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with all the panic buying going on now its hard to find deals on both guns or ammo so doubt I will get one anytime soon but I have been shooting more often and my gun club is back open so that is a plus.
We had a CZ shoot day at our local range and I was fortunate enough to test out most of them. The Dan Wesson 1911 was a fine shooter, the Scorpion was a bit "meh", but I really, really liked the 457 Varmint, a .22 rifle. After shooting it the $1000 price tag seemed far more reasonable.
Of course, 1K would get things started for my 458 Socom build, or the Rem 700 in 300 Magnum, or the AR9, or.....
My EDC, 5 shot 44 special.
I’ve got a Kimber 1911 though, and can consistently shoot better with it.
This Colt was my grandfathers .38 when he was with the sheriffs mounted division.
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I am not looking to break the bank I'm not a big gun enthusiast like you guys so I just need something to serve a purpose if need be.
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The only thing a pistol does better than an AR is stay concealed, not important for home defense.
Shot guns are ok, but go semi-auto. I know pump guns are cool, but god forbid you need to use it and short stroke it, or double pump.
Rifle- AR15. Lightweight compared to the shotgun, almost no recoil, no need to pump, standard 30 round magazine, decent power to incapacitate the baddy. The choice of ammo is important. Using a standard hollow-point round would be great if you live in a non-populated area and have a very low chance of someone like a spouse being behind a wall. If you miss the target (easy to do), the bullet will travel quite some distance before stopping- and you are always responsible for what it hits. Something like a frangible round works well when penetration of multiple walls is a real problem. It's downside would be a lack of convenience compared to a handgun, and not quite as easy to hit the target as a shotgun. Despite what the media says, the AR15 is not some super ghost gun that kills stadiums full of people without reason- it's arguably the best rifle on the market today.
Handgun- Well, imo the choices are far greater than the shotgun or rifle category. Don't consider anything smaller than a .380 or 38 Special (I'd suggest 9mm), and ammo choice in handguns is probably more important than with a shotgun or rifle. There are lots of true stories of baddies taking multiple hits with handguns and hardly being phased over it. Small caliber, non-expanding rounds hitting non-critical areas after being fired from a handgun are likely less lethal than an angry Labrador. Revolvers are simple (don't suggest a single action only for your situation), but have limited capacity (you'd be surprised at how easy it is to miss the target, necessitating multiple shots). Semi-autos generally have greater capacity but are a bit more complicated to operate.
That last sentence brings me to the most important point- practice. You could have a 100 year old single shot .22 pistol and if you hit Mr Bad Guy in the temple from 30 feet away, he's no longer a threat. At the same time, missing the same bad guy with a laser equipped bazooka means he's still a threat. Nothing beats getting and staying competent with whatever you choose to defend yourself with. Find a local gun club or meet someone with some real experience and try out the various tools you may end up using while defending the lives of yourself and those you love.
I know it'd be easier if everyone said "buy X and you'll be good," but imagine if dirtbikes had been around for hundreds of years, with thousands and thousands of different models being produced each year. Anyone asking for what model dirtbike to buy would logically get a dizzying array of responses.
Fairly inexpensive, and if you pull the trigger it WILL fire. An inexpensive semi auto may be prone to malfunctioning.
And like others have said, a shotgun is also a good choice.
https://www.cabelas.com/category/Revolvers/105527880.uts
Good price!
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Are all the 590 short tactical type shotguns I kind of like having a shorter shotgun is it not as accurate?
https://www.scheels.com/p/mossberg-590-shockwave-shotgun/1676-50653.html
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mossberg_500
I kind of want a revolver for when I go camping as a shotgun would be kind of too much don't you think to take on the road?
But my good buddy says unless you practice a lot with a revolver it won't be very accurate and the shotguns the way to go.
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When it absolutely, positively has to fire......
If you're leaning toward a revolver, the .357 Magnum with a 4 inch or longer barrel would be at the top of my list. While the longer barrel isn't as conducive to concealed carry, it is easier to keep the target in the sites than a shorter barrel, and will have less recoil than a shorter barreled model. A huge advantage of the 357 is the ability to shoot 38 Special ammo through it, which is cheaper and has less recoil. This makes it perfect ammo to use for practice, then load up with something like a Hornady FTX in .357 while in personal defense mode (sort of like practicing on pump gas, but racing on race fuel).
Truth be told, if you pick up a firearm and actually go practice with it, you'll likely be thinking of what might compliment your existing purchase. Eventually a shotgun, rifle and handgun will all grace your home (hey, that could make for a good county song).
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