OT: Handgun purchase suggestions
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I just purchased a Ruger 357 basically just to have one when the end of days comes. Easy to use for the Mrs, powerful enough to stop a zombie. It took about 4 months to get my permit here in NJ
How will you be "using" this handgun? Concealed carry? Home defense? Sport shooting?
When just starting out, it's important to learn the "in's and out's" of a firearm and how to shoot accurately. My first pistol was a Ruger 22/45. Great for beginners. I still use it a lot. One caveat: you'll need to find .22 ammo.
For something in a higher caliber, Glocks are solid. In that same price range, have a look at CZ. I own a CZ-75 and prefer it over the Glock 17.
For something in a higher caliber, Glocks are solid. In that same price range, have a look at CZ. I own a CZ-75 and prefer it over the Glock 17.
glock 27 in .40 cal. Compact and has all the stopping power you will need. Reliable and easy to field dress and clean.
.22 is a good plinker but I wouldn't trust my and my families safety w any handgun and or rifle in .22lr. Very prone to jamming and zero stopping power. Ammunition is very unreliable.
You need to provide information on how you plan on using your gun and how much training you plan on doing to get a really good answer on what to by. All of the guns mentioned above are solid choices. Very often choosing comes down to your personal preferences on price/calibre/kick etc. I recommend that you find a firearms instructor who can teach you to shoot on several different weapons platforms. That way you can decide first hand what you like and don't like.
I love my Glock 19 Gen 4. I also looked at the Walther PPQ M2 because the trigger is amazing. Also take a look at the H&K VP9 before buying.
Also, you need to take NJ's gun laws into consideration. Magazine capacity is 15 rounds. For example, a Glock 17 typically comes with a 17 round magazine but not in NJ. You can only buy one with a 10 round magazine.
Also, you need to take NJ's gun laws into consideration. Magazine capacity is 15 rounds. For example, a Glock 17 typically comes with a 17 round magazine but not in NJ. You can only buy one with a 10 round magazine.
I'm sure that somewhere in your head there's a point to this.
Ever notice that shooting victims are in areas where there are strict gun control laws? For example, Chicago, Paris, etc
exactly this. They will also help you select a gun based on what you want to do with it, most of them also sell used guns. We went to Shooters in Little Egg Harbor
Unless you are/were a LEO or know a Superior Court judge that owes you a favor, you can't.
It's a good home defense weapon. Park it on the lawn and the bad guys know better than to mess with you.
Every man should own a 9mm, 12GA and an AR-15. Or they S C by choice. ; )
Beretta 92 is a good option too. Really there are so many go shoot a couple different one and then chose based on how they feel. I personally don't like the Glocks but that's just me.
Beretta 92 is a good option too. Really there are so many go shoot a couple different one and then chose based on how they feel. I personally don't like the Glocks but that's just me.
The AR I'll give you.
I'll let you have the 9mm, just because.
I disagree on the 12 ga. There's no use for that kind of 'oomph' in most close combat situations. Go lighter, like I did, and you get more utility and no risk of overpenetration.
Also you left out a couple of things.
Every collection requires a .22 semi, probably a Ruger 10-22.
Every collection also requires at least one medium caliber, heavy-barreled bolt-action rifle with a scope that costs as much as the gun. You can eliminate a lot of grief when you have the ability to reach out and touch someone at 500 yards.
Agree on all. My point was that they are the most common configurations and parts and ammo will be around even after the Zombies attack.
I'd recommend you look at a .357 Mag revolver with a 4-inch barrel, with a double- and single-action capability. My personal fav remains a S&W Model 66, and I believe S&W is bringing back or has brought back this popular stainless steel model. Switch to Pachmayr grips and you'll be set. It's a terrific, versatile weapon to learn with, allowing you to use inexpensive .38 Special target cartridges for practicing. And you can work in some .357 124-gr JHP once you get fit; this is a proven "man-stopper" load, if that is important to you.
If a semi-auto is your thing, look at a .45 ACP vs a 9 mm. 9 mm semis are adequate, but a.45 is more "adequate." Not a Glock fan, though. I do carry a semi-plastic S&W M&P Shield very often. But its 3-inch barrel will not serve you well, as a novice shooter.
Bottomline: try a few out and purchase the weapon that suits you and your needs. Get with a qualified instructor from the very start. Safety first. Build good habits. And then practice.
Heritage guild in Easton has a try before you buy program... 4 pistols, ammo and 30 mins of range time. If you buy one of the guns the range/rental cost applies to the purchase.
A few recommendations for nice pistols that aren't crazy expensive: H&K V9 (shops sell em as soon as they come in) and the Bereta M9A1 (US armed forces issue). I would also get a second "plinking" pistol. A rimfire .22 can be great fun. Smith & Wesson's new SW22 Victory is a nice little pistol at only about $400 (a nice alt to a Ruger Mark III)... Right now the ammo is a bit hard to find.
PS - if it takes 4 mos to get your permit either your local PD sat on it, your references sat on it, or you have a past. If folks move it along it should be 3 weeks tops.
A few recommendations for nice pistols that aren't crazy expensive: H&K V9 (shops sell em as soon as they come in) and the Bereta M9A1 (US armed forces issue). I would also get a second "plinking" pistol. A rimfire .22 can be great fun. Smith & Wesson's new SW22 Victory is a nice little pistol at only about $400 (a nice alt to a Ruger Mark III)... Right now the ammo is a bit hard to find.
PS - if it takes 4 mos to get your permit either your local PD sat on it, your references sat on it, or you have a past. If folks move it along it should be 3 weeks tops.
Glock 17 all the way - they are super reliable.
I agree in the 12ga shotty as well - I wish I went with a 20ga but damn it's fun at the range. If I could do the shotgun again here's where I would go...
I agree in the 12ga shotty as well - I wish I went with a 20ga but damn it's fun at the range. If I could do the shotgun again here's where I would go...
Yeah it's illegal to take more than 30 days but the Local and State NJ Police often put themselves above the law. What a surprise. Contact the NJ Second Amendment Society next time you are delayed they can recommned steps to take to speed up the process. (Like nicely put threats)
My everyday carry is a Smith and Wesson, M & P, 9mm Shield. Corbon +P 125 grain JHP. Nine rounds with one in the chamber. Bought it 9 months ago, have put 1800 rounds thru it . not one misfire. Any weapon you choose, learn how to use it. You don't know your *** from first base until you have fired it thousands of times. Carried a Colt Trooper III 357 magnum for thirty years. Love this revolver, but a little too large. The best pistol to have is the one that's in your hands when you need it, AND THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT.
Also, 9mm is easier to get and cheaper. About $.25 a round at walmart for FMJ.
Also, 9mm is easier to get and cheaper. About $.25 a round at walmart for FMJ.
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Excellent choice on the Sig P239 Mrs. Screw. This is what I carry. A mini version of my duty Sig P229.
Why not a .44 magnum? It's the most powerful handgun in the world... it can blow your head CLEAN off!
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