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Looking for advice on a good starting handgun for learning & self defense
TomsHere:
I hear they have good target practice over in the middle-east if you're looking for classes
kongo:
--- Quote from: Pecon on November 20, 2017, 03:59:46 PM ---What I've been looking at as a likely option so far has been the Ruger LCP since it seems like the right size for my hand (as well as I can tell without actually holding one), cheap, and the 380 ammo has very little recoil. Any thoughts on that specifically?
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suck it losers i got the big money suggestion
i haven't used the lcp specifically but i've been happy with the rugers i've used, and the lcp has good reviews. i guess it's actually a pretty good semi-auto to start with because it only splits into 5 parts when you take it apart for cleaning so you're not gonna be fumbling around with it
here's hickrooster45's video on it
CRITAWAKETS:
I recommend a glock for learning and self-defense, then a shotgun for anything else like hunting.
To be honest, the biggest advice for gun users is "What are you going to do with it?"
PhantOS:
22 short and long firearms are ideal for self defense and practice. The ammunition costs like 15 cents per bullet (20-30 long rifle) though there was a shortage recently on the latter. If you want to invest a little more, federal sells 22lr bulk, 5000 rounds for $300, which is 16 cents per round
Stopping power isn't actually as important because your goal is to incapacitate the intruder, not kill them. In the end the difference between .38 special and .22 lr is how long it will take the intruder to recover in the hospital, but in an actual firefight they both have the same chance to incapacitate (60%) on chest level or higher
What would really factor into incapacitation chance would be your shot placement, and most .22lr-caliber magazine fed pistols have high capacity and offer more lenience for shot placement than a 6 or 8 shot revolver of the same or larger caliber
NotBomberguy:
.44 automag
gyrojet
SW500