Handgun Help

[Atomis27]

Howdy all.

I am currently in the market to purchase a new semiautomatic handgun, to be used mostly for home defense and target shooting. I'm currently leaning towards the .45 ACP caliber, but in general I am looking for good stopping power on which I won't have to spend an arm and a leg for ammunition.

Local sporting good stores here carry several different models, which is an oddity to me, but it's good that I have a selection. Which leads me to this: what, in your opinion, would be a good handgun for purchase? Like I said, I'm looking for good stopping power with relatively cheap ammo, reliability, and ease of use. All suggestions welcome.

[YogsVR4]

A 45? Thats a hell of a lot of 'stopping power'. I don't know if you've ever shot one, but you can't taget shoot for long with that calibre of a handgun. (unless you have a ten inch barrel) Have someone punch you in the palm of your hand as hard as they can and you'll know what its like.

If you're serious about having a handgun for home protection, get a revolver, not a pistol. Revolvers don't jam. A personal favorite of mine is the Taurus .357 (which also shoot .38 which are some of the most inexpensive shells to buy) http://www.taurususa.com/products/pr...egory=Revolver Find a dealer and you can beat the prices (and going with stainless will usually be less expensive)


Use http://www.taurususa.com/products/gunselector.cfm to help identify the right one for you.

[Jet-Lee]

dude, Glock 10...most accurate, comfortable, reliable handgun I've ever fired. A .45 ain't all that bad for target shootin, my opinion, Now a .44 Magnum...thats hurts your wrists.

[Aruba27]

Desert Eagle .50.... lol i'd love to get my hands on one, not really for use, more for novelty, occasional target practice. anyone know how much those run?

[2strokebloke]

Bah, a fancy handgun - perish the thought.
Just get a shotgun, good all around use. Perhaps a bit bulky for "personal defense" though. But what's wrong with keeping a gun rack in your bedroom?

[publicenemy137]

desert eagle is just for blastin the shit out of anything, not very practical. Huge stopping power but also huge huge kick-back. I'd get a five-seven or usp .45.

[Cl0ak]

I agree with Yogs, I've fired a 5 shot .357 ruger before and it had alot of power to it so I prefered to shoot the .38 rounds with it. Might I also recommend a .380 its a more compact handgun with a nice feel to it, you won't be fighting a war (hopefully) so a 9mm will even do to put a few holes in your average house invader. Get what feels good in your hand and you can shoot and operate safely and effciently, no good having a .50 if you can't get the safety off.

[SniperX13]

Originally Posted by YogsVR4

A 45? Thats a hell of a lot of 'stopping power'. I don't know if you've ever shot one, but you can't taget shoot for long with that calibre of a handgun. (unless you have a ten inch barrel) Have someone punch you in the palm of your hand as hard as they can and you'll know what its like.

Not true, as long as you practice with it, you wont have a problem with it. I own a Glock 21, which is .45. I have been at the range for many many a long hours and never had a problem with my hands. Rounds these days are extremely well as long as you dont buy the cheap shit. I have fired approx 2300 rounds through my glock and I have yet to have one misfeed or fail to extract. They are very easy to care for and clean. revolvers are good, but a bitch to reload IMHO.

go with the glock 21. its a little on the high side, but the gun will take a beating and always come out on top.

[zebrathree]

Glock or USP.

Both are excellente.

[burnM]

Originally Posted by Atomis27

Howdy all.

I am currently in the market to purchase a new semiautomatic handgun, to be used mostly for home defense and target shooting. I'm currently leaning towards the .45 ACP caliber, but in general I am looking for good stopping power on which I won't have to spend an arm and a leg for ammunition.

Local sporting good stores here carry several different models, which is an oddity to me, but it's good that I have a selection. Which leads me to this: what, in your opinion, would be a good handgun for purchase? Like I said, I'm looking for good stopping power with relatively cheap ammo, reliability, and ease of use. All suggestions welcome.

Don't tell me your ex came back to town.......

[MagicRat]

Consider a Grizzly Win Mag. Its a very well made semi auto which you can re chamber for different calibers. Start off with the 357 magnum and move up. The .44 Magnum parts make it pretty impressive, but perhaps not the most practical.

[PoisonFangs]

I like the feel of the Glock 17, and i also like the Para Ordinance .357 good feel and not to bad on stopping power.

[knucklebuster2]

Originally Posted by Atomis27

Howdy all.

I am currently in the market to purchase a new semiautomatic handgun, to be used mostly for home defense and target shooting. I'm currently leaning towards the .45 ACP caliber, but in general I am looking for good stopping power on which I won't have to spend an arm and a leg for ammunition.

Local sporting good stores here carry several different models, which is an oddity to me, but it's good that I have a selection. Which leads me to this: what, in your opinion, would be a good handgun for purchase? Like I said, I'm looking for good stopping power with relatively cheap ammo, reliability, and ease of use. All suggestions welcome.

Check out www.eastcoastmarksman.com. This guy really knows what he's talking about. He'll point you in the right direction.

[indyram]

If you want a good gun get a kimber custom 2. Best .45 out there. It is what LAPD as well as many departments. They run about $800 though. Otherwise get a glock. My opinion model 22 in .40 caliber. About $400. Home defense get a shotgun. They will take someone down and if you have kids you don't have to worry as much about going through a bunch of walls.

[Steel]

.44 mag revolver in whatever high quality brand you choose.

Dead men don't talk.