mnealtx 0 #51 June 28, 2006 The Kimber Pro Carry is a sweet little gun... well balanced in the hand and good accuracy. Dave, we've gotta try to get a range day in at some point...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #52 June 28, 2006 The smith is nice and so is a Kel-Tec if you have smaller hands. I would suggest the revolver in at least .357 mag, that way you can practice with cheaper .38s and not spend so much on .357. The Kel Tec is a very light and reliable gun and I think it is offered in .40s&w as well as 9mm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #53 June 28, 2006 QuoteOhh Me likey http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franchi_SPAS-15 The Spas was cool but it breaks easily, I have a friend who can attest to that and he has the broken shotgun to prove it. Buy A Benelli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #54 June 28, 2006 QuoteDave, we've gotta try to get a range day in at some point... Sounds good to me, since I work nights we can sneak one in some mid morning while you're in town.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #55 June 28, 2006 if you're stuck on revolvers, go w/ the s&w. revolvers are extremely simple and almost NEVER misfire or jam. i'm much more partial to semi-autos, and you seriously don't need to worry about being blown over by recoil. depending on the type of load you use (bullet) it can be very manageable. the suggestion of going to a range and "test-driving" different models and calibers was very sound. sorry if any of this is repeat info... I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #56 June 28, 2006 Both are reliable and both will do a good job, I would pick witch ever feels most comfortable in your hands. Revolvers are reliable and will do as needed in high stress situation. The draw back is limited number of rounds. As for an automatic unless you shoot it often and practice stoppage drill's (something I rarely see people do) it's not a good choice. I don't know what your experience is in shooting. My personal choice for hand gun due to my smaller hand size, again it's personal choice is 10mm p226. I shoot is almost weekly and every other trip to the range I use random dummy training rounds mixed in the live so I will not know when a stoppage miss fire will happen a practice clearing drill’s (I've seen some one mention using a round with the powder removed NEVER do this!!!!! the primer has enough power to send the bullet in to the barrel with the next round after clearing causing a catastrophic failure!!!! use proper training rounds if you are going to do this.) Biggest thing to do is shoot shoot shoot and then start deliberate shooting in various positions that you may find your self in. on the ground one handed , sitting , ect... also work on shooting with weak hand and shooting close range with out using the sights. There are some great shooting courses like black water tactical ect that would be good to investigate.SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #57 June 28, 2006 Quoteglocks suck get a sig _____________________________________ Interesting. My wife, who is a police officer, carries a .40 Glock. Has fired hundreds of (range) rounds through it and has never had a problem of any kind. Yes, Sigs are good, I'll agree with that. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #58 June 28, 2006 QuoteSeriously! I'm looking to buy. ~ Lisa __________________________________ My wife, carried a, S&W .357 snub-nose six shot as an off duty weapon for years and loved it. She was especially fond of the comfort in her hand as well ast the accuracy. There's a bad guy somewhere with a plastic hip and a permanent limp as a result of that pistol. I've shot it and really like it. Easily concealed, too. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #59 June 28, 2006 Thank you everyone for all of the great information!!! ~ LisaBe yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #60 June 28, 2006 I understand why this got sent to SC...but I've got to say...it's the most civil, non-controversial thread I've ever seen here. Sorry, don't have an opinion on the gun. Not real savvy in that area, but good luck with whatever you decide.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #61 June 28, 2006 QuoteI say you get a Red Ryder BB Gun. Are you mad? She'd shoot her eye out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #62 June 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteI say you get a Red Ryder BB Gun. Are you mad? She'd shoot her eye out. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #63 June 28, 2006 Thanks Kathleen! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #64 June 29, 2006 QuoteQuoteI say you get a Red Ryder BB Gun. Are you mad? She'd shoot her eye out. What about a Supersoaker? Or do we have to worry about a drowning risk? Seriously, isn't the Sig P232 available in .380ACP? Or perhaps Heckler & Koch's P2000SK which comes in a choice of calibre? Just a thought from a know-nuttin' Brit. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
