First handgun
02-03-2021, 06:00 AM
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First handgun
My daughter and I are looking to buy our first handgun(s). They'll be primarily for home defense. We may want to carry, but that'd be a secondary consideration. So far we've looked at:
Sig Sauer P320-M18
Beretta 92FS
Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice
We've been told that they are each solid choices, with the Kimber being better for concealed carry.
What's the THT braintrust think?
Thanks
Sig Sauer P320-M18
Beretta 92FS
Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice
We've been told that they are each solid choices, with the Kimber being better for concealed carry.
What's the THT braintrust think?
Thanks
02-03-2021, 06:03 AM
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Huge beretta fan, but haven't met a normal size female yet that shoots a model 92 well due to the large grip size. On mine I have the mag release reversed, as my thumb can't reach it, and I have far from small hands.
Personally, I would add glock to the mix, and wheel guns.
Personally, I would add glock to the mix, and wheel guns.
02-03-2021, 06:12 AM
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For a first pistol, I would recommend a semiauto .22, learn to shoot it and become proficient than think about a larger caliber. My favorites for this are the Ruger Mark series and the browning whisper. Both are available with threaded barrels to fit suppressors for added shooting comfort.
for home defense, forget the pistol, get a pump shotgun instead. I use a Remington 870, 12 gauge, I bought my daughter 20 gauge Mossberg Pump with a pistol grip. Leave it “cruiser ready”’ magazine full, safety off, all you need to do is pump and the bad guy runs away. Nothing strikes fear in the heart of the ungodly inside someone else’s house as the crack of a round being fed into the chamber. I load three rounds of number 4’s , followed by two rounds of 00 buck. 4’s won’t go then the walls and hit an innocent. Cruiser ready is safe because little kids don’t know how to work the pump release.
for home defense, forget the pistol, get a pump shotgun instead. I use a Remington 870, 12 gauge, I bought my daughter 20 gauge Mossberg Pump with a pistol grip. Leave it “cruiser ready”’ magazine full, safety off, all you need to do is pump and the bad guy runs away. Nothing strikes fear in the heart of the ungodly inside someone else’s house as the crack of a round being fed into the chamber. I load three rounds of number 4’s , followed by two rounds of 00 buck. 4’s won’t go then the walls and hit an innocent. Cruiser ready is safe because little kids don’t know how to work the pump release.
02-03-2021, 06:15 AM
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Subscribed.
Much more interested in revolvers for my 1st but open to suggestions
Much more interested in revolvers for my 1st but open to suggestions
02-03-2021, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Ianl931
Need to find a range that rents pistols. Go rent as many as you can and find something you feel comfortable with.
02-03-2021, 06:22 AM
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FN 5.7 we bought for the same reason. Light weight, flat and fast, low low recoil. We also have a Sig 226 Tac Op .40. There are a lot of great gunshot there. As mentioned below a .22 is a good starting place.
02-03-2021, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ianl931
Need to find a range that rents pistols. Go rent as many as you can and find something you feel comfortable with.
02-03-2021, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Hjudge49
For a first pistol, I would recommend a semiauto .22, learn to shoot it and become proficient than think about a larger caliber. My favorites for this are the Ruger Mark series and the browning whisper. Both are available with threaded barrels to fit suppressors for added shooting comfort.
for home defense, forget the pistol, get a pump shotgun instead. I use a Remington 870, 12 gauge, I bought my daughter 20 gauge Mossberg Pump with a pistol grip. Leave it “cruiser ready”’ magazine full, safety off, all you need to do is pump and the bad guy runs away. Nothing strikes fear in the heart of the ungodly inside someone else’s house as the crack of a round being fed into the chamber. I load three rounds of number 4’s , followed by two rounds of 00 buck. 4’s won’t go then the walls and hit an innocent. Cruiser ready is safe because little kids don’t know how to work the pump release.
for home defense, forget the pistol, get a pump shotgun instead. I use a Remington 870, 12 gauge, I bought my daughter 20 gauge Mossberg Pump with a pistol grip. Leave it “cruiser ready”’ magazine full, safety off, all you need to do is pump and the bad guy runs away. Nothing strikes fear in the heart of the ungodly inside someone else’s house as the crack of a round being fed into the chamber. I load three rounds of number 4’s , followed by two rounds of 00 buck. 4’s won’t go then the walls and hit an innocent. Cruiser ready is safe because little kids don’t know how to work the pump release.
Ditto this!
02-03-2021, 07:05 AM
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Good grief, can we get at least on of these threads without the BS suggestion that chambering a round in a pump shotgun scares the boogey man? This one even came with the ill advised concept that it's kid friendly / safe to store without a round chambered.
02-03-2021, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bjm9818
I have a 96FS Brig Inox. 40cal and don’t like the trigger pull. I would definitely have her try it out. Not for everybody.
02-03-2021, 07:09 AM
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Sig P365
Please don't by a damn shotgun good grief.
Please don't by a damn shotgun good grief.
02-03-2021, 07:12 AM
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My wife has a Beretta 92fs as her first handgun. She's petite 5'1" 110 lbs and she loves it. It's larger and heavy so recoil is reduced compared to a snappy compact or subcompact. Very easy for her to rack as well. I just picked up a CZp10c. Similar size to a G19 but it fits my hand perfectly and I can't shoot glocks worth shit. As others said rent some firearms as see what fits best. It's about personal preference when choosing a handgun. There is no one size fits all. For home defense I prefer full size handguns as they are much easier for new shooters.
For the record shotgun would be last on my list for home defense. AR well before a shotgun.
For the record shotgun would be last on my list for home defense. AR well before a shotgun.
02-03-2021, 07:13 AM
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Rent some hand guns, shoot some hand guns. Get the one that meets your needs and "feels right"...comfortable in your hand, sights line up, you can hit things with it.
Shot placement is most important--if you can't hit anything it isn't the right weapon.
Example--I am a reasonable shot with my .45 and my Sig P365 but I can't hit much of anything with a revolver, just doesn't "do right" in my hand.
Then--practice, practice so you are familiar with the operation--visualize you will just be waking up, startled by a noise in the dark--you don't need to be fumbling around, how do I work this damn thing.
Good Luck
Ken
Shot placement is most important--if you can't hit anything it isn't the right weapon.
Example--I am a reasonable shot with my .45 and my Sig P365 but I can't hit much of anything with a revolver, just doesn't "do right" in my hand.
Then--practice, practice so you are familiar with the operation--visualize you will just be waking up, startled by a noise in the dark--you don't need to be fumbling around, how do I work this damn thing.
Good Luck
Ken
