Thundergod Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ok, despite the delays, I'm getting married and I was thinking I want to be able to protect my home... So, as when people ask about "starter pack or the guitar of my dreams?"... what kind of weapon should I be looking into? Is there a not very expensive one I should look at? You know, so I don't waste a lot of money in case I just find out shooting random guys isn't my thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 12 g shot gun with bird shot in first round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Glock 17.... Cant go wrong with one of those! And you can look like a movie star weilding it in your back yard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yeah a shot gun is a good deterrent for home invasion ... bang:d/ bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The sound of a shot gun being racked is a world wide warning to stop what your doing and leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I own an AR15 assault rifle. It isn't very practical in many ways: if you hear someone braking in it would take you a significant amount of time to get it, and it is also heavy and cumbersome, which is not ideal for close-combat situations. I just bought it because it is really fun to shoot and you can hit targets that are pretty far away (400yds.) I would recommend something like a 9mm or 40cal Glock just because they are reasonably priced and they are simple, consistent, and well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I also keep a .44 special by my bed. It makes a big noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Would a shotgun make a total mess (you know, brains, guts and stuff all over the place) and difficult to clean up or are those movie exagerations only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ok, flight, how much should I expect to pay for a glock 17 and (this is beyond embarassing) how do I know it's not a fake that will blow up in my hand after 2 shots? There are a couple of well known, respected gun dealers here that I know of, I'm gonna visit them and see what they have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 A shotgun is a good choice for home protection. I prefer a .45ACP ~ colt stainless is what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Would a shotgun make a total mess (you know' date=' brains, guts and stuff all over the place) and difficult to clean up or are those movie exagerations only?[/quote']using bird shot is the way it's lots of really small pellets that will do a lot of damage but also wont go through a few walls and kill your neighbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortcon Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Remember the Marine's rule of thumb: Do not attend a gunfight with a pistol whose caliber doesn't start with a "4." The Springfield XD is a pretty good self-defense pistol, not a lot of muscle memory involved in making it lethal, it's reasonably compact, and it's durable. But, I have to agree with The Mick, a shotgun being racked should be enough to make a crook reconsider coming any further into your house, and if it doesn't, you're probably going to have to shoot them. And yes, a shotgun would make a horrible mess (unless you shot them with bird shot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Ok' date=' flight, how much should I expect to pay for a glock 17 and (this is beyond embarassing) how do I know it's not a fake that will blow up in my hand after 2 shots? There are a couple of well known, respected gun dealers here that I know of, I'm gonna visit them and see what they have... [/quote'] Handgun is what you want...Rifles take time to turn... A stoppage is very easy to clear on a Glock...Its lightweight and with ammunition over 100 Grain will do the job... My employer pays about £200 for them.. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just try out a whole bunch and buy the one that feels & sounds best to you. Oh wait, that's guitars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 There are a couple of well known' date=' respected gun dealers here that I know of, I'm gonna visit them and see what they have... [/quote']Gun dealers? A true glock comes off some kid on the streets!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have a Remington 870 Super Magnum. It's nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortcon Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just try out a whole bunch and buy the one that feels & sounds best to you.Oh wait' date=' that's guitars...[/quote'] That's actually a good rule of thumb for buying a weapon. If it's not comfortable to hold and handle, you're probably going to have trouble shooting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 The only downside of a shotgun is I cannot wear it in public without people noticing... Now I'm just messing with you guys:-" By the way, as of june the 2nd it is against the law to carry firearms in here, one can have them at home and use them for home protection only... I think they amended the law that way so there was less chance of someone just shooting the commie president Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Gun dealers? A true glock comes off some kid on the streets!! Damn Canadians... always think everyone is from the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Do NOT use a rifle for home defense if there are any people living within a mile of you. Depends on your home; Shotgun in 12 gauge is the ideal home defense weapon with #6 birdshot in 2.75" shells. Bear in mind that it can be difficult to handle in tight confines inside a small house. Bad guy can easily push the barrel away from him as you approach a corner or doorway. Up close, it's gonna be lethal and UGLY. If you only graze them or hit an arm or leg - they'll survive if they get medical help. The scars will remind them daily of their mistake. A revolver in .357 magnum is the perfect one in my opinion - with a couple caveats. ALWAYS keep it loaded with a good, high-quality hollowpoint ammo so it will fragment quickly. Don't want it going through your walls, the neighbors walls, etc.... Practice with cheaper copper jacketed round-nose bullets until you're comfy. Then load it with the hot stuff and keep it stowed safely. A revolver is brain-dead simple to operate - the original point and click interface... :D/ That's important when you're scared. And if you're in fear of your life and needing a gun - you WILL be scared. Tactile ability is gone, like you're wearing oven mitts, so the gun needs to be simple. When you're more experienced in shooting, look at a semi auto pistol in 40 cal. 45 is a great round in modern guns that will fire +P rated ammo. Again, use only good quality hollowpoints. I'm a huge fan of Glock, only 33 parts in the entire gun. Springfield makes the XD line that is a fine gun as well. Spending more money, Kimber makes some sweeeeeet stuff. Kinda like guitars, there's many brands and variations to choose from. Everybody has a favorite. But what do I know, I'm just a federally licensed gun dealer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The sound of a shot gun being racked is a world wide warning to stop what your doing and leave. x 1,000,000 That my friends is the scariest sound in the world to a thief or the like. Screw bird shot though. I'm loaded up with Buckshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Gun dealers? A true glock comes off some kid on the streets!! "Wait a minute...." .... says the gun dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortcon Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The Mick had a point, buckshot isn't going to stop after it goes through the perp. You're in real danger of shooting through your own house and hitting a neighbors, damaging their property or seriously injuring them. Also, birdshot will probably keep him alive, then he can rot in jail with a lot of fun little scars! But, if the birdshot doesn't stop him (as we learned from former-Vice President Cheney), then you've got buckshot on deck to make him wish it had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 ...handgun vs shotgun... hard to decide, flight's made a good point, a handgun is easier to maneuver... remember Im a noob when it comes to guns, I think it's been 20 years since I even held one (my uncle used to be a colector and he had all kinds of crazy stuff, once a month he would ask me to join him hunting, and sometimes he let me fire some guns while we were in the middle of nowhere... I was 11 or 12 at that time). And, my other question, how do I know I'm buying the real thing and not a chinese POS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 BTW....By shotgun I mean the riot version.....Short barrel. A regular bird gun or like is too big for in the house. Pistol grip with short barrel is perfect. If you do go with a pistol......Practice practice practice!!! Accuracy with a pistol is harder than you think especially in a stressfull situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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