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English Mike Super Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 1709 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: Oh bummer! |
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slimjim wrote: |
My brother lives in PA and called me today. Said he didn't like guns but was going out tomorrow to get his while he could. He asked me what pistol and shotgun he could buy for home defense. Didn't want to be like NY after Sandy. Told him be prepared to stand in line. Get a Glock 17 Gen 4 with night sights and a Rem 870 12 gauge. |
I'd suggest a wheel gun for a first time shooter - far less to screw up in an adrenaline filled encounter.
Ruger GP100 or SP101 come to mind, as they can be used with either .38spl for familiarisation, or .357mag when needed.
Did I mention I like Ruger revolvers?
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Elvis Super Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9253 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:31 am Post subject: Re: Oh bummer! |
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s/s 12ga with #BBs under 50 yrds lookout uglies.
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Oh bummer! |
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In my home defense 12 guage pump I use 1 1/4 ounces of #9 shot. It will penetrate just fine at room to room shots and it will stop in the exterior walls if I happen to miss.... not really likely at that range.
If I have to shoot something at 50 yards I can use one of my pistols or rifles.
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slimjim Super Member
Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 8314 Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: Oh bummer! |
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Since I'm going to see my brother in a week, I suggest that he postpone his purchase and we do it together. He accepted and now two of his friends want to come and purchase also.
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: Oh bummer! |
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Slim you have an educational opportunity here! I've always enjoyed helping new shooters get started.
_________________ Mike
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Elvis Super Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9253 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 12:11 am Post subject: Re: Oh bummer! |
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woohooo you get to visit the gunshop and spend someone elses money and they will thank you for it........ man that sounds like fun.
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slimjim Super Member
Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 8314 Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:09 am Post subject: Re: Oh bummer! |
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Elvis wrote: |
woohooo you get to visit the gunshop and spend someone elses money and they will thank you for it........ man that sounds like fun. |
Bulls-eye!!!
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