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reply posted on 19-12-2008 @ 12:01 AM by dooper
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Green, do you prefer a revolver or do you feel comfortable with an automatic?


reply posted on 19-12-2008 @ 12:11 AM by greeneyedleo
Originally posted by dooper
reply to post by greeneyedleo


Green, do you prefer a revolver or do you feel comfortable with an automatic?


I have only shot automatics and I feel very comfortable with them.
I know I need to go back to a range and check out some guns....
So, would you recommend I try a revolver and which one?


reply posted on 19-12-2008 @ 12:38 AM by dooper
reply to post by greeneyedleo

I would really recommend the weapon that you absolutely LOVE.

I've never seen a man go shopping for a car without doing a bit of homework, and even then, trying out many different models. At least prudent men.

I've never seen a woman walk into a shoe store and leave three minutes later.

The point is, don't get in a hurry, and try a lot of guns. If you get the chance, at gunshows or gunshops, especially when a woman comes in, they'll be very accommodating and you can try the "feel" of either automatics or revolvers. Try them all.

Don't toss out considering "used guns." The reason I say so, is that Colt revolvers use a V spring, and have the smoothest action of any revolvers. A Smith & Wesson can be customized to have a similarly smooth action, but it takes a bit of work. So if you see a used Colt, and it "feels" different when you use the trigger pull, you'll know why.

I have numerous weapons, both revolvers and automatics.

For a woman, who is going to purchase her first firearm, I'd strongly recommend she give a revolver significant weight. After all, it's point and shoot. A thousand guns can be made from the identical same raw materials, on the same machining, and assembled to the exact same specifications, but they are NOT THE SAME.

One will be special. Special to you. Don't get in a hurry and find that ONE.

I personally carry a Kimber Ultra CDP II with a three inch barrel. It's compact, powerful, easy to grip, and reliable as your mother. I had it outfitted with Crimson Trace laser grips, which means that in the dark, I instantly know exactly where the bullet will hit.

.380 is a bit weak, but certainly compact. 9mm is a bit better, and is mostly found in automatics. .38 is usually found in revolvers, and on par with the 9mm in stopping power. .357 (hotrod .38) in a smaller handgun is a fist buster, and you have to have mighty good grips. Then there's the .40's and 10mm, but ammo is not as plentiful. And then there's the .45, specifically designed to be a man stopper.

Everyone has their favorites, so my recommendation is to talk to everyone you know, and try out as many as you can. There will be one gun that not only "feels" right, but you just can't seem to miss with it.

It can be a fun hunt - looking for a gun. Go with a quality, name-brand piece, and you'll enjoy a lifetime of security.


reply posted on 20-12-2008 @ 12:00 AM by dno117
That small Kahr (pm9) looks like a very nice carry piece, has got great reviews, and my friends at the local Gander Mountain store say they can't keep em in stock.

The best advice I can give is to handle different guns in the store to find what fits your hand nicely...you want a nice comfortable and natural feel. Once you find a make/model that feels good in your hand, rent a few in different calibers (if possible at your local gun shops... not all gun shops carry all models/calibers) fire some off and see what you like and don't like. You will always find the argument of stopping power (larger calibers) versus shot placement/multiple shot placement (smaller calibers)...so throw all that out the window and find what works for you. A .25 shot hitting your target is more effective than a .45 not hitting your targer, right?

Revolvers are nice, as many other posters stated, you never have to worry about jamming (+), small ones have short barrels (more recoil), have smaller capicity than autos (-). My mom has a .38...(she's in her 60's)

Automatics have higher capacity (+) can jam (-), have more moving parts/more complex make up (-)

Another piece of advice...dont get caught up in the name brands or what other people suggest...you are an individual. Take their advice to the store or range and try out their suggestions, but don't make a purchase based on a name brand or other peoples suggestions without ever firing or holding the weapon.

I rented at least 10 different pistols at the range along with trying out multiple friends pistols at the range before making my choice (Glock 23)...it works for me, and feels the most comfortable and natural in my hand. I have friends that knock the Glock, I don't get into the brand name comparison thing, or the price comparison thing. I tried Ruger, Sig, Heckler, Beretta, Smith & Wesson and the one I felt the most comfortable with was the Glock. Find what works the best for you and go with it.

and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE
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