show me your guns!

[Mïnthe]

sooo i'm in the process of trying to find a good home defense weapon. i've never really felt the need before but due to some recent creepiness i'm on a hunt for something. my friend thinks i should get a shotgun due to the fact you don't need a permit and you have more of a chance of hitting something rather than a handgun.  though i have shot guns at mountain ranges and such, truthfully guns kind of creep me out >.<  i was seeing what you have or if anyone has any suggestions....

[Knivz]

Theres a couple hand guns I would suggest depending on what you would be most comfortable with. Some people like smaller handguns because the size makes them "less scary" without actually taking away the ability to relinquish life from those who cross you wrongly. Also, make sure if you do buy any kind of gun to take the proper classes or at least have someone you know who knows guns well give you a safety lesson and show ya the proper way of handling and shooting it before having one in the house.

This is a good brand and a pretty small
Kimber super carry ultra:




and if you dont mind a full size hand gun you cant go wrong with:

[Toie]

I hope you have come to the unemotional fact that you can and will take a life if you choose to wield a gun. You may *want* someone dead but if it came down to it, could you look them in the eye and pull that trigger? If you can say yes then you are either mature enough or psychotic enough to own and handle a gun. Choose your own adventure.

[Atrax]

Finally, a thread where my dickpics will come in handy.

[Knivz]

Choose your own adventure.

rofl

[Situuka]

While having a gun based on performance for certain situations is critical, so is ensuring you are able to hold it right when you use it. For example, I have big hands. So I grip a 1911 .45acp double stack much better than a smaller gun. I always look at where the tip of my index finger rests naturally. My palm is also filled comfortably without need for regripping between shots.

So I would suggest first finding guns that sit in your hand and fire well, and then narrow it down for home or auto defense as needed.

If you are looking for a good 1911 .45, Rock Island Armory makes a very good entry-level pistol. Couldn't tell you otherwise, as my experience with firearms is not extensive.

Hope that helps.

[Fildon]

Unless you are actually trained in how to use a handgun, and have practiced extensively to get proficient in its use, a handgun makes for a poor choice for home defense.

Get a pump action shotgun - the goal of home defense is to stop a target as quick as possible, and a shotgun is much more powerful than any handgun, much easier to hit and disable your target, is a cheaper option than a good handgun, and even if you miss, any burglar or assailant is not going to stick around to see if your aim improves.

The drawback, of course, is it doesnt fit into a nightstand gun safe, which is where you should be storing your firearm.

However, if you have shot guns before, have received training and are willing to maintain your proficiency through monthly firing at a gun range, then get something that balances accuracy with stopping power. A 9mm will be more than enough for your needs, so take a look at any of these: http://www.best9mm.com/.

If guns really creep you out, then get a big dog and a Taser - http://www.taser.com/. Its effective, it will temporarily incapacitate your assailant, and will give you time to call for the police and flee.

[kat]

This thread is disappointing. I didn't think it was gonna be pictures of your .98's or whatever.

[Knivz]

Unless you are actually trained in how to use a handgun, and have practiced extensively to get proficient in its use, a handgun makes for a poor choice for home defense.

Get a pump action shotgun - the goal of home defense is to stop a target as quick as possible, and a shotgun is much more powerful than any handgun, much easier to hit and disable your target, is a cheaper option than a good handgun, and even if you miss, any burglar or assailant is not going to stick around to see if your aim improves.

The drawback, of course, is it doesnt fit into a nightstand gun safe, which is where you should be storing your firearm.

However, if you have shot guns before, have received training and are willing to maintain your proficiency through monthly firing at a gun range, then get something that balances accuracy with stopping power. A 9mm will be more than enough for your needs, so take a look at any of these: http://www.best9mm.com/.

If guns really creep you out, then get a big dog and a Taser - http://www.taser.com/. Its effective, it will temporarily incapacitate your assailant, and will give you time to call for the police and flee.

