Gun peoples: pistol for wife. - Page 3

nhgunnut · 12-16-2008, 02:51 PM

If you like the idea of a 22 auto you would be hard pressed to find a better buy than the Walther P22
To echo an earlier thought though you would be hard pressed to find a more relaible easier to use handgun than double action revolver

fnfalman · 12-16-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

I'm just considering the distances she would (possibly) be shooting from. Anyone trying to assault her wouldn't be any more than a few yards away, probably closer.

People have been known to miss at contact range with a handgun while shooting under duress.

Trying to hold onto a snubnose revolver or a subcompact handgun, try to point and aim it then shoot...it sounds a lot easier said than done.

And I beg to differ from Ninjakeel. Nothing wrong with carrying in a purse as long as the purse is made that way. There are concealment purses that are made with heavy strap and heavy stitching so that if the girl were to wear the purse cross shoulder, the strap wouldn't break if somebody were to try to yank it off. And there would be a slit in the body where she can stick her hand in and yank out the handgun instead of trying to fish INSIDE the purse.

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterP2.asp?CatalogID=149

shmike · 12-16-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

I can now see how your marriage will end; with her putting a bullet in your head while you sleep.

That was my first thought.

Then I read Triple's post and thought maybe not.

She'll put 8 little bullets in his head.

Method · 12-16-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

That was my first thought.

Then I read Triple's post and thought maybe not.

She'll put 8 little bullets in his head.

I had the same thought as well.

Triple - Didn't she recently try to kick your ass and bit you?

I'd be shopping for a muzzle, not a gun.

RACER X · 12-16-2008, 03:58 PM

kahr .380

FuryThree · 01-02-2009, 01:11 PM

I think im a little late on this one, but I would never carry a .22lr there are plenty of other more effective concealable handguns. Take her to the range and rent a few. a good 9mm or .380 would be far more effective, while not as light on recoil as a .22, they are still pretty tame. Depending on how much you want to do, you might consider a small revolver in .38 or something like that, simple, effective and reliable.

Adeptus_Minor · 01-05-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Why do the smaller rounds have such a stigma of being "ineffective" ?

For military and tactical purposes, I would agree: the bigger the round, the better. The more force delivered, the faster the target is neutralized, and fewer rounds are required per target. Ammunition can be used more efficiently.

That said, for someone like my wife defending herself against a would-be mugger/rapist, do you really think the aggressor will continue his attempt to mug/rape after taking even a .22lr round to the face or chest? How about six, seven, or more .22lr rounds to the face or chest..?

When you pull a gun to defend yourself, you NEVER shoot to wound.
Wounded assailants can sue you and have more rights than victims in many situations.
You only draw the gun if you have no other course of action and when you shoot, you shoot to stop them permanently.
A .22LR can kill someone, several of them ups the chance, but for a decisive move, you need something with more penetration and greater energy.

LeeNetworX · 12-16-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Dude, she's already dreamt up a 1,000 different ways she could kill me, she shares them with me all the time...

Sounds like a keeper.

z06boy · 12-16-2008, 04:08 PM

Neither with much experience ? Go with a revolver...point and shoot and not complicated at all.

Semi's aren't that complicated until you have an issue in the heat of the moment and then it may be too late.

.38 or .357 since you can fire .38 rounds in the .357 as well.

I didn't read all of this...maybe I should have but my above opinion is based on assuming this is for self/home defense.

Go to the range and practice...become familiar and get comfortable with it.

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12-16-2008, 02:51 PM	#1
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	If you like the idea of a 22 auto you would be hard pressed to find a better buy than the Walther P22 To echo an earlier thought though you would be hard pressed to find a more relaible easier to use handgun than double action revolver

01-02-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
FuryThree Now sans Quattro! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hollywood, FL Moto: 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 127	I think im a little late on this one, but I would never carry a .22lr there are plenty of other more effective concealable handguns. Take her to the range and rent a few. a good 9mm or .380 would be far more effective, while not as light on recoil as a .22, they are still pretty tame. Depending on how much you want to do, you might consider a small revolver in .38 or something like that, simple, effective and reliable.

12-16-2008, 04:08 PM	#9
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Neither with much experience ? Go with a revolver...point and shoot and not complicated at all. Semi's aren't that complicated until you have an issue in the heat of the moment and then it may be too late. .38 or .357 since you can fire .38 rounds in the .357 as well. I didn't read all of this...maybe I should have but my above opinion is based on assuming this is for self/home defense. Go to the range and practice...become familiar and get comfortable with it.