Gun Control & RKBA

ileus

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7. We just went thru this picking my wife a CCW.

Wed Sep 19, 2012, 08:49 PM

Sep 2012

My only complaint about the BG 38 is the laser. You have to push a button then shoot...Not very situation friendly IMHO. I like the Crimson Trace grip on the S&W 642 she picked out. When you get a grip the laser is on and ready, no thinking about pushing a button.

I suppose I just don't care for the button being located right on top of the laser. I do however like the ambi control for opening the cylinder.

As mentioned above if not for CC then pick something with a longer barrel.

Let us know what you're going to use it for and a better idea of your budget also.

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Hopefully this is the place to ask about the best home protection hand guns. If not, [View all] ohiosmith Sep 2012 OP

You will probably be locked. oneshooter Sep 2012 #1

I hope it isn't locked. This has to do with the carrying of firearms for self-defense, not sport. rDigital Sep 2012 #2

Thanks oneshooter! ohiosmith Sep 2012 #3

As long as you can handle it comfortably and fire it accurately you should be fine Trunk Monkey Sep 2012 #4

Thanks! ohiosmith Sep 2012 #16

Good revolvers... but if you don't plan on carrying concealed, get something "Bigger" OneTenthofOnePercent Sep 2012 #5

Smith 686 in .357 mag for the win. rDigital Sep 2012 #8

I really want to pick up a S&W Talo 686+ OneTenthofOnePercent Sep 2012 #39

Many thanks! ohiosmith Sep 2012 #17

I like my M638 pipoman Sep 2012 #6

We just went thru this picking my wife a CCW. ileus Sep 2012 #7

I would go with a SIG Sauer P220. GreenStormCloud Sep 2012 #9

I want a 220 SAO... ileus Sep 2012 #12

Then just get a 1911. Clames Sep 2012 #42

+1 alabama_for_obama Sep 2012 #41

My 2 Penny's Worth holdencaufield Sep 2012 #10

I also recommend a shotgun for home defense former-republican Sep 2012 #13

Shotguns take just as much training as handguns. PavePusher Sep 2012 #19

no they don't former-republican Sep 2012 #44

Expound, please. n/t PavePusher Sep 2012 #45

Ok former-republican Sep 2012 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #51

I like my 12 gauge for those very same reasons. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #14

Absolutely, the 12 gauge is the best home protection weapon... rvt1000rr Sep 2012 #52

Get an auto with a light attached former-republican Sep 2012 #11

If you want a revolver for home defense, I suggest SW 627 Performance Center aikoaiko Sep 2012 #15

I'll be getting a 627 the day it comes standard with a 3" barrel. trouble.smith Sep 2012 #21

Most of what I had to say has already been said Reasonable_Argument Sep 2012 #18

It's an inadequate handgun chambered in an inadequate round. trouble.smith Sep 2012 #20

I wouldn't say it's inadequate former-republican Sep 2012 #22

You're right. It's woefully inadequate. trouble.smith Sep 2012 #25

Not to start the whole "great caliber debate" here but... Reasonable_Argument Sep 2012 #28

It's definitely the minimum. trouble.smith Sep 2012 #29

I like Glocks and .45s Reasonable_Argument Sep 2012 #30

I have owned 6 Glock 21s. I own a 21C currently. trouble.smith Sep 2012 #37

On second thought, if it's home protection you have in mind. Long guns are king. AR-15. FTW. nt rDigital Sep 2012 #23

NOBODY should use an assault rifle for home defense! MercutioATC Sep 2012 #26

: ) it's a DEFENSE rifle! nt rDigital Sep 2012 #38

I currently use a S&W Model 642 Airweight as my prime home defense and carry gun. ... spin Sep 2012 #24

guns should be veganlush Sep 2012 #27

Why? n/t PavePusher Sep 2012 #33

Please don't feed the trolls nt Reasonable_Argument Sep 2012 #34

The best gun to have in a self-defense situation is a gun. Atypical Liberal Sep 2012 #31

Thanks to all for your responses and guidance. ohiosmith Sep 2012 #32

If your circumstances dictate a handgun as a primary home-defense gun... krispos42 Sep 2012 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author Reasonable_Argument Sep 2012 #36

S&W in .460 XVR. Clames Sep 2012 #43

Yeah, but that's one hell of an expensive gun! krispos42 Sep 2012 #47

Worth every penny too. Clames Sep 2012 #49

I remember seeing some fellow's exploded thumb from placing it over the cylinder gap aikoaiko Sep 2012 #64

I've had my CCW for about 3 weeks now OriginalGeek Sep 2012 #40

The best handgun for home protection is the one the Police officer is carrying Doug.Goodall Sep 2012 #46

And you base this information on what? oneshooter Sep 2012 #48

. former-republican Sep 2012 #53

Good advice! rrneck Sep 2012 #54

Because police officers just magically teleport within seconds of calling 911. Clames Sep 2012 #55

But you can still have the line open former-republican Sep 2012 #56

And your suggestions for what to do while waiting for the police? PavePusher Sep 2012 #57

I'm pretty sure his post was tongue and cheek former-republican Sep 2012 #58

Sadly, there are many people here who actually believe that set off statements. PavePusher Sep 2012 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author AnotherMcIntosh Sep 2012 #59

YHour home is best defended with a shotgun tortoise1956 Sep 2012 #60

My SD shotty is a M97 with hand guard and 18" bayonet. oneshooter Sep 2012 #62

I own two S&W Centennials but I don't carry them Kennah Sep 2012 #63

came late to the party .. but here is my 2 cents littlewolf Sep 2012 #65

I carry a J-Frame Smith daily. Callisto32 Sep 2012 #66

Smiths are very good guns .... I carry a Glock daily .... littlewolf Sep 2012 #67