| My take on first time purchases is start small. Like a 22 auto pistol. Ruger #518 I believe or a "Woodsman". A 22 will kill an intruder too. Most crimes thwarted by an armed law abiding citizens merely produced a gun. Criminals dont want to get shot either. The .22 is a great way to learn to use a firearm safely and have a lot of inexpensive fun doing it.
I agree the short shotgun is the way to go for the home. If needed the kur-chink of the action is louder than a barking dog. My son #1 stopped the house from being burglarized, (it wouldn't have been burglared anyway because both sons and the dog where home, sleeping), he cocked the Remi 870 next to window they were about to break. The punks ran like their feet where on fire.
Get yourself the 22 first, then at a later date buy something nice, 1911 45 ACP or Glock 40 cal. |