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Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Bwana J Date: March 18, 2012, 8:38 am
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My vote is for Old Slabsides, the 1911 .45 acp. When I took the
Hunters Safety course back in the mid sixties my Instructor let
us shoot his 1911 pistol and from then to now it is my favorite
pistol. This gun has been around for over 100 years and is more
popular today than ever. Almost every handgun Manufacturer still
produces this style of handgun. I carry a Smith and Wesson 1911
and while it is a bit hard to conceal I never leave home without
it. I shoot this gun often and alot, I had to buy a progressive
reloader to keep me supplied with ammo. This gun functions 100%,
no feeding or ejecting problems at all. Theres lots of good
handguns on the market today but I'm totally comfortable with my
Smith.
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Chuckshooter Date: March 18, 2012, 1:41 pm
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Colt .45 1911. Love this gun for its history and performance.
Feel like I'm shooting a piece of history.
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Bwana J Date: March 18, 2012, 3:05 pm
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Kinda like an old friend that nevers grows old and speaks with
authority ;)
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Yote59 Date: March 20, 2012, 2:47 am
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I have never owned a handgun. I do plan to get my concealed
carry permit this summer. I think the first handgun I buy will
be a Glock 17 9mm or similar. I like the way the gun feels and
shoots.
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Chuckshooter Date: March 21, 2012, 5:37 pm
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Glock is a fun gun to shoot. And a 9mm ammo isn't too bad on
the wallet.
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Bwana J Date: March 21, 2012, 5:40 pm
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The Glock will serve you well. They're very easy guns to shoot
and the 9MM at Defensive ranges will do the job.
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Yote59 Date: March 21, 2012, 9:17 pm
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[quote author=Bwana J link=topic=18.msg80#msg80 date=1332369610]
The Glock will serve you well. They're very easy guns to shoot
and the 9MM at Defensive ranges will do the job.
[/quote]
That's what I am thinking. Myself...my wife...and both
daughters are getting our concealed carry permits. Any
suggestions on a handgun for a woman? The Glock may be to big.
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Bwana J Date: March 22, 2012, 8:57 pm
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I'd let them try the Glock first and then decide if its too big.
Theres lots of good compact 9MM's or even a compact .380. Before
buying them pistols try going to a local range that rents guns
and let them try shooting a few different guns, see what they
like and what they can handle.
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Yote59 Date: March 24, 2012, 7:17 am
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[quote author=Bwana J link=topic=18.msg93#msg93 date=1332467821]
I'd let them try the Glock first and then decide if its too big.
Theres lots of good compact 9MM's or even a compact .380. Before
buying them pistols try going to a local range that rents guns
and let them try shooting a few different guns, see what they
like and what they can handle.
[/quote]
Good idea....guess i'm worried more over what caliber to get
than anything.
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Re: Whats your fav handgun and why?
By: Bwana J Date: March 25, 2012, 8:32 am
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You might consider a .38 Special for the daughters. Charter Arms
makes some real nice revolvers, well made and very reasonable.
In auto's theres a company that brought out a .22 Mag that holds
30 rounds, thats a lot of firepower thats easy to shoot. Its
made by Keltec, model PMR 30. I've been giving that one a lot of
thought, .22 Mag has plenty of stopping power at close range and
has almost no recoil.
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