You don't need extensive training and you certainly dont need monthly firing to "maintain proficiency"  A basic understanding of a handgun and a few days of shooting to get comfortable with it is good enough to have one in your house for protection. After that going out shooting every once in awhile is enough.
A shotguns good, but really be it a shotgun or a handgun, either should scare off anyone before any firing has to go off. Its a good visual deterrence before anything. In all honesty I wouldnt trust a taser for home defense, it might scare a person off but the recovery time after being tased is under 30 seconds and after that they are back up.

[Xeer]

Unless you are actually trained in how to use a handgun, and have practiced extensively to get proficient in its use, a handgun makes for a poor choice for home defense.

Get a pump action shotgun - the goal of home defense is to stop a target as quick as possible, and a shotgun is much more powerful than any handgun, much easier to hit and disable your target, is a cheaper option than a good handgun, and even if you miss, any burglar or assailant is not going to stick around to see if your aim improves.

The drawback, of course, is it doesnt fit into a nightstand gun safe, which is where you should be storing your firearm.

However, if you have shot guns before, have received training and are willing to maintain your proficiency through monthly firing at a gun range, then get something that balances accuracy with stopping power. A 9mm will be more than enough for your needs, so take a look at any of these: http://www.best9mm.com/.

If guns really creep you out, then get a big dog and a Taser - http://www.taser.com/. Its effective, it will temporarily incapacitate your assailant, and will give you time to call for the police and flee.

You don't need extensive training and you certainly dont need monthly firing to "maintain proficiency"  A basic understanding of a handgun and a few days of shooting to get comfortable with it is good enough to have one in your house for protection. After that going out shooting every once in awhile is enough.
A shotguns good, but really be it a shotgun or a handgun, either should scare off anyone before any firing has to go off. Its a good visual deterrence before anything. In all honesty I wouldnt trust a taser for home defense, it might scare a person off but the recovery time after being tased is under 30 seconds and after that they are back up.

What you're responding to is the typical Canadian "oh sweet merciful monarch guns are complicated" response to the idea that an individual should have access to a gun. 

[Atrax]

Unless you are actually trained in how to use a handgun, and have practiced extensively to get proficient in its use, a handgun makes for a poor choice for home defense.

Get a pump action shotgun - the goal of home defense is to stop a target as quick as possible, and a shotgun is much more powerful than any handgun, much easier to hit and disable your target, is a cheaper option than a good handgun, and even if you miss, any burglar or assailant is not going to stick around to see if your aim improves.

The drawback, of course, is it doesnt fit into a nightstand gun safe, which is where you should be storing your firearm.

However, if you have shot guns before, have received training and are willing to maintain your proficiency through monthly firing at a gun range, then get something that balances accuracy with stopping power. A 9mm will be more than enough for your needs, so take a look at any of these: http://www.best9mm.com/.

If guns really creep you out, then get a big dog and a Taser - http://www.taser.com/. Its effective, it will temporarily incapacitate your assailant, and will give you time to call for the police and flee.

You don't need extensive training and you certainly dont need monthly firing to "maintain proficiency"  A basic understanding of a handgun and a few days of shooting to get comfortable with it is good enough to have one in your house for protection. After that going out shooting every once in awhile is enough.
A shotguns good, but really be it a shotgun or a handgun, either should scare off anyone before any firing has to go off. Its a good visual deterrence before anything. In all honesty I wouldnt trust a taser for home defense, it might scare a person off but the recovery time after being tased is under 30 seconds and after that they are back up.

What you're responding to is the typical Canadian "oh sweet merciful monarch guns are complicated" response to the idea that an individual should have access to a gun.

This confuses me, I was under the impression that in Canada even the animals carry guns.

[Xeer]

Unless you are actually trained in how to use a handgun, and have practiced extensively to get proficient in its use, a handgun makes for a poor choice for home defense.

Get a pump action shotgun - the goal of home defense is to stop a target as quick as possible, and a shotgun is much more powerful than any handgun, much easier to hit and disable your target, is a cheaper option than a good handgun, and even if you miss, any burglar or assailant is not going to stick around to see if your aim improves.

The drawback, of course, is it doesnt fit into a nightstand gun safe, which is where you should be storing your firearm.

However, if you have shot guns before, have received training and are willing to maintain your proficiency through monthly firing at a gun range, then get something that balances accuracy with stopping power. A 9mm will be more than enough for your needs, so take a look at any of these: http://www.best9mm.com/.

