what is the first one you reach for ? - Page 2

Rave · 10-04-2004, 08:24 AM

Right now it would be my CX4 Beretta carbine.

colt45 · 10-04-2004, 08:28 AM

the first one i could get my hands on, depends on wich side of the bed i roll out of it would be a 1911 or a shotgun.

Dale · 10-04-2004, 08:54 AM

It depends on the 'bumps'.

If I'm causing them I just grab the head board, he he he he.

If it would be any other 'bump' it the Remmie 870 12 gauge next to the bed.

10-04-2004, 09:53 AM

Well, I have a Direct Advanced Warning Guard (AKA DAWG) to let me know if there is any unauthorised bumping going on, and if there is I just grab the S&W .357 out of my dresser.

Now, since they are the easiest guns in the world to use, I can't reccomend revolvers for anyone with kids. But being the lonely cowboy that I am, a revolver works perfectly for my home defence for a couple of reasons:

First of all, you can store a revolver loaded without putting any springs under tension, if you store a semi-auto loaded, the magazine spring can eventully weaken or wear out.

Nothing goes from sitting in the dresser to firing a round faster than a revolver, there is no chambering, safety or clips to worry about, all you have to do is pick it up and pull the trigger.

Revolvers just look meaner than semi-autos. If I'm going to be using a gun as a persuasive tool, I feel that a revolver is more intimidating.

grizzly · 10-04-2004, 09:58 AM

13 down one up...

10-04-2004, 05:13 PM

I feel so inadaquate with just my little .45ACP Ruger P90DC

BattleRifleG3 · 10-04-2004, 09:51 PM

I think someone would feel pretty inadequate after losing whatever body part you hit with that pistol.

10-05-2004, 06:15 AM

the only Hydra Shoks I could find around here were some 165 grain Personal Defense Ammunition

:target:

mark8252 · 10-05-2004, 10:34 PM

Beretta 85F (9mm Short)
Smith and Wesson 686 (357)
Taurus 445 (44 Special)
Colt Combat Elite (45)
Ruger P95 DC (9mm Luger)

Any of the above will work but I choose the Beretta. Can't explain why.....just like it and I have the most practise with it.

Stephen A. Camp · 10-05-2004, 10:45 PM

Hello. Lately it's been my 3" Ruger GP-100 that's loaded with 145-gr. STHP ammunition.

I've been more than pleased with the thing and the DA pull has always been satisfactory and has smoothed up a bit with use. Recoil is not bad with the 145-gr. Winchester's and I think it will provide "enough" on the receiving end. While I prefer an automatic, the wife can use this gun more easily.

There is a loaded Remington 870 w/18" barrel close to hand as well. It is loaded with 000 buckshot.

Best.

Stopper · 10-21-2004, 04:06 PM

My rem 870 12 ga. pumper with some 4 shot steel in first, then #00 buck for the next 4 rounds. One round for scare'n 'em off and if that don't work #00 buck for bizness.

Mandy · 10-21-2004, 04:25 PM

:assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult:

G23 with the Lasermax and 3.5# connector !!!

First line of defense and in my nightstand every night

:uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi:

Jay · 10-21-2004, 04:55 PM

Kimber Pro CDP ..... Federal personal defense ammo (.45)

10-21-2004, 05:02 PM

nice carbines ! but I really liked that Winchester 52B :right:

seven · 10-21-2004, 09:14 PM

Glock .40

Troy · 10-21-2004, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logansdad

it's a great name for a boy :right:

ditto on my nephews name, and man what a bruiser. i think he is 12 and i KNOW he is built like a truck.

Troy · 10-21-2004, 09:29 PM

all i got is a 22 arminius and a 38 s&w for revolvers and no semi's. so the 38 over the arminius and my rifles. the 38's took care of buisness for a lot of years for the police and the military, so it'll have to do for me for now.

Thrawn · 10-21-2004, 09:29 PM

Inside its a .357 airweight J-frame, If I gotta go outside It's the sks.:nod:

The only time I had to brandish was when somthing went bump in the night, that night it was a Mossberg 500 with 1 buck in 3 inch mag.:insane:

Troy · 10-22-2004, 12:36 AM

if it is a BIG bump then the 12 gauge with slugs coming out with a mix of 00 for cover.

no-logic · 11-11-2004, 06:51 PM

S&W model 28 Highway Patrolman .357 with 125 gr. wad cutters. I use a Taurus Md. 25 .38 for a backup. (But I won't ever need it!) :uzi:

10-04-2004, 08:24 AM	#21
Rave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 6,744 Trader Rating: (0)	Right now it would be my CX4 Beretta carbine. __________________ USAF '62-'66 .

