04 Nov 05
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Originally posted by slimjimFor concealed carry the S&W Chief's Special .38 or S&W Chief's Special .45 semi-auto. For backup, Walther TPH .22 LR semi-auto. Next to the bed, Colt Python .357. For checking out something outside Winchester Defender 12 ga. pump with 000 buckshot. Have had all of these for years and never had any problems with any of them. Always wanted a Thompson submachine gun but never went to the trouble of getting a license for a full auto. Couldn't afford to shoot a full auto anyway.
Decisions, decisions, decisions. I prefer the SIG 229 myself.
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04 Nov 05
Originally posted by DelmerNext to the bed, Colt Python .357....nice, very nice
For concealed carry the S&W Chief's Special .38 or S&W Chief's Special .45 semi-auto. For backup, Walther TPH .22 LR semi-auto. Next to the bed, Colt Python .357. For checking out something outside Winchester Defender 12 ga. pump with 000 buckshot. Have had all of these for years and never had any problems with any of them. Always wanted a Thompson submachi ...[text shortened]... the trouble of getting a license for a full auto. Couldn't afford to shoot a full auto anyway.
04 Nov 05
Originally posted by DelmerMy friend owns a small tobacco shop (which I work in part time) in a dangerous neighborhood. What sort of weapon should he have? I am thinking a 9mm or bigger pistol or a small pump shotgun. What do you think?
For concealed carry the S&W Chief's Special .38 or S&W Chief's Special .45 semi-auto. For backup, Walther TPH .22 LR semi-auto. Next to the bed, Colt Python .357. For checking out something outside Winchester Defender 12 ga. pump with 000 buckshot. Have had all of these for years and never had any problems with any of them. Always wanted a Thompson submachi ...[text shortened]... the trouble of getting a license for a full auto. Couldn't afford to shoot a full auto anyway.
He's leaning towards a really big handgun like a 0.44 magnum, but when I shot one of those I found it too big and cumbersome with too much kick. Then again there are a lot of drugs in the neighborhood and maybe the extra power might be needed for some meth infused thug.
Advice?
04 Nov 05
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI'm not a big fan of the 9mm cartridge, though many are. A .44 magnum is too big and hard to handle in a split second situation. Same for a shotgun, plus long barreled guns are easier to take away from a shooter than very short barreled guns. Semi-autos are reasonably reliable but more complicated and not as reliable as revolvers, especially if you don't shoot them on a regular basis and know which ammo they like. I'd get a small (2-inch barrel) .357 magnum revolver. Reliable, easy to handle, drop it in your pocket if the situation calls for that, and enough knockdown power with hollowpoints to stop anyone. There are many good models that are reasonably priced. An added bonus with the .357 is that you can use cheap .38 ammo to practice, and it's easier on your ears and hands.
My friend owns a small tobacco shop (which I work in part time) in a dangerous neighborhood. What sort of weapon should he have? I am thinking a 9mm or bigger pistol or a small pump shotgun. What do you think?
He's leaning towards a really big handgun like a 0.44 magnum, but when I shot one of those I found it too big and cumbersome with too muc ...[text shortened]... he neighborhood and maybe the extra power might be needed for some meth infused thug.
Advice?
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04 Nov 05
Originally posted by DelmerYou are absolutely correct about the .357, great choice. I prefer a 9 though because I am a lousy shot, but with a 17 round clip pointed in the general area of the chest, somebody would still wind up looking like a collender
I'm not a big fan of the 9mm cartridge, though many are. A .44 magnum is too big and hard to handle in a split second situation. Same for a shotgun, plus long barreled guns are easier to take away from a shooter than very short barreled guns. Semi-autos are reasonably reliable but more complicated and not as reliable as revolvers, especially if you don't sh ...[text shortened]... he .357 is that you can use cheap .38 ammo to practice, and it's easier on your ears and hands.
04 Nov 05
Originally posted by Bobla45Bob, when I qualified for the 9mm at the range, I could have sworn I could see the bullet's trajectory from time of firing to hitting the target.....seemed like it travelled slow....I know optical illusions when I see them, but this seemed real...I also like the 1911 Army issue 45 automatic.....a true and tested warrior of a gun...
You are absolutely correct about the .357, great choice. I prefer a 9 though because I am a lousy shot, but with a 17 round clip pointed in the general area of the chest, somebody would still wind up looking like a collender
04 Nov 05
Does anyone rememebr the anime cartoon Ulysees? It was a remake of the Odyssey, set in the far future and the lead character had a weapon which was half lightsabre and half-pistol. Basically a lightsabre, the handguard of which was elongated forward into a lasergun. I 'd want one of those I think.