Points to ponder (lessons learned from 1000's of lbs. of lead launched and 10's of lbs. of powder burned) for the person going out to purchase a self-defense handgun:
Don't get hung up on revolver v. semi-auto. If you select a quality (durable, reliable) gun, either will get the job done.
The gun must fit both your hands. If that high cap wondernine that holds 25 rounds in the magazine has a grip too big for your hands, you will not be able to shoot it up to your highest level of capability. If it's a revolver you really like, consider changing grips.
Pick a caliber you can control. Small/lightweight handguns chambered for powerful cartridges are no fun and actually painful to shoot. That usually causes bad habits and kills the desire to practice. With quality ammo, the 38 Special and 9mm represent very good choices.
Learn to "run the gun" that means shoot it, practice reloads, malfunction drills, dry fire, etc. It will pay off.
Ask questions. You learn that way. It may save you time and money as well.
You may be Superman or "The Rock." I'm old. If a few young thugs want to do me or my family harm, do you seriously think I'm feminine if I choose to defend us with a gun?
Points to ponder (lessons learned from 1000's of lbs. of lead launched and 10's of lbs. of powder burned) for the person going out to purchase a self-defense handgun:
Don't get hung up on revolver v. semi-auto. If you select a quality (durable, reliable) gun, either will get the job done.
The gun must fit both your hands. If that high cap wondernine that holds 25 rounds in the magazine has a grip too big for your hands, you will not be able to shoot it up to your highest level of capability. If it's a revolver you really like, consider changing grips.
Pick a caliber you can control. Small/lightweight handguns chambered for powerful cartridges are no fun and actually painful to shoot. That usually causes bad habits and kills the desire to practice. With quality ammo, the 38 Special and 9mm represent very good choices.
Learn to "run the gun" that means shoot it, practice reloads, malfunction drills, dry fire, etc. It will pay off.
Ask questions. You learn that way. It may save you time and money as well.
Great comments!
"The gun must fit both your hands." --excellent point.
You may be Superman or "The Rock." I'm old. If a few young thugs want to do me or my family harm, do you seriously think I'm feminine if I choose to defend us with a gun?
Do you actually go around beating people up, or do you just fantasize about it?