In that case I see you a Single Action and raise you a tea cup.Single action revolver, because if you kill all intruders with it you’re a true warrior.
In that case I see you a Single Action and raise you a tea cup.Single action revolver, because if you kill all intruders with it you’re a true warrior.
My experience has been different than yours.strength issues or arthritis in the hands.
All guns are deafening and blinding in a room especially if you just awoke. Even a .22lr. Ammo cost isn't so bad if you shop. Just bought 12 boxes of .22 WMR online. Ammo cost isn't everything. If you learn how to use the pistol before needing it then it shouldn't be dorky. Just like anything else you have to learn all about what you intend to do and use.Disagree.
The Cp-33, while a decent gun, is huge and quite unwieldy.
The PMR30 muzzle blast is very loud and blinding. Would be deafening inside of a room.
This would cause momentary shock.
Ammo cost sucks these days so training with it wouldn’t happen.
The P17 is almost perfect for older shooters with weak hands.
Shoots soft. Triggers are smooth and break light. Slide spring is gentle. The slide manipulation on the CP33 is kinda dorky. Not something one needs to be fucking around with in a SD situation.
To the OPMy mother in law just went on her first range trip with a friend (my father in law died). She wants to buy a firearm for home defense. The guy told her a shotgun would be best due to not having to accurately aim as much to hit your target. I totally disagree with the advice the guy gave her. She's a very small woman (about 5' tall).
What do you guys think?
That's a great point!you WILL use it without prejudice, hesitation, and to the best of your ability to save your life or the life of your loved ones even if it means taking the life of another. Does she understand that and all that it entails? That is the question NO-ONE here is asking.
Clearly you fail at reading. Her will to use a firearm has been brought up multiple times by multiple people.To the OP
You know her better than any of us here, so I am pretty sure YOU might know the answer. I think it is great she wants a firearm for self-protection, and a blessing to see that she wants to flex her 2A right by taking self-defense seriously. IMO, any pump 20 ga or 9mm is perfect for the bedside, pick the brand/style that fits best and within her budget. There are 100's to choose from.
However, I will play devil's advocate here too:
Did you explain to her what having a firearm for home defense actually means? Having a firearm for home defense is just that... in the event, it is needed you WILL use it without prejudice, hesitation, and to the best of your ability to save your life or the life of your loved ones even if it means taking the life of another. Does she understand that and all that it entails? That is the question NO-ONE here is asking.
As I said earlier, you know her better than us; so if she is ready then by all means go for it... but if she is not, then maybe you need to talk to her about the realities of it before she makes the purchase. A firearm without a willing user behind the trigger is a liability, not a benefit.
Yep, guilty... I didn't read ALL 7 pages, just the first 2.Clearly you fail at reading. Her will to use a firearm has been brought up multiple times by multiple people.
Really the only thing here that will have a spread worthy of "point and shoot" at home defense distances. I don't know how everyone else's shotguns pattern, but even my 18.5" Mossberg is pretty much one larger hole with buckshot out to 7-8 yards. Might as well be a rifle at that distance.Judge or Governor
Really the only thing here that will have a spread worthy of "point and shoot" at home defense distances. I don't know how everyone else's shotguns pattern, but even my 18.5" Mossberg is pretty much one larger hole with buckshot out to 7-8 yards. Might as well be a rifle at that distance.
My experience has been different than yours.
A polymer 9mm will have more typically have much more felt recoil more than a revolver with .38s.
I've found that folks have an easier time handling and manipulating a revolver than a semi, with quick reloads being the exception. This is why a revolver is suggested to folks with strength issues, arthritis in the hands and other physical issues. The first DA pull can be a pain, but I've yet to see a jam due to limp wristing or recoil anticipation on a revolver.
Speaking from experience, you are 100% correct.That's a great point!
What folks think they will do and what they will really do (when in a particular situation) aren't always the same. Muscle memory might kick in and help make the decision for you or maybe you'll revert to your natural fight/flight/freeze instincts.
Taking the first step (deciding that you want to own a firearm) and then actually spending the time, energy and money training as well as having the will to survive is important.
The guy told her a shotgun would be best due to not having to accurately aim as much to hit your target.
For many years the .22LR was supposed to be the assassin's weapon of choice. It might not stop someone but can kill them. As was already posted, 10 of them in the chest will certainly get someone's attention.
I should have been more specific regarding revolvers. I was referring to something along the lines of a GP100 or a S&W model 19, etc... something that fits their hands and has substance to it (but not too much for a new shooter). I would only suggest something like the Airweight as a backup piece.I'd somewhat agree with you depending on the revolver. If your talking large frame revolvers in .38... sure a little less felt recoil in the palm of the hand. Now if we're talking Smith Airweight in .38 vs a 9mm Smith EZ, the 9mm EZ will have less recoil in the palm.
When i was looking to get my wife a carry gun several years ago we tried revolvers & semi autos. My wife didn't like the .38spcl Airweight compared to the Sig P938 we ended up getting her. She said the Airweight hurt her palm after a few shots. She's not a small framed lady.... 5'9" & 200lbs. If you really think a little 100lb older lady with less strength is going to handle recoil better than 30 something year old with a larger body frame then we will never agree on this topic.