ruger SR40...like the SR9 as well...for a smaller version check out the LC9 or LCR and LCP versions. Reasanably priced, very reliable.


2 posted on 05/18/2011 1:25:30 PM PDT by FlashBack ('0'bama: "Katrina on a Global Level")
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To: jda

Let’s stop this potential 500 post non-news thread right now. Glock 32.


3 posted on 05/18/2011 1:26:26 PM PDT by Tolsti2
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To: jda

http://ruger.com/products/p95/models.html OR
http://ruger.com/products/sp101/models.html


4 posted on 05/18/2011 1:27:13 PM PDT by US Navy Vet (Go Packers!)
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To: jda
Yes - don't drink and drive.

:^D

5 posted on 05/18/2011 1:27:18 PM PDT by capydick (''Life's tough.......it's even tougher if you're stupid.'')
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To: jda

If it’s your first handgun consider a used small frame .357 magnum revolver.


6 posted on 05/18/2011 1:27:18 PM PDT by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: jda

I rented potential choices at a gun club/range. Got to practice w/them and eventually found a couple that felt like an extension of my arm/hand.


7 posted on 05/18/2011 1:27:58 PM PDT by Silentgypsy
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To: FlashBack

Also...attend some training classes if this is all new to you, as it is for me, I’ve attended three courses so far and look forward to a few more. Various instructors have varying ideas...go in with an open mind and learn all you can.
The NRA is a valuable source as well.


8 posted on 05/18/2011 1:28:04 PM PDT by FlashBack ('0'bama: "Katrina on a Global Level")
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To: FlashBack

Go with a Glock 17 or 19. I’ve had a 17 for over 15 years and still enjoy shooting it, despite the fact that I have several others to choose from.

I recently got a couple other Glocks, just because I’ve been so happy with this one.

Light, inexpensive, lots of accessories available, ammo is cheap (relatively) and pretty much foolproof.

Enjoy!


9 posted on 05/18/2011 1:28:22 PM PDT by CarmichaelPatriot
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To: jda
Springfield Armory's XD or XDM.
10 posted on 05/18/2011 1:29:22 PM PDT by DTogo (High time to bring back the Sons of Liberty !!)
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If money is tight, I recommend the Hi-Point line. .380, 9mm, 40 S&W, .45 caliber. Most less than $200 with a lifetime, transferable guarantee.
11 posted on 05/18/2011 1:31:22 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (How do you starve an Obama supporter? Hide his food stamps under his work boots.)
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One other thing—when you’re at the range practicing, keep an eye out for other shooters whose firearms jam. That will assist you re: making a suitable choice. Good luck and have fun!


12 posted on 05/18/2011 1:31:52 PM PDT by Silentgypsy
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Go to a good range that rents guns and try some out. You’ll be best with what feels the most comfortable. Take some classes. Learn how to clean your gun and the local laws about securing and, God forbid, having to use it. Don’t be swayed by the experienced shooters preferences on this thread or what the gun mags are touting this month. What works for you is a personal thing. If you want reliablilty check out revolvers, simple to use and clean. Good Luck.


13 posted on 05/18/2011 1:31:58 PM PDT by dblshot (Insanity - electing the same people over and over and expecting different results.)
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To: DTogo

What’s the difference between XDs and XDMs, anyway?


14 posted on 05/18/2011 1:32:02 PM PDT by papertyger
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“If it’s your first handgun consider a used small frame .357 magnum revolver.”

You’re the only poster on this thread with a brain (besides me :)). A gun is a machine and thereby the more complex the more risk of a failure, plus requires more training. Your suggested handgun is simple to operate (pull the trigger and it goes bang) and almost fail proof and will shoot the 38spl which is good if a small person or woman.


15 posted on 05/18/2011 1:32:51 PM PDT by snoringbear (Government is the Pimp,)
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To: FlashBack

I think for the money, you can’t beat a Ruger.


16 posted on 05/18/2011 1:33:42 PM PDT by stuartcr ("Everything happens as God wants it to...otherwise, things would be different.")
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To: dblshot

A lot of ranges won’t rent a firearm to someone who comes in without their own firearm for fear of suicide by rental.


17 posted on 05/18/2011 1:34:43 PM PDT by CarmichaelPatriot
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To: papertyger
What’s the difference between XDs and XDMs, anyway?

the "M" designates a Match Grade barrel.

18 posted on 05/18/2011 1:34:43 PM PDT by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: papertyger

Higher capacity magazines and a few new goodies. I have an XD40 subcompact that is my go-to. Reasonably priced and small enough to carry without causing carry fatigue.


19 posted on 05/18/2011 1:34:49 PM PDT by paulcissa (The first requirement of Liberalism is to stand on your head and tell the world they're upside down)
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To: DTogo

1st define what you want the hand gun to do.

Personal Cary ? — go small but not tiny.

Target accurate ? - .22rf

Home Defense ? — Full size Auto or Revolver

Hunting ? -——— Large Frame Revolver

When in doubt for your first hand gun, a .22 is never a bad choice, ammo is cheap, so you can practice a lot.


20 posted on 05/18/2011 1:34:59 PM PDT by Bidimus1
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