10-04-2004, 08:28 AM	#22
colt45 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Occupied Territories of New York (Buffalo) Posts: 2,898 Trader Rating: (0)	the first one i could get my hands on, depends on wich side of the bed i roll out of it would be a 1911 or a shotgun. __________________ "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" -Sigmund Freud, General Introduction to Psychoanalysis "If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective." - Ted Nugent "Self-defense is Nature's eldest law." -John Dryden

10-04-2004, 08:54 AM	#23
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284 Trader Rating: (0)	It depends on the 'bumps'. If I'm causing them I just grab the head board, he he he he. If it would be any other 'bump' it the Remmie 870 12 gauge next to the bed. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

10-04-2004, 09:58 AM	#25
grizzly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: PDR of IL Posts: 653 Trader Rating: (0)	LLAMA Max-I-C/.45 ACP 13 down one up... __________________ When white man found this land, Indians were running it. No Taxes... No Debt... Plenty Buffalo... Plenty beaver! Women did most of the work. Medicine Man free! Indian men hunted and fished all the time! White man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that. "The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." --Thomas Jefferson to John Cartwright, 1824.

10-04-2004, 09:51 PM	#27
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Trader Rating: (0)	I think someone would feel pretty inadequate after losing whatever body part you hit with that pistol. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

10-04-2004, 09:53 AM	#24
Packing4Peace Guest Posts: n/a	Well, I have a Direct Advanced Warning Guard (AKA DAWG) to let me know if there is any unauthorised bumping going on, and if there is I just grab the S&W .357 out of my dresser. Now, since they are the easiest guns in the world to use, I can't reccomend revolvers for anyone with kids. But being the lonely cowboy that I am, a revolver works perfectly for my home defence for a couple of reasons: First of all, you can store a revolver loaded without putting any springs under tension, if you store a semi-auto loaded, the magazine spring can eventully weaken or wear out. Nothing goes from sitting in the dresser to firing a round faster than a revolver, there is no chambering, safety or clips to worry about, all you have to do is pick it up and pull the trigger. Revolvers just look meaner than semi-autos. If I'm going to be using a gun as a persuasive tool, I feel that a revolver is more intimidating.

10-05-2004, 06:15 AM	#28
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	the only Hydra Shoks I could find around here were some 165 grain Personal Defense Ammunition :target:

10-05-2004, 10:34 PM	#29
mark8252 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 180 Trader Rating: (0)	Beretta 85F (9mm Short) Smith and Wesson 686 (357) Taurus 445 (44 Special) Colt Combat Elite (45) Ruger P95 DC (9mm Luger) Any of the above will work but I choose the Beretta. Can't explain why.....just like it and I have the most practise with it.

10-05-2004, 10:45 PM	#30
Stephen A. Camp Guest Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0)	Hello. Lately it's been my 3" Ruger GP-100 that's loaded with 145-gr. STHP ammunition. I've been more than pleased with the thing and the DA pull has always been satisfactory and has smoothed up a bit with use. Recoil is not bad with the 145-gr. Winchester's and I think it will provide "enough" on the receiving end. While I prefer an automatic, the wife can use this gun more easily. There is a loaded Remington 870 w/18" barrel close to hand as well. It is loaded with 000 buckshot. Best. __________________ Please visit www.hipowersandhandguns.com.

10-21-2004, 04:06 PM	#31
Stopper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansass Posts: 2,210 Trader Rating: (0)	My rem 870 12 ga. pumper with some 4 shot steel in first, then #00 buck for the next 4 rounds. One round for scare'n 'em off and if that don't work #00 buck for bizness. __________________ They should have stopped at "Congress shall make no law"

10-21-2004, 04:25 PM	#32
Mandy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,639 Trader Rating: (0)	:assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: G23 with the Lasermax and 3.5# connector !!! First line of defense and in my nightstand every night :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: __________________ :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: :assult: Better be judged by 12 than carried by 6. _________________________________ If you gonna die, die with your boots on ! Iron Maiden _________________________________ The deeper you go, the better it feels ! Divers Motto :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi: :uzi:

10-21-2004, 04:55 PM	#33
Jay Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (0)	Kimber Pro CDP ..... Federal personal defense ammo (.45) __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste."

10-21-2004, 05:02 PM	#34
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	welcome Jay nice carbines ! but I really liked that Winchester 52B :right:

10-21-2004, 09:14 PM	#35
seven Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0)	Glock .40

10-21-2004, 09:29 PM	#37
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,502 Trader Rating: (0)	all i got is a 22 arminius and a 38 s&w for revolvers and no semi's. so the 38 over the arminius and my rifles. the 38's took care of buisness for a lot of years for the police and the military, so it'll have to do for me for now.

10-21-2004, 09:29 PM	#38
Thrawn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Okeefenokee Posts: 1,618 Trader Rating: (0)	Inside its a .357 airweight J-frame, If I gotta go outside It's the sks.:nod: The only time I had to brandish was when somthing went bump in the night, that night it was a Mossberg 500 with 1 buck in 3 inch mag.:insane:

10-22-2004, 12:36 AM	#39
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,502 Trader Rating: (0)	if it is a BIG bump then the 12 gauge with slugs coming out with a mix of 00 for cover.

11-11-2004, 06:51 PM	#40
no-logic Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colgate, WI Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0)	S&W model 28 Highway Patrolman .357 with 125 gr. wad cutters. I use a Taurus Md. 25 .38 for a backup. (But I won't ever need it!) :uzi: