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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:25 PM Original message |
Recommendations for an additional handgun for self-defense. |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. My self-defense handgun is the SIG Sauer P220 |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. that's a semi. Jody, are you looking for a revolver or semi? n t |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Yeah, I know. I'm just sayin'. |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:55 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Revolver only. I'm looking for a substitute for the Mdl 38/638. n/t |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. Only revolvers? Hmmm.... well, if you like S&W, what about the model 65 Ladysmith? n/t |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:03 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. I'm looking for other than S&W, we've looked at the mdl 65. Thanks. n/t |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:07 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. How 'bout the Ruger SP101? |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:18 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Thanks, I'll add the SP101 to my list. n/t |
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shireen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
2. check out the outdoor life forum, there are some threads there |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Mdl 38 with low velocity rounds is perfect for women, based on the experience of several women. |
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DonP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:15 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Charter Arms Undercover .38 |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:19 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Thanks, I'll add that to my list. n/t |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:25 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. They've got a bobbed-hammer model, too. Called the "Off Duty" model. |
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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
12. Remember what the cops day: |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:20 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. I guess that's why many LEOs carry snub nose revolvers as a backup. n/t |
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spin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:52 PM Response to Reply #12 |
27. Most cops are really not good shooters. |
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benEzra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:13 AM Response to Reply #12 |
29. Anyone saying that can't shoot worth a crap, IMO. |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-11-08 12:38 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. True, that |
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jmg257 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
16. I like the SP101 too. I carried one as a backup to my GP100 duty revolver, and it |
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virginia mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
17. Would you consider a .357? |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 04:46 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. I understand re .357 but the frame size, weight, & barrel length are important. n/t |
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virginia mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 08:01 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. I understand.. |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 08:27 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Thanks, I'll look at the Makarov pistol. We own a variety of handguns and we've used several |
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virginia mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 08:47 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. That "familiarity" with the gun |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 08:56 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. Many thanks for the additional data, I'll definitely look at Rossi and Taurus. The Rossi Mdl R46102 |
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virginia mountainman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Hmm |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:13 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. I checked Taurus' site and their Mdl 851comes in at 16 oz. Prices on GA are in the $400 range. n/t |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-12-08 04:07 AM Response to Reply #24 |
32. I almost bought an 817B2UL --- if only it had a shrouded hammer |
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pipoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
25. Why not a M638? |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:33 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. We have a Mdl 638 along with Mdl 38s. I agree with you, it's a fine revolver. I was trying to |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 05:30 AM Response to Original message |
28. How about a 9mm revolver? |
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aikoaiko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-12-08 12:35 AM Response to Original message |
31. I think you know the answer already --- there's nothing better than a S&W |
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