I personnaly do not own a handgun, a couple of riffle and a **** load of knifes and sword but was looking to get one for the house just in case. What is a great pistol for a newbie who knows nothing at all about them really.
I'd put some serious consideration into getting a revolver. Very safe and simple to operate under stress. I'd say get a .357 Mag. S&W, Ruger, and Taurus make some good ones. I've heard good things about the EAA ones as well, but haven't shot one myself.
I still carry a .357 some. A S&W 686 .357.
Jeff
In that case, I'd go with that same gun, and just use some good .38 special in it. That's a very easy round to shoot, especially out of a .357. 'Bout like shooting a 9mm.Ok Jeff but is a 357 a bigger gun od am I thinking of something else, I also want something my wife will be able to use if need be. I do not know what a Taurus is accept a car, just wanted info. so I do not look like a complete idiot at the shop this weekend.
In that case, I'd go with that same gun, and just use some good .38 special in it. That's a very easy round to shoot, especially out of a .357. 'Bout like shooting a 9mm.
Jeff
Oh, and Taurus is a firearms company out of Brazil. They opperate out of the old Beretta factory down there. They do some pretty good stuff.In that case, I'd go with that same gun, and just use some good .38 special in it. That's a very easy round to shoot, especially out of a .357. 'Bout like shooting a 9mm.
Jeff
That would work, it's a standard practice since .38 rounds are generally less expensive that .357.Ok so I should say some thing like I want a 357 but would like .38 bullets
Hi Terry,
I would go and get some education on handguns first. Start by taking the Texas concealed handgun class. This class doesn't go into much depth, but can educate you on the laws and you do have to fire 50 qualification rounds under supervision. There are places that offer continuing and advanced classes as well.
The .357 is a sweet round, but if you miss the target (which is commonly the case during self-defense), that bullet will go through walls(sheetrock), possibly through your house wall and go truckin' down the street. This is not a problem if you aren't worried about someone else getting hit by the projectile in another room or outside, such as a family member.
I recommend a pistol-grip 12ga pump shotgun with a #6 or #8 shot. You point in the general direction and fire. The shot size of the pellets are so small that if any pellets penetrate sheetrock (unless a close, perpenticular shot is done) they will not go very far. Also, the pistol grip setup will not cause the jarring recoil of a shoulder-supported shotgun. This pistol grip shotgun just rocks by your hip.
Also, shotguns are relatively inexpensive. You can get a reliable Mossberg or Remington for under $200. Keep this in mind when comparing to the $600+ price tag on many good handguns. If you actually have to use your handgun, the police will take it away from you and it takes something short of "an act of God" to get it back.
R. McLain
357 Sig. It's a hybrid round, but is easy to find & is gaining popularity. It's a .357 warhead on a .40 S&W casing that's been necked down to fit the .357 diameter.
Actually, the bullet is a 9 mm bullet. They simply use flat points or hollow points for better neck gripping.
Your jacketed bullets will measure .355", just like your standard 9 mm Parabellum bullet, and plated or lead will probably be closer to 0.356".