If guns really creep you out, then get a big dog and a Taser - http://www.taser.com/. Its effective, it will temporarily incapacitate your assailant, and will give you time to call for the police and flee.

You don't need extensive training and you certainly dont need monthly firing to "maintain proficiency"  A basic understanding of a handgun and a few days of shooting to get comfortable with it is good enough to have one in your house for protection. After that going out shooting every once in awhile is enough.
A shotguns good, but really be it a shotgun or a handgun, either should scare off anyone before any firing has to go off. Its a good visual deterrence before anything. In all honesty I wouldnt trust a taser for home defense, it might scare a person off but the recovery time after being tased is under 30 seconds and after that they are back up.

What you're responding to is the typical Canadian "oh sweet merciful monarch guns are complicated" response to the idea that an individual should have access to a gun.

This confuses me, I was under the impression that in Canada even the animals carry guns.

It is also Bloodysoul we're talking about so be sure to let that sink in for a moment. 

He probably wants an unarmed public so he can have his way with them sexually.

[Woodwylde]

Personally, I think a gun in the hands of a fearful untrained person is more dangerous than an imagined threat.

I recommend if you are going to consider any type of weapon, you should first go down to your local gun club and take some lessons so that you learn to use, respect, and maintain a gun properly.

Depending where you live, you might be able to rent a selection of guns and fire them under the supervision of an expert.

If you are under threat, the second to last thing you want to do is to be firing a gun for the very first time under that kind of stress, when you could have practiced beforehand.

though i have shot guns at mountain ranges

Also, why are you shooting guns at mountain ranges?  You got something against the Rockies or Catskills or something?

[Fildon]

Unless you are actually trained in how to use a handgun, and have practiced extensively to get proficient in its use, a handgun makes for a poor choice for home defense.

Get a pump action shotgun - the goal of home defense is to stop a target as quick as possible, and a shotgun is much more powerful than any handgun, much easier to hit and disable your target, is a cheaper option than a good handgun, and even if you miss, any burglar or assailant is not going to stick around to see if your aim improves.

The drawback, of course, is it doesnt fit into a nightstand gun safe, which is where you should be storing your firearm.

However, if you have shot guns before, have received training and are willing to maintain your proficiency through monthly firing at a gun range, then get something that balances accuracy with stopping power. A 9mm will be more than enough for your needs, so take a look at any of these: http://www.best9mm.com/.

If guns really creep you out, then get a big dog and a Taser - http://www.taser.com/. Its effective, it will temporarily incapacitate your assailant, and will give you time to call for the police and flee.

You don't need extensive training and you certainly dont need monthly firing to "maintain proficiency"  A basic understanding of a handgun and a few days of shooting to get comfortable with it is good enough to have one in your house for protection. After that going out shooting every once in awhile is enough.
A shotguns good, but really be it a shotgun or a handgun, either should scare off anyone before any firing has to go off. Its a good visual deterrence before anything. In all honesty I wouldnt trust a taser for home defense, it might scare a person off but the recovery time after being tased is under 30 seconds and after that they are back up.

Knivz... you have a military background or have had training, correct?

I am talking about the average person who, without training or proficiency, is not going to hit a target with any sense of accuracy when their lives are on the line. Buying a gun, having basic understanding and a few days training and shooting every once in a while is not really effective. Take a person with that level of proficiency, put a target 10 yards in front of them and watch them miss completely.

In a crisis situation, with adrenaline pumping, do you think the average person would incapacitate an assailant?

At least with a shotgun, their is a greater chance to hit the target without any proficiency, and the fact that you have a shotgun will give any intruder pause.

Oh, and Xeer - I have been around guns since I was 12.

[Xeer]

Unless you are actually trained in how to use a handgun, and have practiced extensively to get proficient in its use, a handgun makes for a poor choice for home defense.

Get a pump action shotgun - the goal of home defense is to stop a target as quick as possible, and a shotgun is much more powerful than any handgun, much easier to hit and disable your target, is a cheaper option than a good handgun, and even if you miss, any burglar or assailant is not going to stick around to see if your aim improves.

