I thought that was BS about the .38s in a .357. It makes sense that crud builds up in there, but this “micro-fractures you can’t see” non-sense was just him trying to sound important.
OH, BTW, I found this interesting tid-bit from the NH laws page :
So, how do I go about finding out if MA and NH have a reciprocal privilege? Failing that, I will have to find out who the director of state police is.
Let me just start off by saying I’m not really a gun expert I just happen to have to own one.
well, about the 10mm vs. .40 cal argument, I’d say go with the .40. The 10mm would have more power behind it, but you lose some of the bullet’s incapacitating power. In other words, the bullet would just go straight through the body, rather than getting that mushroom effect that does most of the incapacitating. I think the .40 is just powerful enough to penetrate while causeing as much trauma to the bodily organs as possible.
I’d say go for anything but a Glock. I thuroughly contend that glocks are for wussies = ). That first squeeze should always be 8 or 9 lbs, not 3lbs like the glock. Really, the only reason I did’nt get one is because of that low trigger pull I’d really hate to shoot someone in the back by accident. I know alot of people who can be pretty damn accurate with it though. I’ve got a beretta 96G and I’ve found it to be the most reliable and accurate weapon I’ve shot. It fits my hand alot better and I like the weight. Plus, I’ve put more than 5000 rounds, this year, through it and it has’nt misfired, jammed, or stovepiped on me yet.
As for the recoil. . . well, don’t worry about the recoil. Kick is nothing, it does’nt affect your accuracy whatsoever. The only thing recoil affects is your mind and how fast you can recover from each shot. Even the .50 cal is pretty easy to shoot once you stop anticipating the recoil.
Someone earlier said that double action pistols do not have a manual safety. I have a Taurus Para 92 in 9mm, and it has a manual safety. It also has a decocker, which is all that I normally use since I’d never want to pull the trigger only to find the safety engaged.
As for stopping power, I think some people go a little overboard worrying about it though this thread/board is one of the less so that I have seen. While it is true that a .40, .45 or 10mm has more power than my 9, I don’t think the difference is significant to any great degree. You hit someone with a hollow point 9 anywhere in the central body, and they are going down. Period. Plus, my 9 holds 15 shots. Thats a whole lotta stopping power there. If I am ever in the unfortunate situation to draw a gun for protection, i’m going to be pulling the trigger until the person stops twitching, so the capacity to me is more important than a little extra punch. Though I have practiced thoroughly I have no doubts that the stress of the situation will hurt aiming. Its not like the range where you can afford to take your time. If i’m in close proximity where most defense situations are, i’m going to point and shoot and repeat. I think one thing that most people neglect is to practice in the dark, both operating the weapon and putting lead on target. If you are dependent on a visual reference then you are at a disadvantage if you cannot see your sights, or if you have to load the gun (or unlock it in states that require you to).
Thanks for all the information everyone. I am now the proud owner of a Smith and Wesson .40 model SW40VE. It hold 10 +1 and is very similar to a glock in design. Although, unlike a glock it has a metal top-slide. The rest of it is plastic material of some kind. Most important of all it is actually legal to buy in MA right now. (All glocks are currently not on the list).
Glocks don’t have metal top-slides?
My Model 27 in .40 S&W sure does.
Congrats, Debaser, have fun!! Stay safe.
It depends.
I had a Glock and was freaked out by the inegral safety. On the other hand, I was VERY careful with it, and that itself is a Good Thing.
The 1911 is a fine weapon, but too heavy for any normal person to carry. If you intent is to keep the weapon on your person, consider a wheel-gun like an Airlight. All the firepower in the world will do you no good if it back at home when you need it.
I am darn large and lugging a .45 around all the time was a pain in the tail.