Handgun question

Apr 27, 2007
11:24:59pm

woot

Handgun question

The Mrs. and I are thinking about buying a pair of guns. I'm thinking something like a 9mm for me and a .22 for her, both semi-automatic. I know there are a bunch of gun owners on the board so does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

Report problem with this ad

woot

Bio page: woot
Joined: Feb 17, 2003
Last login: Dec 20, 2008
Total posts: 1,789 (0 FO)

Report problem with this ad

Messages

Author

Time

Handgun question

woot

4/27/07 11:24pm

Both are good, but for personal protection a .22

whitedelite

4/27/07 11:27pm

I'd say it's better than a squirtgun

TapRackBang

4/28/07 2:37am

Here's what ex-Ute recommended to me...

aussiecoug

4/27/07 11:30pm

Buy American is my motto......

Lifi

4/27/07 11:34pm

Don't shoot the messenger. :-P

aussiecoug

4/27/07 11:35pm

I keep reading that a 45 is preferable to a 9mm

Thrill

4/27/07 11:38pm

And the additional recoil isn't an issue for

woot

4/27/07 11:42pm

you can't buy handguns at wal-mart.

CougarBroker

4/27/07 11:52pm

Good advice.

woot

4/27/07 11:54pm

Can't go wrong with Browning. If you are LDS

Thrill

4/28/07 12:34am

I am a Kimber fan for .45's

CougarBroker

4/28/07 12:41am

I have a glock .40 cal for carry

TheHop

4/28/07 7:56am

Any centerfire or rimfire, for that matter, can

TapRackBang

4/28/07 2:56am

Also, if this firearm is strictly for home

TapRackBang

4/28/07 2:58am

but then again, patching and repainting your walls

jota

4/28/07 10:15am

exactly

jota

4/28/07 10:13am

Absolutely the aditional recoil is a problem...

Statman

4/28/07 8:00am

you're right..

stakeknife

4/28/07 8:44am

hense the reason I bought the Beretta .40 - FS

jota

4/28/07 10:17am

Woot do you live in Lehi and attended VaTech?

BYU Grounds

4/27/07 11:49pm

Also .45 for guys and .380 for the gals

BYU Grounds

4/27/07 11:51pm

I do have huge hands but didn't want to overdo it

woot

4/27/07 11:53pm

I personally own a Ruger .45, nice size not much

BYU Grounds

4/27/07 11:57pm

How about cost of shells?

woot

4/28/07 12:01am

Just buy in a bulk not that much different

BYU Grounds

4/28/07 12:12am

www.cheaperthandirt.com

CougarBroker

4/28/07 12:34am

RE: How about cost of shells?

BadCougar

4/28/07 12:24am

Accuracy is dependent on firearm manufacture and

TapRackBang

4/28/07 3:01am

there is a reason why John Moses Browning's

CougarBroker

4/28/07 12:33am

My wife loves her Glock 9mm.40 Compact

BadCougar

4/28/07 12:16am

My recommendation...

Usmcboot

4/28/07 1:18am

I endorse this post.

TapRackBang

4/28/07 1:27am

Although revolvers aren't immune from problems

TapRackBang

4/28/07 3:04am

I also endorse this post. However...

Bo Diddley

4/28/07 8:21am

For that same reason, I would choose a 1911!

CougarBroker

4/28/07 9:01pm

You have boardmail

TapRackBang

4/28/07 1:27am

.38 Smith & Wesson with lasergrip

Texas Gladiator

4/28/07 1:31am

Thanks, you've convinced me to never own one

ColoSpgs

4/28/07 8:49am

Report problem with this ad

Posting on CougarBoard

In order to post, you will need to either sign up or log in.

Report problem with this ad