The drawback, of course, is it doesnt fit into a nightstand gun safe, which is where you should be storing your firearm.

However, if you have shot guns before, have received training and are willing to maintain your proficiency through monthly firing at a gun range, then get something that balances accuracy with stopping power. A 9mm will be more than enough for your needs, so take a look at any of these: http://www.best9mm.com/.

If guns really creep you out, then get a big dog and a Taser - http://www.taser.com/. Its effective, it will temporarily incapacitate your assailant, and will give you time to call for the police and flee.

You don't need extensive training and you certainly dont need monthly firing to "maintain proficiency"  A basic understanding of a handgun and a few days of shooting to get comfortable with it is good enough to have one in your house for protection. After that going out shooting every once in awhile is enough.
A shotguns good, but really be it a shotgun or a handgun, either should scare off anyone before any firing has to go off. Its a good visual deterrence before anything. In all honesty I wouldnt trust a taser for home defense, it might scare a person off but the recovery time after being tased is under 30 seconds and after that they are back up.

Knivz... you have a military background or have had training, correct?

I am talking about the average person who, without training or proficiency, is not going to hit a target with any sense of accuracy when their lives are on the line. Buying a gun, having basic understanding and a few days training and shooting every once in a while is not really effective. Take a person with that level of proficiency, put a target 10 yards in front of them and watch them miss completely.

In a crisis situation, with adrenaline pumping, do you think the average person would incapacitate an assailant?

At least with a shotgun, their is a greater chance to hit the target without any proficiency, and the fact that you have a shotgun will give any intruder pause.

Oh, and Xeer - I have been around guns since I was 12.

I've been around buildings since I was born but that still doesn't make me an architect.

[Zajiwa]

this is what i carry

i dont have kids so i just leave it on the headboard

[Câmara]

[Fildon]

I've been around buildings since I was born but that still doesn't make me an architect.

Thats nice, Iago...

[Roxey]

This is what I own: Magnum Research Baby Eagle .40 cal compact. Very accurate and elegant weapon.

[Câmara]

Love the American flag in the background, Precision. lolol

[Xeer]

I've been around buildings since I was born but that still doesn't make me an architect.

Thats nice, Iago...

Stop objectifying me, furry-apologist.

[Roxey]

Love the American flag in the background, Precision. lolol

haha it's a nice touch.. especially considering it's made in Israel.

[silektro]

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-seven/model-seven-synthetic.aspx
http://www.1911r1.com/Products/Firearms/Model-1911r1.aspx

my grandfather gave these (well older versions but remington hardly comes out with new models of firearms) to me before he died. i havent hunted in a few years now but i used to have a very good shot when i was an active hunter. i probably could use either as defense weapons if i have to, except for the fact they are high up in my closet and in locked bags.

[Rasek]

I like the idea of owning a gun, but I doubt I'm responsible or interested enough to make it worthwhile.  Neat to look at though.

[Rajj]

I see a lot of false information here and horrible suggestions. NEVER EVER EVER suggest a semi auto pistol for someone that isn't very familiar with weapons, especially pistols.

IMO if I was getting a gun for home defense, I'd pick a Taurus Judge or Super Comanche. Both are pistols that shoot .45 Long Colt or .410 Shotgun shells. Very good choices for home defense.

The Taurus Judge is a 5-shot revolver, and fairly accurate. The Super Comanche is a single shot break open pistol. It's a little more powerful and extremely accurate, but if you miss your first shot, you may be screwed.


Taurus Judge

Super Comanche

I would suggest one of these pistols over a shotgun because they're smaller and easy to maintain.

If you want just a straight up pistol, you can't go wrong with a .357 magnum. I own many many guns, but the gun I keep at my ready is a Dan Wesson .357.

I would suggest avoiding automatic pistols, period. A revolver will never jam, a revolver has more power, a revolver is more accurate, and a revolver is easier to clean.

Cleaning is a big thing when it comes to guns. After you shoot your guns you should always clean them, otherwise the barrels will begin to rust inside, your gun will lose it's accuracy, and eventually become completely useless.

This information is coming from someone who's been around guns since birth, and shot their first gun at age 4.