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Looking for advice on a good starting handgun for learning & self defense
kongo:
--- Quote from: Pecon on November 20, 2017, 02:26:20 PM ---Thanks for the input everyone, this should help me pick out something more easily.
I guess my only other question would be if there is some reason I might not want to use a compact for range shooting?
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my best guess is because the barrel is much shorter, your shots won't be as accurate as a "regular variant" of the gun, and the barrel will get hotter faster (i'm assuming on this one, don't quote me), making your shots even more inaccurate. longer barrels will spread the heat out more so they won't get as hot and should cool down a bit faster, and for something like a revolver i imagine the barrel being outside of the slide / casing would help it cool down faster
i don't know if i'm completely right about the longer barrels spreading the heat / revolvers cooling down faster / compact gun barrels getting heated faster, but i do know you want to wait a bit in-between shots so your gun is still accurate and you don't screw anything up on your gun
Headcrab Zombie:
You'll still want some range time with your carry weapon so you're comfortable shooting it
Frankie²:
tfw nearly everyone recommending gear queer tacticool handguns over actual function
Tayasaurus:
Get a revolver. They carry more powerful cartridges and are less likely to have jamming issues unlike slide guns. They are simpler to use and don't leave brass casings everywhere when fired. If loading speed is an issue just get moonclips so you can fast dump cartridges and stick a full set in just as fast. You can choose less powerful cartridges for revolvers as well if kick scares you. I wouldn't recommend anything lower than a .38 special. Don't worry much about ammo capacity. In most self defense situations, if you don't have the attacker dead in the first six shots you're toast. Barely more than that being shot off is very unlikely.
Pay close attention in your carry classes. Don't be afraid to make a decision when the teacher throws a scenario at you. Freezing up while making a decision is the worst option.
Red Spy:
as if there are any guns in rohnert park